--- title: Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 164 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 2724 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Culebra by boat? rank_in_category: 67 of 70 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/culebra-snorkeling-tour-by-catamaran-from-fajardo/ --- # Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo **Guidekin's take:** A fast catamaran from Fajardo to Flamenco or Culebrita off Culebra, with a buffet lunch, drinks and snorkel gear and the afternoon free on the sand. No hotel pickup on the base option, and children of four or under cannot board. 4.63 from 2724 reviews for 6h at €164 per person. **Culebra by boat?:** Without Transportation tier at €164 per person: fast catamaran to Flamenco or Culebrita, buffet lunch, drinks, gear; none under five. 4.63 from 2724 reviews. Trade-off: Large boat; pickup excluded at the from price. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #67 of 70 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Let a high-speed catamaran zoom you to one of the 10 top beaches in the Caribbean! This day trip from Fajardo takes you across pristine waters to a beautiful beach – Flamenco or Culebrita (Little Snake) – situated just off Culebra Island, known for crystal clear waters and colorful reefs. Includes adeli style lunch buffet and beverages. The remainder of the day is yours for sunbathing, swimming or beachcombing along miles of powdery white sand. ## Before you book - Meeting point: If you are driving or have other… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €140: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €164 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 2724 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: East Island Excursions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.63 from 2724 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2442 of 2724. - 5 stars: 2226 (82%) - 4 stars: 216 (8%) - 3 stars: 139 (5%) - 2 stars: 48 (2%) - 1 star: 95 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the attentive crew, food and snorkeling; sea conditions can mean missing Culebra or Flamenco Beach. **Praised:** - Attentive crew who help swimmers and keep watch over guests in the water - Fresh, filling lunches and plentiful drinks - Snorkeling with colorful fish, rays and coral - Beach stops for swimming and relaxing - Organized boarding and clean, comfortable boats **Complaints:** - Rerouting away from Culebra or Flamenco Beach disappointed some travellers - Rough crossings and seasickness - Some wanted more snorkeling time - Some found marine life sparse, while others saw fish, rays and coral Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-22 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Beverages (Sodas, juices, water and local beer) - Lunch - Use of Snorkelling equipment ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **East Island Excursions** - After an approximate 50-minute cruise, you’ll arrive at a beautiful reef – Carlos Rosario or the Luis Peña underwater nature preserve – located just off Culebra’s western shore, where your crew will anchor for 1.5 hours of snorkeling fun followed by a light lunch. Then it’s... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point If you are driving or have other transportation arrangements, please meet us in PUERTO DEL REY MARINA 45 minutes prior to departure time for check-in. There is free parking at the marina close by the boat departure area. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJU8_Y5WW9BIwRi_FZVxDk34A Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children 4 years or younger, pregnant woman and people with back condition or recent surgery can't participate. - It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit underneath beach clothes - All participants must know how to swim - Please note: water can be choppy due to weather condition - Note: Roundtrip transportation service from San Juan is available for an additional fee. Please contact the supplier at least 48hrs prior to the excursion date to arrange it. - Groups can be from 40 to 60 passengers. - NOTE: Please contact us 48 hours prior to the date of the tour to receive more details and information regarding changes due to new COVID-19 health and safety protocols. - Disclaimer **For this tour, reservations will be assigned to seats or areas, some inside the cabin and some outside in the stern area. Please note that these seating areas are shared, and you will likely share the space with other customers. Cabin space aboard the vessel is limited. Seating assignments will be made based on the booking date, with priority given to groups accompanied by small children aged 4 to 11 years old, in consideration of USCG safety regulations. We advise passengers to come prepared for prolonged exposure to sunlight.** ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #67 of 70** | €164 | 6h | 4.63 (2724) | shared | | [Arenales River Caving, Waterfall &Tropical Forest Secret Spring](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/arenales-river-caving-waterfall-tropical-forest-secret-spring/?format=md) | €114 | 7h | 4.98 (1776) | shared | | [El Yunque Rainforest and Luquillo Kiosk Day Trip](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/el-yunque-rainforest-and-luquillo-kiosk-day-trip/?format=md) | €77 | 6h | 5.0 (608) | shared | | [Self-Drive Mini Boat Snorkeling Tour to Icacos Island](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/self-drive-mini-boat-snorkeling-tour-to-icacos-island/?format=md) | €227 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1969) | shared | Ranked #67 of 70 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €818, median €90; typical length 5h. 2 of 70 are private. 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