What travellers wrote after their own day on the water, grouped by the tour they booked, with each operator's published rating beneath. Prices and what each fare covers sit with the Culebra snorkeling tour.
Each account is a short retelling of a review left on that tour's own booking listing, with the reviewer's name, the month and the stars they gave. They run from the ferry day with a guided turtle snorkel to a private charter with a beach BBQ, and from a catamaran with an open bar to a small power boat moored over a reef. The mixed ones stay in: a rough crossing or a day diverted to Vieques tells you as much about your choice as a perfect day does.
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
A good way to see the famous Playa Flamenco on Culebra. The transfer from San Juan to the harbour in Fajardo worked well, the food was good and the staff were friendly. Expect to be back at the Fajardo harbour at 2:30 PM.
Giulietta · Italy · July 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
I love the water but I cannot swim, and one of the crew coaxed me out of my comfort zone and took me snorkeling. He made me feel safe the whole time. It was the best part of my trip.
Jessica · United States · September 2025
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
Our whole party had a great day, with special thanks to Emanuel. The crew kept bringing us drinks on the beach at Culebrita and could not have been kinder. It was my favourite day in Puerto Rico.
Julie · United States · September 2025
★★★★☆
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
Go in knowing that reaching Culebra is not guaranteed, because the surf and other conditions decide it. There is no partial refund if the boat goes elsewhere. On our trip it did not feel much like a holiday atmosphere.
Yuliana · United States · July 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
The weather kept us from reaching Culebra, so the crew took us to a different beach instead. Everything else went very well. Every member of the crew gave good service.
Blanca · Mexico · July 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
The captain and crew were friendly, and the food and music were good. The sail out was smooth and Culebrita was beautiful to see. I felt seasick on the way back and the crew looked after me.
Kathrina Rose · United States · February 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch
I would recommend this to anyone, including people who cannot swim, because the guides help you so much. They were friendly all day. It makes a good family outing.
Ketzaly · United States · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
Tamarindo and Flamenco Beach were a great day out with our guides. It was my first time snorkeling and I saw four sea turtles, a stingray and lots of fish. One guide took plenty of photos of the animals and of everyone in the group.
Carla R. · First-time snorkeler · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
The snorkeling was excellent and we saw three turtles. Flamenco Beach made the long ferry ride worth it. Our guides were very good.
William S. · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
A team of guides looked after us, and one did most of the talking, about the culture and facts of Culebra and Puerto Rico. We felt safe snorkeling, the guides pointed out the wildlife, and we saw three turtles. Flamenco Beach and a look around the island ended the day.
Kimberley H. · Traveller · February 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
The snorkeling was good and easy enough for most of our group. We saw turtles, tropical fish and coral. The guides were very patient with my elderly mother, and you get a lot for the price.
Anastasia D. · Family · August 2026
★★★★☆
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
The guides were good and taught us a lot about the island. They took us fairly far out to see coral, turtles and other animals, and the snorkeling was excellent. Bring a cooler with drinks for the beach.
Manuel B. · Family · September 2026
★★★☆☆
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
The snorkeling part was nice. Getting back on the ferry was hard going: we waited more than an hour past our expected return. We have also not yet received the snorkeling photos.
Roberto R. · Traveller · August 2026
★★★☆☆
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
The listing mentions kayaking, but there was none on our day. Everything else was fun and well organised.
Gwen M. · Traveller · August 2026
★★★★☆
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
A good day for beginners like my daughter and me. The van that drove us around the island was very hot, with no air conditioning and small windows. Paying guests deserve better transport.
Luis V. · Family · August 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry
Our guides were friendly and happy to answer questions. Get to the ferry terminal early; a shuttle runs from the parking lot to the meeting spot. Wear water shoes for the rocks at the snorkel entry and carry some cash.
Xochitl A. · Traveller · August 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Day Tour All Inclusive
Excellent snorkeling, beach time and tasty sandwiches, fruit and cocktails. Our children, aged 3 and 8, loved it as much as we did. The staff were the best part of the day.
Nikki L. · Family · August 2026
★★★★☆
Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Day Tour All Inclusive
Everything went well and the crew were great, but ocean conditions meant we did not go to Culebra. I know that was out of their hands and Vieques was beautiful, but I was sorry to miss Flamenco Beach.
