Where’s your secret Caribbean snorkeling spot?

[the_reef_keeper]

Looking to fly down to the Caribbean this summer. I really want to experience and study a untouched beautiful reef. Maybe a place where most tourists don’t want to go to because of long and choppy boat rides etc.

Still in the planning phase so willing to all country/location ideas!

 

[Jeff.:P:.]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g580453-Culebra_Puerto_Rico-Vacations.html

Highly recommend our little island of Culebra located 12 miles off of mainland Puerto Rico. You can take a ferry (1 hour long) or there are puddle jumpers (up to 8 people) that we fly. We have 7 beaches with half of them that have snorkel ready coral reefs, and nature reserves.
If you dive there is a whole another world open to you with the reef parks that are available. Flamenco Beach is a blue flag beach known for its clarity around the world and has been rated in the top ten several times.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...views-Flamenco_Beach-Culebra_Puerto_Rico.html

Its a really laid back, sleepy island (7 miles x 3 miles) with 2,000 people on average focused on eco-adventure. We'eve been going there for 6 years and love it each time. So much so we bought a guesthouse, if you need a place to stay. There are no hotels or major store chains only local homes for rent and restaurants/bars!

www.casasunny.com

If you dive check out our friends at:
https://culebradivers.com/

Also there are several uninhabited keys (within 10-20 minute boat ride) around Culebra, such as Culebrita where the reefs, beaches are very impressive.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...ews-Culebrita_Island-Culebra_Puerto_Rico.html

Feel free to PM if you have any questions!

Recently on CBS news

 

[the_reef_keeper]

Thank you so much! This sounds super exciting! I’m going to do some more research!
Did the hurricanes effect the reefs?

 

[Jeff.:P:.]

Very Luckily the eyes of both Cat 5 hurricanes missed Culebra with direct hit (within 10 miles!). However they did still have sustained winds of 140mph+ and storm surge! I was there recently in January and observed some shallow sections where sea fans were affected, the deeper you went the less you noticed. I was surprised to see the acropora sections were still in good shape and the reefs are rebounding quickly! I was surrounded by a school of 15-20 squid on the Flamenco reef that was very cool.

I believe the video from CBS news was recently shot on a dive, where the reefs had minimal damage. The island 100% ready for tourist with 24/7 power and internet. We are going back in March will snap some photos to update.

 

[CindyKz]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g580453-Culebra_Puerto_Rico-Vacations.html

Highly recommend our little island of Culebra located 12 miles off of mainland Puerto Rico. You can take a ferry (1 hour long) or there are puddle jumpers (up to 8 people) that we fly. We have 7 beaches with half of them that have snorkel ready coral reefs, and nature reserves.
If you dive there is a whole another world open to you with the reef parks that are available. Flamenco Beach is a blue flag beach known for its clarity around the world and has been rated in the top ten several times.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...views-Flamenco_Beach-Culebra_Puerto_Rico.html

Its a really laid back, sleepy island (7 miles x 3 miles) with 2,000 people on average focused on eco-adventure. We'eve been going there for 6 years and love it each time. So much so we bought a guesthouse, if you need a place to stay. There are no hotels or major store chains only local homes for rent and restaurants/bars!

www.casasunny.com

If you dive check out our friends at:
https://culebradivers.com/

Also there are several uninhabited keys (within 10-20 minute boat ride) around Culebra, such as Culebrita where the reefs, beaches are very impressive.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...ews-Culebrita_Island-Culebra_Puerto_Rico.html

Feel free to PM if you have any questions!

Recently on CBS news

I started diving when we lived in Puerto Rico almost 20 years ago...I never went to Culebra itself but I remember we had several dive sites near the island. Thank you so much for posting this video and reminding me of one of my favorite times and places!!!

 

[Jeff.:P:.]

Of course - Truly a magical island and people. Come on back! Tourism is the lifeblood of the island and the people are ready to show you an amazing time.