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Culebra Island

Culebra Island

Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

The basics

Culebra Island ranks among the most popular day trip destinations from mainland Puerto Rico. Tours typically transport you by high-speed catamaran from Fajardo, and tend to include snorkel stops, a buffet lunch, and time to relax on the beach and swim. From Culebra, you can access smaller island destinations such as Culebrita and Cayo Luis Pena—for which a permit is required—by taking a public water taxi from the main town.

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Culebra Island Snorkel with Turtles Adventure - Ferry Tickets Included
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Culebra Island Snorkel with Turtles Adventure - Ferry Tickets Included
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$110.23 per adult
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Amazing!
This was one of the coolest experiences of my life, the water was so clear, there was a lot of turtles and coral i even saw a big starfish. The guides John and the rest of the crew were very informative, professional and make the experience very enjoyable.
Trexler_M, May 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in Puerto Rico

Amazing tour and great price
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Amazing tour and great price
Serina_P, May 2023
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
Excellent tour. The staff were very good with instructions for the tour and helping everyone . The beach was beautiful and the lunch was delicious.
Great experience!!
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Great experience!!
Marco_V, May 2023
Full-Day Culebra Snorkeling Adventure and Flamenco Beach from San Juan by Ferry
From start to finish the experience was great, the snorkeling was awesome, tour operator was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see a Barracuda while snorkeling. I highly recommend this activity. Bring sunscreen because it gets really hot on Flamenco beach. We will book again when we come back to PR!!
Amazing Day at Flamenco beach
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Amazing Day at Flamenco beach
Amy_W, May 2023
Full-Day Culebra Snorkeling Adventure and Flamenco Beach from San Juan by Ferry
We had a great time. The company picked us up at our hotel, took us to the ferry, and then took us snorkeling. They were with us the whole time and making sure that we had everything we needed. Flamenco beach is beautiful. They gave us awesome chairs to use while we were there. Then after riding the ferry they gave us a ride back. Make sure to wear lots of sunscreen and take a water camera.
Unforgettable Experience!!
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Unforgettable Experience!!
Clhoe_F, Mar 2023
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
This experience was incredible! From the moment we got picked up at our hotel by Tito. The entire staff was super friendly, incredibly professional and extremely knowledgeable. The crew that took us to Culebra Island, Luis, Juan and Donovan were so attentive and made the experience amazing!! It's so worth it !! They are the best !! One of them is a marine biologists so he knows so much about the ocean and the species and their habitat !!
Everything was perfect....
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Everything was perfect....
Fred_N, May 2023
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
Everything was perfect. The driver picked up us from the hotel. He was a nice guy. Captain Louis and all the crew in the boat were awesome. The tour guide was a marine biologist and he was very knowledgeable. He helped me and my wife during the snorkeling. He was under the water and showing us different sea creatures! We really liked the tour and we strongly recommend it. Fred and Homa
Awesome Snorkeling + Beach
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Awesome Snorkeling + Beach
Shrayen_P, May 2023
Culebra Island Snorkel with Turtles Adventure - Ferry Tickets Included
Awesome experience! Our main guide, John, was the best. Crystal clear waters, turtles and a manta ray visible. Slow-paced snorkeling and plenty of free time to explore. Nice weather too. John took underwater photos for everyone too. Would definitely recommend!
Don’t sit on the first level of the ferry
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Don’t sit on the first level of the ferry
Rebecca_W, Apr 2023
Culebra Island Snorkel with Turtles Adventure - Ferry Tickets Included
Seeing six sea turtles was the highlight for sure. This tour group was not very good at telling us key information but the snorkeling was great. I wish they had been more clear with where to meet and the timeline. Even more they shouldn’t allow anyone to sit on the first level of the ferry where everyone gets seasick and one person was injured so badly that we were met by paramedics. There were wasps all over where they were serving snacks, which was uncomfortable for many people.
Culebra day trip
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Culebra day trip
Nicholas_W, May 2023
Full-Day Culebra Snorkeling Adventure and Flamenco Beach from San Juan by Ferry
Such an amazing day the snorkeling was great and flamingo beach was soooo beautiful. Tito was the best driver and guide he made the whole day fun and stress free helping us get every where we needed to go. If you’re looking to take a day trip to Culebra I would highly recommend this excursion it’s definitely worth it
Great time
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Great time
Cara_H, Feb 2023
Full-Day Culebra Snorkeling and Flamenco Beach from Ceiba
Had a great time seeing Flamico Beach , snorkeling near sea turtles, great food and people all around. I would definitely recommend getting medicine for nausea for the ferry it was very bumpy! Definitely worth the ride though!
An excellent day with...
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An excellent day with...
Tim_N, May 2023
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
An excellent day with excellent care it’s catching some beautiful scenery and snorkeling. Super nice boat, fast and comfortable. The tour guides couldn’t have been better.
Great
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Great
Amy_T, May 2023
Full-Day Culebra Snorkeling Adventure and Flamenco Beach from San Juan by Ferry
Beautiful trip (but very hot…)! Tour guides were very accommodating and provided water, snacks, and beach chairs.
Amazing day!
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Amazing day!
Sarah_S, Apr 2023
Culebra Island Snorkel with Turtles Adventure - Ferry Tickets Included
Snorkeling was awesome! Saw multiple turtles, a stingray, lots of fish and coral. Flamenco beach is amazing!! This was a great all day excursion and our favorite day in PR. Thanks to our amazing guides!
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Things to know before you go

  • Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit, beach towel, and reef-safe sunscreen.
  • The island is home to a few restaurants and small hotels for those who’d like to stay overnight.
  • Flamenco Beach has lifeguards, making it the best choice for families visiting with younger kids.
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How to get there

Culebra is 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the coast of Fajardo on the eastern side of Puerto Rico. The only way to get there is by boat or small plane. Boats typically depart from Puerto Del Rey Marina in Fajardo.

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When to get there

The best weather for soaking up the sun occurs between mid-April and June, which also happens to be the best time to spot sea turtles on the island’s beaches. Weather is often better during the winter months of December and January, but expect Flamenco Beach to be crowded during this time. 

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Isla Culebrita

This small, uninhabited island just off the coast of Culebra sits within a national wildlife refuge. Accessible via a short boat ride, the island features six small beaches and an old lighthouse—one of the oldest lighthouses in the Caribbean. Wild sea turtles frequent the area; you can often see them nesting in the sand or swimming offshore.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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