VIP SCUBA Diving for Non Certified Divers with PADI Instructor

  Run don’t walk to book your time in the Dragonfruit. From booking to communication to the experience itself – this was one of the best experiences we’ve had on any… read more trip.

Booking:
When our travel had to be delayed due to C19, Ruthie couldn’t have been more supportive in securing a new, mutually available date.
Communicating through WhatsApp was so convenient & consistent – and the flexibility in making sure our snorkeling happened and in safe conditions (esp for our 2 first-time snorkelers) was above and beyond.
Ruthie also helped tremendously in preparing us to support one of our children who has motion sickness – and it worked!

The snorkeling experience:
WOW. Whenever you’re engaging with nature, there’s a chance you won’t see much. But Ruthie’s expertise and patience led us to fabulous coral full of fish, a stingray, and 4 sea turtles. Pure magic.
But the reason we were able to fully enjoy our undersea companions was because we were so well prepared. From properly fitted fins to our careful mask fittings, nothing was left to chance.
Ruthie also provided a terrific breathing lesson with multiple tricks that REALLY worked to set even our more nervous little one at ease.
If you are traveling with kids – especially first time snorkelers – I can’t recommend Simpatico more highly.

The boat experience:
Captain Scotty’s expert boat handling, fabulous storytelling (Ruthie, too!), and kind nature made our wee sailors feel immediately at home. While we were in the water he made a delicious meal the weekend devoured back on board & still talk about!

Ruthie and Scotty also “took the temperature” and could see that the kids were getting tuckered out. So we regrouped and decided to stay in 1 spot instead of heading to the 2nd. Their generosity of spirit & the fact that we weren’t on a big party boat held to other people’s agenda made for a positive & individualized experience.

I honestly don’t have the words to describe what this meant to our family. We were on a healing trip after a major loss, and our time on the boat and in the water was full of pure joy & wonder. We came away with priceless memories & new friends we’ll absolutely be returning to in future trips to PR!

  Snorkeling trip to PR with family? Look no further, just go with Captain Scotty and Ruthie.

My family (wife, 3 kids – 9,8,6) with varying swimming abilities were… read more able to enjoy snorkeling in a safe environment. Ruthie is a highly experienced swimmer/lifeguard who made us very comfortable in the water.

Saw sharks, lobster, eagle ray, barracuda, puffer fish, turtle, grouper, eel in a short time period. Sea was calm off Palomino island. Boat was extremely steady and despite my history of motion sickness, I was hardly affected.

They are also easy to communicate with pre-trip. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

MD

  After a scheduling glitch (that was TripAdvisor/Viator’s fault) the owners/captains were very apologetic and accommodating. They were willing to reschedule for the next morning (as their schedule allowed) and it… read more was a fabulous trip. Scottie and Ruthie were so friendly and went out of their way to show us a good time. We saw sea turtles, sting rays, all kinds of amazing fish and even 3 sharks! Ruthie was a great guide and led us around to point out all the different sea life. The lunch was great as well. I highly recommend this company and this excursion!

  I had some diving excursions planned with another company in Fajardo, and the day before I arrived to PR they cancelled my trip due to mechanical issues. When I got… read more to Fajardo the following day I scrambled around the marina to try to find an alternative and was lucky enough to be given Ruthie and Capt Scottie’s info. I called and spoke to Ruthie, explaining my situation. She was nice enough to let me join her and her friends on an outing the following day.

Hospitable doesn’t begin to describe how warmly I was received and treated. Ruthie took her time to make sure I felt comfortable in the water as it had been a couple of years since I have been diving, her friends were super chill, and Scottie provided a great energy and potato salad that I unfortunately couldn’t finish because I was feeling a bit sea sick.

Overall, they saved my trip as the main thing I wanted to do was go diving and only had 2 days in which to make that happen. I highly recommend them for anybody visiting Fajardo. Ohand the five spots were fantastic as well haha.

