Full-Day Snorkeling Tour to Culebra Island with Lunch
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore the underwater world of Culebra Island during this snorkeling excursion to Flamenco Beach. A perfect snorkeling expedition for beginners or families with small children, the calm, clear, waters make for easy snorkeling and swimming. During the time at Culebra Island, you can choose to snorkel, swim, use the provided stand-up paddleboards, or simply relax.
- Lunch, snacks, tropical fruit, and refreshments provided
- Use of high-quality snorkel gear provided
- Commentary on the surrounding ecosystem and the history of Culebra
- Use of standup paddleboards
What's Included
- Ecological interpretation about the surroundings, marine life and history of Culebra
- USCG license Captain, professional snorkel guide and a Certified Interpretive Marine Biologist among the crew.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Use of paddle boards
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Private transportationIf needed please contact us.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pure Adventure, Snorkeling and Diving CenterRoosevelt Roads, Ceiba 00735, Puerto Rico
You must arrive 45 mins earlier to the tour for your check-in and waiver sign-in. Upon arrival building may be closed, please wait patiently in your car for the crew.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Flamenco Beach
5 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Culebra
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Max Weight per person 300 pounds
- NOTE: The intention is always to visit Flamenco beach. However, if the local weather conditions warrants it or Captain understands is needed for safety reasons, we will visit another beach of the same quality
- Our offices are closed on SUNDAYS - Reservations made Saturday after 5 pm will not be revised until Monday at 9 am. If transportation is needed guest will not be able to set it up if reserved during this time. For cancellations request during this time please send us a message through Viator.
- SPECIAL NOTE: We encourage our guests to not reserve the tour on the same day of arrival to the Island. If the flight is delayed and the guest misses the tour the guest will not be entitled to a refund or rescheduling.
- No Expecting Mothers (no exceptions)
- For safety reasons, children under 6 years old CANNOT participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
- Those who have epilepsy, back problems, heart conditions, dizziness, recent surgery or any other condition that may put life in risk are not allowed to participate in PURE ADVENTURE tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Oswald_J
Awesome experience, very knowledgeable and friendly crew (Carlos, Carlitos and Perla). The crew went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and able to enjoy our trip to the maximum. Beautiful beaches and the snorkeling part was great (lobsters, lots of fish and even an eel) everything was perfect.
Reviews
4.8
based on 338 reviews
Rachel_R, Jan 2026
I was worried this experience would be similar to an excursion I did in Punta Cana that turned out to be more booze cruise than snorkeling excursion but it was nothing like it. We visited beautiful Flamenco Beach first for about an hour and a half - plenty of time - then headed to a different part of the island for some legit snorkeling. They provided masks, flippers and life preservers if needed, and guided us through the reef. Saw lots of beautiful colorful fish, no sea turtles. Staff is welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Lunch served was fresh fruit, chips and a choice of sandwich wraps. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks included as well. Just be prepared for some serious ocean swells. It takes over an hour to get to Culebra. Bring and take your Dramamine! It’s a big sturdy boat with bathroom but those swells can make it feel like a roller coaster.
Elizabeth_S, Nov 2025
The crew were excellent and lunch was good but over all, this tour is over priced. Our first stop was useless with the exception of the empanadas we were able to purchase. The walk was too far. Nothing exciting to see. I feel we could have used our time somewhere else.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello Elizabeth_S,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that our adventure did not meet your expectations. The first stop was actually one of the top 10 beaches in the world, Flamenco. The greatest attraction at this beach is its beauty. The walk was a bit far because we always stop at the point where it is easier for guests to get off the boat. Besides, the opposite side is swimmers only.
To future guests, if you are interested in visiting beaches that are mostly crowded like at Icaco’s Island, this is not the trip for you.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Oswald_J, Nov 2025
Awesome experience, very knowledgeable and friendly crew (Carlos, Carlitos and Perla). The crew went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and able to enjoy our trip to the maximum. Beautiful beaches and the snorkeling part was great (lobsters, lots of fish and even an eel) everything was perfect.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Oswald_J,
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful time with us. Sounds like an amazing day with all that marine life ;)
Thank you for coming!
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Aida_M, Sep 2025
Fun, informative I highly recommend as a family event. Enjoyed the pace and interactions with the guides.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Aida_M,
Thank you so much for joining us. We are truly happy that you has a fun experience with us.
