Explore Puerto Rico with BRING IT PROMOTIOS

Frequently asked questions 

Do I need a passport? No. Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. You don’t need a passport to fly to Puerto Rico from anywhere within the United States. When you travel to Puerto Rico, it’s like going anywhere within the U.S. All you need is a driver’s license or other valid form of photo ID.

What is Puerto Rico’s currency? Puerto Rico’s currency is the US dollar. Credit cards and cash are widely accepted. ATM’s are available throughout Puerto Rico.

Do I need an electrical converter? Puerto Rico has the same power plugs mainland United States. Your power plugs fit.

What is the weather like? Puerto Rico has one of the most consistent climates in the world. Temperatures year-round range from 75° to 85°F. You can expect plenty of sunshine and occasional tropical rain during your visit. Be sure to check the weather forecast in advance.

Is Puerto Rico safe? Puerto Rico is generally a hospitable and safe place for tourists. The people are friendly and laid back. However there has been an uptick in crime, especially at night due to power outages since hurricane Maria. However like everywhere, you should exercise common “street smarts”. In every city your guide will give you the safety rules for exploring the city both day and night. 

Do I need medical vaccinations? No vaccinations are required for entering Puerto Rico, however we do recommend that all travelers are up to date on their Tetanus shots. We also encourage travelers to bring high SPF sunscreen, bug spray with DEET, and hydration powder or tables.

Is the water safe to drink? Water in Puerto Rico is safe to drink but in many places we will purchase large jugs of purified drinking water. Everyone on your team should bring reusable water bottles.

What should I expect in terms of food? On tour your team will provided 3 meals per day. With every meal, everyone will be allowed to order 1 drink. If parents and coaches want additional alcoholic drinks you can run a separate tab at the bar. If anyone in your group has any food allergies or does not eat fish, please let us know before you arrive because all the meals are pre-ordered to suit large groups. We recommend that your team brings hydration tablets or gatorade mix powder for extra electrolytes and “snacks” such as energy bars to hold you over on some of the longer days when the games are played late in theevening. You may also want to bring extra cash to buy fruit, extra water or snacks for your team. Teams can expect to eat a variety of chicken, beef and fish plates with sides of rice, beans, vegetables and salads.

How will we travel? Between all major cities within Puerto Rico, the team will be traveling in a team van or private charter bus.

Volleyball Information 

• Superior League: Prior to Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico had a very strong professional women’s volleyball league called the Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino (LVSF). The league was founded in 1968 and consisted of 9 teams throughout the island. Many US national players and former NCAA all-americans competed in the league earning salaries of $25k – $60k per season. The season ran from January to April. Unfortunately both the mens and women’s leagues were suspended since Hurricane Maria due to damage to gyms and other infrastructure.

• Competition: Teams will compete against either youth, junior national or top college teams in Puerto Rico. The players on the teams can range in age between 17 to 30+. Many of the players on the team work or go to school during the day, therefore matches will be played in the evenings. The Puerto Rican teams will adjust their line-up to the visiting team’s age and level.

• Court Surface: The gyms throughout Puerto Rico will have either sport court, spartan or wood flooring.

• Rules: Your team will play FIVB rules for the matches.

• Match warm up: All matches use a shared hitting. You shag the Puerto Rican teams balls and they shag your balls. So you never cross over the net and the libero does not try to dig balls as this can lead to balls under the net during hitting.

• Shared Serving: After hitting lines both teams have two minutes to serve at each other. Often passers and the libero use this time to work on passing. It’s very important that jump servers protect themselves from volleyball coming under them during shared serving time.

• Matches: All matches are considered friendly matches, meaning the majority of them will use one official and no line judges. Most matches will not use technical timeouts at 8 and 16. Some teams might just wear matching shirts because they don’t have their national team jersey for the match. Often we play a fourth and fifth set even if the match is 3-0 for one team. Friendly matches are used as “teaching moments” vs “winning and losing” moments by the Puerto Rican teams. The number of fans vary depending on the day and time of the matches.

• Volleyballs: You will use the blue and yellow Mikasa ball that are used in the Olympics. The Puerto Rican teams will provide the balls for games and warm-ups. However we recommend bringing old used balls that you can donate to the local youth teams if you have extra balls in your program. 

The Aftermath of Hurricane Maria 

On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria – a Category 5 storm – landed directly on Puerto Rico. The storm lashed out on the island for over 30 hours causing massive amounts of lasting water damage. With winds reaching 175 mph, it is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record in Puerto Rico. The number of fatalities on the island is largely disputed, at least 112 were confirmed dead from the storm, but many believe the actual loss of life was over 1,000. The estimated cost of damage to infrastructure is expected to reach upwards of $90 billion dollars. The need for medical and material resources in Puerto Rico still far exceeds resources available. Rebounding tourism is critical to Puerto Rico’s full recovery. The best way to support the island is by visiting and contributing to the local tourism economy. The social mission of our volleyball trip to Puerto Rico will largely be focused on providing support, aid and hope in sustainable ways that empower our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. We ask that players and coaches bring donation items. Prior to your trip we will provide a “wish list” of items needed. 

Price of Tour 

Every Puerto Rico volleyball tour combines sightseeing of historic landmarks in Old Town San Juan, an array of eco-adventure activities and 2-3 days of dedicated community service and high quality volleyball matches. Our volleyball tours to Puerto Rico in the post Hurricane Maria era are much different than what you would expect on one of our typical tours due to the adversity suffered throughout the island. In some regions power is inconsistent, businesses are still closed and lodging is extremely limited. Due to the lack of supply and high demand of lodging options for government aide workers on the island, the prices of everything including hotels, transportation and meals are exorbitant. We work hard to make the tours financially affordable for teams. All prices include an English speaking guide, lodging, ground transportation, 3 meals a day, and daily activities. The price includes double occupancy for staff and double or triple occupancy for players. 

Add On Options Available:

• $50 per night single supplement if a staff member requires their own hotel room

• $50 per person surf lessons

• $75 per person boat trip with snorkeling to the islands where Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed 

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