Snorkeling in Fajardo to Culebra: Sea turtles and reef

Snorkel with sea turtles, then anchor at a white-sand beach for the afternoon

A full-day snorkeling charter from Fajardo to Culebra Island for up to six people includes guided snorkeling at Tamarindo Beach to see sea turtles and coral reefs, a second unguided snorkel session at Honeymoon Beach, lunch, drinks and all equipment. The boat departs at 9am. Check-in begins at the gazebo with waivers and safety briefing, and you return to the marina between 4 and 4:30pm. A guide speaks English and Spanish throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day charter to Culebra Island

• Check in at 9:00am gazebo
• Board boat and store belongings
• Sail to Playa Tortuga for snorkeling
• Snorkel at Tamarindo Beach with guide
• Enjoy fruits, snacks, and drinks on boat
• Sail to Cayo Luis Peña, arrive at Honeymoon Beach
• Anchor boat and set up beach umbrella
• Relax on beach and optional snorkeling
• Have lunch on beach or boat
• Return to boat and sail back to Fajardo marina
• Arrive at marina and end tour

The experience

Check in at 9am at the gazebo near Fajardo marina, where the crew handles waivers, safety briefing and bathroom access before you board. The boat ride to Culebra takes about an hour, and once you arrive at Tamarindo Beach the guide sets up snorkeling gear and walks you through the basics before entering the water. You'll spend the guided session looking for sea turtles, coral reefs and fish varieties with the guide leading the way.

After snorkeling, you head back to the boat for fruit, snacks and drinks, then sail to Honeymoon Beach on Cayo Luis Peña. The crew anchors near shore, sets up an umbrella and floating mat, and you have the rest of the afternoon to swim, relax or do a second unguided snorkel in the shallows: the guide and captain point out safe spots. Lunch is a BBQ of pork or chicken with pasta salad and sweet bread, served either on the beach or aboard the boat, your choice.

The boat leaves at 3pm to head back to Fajardo, arriving at the marina between 4 and 4:30pm. Everything you need (snorkeling equipment, towels, sunblock reminders, food and drinks) is handled by the crew, so you bring only a towel and sunscreen.

What’s included

• Guided snorkeling with sea turtles and coral reef at Tamarindo Beach.
• unguided snorkel time at Honeymoon Beach.
• all snorkeling equipment.
• BBQ lunch with pork or chicken, pasta salad and sweet bread.
• half gallon of rum and one Medalla beer.
• soda, bottled water, fruit and chips.
• use of floating mat and beach umbrella.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to9h before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Escape To Paradise PR

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is up to six people and you want a guide leading you through the snorkeling at Tamarindo and Luis Peña. The crew handles the boat and all logistics so you arrive at 9am ready to go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 will I see when I snorkel at Tamarindo Beach?

Tamarindo Beach is where the guided snorkeling happens, and the reef holds sea turtles, coral and a variety of fish. The guide leads you through the water to spot them.

Can I snorkel a second time during the day?

Yes. After lunch at Honeymoon Beach, you can do an unguided snorkel in that area if you want to. The guide and captain show you where it's safe to enter and explore on your own.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a BBQ of pork or chicken served with pasta salad and sweet bread. You also get a half gallon of rum, one Medalla beer, soda, bottled water and fruit and chips throughout the day.

How long is the boat ride from Fajardo to Culebra?

The sail to Culebra takes approximately one hour. You depart at 9am after check-in and safety briefing, and return to Fajardo marina between 4 and 4:30pm.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. All snorkeling equipment is provided and set up by the crew. Bring a towel and sunblock. The rest is handled.