Looking forward to your next adventure with us.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Aidan_G, Aug 2025
It's a boat with 35 people at maximum, with a 1.5 hour boat ride to and from Culebra. Flamenco beach was beautiful and uncrowded, and the madelines they served were absolutely bangin'. Snorkeling in a secluded cove at 20-30 feet above the coral and marine life, we were required to stay with the bustling group like our own school of fish, between two guides. There were little jellyfish that stung a bit in these waters, but we saw a manta ray and an eel! The captain and head guide, Juan, boasted his title as a marine biologist, but had little to say, mostly silent as our other two guides. For convenience's sake, it was nice to get out on one boat and see everything we wanted to see, overall a great day out on the water - would recommend to bring snacks!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Aidan_G,
Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the trip and the Madelines. As you mentioned, Juan is our Marine Biologist on the trip as well as the Captain. We are a team and as a team we sometimes need to share responsibilities especially to help out the Captain since there are other important responsibilities he needs to take care of for the safety of our guests and crew. Nevertheless, we encourage everyone to ask questions at any time. He would be very happy to answer any questions. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have you back again in any of our trips.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Leslye_V, Aug 2025
So awesome! The crew was super amazing and gave us a little grace for running a little late but definitely BE ON TIME!!!! Flamenco beach was so pretty and lunch was delicious! 15/10 would recommend
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Leslye_V,
We are glad that you made it, but as you said, be on time future travelers ;)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are super happy that you had an awesome time with us.
We hope to see you again!
PURE ADVENTURE'S CREW
Evelis_B, Jul 2025
Been 3 times on this excursion and every time it’s always amazing. Very professional, super friendly and very helpful especially if you have never been snorkeling and are afraid to get in the water. I would recommend this group always and they will always be my go to when I visit Puerto Rico!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Evelis_B,
Thank you so much for visiting us again. It is always a pleasure to serve you.
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.
Cordially,
PURE ADVENTURE’S CREW
melissa_m, Jul 2025
Definitely recommend this 100% visiting flamenco beach was an unforgettable experience, the water there is gorgeous! The snorkeling was fun, we got to see different kinds of fish and even a turtle. The tour guides did an amazing job at explaining everything, keeping us safe, and helping us enjoy the experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much melissa_m for taking the time to write about your experience with us.
Cordially,
PURE ADVENTURE’S CREW
Mike_H, Jul 2025
Great experience, boat crew was great. We went to Flamenco Beach for a couple of hours and then snorkeled and swam at a nearby reef for an hour or so. The water and island are beautiful.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello Mike_H,
Thanks for joining us and for sharing your feedback.
We are glad that you had a great time with us.
Cordially,
PURE ADVENTURE'S CREW
soceguera03, Jun 2025
It’s definitely not worth the $165. The boat ride is rough which I didn’t have an issue with that or getting soaked seating at the back of the boat. My issues was the experience on the island and snorkeling is very short. It feels like you spend most of the time trying to get to the island itself. The wraps were terrible. I got the chicken salad and it tasted like can. My husband which doesn’t complain about food said his wrap was gross. The alcoholic drinks weren’t served till you got to the snorkeling area, 12ish. Save your money. Take the ferry and rent a golf cart. Learned about this from someone on the island.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hello soceguera03,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that the trip did not meet your expectations. As you mentioned, it takes about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half to get to the island, which is stated on our website, on the confirmation email and the confirmation text that is sent the day before. We understand that not everyone will like the food as every person is different. The alcoholic beverages are not served from the beginning of the tour for safety reasons. Safety is definitely our priority. Thank you again for your feedback.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Dave_R, Apr 2025
Very informative and patient crew. Safety measures were always enforced. Great trip to the island and time spent snorkeling was very impressive.
Clara_B, Mar 2025
This was beyond beautiful, and the guides were amazing! I loved how they swam out with us and pointed out all the wildlife!
