Beware completely misleading and not worth the price
Beware: Completely Misleading and Not Worth the Price
I want to start by making it clear that the taxi driver was excellent—professional, kind, and simply doing his job. This review is in no way a reflection of his service. However, I strongly advise anyone considering this so-called “excursion” to stay far away.
This is not an excursion. It is completely misleading and borders on being a scam. The description led me to believe I was booking a guided tour around Culebra, including snorkeling and visits to multiple beaches. In reality, once I was in the taxi, I was informed that it’s actually a self-guided tour—meaning that once you arrive at Culebra, you are left to figure everything out on your own. There is no guide waiting for you, no planned activities, and no real structure at all.
When I contacted management for clarification, they confirmed that it is indeed self-guided (which is *nowhere near clear in the listing) and offered me a full refund with a return trip to my hotel. By that point, however, I was already en route and had planned my day around this supposed excursion, so I felt forced to go through with it rather than waste the entire day.
Let me break down how much you overpay for this scam compared to simply organizing it yourself:
• Uber to and from the ferry terminal: ~$80
• Taxi on Culebra to Flamenco Beach: ~$10
• Beach entrance fee: ~$4
Total: ~$104 - for 2 people
What I paid for this so-called “excursion”: $160.00 - for 2 people
The difference is staggering—and you get no added value for the extra money. I cannot stress enough: save yourself the frustration and money by booking everything independently. Don’t make the mistake I did. Again, the driver was wonderful and even apologized on behalf of the company, which he had no reason to do—it’s clear that the problem lies entirely with the organizers, not the transportation.
In summary: Completely misleading, overpriced, and not worth your time or money