Tours/Culebra/Coral Reef and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience
Viator · Private tour

Coral Reef and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience

4.7(13)Culebra1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.6(10)

Description

We will first go to Tamarindo beach to swim with turtles and we go to Melones beach to explore the coral reefs. Light snack is provided. Enjoy marine life accompanied by a certified local guide who will ensure your experience is safe and memorable! All of our excursions include the use of premium snorkel gear, you just show up! Per person cost, ages 7 and up, no prior swimming or snorkeling experiences required.

Tour Options

Coral Reef and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience

Highlights

Licensed Guide: Spanish, English
Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's included

Included
Licensed Guide: Spanish, English
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
Private transportation

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(13)

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juanpN5460CE
June 8, 2026
Unprofessionals

Our guide arrived late. My family felt uncomfortable with this guide. The strong smell of marijuana and the gestures he made toward our daughter were inappropriate. Very unprofessional and disorganized.

Operator response

We are very sorry for this experience we have zero tolerance for that type of behavior from our employees, he has been removed IMMEDIATELY!

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174pennyp
May 25, 2026
Awesome Experience in the Waters of Culebra

The was an awesome experience. Jonathan, our tour guide, was knowledge. He made the experience so very interesting. We were the only two people on the tour which tells me this company isn't just about huge groups. We saw several sea turtles and then traveled to a second beach to see the coral reefs. Jonathan made sure we felt safe and comfortable. I would highly recommend this company!

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Navigator60743164892
March 22, 2026
An unforgettable experience to see into the tropical marine world

Our tour guide Sarah was very experienced and patient. The snorkeling experience was wonderful! We saw lots of sea urchins and tropical fish. The only pity was that many of the coral reefs were dead. But overall an amazing snorkeling experience! Highly recommended!

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Natalie D
March 16, 2026
Amazing Experience!

This was an amazing experience with fabulous guides, Sarah and Jonathan! We snorkled with the turtles on the first half and it was amazing! We got to see several turtles including a rare hawks bill turtle who came up for air. It was amazing to see him in all his glory! Sarah and Jonathan were so happy too because they don’t see them often. The second half was snorkeling at Melones Beach seeing the coral and beautiful fish, squid and lobsters. Amazing day and experience. Thank you Sarah and Jonathan! You both were amazing, kind, helpful and very knowledgeable! I highly recommend this experience!

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wendycD5098RO
February 28, 2026
We had an amazing time snorkeling with Sara. She was really nice and fun to snorkel with. We did two tours with her!

Amazing snorkeling tour!! We did both options! Snorkeling is so much better with a guide!!

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JohnM13496
February 23, 2026
Only gving them 5 stars feels like they are being cheated. 10 stars+!

This is our third trip to Culebra and pur fourth snorkeling tour. The three previous either departed from Fajardo on a private boat, or were on near shore reefs around the island. Each of the previous tours was less focused on time in the water and more time on the beach. Snorkeling with locals is vastly different and 10000% better. We met out guide Jonathan on Tamarindo beach around 9am. He provided fins, mask and snorkel as well as PFDs for the day. We walked down the beach, into the water and set off towards the sea grass beds where the turtles live. The area around Tamarindo Beach is a nature preserve where juvenile sea turtles live and grow before finally venturing out into open ocean. My expectations were to see one or possibly two turtles during the excursion. I was blown away by the abundance in the sanctuary. In addition to a dozen sea turtles, we were also treated to the chance to pet a sea cucumber, hold a conch, and watch a reef shark prowling the bottom. We also saw stingrays, numerous species of fish and other sea life. The swim with turtles lasted nearly an hour and a half and was a magical experience. We transferred to Melonas beach for the second half of the excursion, where we dove on the thriving coral reef system just off shore. The abundance of sealife was amazing and we saw Caribbean lobsters, sea urchins, flounder, puffer fish, sea stars and a trumpet fish just to name a few. This dive also lasted for an hour and a half, which far exceeded our expectations. In all, this was the best snorkeling experience I have ever had. The small group and personal attention from Jonathan exceeded every previous trip by a wide margin. I cannot recommend this excursion enough. We'll done!!

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Carrie_I
February 16, 2026
Amazing time!

Super fun experience! We got to see a bunch of turtles and other cool creatures! The coral reef was very pretty, and we saw all kinds of cool tropical fish! Overall amazing experience.

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johnsX7550CW
December 29, 2025
11/10 snorkeling experience

We had an excellent experience on our snorkeling tour on Culebra. The first beach we visited to see the turtles was remote, undeveloped, and beautiful, with very calm, clear waters and excellent swimming. It was a great intro to snorkeling for the less experienced swimmers in our group. Lots of turtles! The coral reef experience was also incredible, with a wide variety of colorful corals and fascinating fish species to see. Our guide, Sarah, was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the local sea ecosystems and underwater life. She also did a great job of managing our large family group which has a tendency to wander off and not listen to instructions, and do so with great humor and professionalism.

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Kevin_Z
December 23, 2025
Our guide Sara was...

Our guide Sara was fantastic and knowledgable. She made everyone feel very comfortable, especially for those who are snorkeling for the first time. After I realized that I left a shirt in Sara's car, it was returned to me 2 days later which I really appreciated. Note that to transfer from 1st beach to the 2nd beach, you will have to take a taxi which will be arranged for you. If there are at least 4 people in the group, it's $5pp, otherwise it's $20 total.

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Jia_G
December 9, 2025
Helpful and considerate kind tour guide

I couldn’t make it 1. The weather was cloudy and my small flight from San Juan was canceled. 2. I was the only one booked that reservation that day. But the guide was so kind and helpful. Respond immediately and refunded me. Thank you so much.

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