Tina_M, Jan 2025
It was in deeper waters than expected and was a workout towards the end but definetly with going ! Made us want to donate to reef protection programs because it is very sad to see the remnants of a dying reef. Nature is still beautiful tho! Our guides did a great job and even retrieved my husband's sunglasses that got swept away in the current!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Tina_M,
Sounds like a really adventurous day! I’m glad that you had a great time with us. And yes, we see the reefs everyday and we do our best effort to encourage its protection and educate our guests as much as we can.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Rochelle_C, Jan 2025
Very organized. Great staff. Excellent snorkeling adventure! Easy to find location in Ceiba an hour drive from San Juan. Light lunch included. Alcohol & sodas as well!
Kristin_G, Dec 2024
The trip was great!! The captain and staff were fun and very knowledgeable. Our lunch was really good. Although the trip out to Culebra was a little rough because of the choppy water, it was so worth it once we made it there! Flamenco beach was absolutely beautiful!! Snorkeling spot was perfect and I liked the way the crew went out with us and kept us together and taught us about some things we encountered. Well organized trip. We highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi Kristin_G,
We are so happy that you enjoyed this adventure so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Cristiana_M, Nov 2024
Wonderful experience with the team. Knowledgeable captain and assistant. I wasn’t sure first thing in the morning was raining and windy, but he sair: “ it is safe to go, if I see it is getting unsafe I will b the first person to turn around.” They were wonderful at the island and on the second stop for snorkeling, my two teenagers love it. I truly recommend!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hello Cristiana_M,
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We are so happy that you came with us to enjoy this beautiful time exploring Culebra's underwater world.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Erin_S, Nov 2024
This was truly the best day ever! My husband and I have been in Puerto Rico for our honeymoon and we were really excited for this snorkeling tour and it didn’t disappoint one bit. Juan (captain) and Freddy were an amazing and attentive crew. Lunch was great! But most importantly, the beach that they took us to and the opportunities we had to snorkel and see an under water world was beyond measure. So incredible and I’d love to do this again. The water was so clear and warm and perfect condition. Truly an amazing day! My favorite day of our vacation for sure!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Erin_S,
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. We would love to share more adventures with you.
Thank you so much for coming!
PURE ADVENTURE'S CREW
WILSON_S, Aug 2024
Luis and Freddy were awesome they were very informative and knowledgeable of the reefs! We LOVED every minute of our trip. Flamenco Beach - Culebra
Carrie_V, Aug 2024
Victor, Freddy, and Juan were top notch professionals! They made the entire experience safe and fun. It was a blast. Highly recommended!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Carrie_V,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are really happy that you had a fun a safe experience with us.
We hope to see you again soon.
PURE ADVENTURE'S CREW
Monique_N, Aug 2024
Juan and the crew made sure everyone was well informed and safe. Being marine biologists they understood the importance of respecting our environment. Beautiful amazing tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Monique_N,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful experience with us. We are truly happy that it was an amazing experience for you and your group. We hope to see you again in any of our trips.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Juan_L, Aug 2024
Fantastic experience! We spent a great morning at Flamingo beach which is truly stunning. Then we had an amazing snorkelling time, we even saw turtles! The crew were very nice and knowledgeable, kudos to Captain Luis, Victor and Freddy. Thanks a lot!
