Culebra Beach Catamaran Tour: Kayak & Paddleboard Fun

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 60

LanguagesEN · ES

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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.