  What a great experience. Scotty and Ruthie made our family of five, with no snorkeling experience, feel very safe and comfortable. We saw 2 types of sea turtles,… read more a sting ray, a shark and lots of beautiful fish. Everyone had an incredible experience. A highlight of our vacation to Puerto Rico.

  They did everything they said they would do (food, soda,beer, ice, water) Ruthie and Scottie who own the boat and take you out are so knowledgeable about snorkeling, scuba diving,… read more and where to go for the best views. They explained everything about how to snorkel that even the novice can do it. They had NEW proper equipment that they fitted each of us with individually and really took their time. I learned some great tips!!! Scottie made our lunch and the food was wonderful. They love this island and it’s well being and it shows!! They were absolutely fantastic!!!

  This charter was wonderful and worth every dollar! Ruthie and Capt Scott were competent, friendly and made sure our family (8yo to 70yo) were all safe and happy. Transmitting… read more my love of snorkeling to my grandkids was on my ‘bucket list ‘and this trip more than fulfilled that wish. Ruthie taught my 3 grandkids important safety tips, ecology and snorkling techniques plus she knew where every fish ‘lived’ in the calm cove that we went too. Capt Scott made a lovely dinner and allowed two kids to be with him on the ‘Captains deck’. We saw turtles and a rainbow at the end of the day. I will use Dragon Boat charters again on every trip to PR!

  Amazing snorkeling adventure with Ruthie and Scotty. My only complaint is that I could have stayed out there much longer! They are awesome and we cannot wait to… read more come back. Ruthie was patient and a wonderful teacher for us first-time snorkelers. Scotty was a great boat captain. We had a great time! Great conversation, knowledgeable captain and teacher. Wonderful food and great drinks! Thank you.

  Our family had an awesome afternoon with Ruthie and Captain Scottie! We were booking last minute and were super lucky this has just come available due to some other… read more cancellations. An excellent trip with personalized instruction made everyone feel comfortable and safe in the water. Ruthie also guided us through the reef to point out sea creatures, she even brought some to the surface for us to touch including a Sea Cucumber!

The meal and snacks afterwards were delicious and really hit the spot after a long afternoon in the water! The rum punch cocktail was the perfect finale.

Ruthie and Scottie were the perfect hosts with great stories and relaxed conversation. Can’t wait to go back for another snorkeling adventure on the Dragon Fruit!

  Ruthie and Capitan Scott were fantastic and make sure you and your group have an amazing experience. They are funny, kind and so knowledgeable! Whether you are a newbie to… read more the snorkel world or if you have had tons of practice, the crew on The Dragon Fruit caters to all experience levels. The lunch cooked up by the captain himself was DELICIOUS. We made multiple stops and saw tons of ocean life and learned new information along the way. We were lucky enough to see a huge sea turtle and spotted Eagle Ray just a few minutes into the second stop. We are so happy we booked this trip, and can’t wait to book again when we return to Puerto Rico.

  Whether a beginner or expert diver, this team, Dive Master Ruthie and Captain Scott, can provide an outstanding experience for scuba or snorkeling surrounding Fajardo. The experience is entirely safe,… read more packed with fun, and attention oriented, overall, the highlight of any vacation. It is a must do!

  I have had the enormous pleasure of going out w Simpatico Charters twice. my first outing w Capt. Scotty and First Mate /Certified Dive Instructor Ruthie was for a 2… read more tank dive at the gorgeous reefs off of Fajardo. I can say it was 100% one of the best dive experiences I have had in my 3 yrs of being a diver. Ruthie was extremely attentive and paired up w me since I had been out of the water for a while. The in depth knowledge that they both share is way above 5 stars…the food provided was fantastic and well thought out. My 2nd outing w them was w a group of friends snorkeling. I learned so much about all the reef critters and how to spot them. the food again was superior. I felt so at ease w them that I am now going to do my AOW and Rescue Diver courses w/ Instructor Ruthie. This charter is very tuned in to everyone’s safety and enjoyment…Class Act!