About Us
Culebra Divers - Culebra, Puerto Rico
Culebra Divers is a small locally owned business that’s been in operation since 1987. Our goal continues to be excellent customer service making your visit to Culebra the best it can be.
Culebra
Culebra is an enchanting Spanish Virgin Island situated 17 miles east of mainland Puerto Rico, 9 miles north of Vieques, and 12 miles west of St. Thomas. The island is only 7 miles long and home to fewer than 1,800 local residents. Culebra boasts an intricate shoreline with cliffs, sandy coral shores and mangroves; with numerous surrounding cays, and the Luis Peña Channel Natural Reserve.
The island of Culebra is semi-arid with no fresh water streams and therefore, no surface run off. Because of this, the ocean visibility is among the clearest in the world, making for some of the best snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Culebra has several beautiful beaches, many of which are protected and therefore nearly waveless. Flamenco Beach, the most popular, is also consistently rated one of the world’s best. Paradise is found!
Culebra Divers has operated in Culebra since 1987, is a fully insured PADI 5-star Dive Center, and the only dive operator in Culebra endorsed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC). We are an authorized ScubaPro, Aqua Lung, TUSA, and Trident dealer.
We offer guided snorkel tours, certified and non-certified dive excursions, and dive training. All of our tours are guided by our dive professionals who look forward to finding great stuff to show you. We have many sites that are perfect for snorkelers and non-certified divers, as well as nearly 50 dive sites to choose from, most less than 30 minutes from the dock. We choose the dive sites each morning according to the divers’ level of experience as well as weather and sea conditions. Our groups are always small (6 passengers max) which means you always get personalized attention from the crew. We care about your safety and comfort!
Your Hosts
Trevor Cooke
Originally hails from smalltown USA so feels right at home here in Culebra. He has a master’s degree in Physics and spent 20+ years as a contractor for a science and technology company before he and Heather opted for a change of pace. Trevor was introduced to diving by his brother in 2001 and it immediately became his passion. Trevor is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, and holds additional instructor and specialty ratings with SDI, SSI, and DAN.
Heather Cooke
Learned to dive in 2001 and since then diving has become an integral part of her life. She is a graduate of George Mason University where she received a B.S. in Conservation Biology. A United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, Heather is also an Assistant Instructor with PADI, SSI, and SDI. When not at the shop, Heather enjoys reading, gardening, and playing with the many foster kitties she works with to assist the local Friends of Culebra Animals (FCA) charitable organization. As the manager of Culebra Divers with decades dive industry experience under her belt, Heather looks forward to encouraging more people to immerse themselves in the beautiful island of Culebra and all the fabulous diving it has to offer!
Our Boat
NIKA, a 25-foot Trojan, has been customized and streamlined for your comfort. NIKA is DRNA inspected and approved for safety. Whether diving or snorkeling, our boat provides comfortable and shaded seating for each passenger, and full coverage in stormy weather. NIKA is equipped with a 300hp four-stroke Suzuki engine (no diesel fumes!) to provide quick rides to our many dive and snorkel sites.
Our Shop – The Ultimate Gift Shop in Culebra
Come see what many visitors hail as the best gift shop on the island. Culebra Divers offers a huge variety of gifts and memorabilia including t-shirts, hats, flags, wind chimes, sunglasses, sunscreens, snorkel gear, and an enormous selection of island jewelry. Located right on the ferry dock, we make it easy to grab any last minute souvenirs for family and friends, or beach supplies for yourself, before heading out!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE STORE!
We are also authorized dealers of top quality dive and snorkel gear from Aqua Lung, ScubaPro, TUSA, Waterproof, Trident, and Innovative Scuba among other quality manufacturers.
