Culebra Beach Catamaran Tour: Kayak & Paddleboard Fun

Spend a full day paddling and playing on a Culebra beach, with the captain steering toward whichever one the water allows.

A six-hour catamaran tour from Marina Puerto Del Rey to Culebra Island, where you kayak, paddleboard and play beach games on either Culebrita or Flamenco Beach depending on daily conditions. The boat carries 40 to 60 passengers, includes lunch (hamburger, chicken sandwich or veggie burger), snacks, drinks and all watersports gear. Children must be at least 6 years old and all participants must be able to swim.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beach day at Culebra or Flamenco

• Depart Marina Puerto Del Rey
• Enjoy views of Cordillera Islands
• Travel 90 minutes by power catamaran
• Arrive at Culebrita or Flamenco beach
• Spend day paddleboarding and kayaking
• Sunbathe and play beach games
• Return to marina

The experience

The catamaran leaves Marina Puerto Del Rey and crosses toward the Cordillera Islands, with El Yunque's mountains receding behind you over roughly 90 minutes. The boat is a power catamaran built to handle the crossing, though the water can be choppy on the way out. The captain watches conditions and will divert to a sheltered alternative beach if the primary destination isn't safe that day. Most trips land at Culebrita Beach, but Flamenco Beach is the backup, and either way you're stepping onto white sand and clear water.

Once ashore, the day is yours to shape: kayak out from the beach, paddleboard across the shallows, sunbathe on the sand, or join the beach games and challenges the crew runs. All the gear (kayaks, paddleboards) is included, and snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) flow throughout the day. Lunch is a choice of hamburger, chicken sandwich or veggie burger with salads and fresh fruit. The watersports and games depend on conditions, so some days are calmer than others, but the structure is loose enough that you can float between activity and rest.

The boat seats are assigned based on booking date, with priority given to groups traveling with children aged 6 to 11. Some seating is inside the cabin and some in the stern area outside. Cabin space is tight, so come ready for sun exposure and bring a towel, swimsuit and sunscreen. The operator does not provide towels or sunscreen. All participants must be able to swim. Children under 6 and pregnant women cannot join. The return trip takes another 90 minutes, and you're back at the marina by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Kayak and paddleboard use with all gear.
• beach games and challenges.
• lunch (choice of hamburger, chicken sandwich or veggie burger with salads and fresh fruit).
• snacks, soda and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by East Island Excursions

Is this one for you?Spend your day paddleboarding and kayaking at Culebrita Beach or a nearby alternative the captain selects based on water conditions, with lunch included and the catamaran handling the crossing from Marina Puerto Del Rey.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Culebrita Beach and Flamenco Beach on this tour?

Culebrita Beach is the usual destination, but the captain chooses based on water conditions that morning. Flamenco Beach is the primary backup if the crossing is too rough. Either way, you're spending the day on a Culebra beach with the same activities and lunch included.

How long is the boat ride each way to Culebra?

The crossing takes about 90 minutes each direction, so you spend roughly three hours on the water round-trip and three hours at the beach itself.

What watersports are included, and do I need experience?

Kayaking and paddleboarding are included with all gear provided. You don't need prior experience, but all participants must be able to swim. The activities depend on beach conditions that day, so some days are calmer than others.

Is this a snorkeling tour?

No, this is not a snorkeling tour. The focus is kayaking, paddleboarding, beach games and swimming in the shallows.

What's included for lunch and drinks?

Lunch is one hamburger, chicken sandwich or veggie burger per person, with salads and fresh fruit. Snacks, soda and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the day.

Can I bring my own towel and sunscreen, or are they provided?

Bring your own towel and sunscreen: neither is provided by the tour. The operator recommends bringing plenty of sunscreen and light clothing over your swimsuit.