Veronica G. · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Day Tour All Inclusive
I cannot swim, and the crew helped me through the snorkeling part and kept me safe. The boat ride was a thrill and the food was good. There were plenty of drinks, and sodas and water for those who do not drink.
Henry C. · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Day Tour All Inclusive
My teenagers did real snorkeling for the first time and loved it. The guides were friendly and the day was relaxed. The best part of our week in San Juan.
Paul S. · Family · July 2026
★★★★☆
Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran
Our group of seven had a great time. The one thing we would change is the length: each way takes about an hour and ten minutes, and with anchoring and the safety talk that leaves about three hours at the beach, lunch included. One more hour would make a real difference.
Diego C. · Group of seven · July 2026
★★☆☆☆
Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran
The hour-long ride to Culebra was very rough and fast, and several people on board were sick. The food was ordinary for the price. The beach itself was beautiful and was the best part of the day.
Momilani C. · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran
The water was a little rough on the way over, but the staff were attentive. Flamenco Beach was beautiful, lunch was good and the drinks refreshing. One of our family's favourite days in Puerto Rico.
Melissa S. · Family · July 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran
Culebra was beautiful and the crew were excellent. If you get seasick easily, take motion-sickness medicine before the trip.
Hunter · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
A lovely day for my teenage daughter and me. The crew were professional and caring, and the boat was in great condition. They took us to Flamenco and then to a good reef, with plenty of time at each.
Mar C. · Parent and teenager · July 2026
★★★★☆
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
A boat of 35 at most, with an hour and a half each way to Culebra. Flamenco Beach was lovely and quiet, and we snorkeled in a sheltered cove with a guide at each end of the group. Small jellyfish stung a little, but we saw a ray and an eel.
Aidan G. · Traveller · August 2025
★★★☆☆
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
The ride to the island was rough and bumpy, and it clearly was not beach season. Rough water kept us from snorkeling at the planned site. The crew were polite and organised, and there were showers and a bathroom ashore though none on board.
Militza M. · Traveller · May 2026
★★★★★
Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
A knowledgeable, friendly crew who made sure we were safe and got the most from the trip. The beaches were beautiful and the snorkeling excellent: we saw lobsters, plenty of fish and an eel too.
Oswald J. · Traveller · November 2025
★★★★★
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar
A highlight of my time in Puerto Rico. The crew were friendly and organised, the water was clear and full of fish, and the stop on the beach was lovely. The food and drinks in the fare were a bonus.
Rachel W. · Traveller · March 2026
★★★★☆
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar
Pack only what the crew asks for, since space for extras is tight, and expect to get soaked. A waterproof phone case helps a lot. I wish the snorkeling had lasted longer than twenty minutes.
Reynaldo A. · Traveller · March 2026
★★☆☆☆
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar
Visiting the beaches by boat was pleasant, but the whole day felt hurried. The boat ran fast and bounced hard on a choppy sea, and with all 40 seats taken we were packed in. Come prepared if you get motion sickness.
Suzanne M. · Traveller · March 2026
★★☆☆☆
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar
A cold front sent us to Vieques instead of Culebra, which I understand. The beach the company chose there was a letdown for the price, and the visibility and coral were ordinary. The staff were friendly and the food on board was good.
Mary A. · Traveller · February 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar
The destination can change at the last minute, and we saw several alternatives to Flamenco Beach that were just as lovely. The kids had a great time. The crew were excellent.
Daniel V. · Family · March 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
Captain Jon and first mate Fabian gave us a great day. I have already told another group of friends to book it.
Rhae B. · Friends' trip · July 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
A day our family of six will not forget. The snorkeling was excellent, the lunch on the beach was just right, and both guides knew their stuff and went out of their way for us.
Tonia C. · Family of six · January 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
On our private charter we snorkeled among colourful fish in clear turquoise water near the Luis Peña reserve, and saw rays while we had lunch on a quiet white-sand beach. The captain and first mate knew the area well and mixed a good drink. We would come back.
Lisa E. · Family · August 2025
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
Our crew were ideal hosts for four adults and a toddler. We went to Culebra, snorkeled and spent the afternoon on the beach, with plenty to eat and drink. My son napped on the boat both ways and loved the floating mat.
