Snorkeling in Culebra: private boat to two beaches

Two beaches in Culebra are only reachable by boat.

A full-day private boat tour from the marina to Culebra reaches two remote beaches accessible only by water, where you snorkel in clear shallows or rest on the sand. The boat carries a maximum of six passengers, departs at 9 am, and returns around 3 pm; a platter of cold cuts and fruit, cooler with ice, canned drinks and floating noodles are included, and you can bring your own wine or beer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour to Culebra beaches

• Depart marina at 9:00 am
• Navigate one hour to Culebra
• Visit up to two beaches
• Swim and snorkel in clear waters
• Relax on the beach
• Enjoy platter with cold cuts and fruits
• Sail back to marina around 3:00 pm
• Take fresh water shower at marina

The Experience

The boat leaves the marina at 9 am and motors for an hour across open water to reach Culebra. Once there, the crew anchors at two different beaches — both inaccessible except by boat — and you spend the next few hours swimming, snorkeling in the shallows, or lying on the sand. The snorkeling gear is provided, and floating noodles are on board if you want them. If you want to move faster underwater, you can rent a Seabob (an underwater scooter) by requesting it before checkout.

The boat has a restroom on board and a freshwater shower at the marina when you return, so you can rinse off before heading to your next stop. A platter of cold cuts and fresh fruit comes with the tour, along with a cooler stocked with ice, regular Coke and water. You're welcome to bring your own wine or beer (red wine is not allowed); if you have food allergies, let the crew know in advance and they'll make a note of it. The return trip starts around 3 pm, getting you back to the marina by mid-afternoon.

The tour is in English or Spanish, and the boat is private — it's just your group and the crew, up to six passengers total. If you want to add a BBQ meal at the end of the tour, you can arrange that at checkout for an extra charge.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• cooler with ice, regular Coke and water.
• platter of cold cuts and fresh fruit.
• floating noodles.
• restroom on board.
• freshwater shower at the marina.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Culebra VIP & East

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you're staying without a car or want to skip the logistics of getting to Culebra — the boat departs from the marina at a fixed time, and the crew handles the navigation, the beach selection and the return. The maximum of six passengers keeps the group small and the boat nimble between the two stops.

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Top questions

What are the two beaches in Culebra like for snorkeling?

The two beaches are virgin and remote, reachable only by boat, with clear shallow water where snorkeling is possible. The crew chooses the two stops based on conditions on the day of your tour.

What time does the boat leave and when do we get back?

The boat leaves the marina at 9 am and returns around 3 pm, giving you roughly four hours at the beaches plus an hour of travel each way.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is included with the tour. Floating noodles are also on board if you want them, and you can rent an underwater scooter (Seabob) for an extra charge if you request it before checkout.

What food and drinks come with the tour?

A platter of cold cuts and fresh fruit is included, along with a cooler stocked with ice, regular Coke and water. You can bring your own wine or beer (no red wine), and you can add a BBQ meal at checkout for an additional fee.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The boat is private and holds a maximum of six passengers, so it's just your group and the crew.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board, and a freshwater shower is available at the marina when you return so you can rinse off before your next activity.