Coral Reef and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Coral Reef and Sea Turtle Snorkeling Experience
What‘s Included
Licensed Guide: Spanish, English
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Experience in the Waters of Culebra
174pennyp,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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!
An unforgettable experience to see into the tropical marine world
Navigator60743164892,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
Amazing Experience!
Natalie D,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
We had an amazing time snorkeling with Sara. She was really nice and fun to snorkel with. We did two tours with her!
wendycD5098RO,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing snorkeling tour!! We did both options! Snorkeling is so much better with a guide!!
Only gving them 5 stars feels like they are being cheated. 10 stars+!
JohnM13496,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!!
Amazing time!
Carrie I,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super 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.
11/10 snorkeling experience
johnsX7550CW,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Our guide Sara was...
Kevin Z,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
Helpful and considerate kind tour guide
Jia G,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Great experience
michaeljN4714DK,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best thing that my brother and I did on our 8 day trip to Puerto Rico. I never expected to see so much marine life. We saw several turtles, sting rays, innumerable colorful fish and a living coral reef. Jonathan, our guide, was friendly and extremely informative. He even dived to the bottom to point out things that we would have never recognized. We wore life jackets and felt save the whole time.
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