Tiffany C. · Family with a toddler · April 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
Our full-day private charter was excellent and the crew were great with our three kids. We snorkeled the reef, then had a beach picnic of fruit, pasta salad and sweet bread, with chicken cooked on a grill. Everyone loved it.
Drew A. · Family · February 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
The best excursion we have been on. The crew were knowledgeable, outgoing and fun. We saw plenty of fish, several turtles and some stingrays, and the beach was relaxing.
Marti B. · Traveller · January 2026
★★★★★
Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra
Book this if you travel with family or any size of group, because it works out good value. The food was delicious and the service excellent, and our captain and co-captain treated us like family. We come to Puerto Rico often and will book them again.
Yesenia O. · Family · March 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: All-Inclusive Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island
I liked the crew, the food and of course the location. The directions to the meeting point were not completely clear, and other guests had the same trouble, so there is room to improve there.
Laura · United States · September 2025
★★★★★
From Fajardo: All-Inclusive Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island
The whole crew knew a lot about the sea life we saw. They shared the excitement of spotting everything with us.
Natalie · Puerto Rico · June 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: All-Inclusive Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island
Fun for all ages, and the food was tasty. There was more swimming in the snorkeling than we had bargained for, but we coped. The guides were helpful and friendly.
Teresa · United States · January 2026
★★★★★
Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkeling & Open Bar W/Transportation
The crew and captain were excellent and this is a great tour. The snorkeling was very good and Flamenco Beach was beautiful.
Neil D. · Traveller · July 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Snorkeling and Beach Day in Culebra
Our two crew made our private snorkeling and beach day in Culebra superb. We saw seven sea turtles. The captain paced the group well, and the first mate grilled chicken for a feast on the beach.
Amy · United States · May 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Snorkeling and Beach Day in Culebra
The snorkel came first, and after it we had the whole afternoon on the sand. The crew made a good lunch and set up an umbrella and a floating pad in the water. The highlight of our trip.
Catherine · United States · March 2026
★★★★★
From Fajardo: Snorkeling and Beach Day in Culebra
The crew greeted us at the marina, explained everything clearly and took us to Culebra to snorkel, then to the beach to relax and snorkel again. They set up an umbrella, made us lunch and kept the drinks cold. The boat was fast and the day well organised.
Esther · United States · June 2026
★★★★★
Fajardo: Private 47-F Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Snack
Our family of five enjoyed the catamaran cruise. The crew looked after us well and the boat was beautiful. It was a highlight of our Puerto Rico trip.
Kim · United States · November 2023
These figures are the operators' own, published on their booking listings and shown here as they stand. They belong to the operators, not to Culebra Tours. The price column shows what each fare is priced by, per person or per group.
| Tour | Operator | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Fajardo: Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Tour with lunch | East Island Excursions | 4.7 | 1,725 | From $185 per person |
| Culebra Snorkel with Turtles & Flamenco Beach Adventure by Ferry | Kayaking Puerto Rico | 4.7 | 1,524 | From $145 per person |
| Culebra Snorkeling and Beach Day Tour All Inclusive | Aqua Adventure | 4.7 | 1,072 | From $168 per person |
| Culebra Full Day Beach and Fun Experience by Catamaran | East Island Excursions | 4.7 | 705 | From $195 per person |
| Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch | Pure Adventure Corp. | 4.8 | 383 | From $168 per person |
| Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkel & Open Bar | Sail Getaway | 4.8 | 331 | From $200 per person |
| Full Day Charter from Fajardo to Culebra | Escape To Paradise PR | 5.0 | 155 | From $1,520 per group, up to 6 |
| From Fajardo: All-Inclusive Boat and Snorkeling in Culebra Island | Caribbean Tour Packages | 4.6 | 145 | From $173 per person |
| Culebra Island Power Boat Snorkeling & Open Bar W/Transportation | Sail Getaway | 4.8 | 31 | From $265 per person |
| From Fajardo: Snorkeling and Beach Day in Culebra | Escape To Paradise PR | 5.0 | 9 | From $1,500 per group, up to 6 |
| Fajardo: Private 47-F Catamaran Cruise with Drinks and Snack | Sea Ventures | 5.0 | 4 | From $2,500 per group, up to 6 |
Every tour above is compared on price, length and time at Culebra, and every fare refunds in full up to 24 hours ahead.
Read the practical detail on planning your trip, see where each boat goes on the top beaches, then compare every fare on Culebra Tours.