Gisela_M, Aug 2024
The boat tour to Culebra was the best!We were there before any other boats and we were able to enjoy the beach and ammennities (paddleboards) that they havve to offer. The crew was helpful and knowledgeable. When it was time to snorkel, our spots had jellyfish and Captain Luis offered to take us somewhere else. We ended up at Sandy Point, Vieques and it was amazing. We saw many turtles, a huge stingray and many other sea animals. Victor and Felix took care of us in the water pointing our marine life as they guide us. We experince the best of the two islands, thank you crew!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Gisela_M,
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We know how amazing it is to have those nature encounters with the wildlife, and we are happy to know that you got to experience it. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have you again in any of our trips in the future.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Desiree_H, Aug 2024
Great way to see and visit Culebra! Ferry tickets were sold out so after a bit of research found this tour and I’m so happy I went with it. The crew was great and you get to relax on the boat to and from Culebra which is about an hour each way. We went on the 8:00 am tour so the beach was still fairly empty. When you get there Culebra is absolutely gorgeous. Once we arrived we got to go to shore on our own and hang out on the beach for about an hour - 1.5 hours which was a pretty good amount of time but if we were able to spend 45 min- 1 hour more I think that would be more of the perfect amount of time to spend there. Once that time was up we got back on the boat and ate lunch which included a sandwich and chips (you choose what kind of sandwich you want for lunch when you first arrive at check in). We then took a short trip to the reef part of the island to snorkel. We’ve never really snorkeled before and the crew were very helpful in making sure our equipment was on correctly. We only saw some small fish while snorkeling unfortunately so I was a bit disappointed in that part especially after reading some of the other reviews but can’t really fault for them for that. Snorkeling was about 30-45 min and then we got back on the boat at which point they served beer and I think there was one other alcoholic option and allowed people to jump off the boat into the ocean. They also offer transportation to and from Old San Juan to Fajardo which is where the boat landing is. This was especially helpful for us because we were staying in OSJ which is a good hour plus from Fajardo and we did not rent a car plus the pick up location was a two min walk from our hotel. This is extra however they charge an extremely great rate for this transportation especially compared to what private transportation companies in that area charge for the same route. Also the driver was very nice and stopped at a local bakery on the way there so we could grab something to eat as pick up was at 6:00 AM and we had not had any breakfast. Yes this is a lot more than the ferry but when you factor in the great crew, that it’s a relaxing, enjoyable boat ride, includes snorkeling, lunch and drinks and the very competitively priced round trip transportation I would say it’s worth it and was perfect for me personally since I prefer the multiple “adventures” this tour provided vs just laying on the beach or hanging in the water all day.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Desiree_H,
Very entertaining day! Thank you very much for your honest feedback. We hope to see you again in the future, maybe in our private tour? ;)
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Kara_N, Jul 2024
Beautiful we saw a coral reef system as well as a sea grass bed. There were three turtles just munching along the bottom. The guides were amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello Kara_N,
I'm so glad that you did this adventure. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
Cordially,
Yolanda Ramos
PURE ADVENTURE
Rachel_T, Jul 2024
The most beautiful day to Flamingo Beach! Great staff. Nice boat ride! Beautiful options to look at all the fish and sea. The beach is long and beautiful. Drop dead gorgeous. Don't miss this when you visit! Totally worth it! The kids loved it! Staff was very sweet to the kids.
Yusimi_M, Jul 2024
The crew was great, knowledgeable, attentive, safety of everyone was their main concern; the beach and snorkeling was one of the main highlights of our trip; our family group of 15 with ages between 7 and 72 ,was very pleased and everyone had a blast, next time we will book a tour for more hours.
Juan and the other two crew's member made this an unforgettable moment for us, specially for the little one that wanted to do the snorkeling but was afraid and one of the guys took the time to take her and showed her how to do it and took her with him for over 30 minutes and show her the beauties under the water , she is now in love with this activity thanks to him ( my apologies , I forgot his name) thanks guys for an exceptional tour!!!
Sarah_G, Jul 2024
Our girls loved the snorkeling with the guides. They pointed out sea turtles and other fish in the area. They even had a snorkeling mask that allowed me to see without my glasses. Much appreciated.
Kris_S, Jul 2024
We had a great time and great weather for this trip. Highly recommend wish we had more time to enjoy flamingo beach but all and all it was great 👍 👌
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello, Kris!
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Flamingo beach is for sure amazing, and it really makes you want to stay there forever.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Cordially,
Yolanda
Pure Adventure Owner
Jennifer_B, Jul 2024
The staff work hard to make sure you are safe and have an enjoyable experience. They are very caring and involved in teaching you about the beauty of the island. I liked how they also went in the water with you to make you feel safe and to point out things while snorkeling. They helped us see sea turtles, star fish and conch. Culebra is so beautiful- more than Hawaii! The boat ride there was beautiful as well. If you have your own dry bag it might be helpful but they also help you get your items to the beach nice and dry!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello Jennifer_B,
Thanks for your fantastic review. We are very happy that everything was to your liking.
We hope to see you again soon.
Cordially,
PURE ADVENTURE'S CREW
Hayley_C, Jun 2024
This experience was AMAZING!! We booked this last minute after a competitor canceled our Friday excursion less than 24 hours in advance. Juan, Victor, and Freddie made our snorkeling day so much fun. The check in was easy, lunch was filling, the ride to and from was pretty smooth, and they were so fun! The beach was incredible and the snorkeling was beautiful.
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