Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Captain your own 11 foot 2 seater inflatable motorboat Reef Rider as you and your friend explore the beautiful west coast of Antigua out to the stunning Cades Reef. Put on your snorkel, mask and fins (provided) and dive into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Our boats are small enough to moor inside the reef lagoon to get you closer to the amazing marine life including stingrays, lobster, parrot-fish, surgeon-fish and wrasse, as well as the beautiful coral reef. Depending upon the time of day you may even see a turtle swimming in the lagoon!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age of passenger 5
Minimum age of driver 18
Maximum carrying capacity of 400 lbs per boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Drive your own boat as you and your friends explore the beautiful west coast of Antigua out to the stunning Cades Reef on our fantastic, award-winning Antigua Reef Rider snorkeling tour. Experience our fantastic, award-winning half-day cruise ship or hotel excursion. Drive your own boat (two people per boat) with its own 25 hp outboard motor along the beautiful Antiguan coastline and snorkel at the best snorkeling area on the island. There is limited availability; don’t miss out. The Reef Riders offer a fun, safe, enclosed, secure, and exhilarating experience, far safer than jetskis, and there’s absolutely no previous experience required. That’s why our tours are recommended by most of the cruise lines visiting our island. Hold on tight as you drive your own boat seven miles along the beautiful west coast of Antigua and explore the stunning Cades Reef, which is a protected area. It is simply the best reef snorkeling spot in Antigua. Put on your snorkel, mask, and fins (provided) and dive into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. We offer a fully guided snorkeling tour of the reef, with your tour guide with you in the water at all times.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Snorkeling equipment
Price is based on 2 people sharing 1 boat.
2 1/2 hour self drive boat tour
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Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour
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Reviews
412 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice tour !!
Reinhard M,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice trip with small motor boats. Snorkeling was nice (not sensational). Top organized!
Great trip!
Reinhard M,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice trip. Boating was a lot of fun, snorkeling was nice (though not spectacular), everything was perfectly organized and the people were super friendly. A wonderful day - thank you!!
Reef Riding in Antigua
Kara F,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the tour of all tours… you MUST do this activity!!! We went about 10 miles down the coast and out to Cades Reef! We snorkeled a while and saw incredible marine life! The boats are freaking incredible!! We were lucky enough to have Scooby go out with us on the tour and he was a blast! Driving & riding in the boat was the most fun! This tour was hands down our favorite!
Awesome fun on these boats!
Craig B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boats are great fun. Very stable. We own a jet ski and prefer this boat. Scooby was a great and fun guide. We did I pick a great day for snorkeling. If you have time and snorkeling is important, check the weather and pick a low wind day. Boats could use a ladder to make it easier to get back on board but Scooby helped anyone that needed additional. Definitely would go again.
Super Fun Day on the water.
JAYMA M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of 6 had a wonderful day on the water with Scooby. Plenty of time to snorkel the reef and enjoy the area. Only comment I want to share that is noteworthy is that it is very difficult to get back into the boats if you don’t have good upper strength. Thank goodness one of the other guests (tall/strong gentleman) offered me assistance by extending his bent knee (we were all still floating in the water) to step on which got me up out of the water enough to get into the boat. I’m a 5’6” 170 lb /60 yr old woman so not that large. Scooby Did Not offer any assistance. I was very thankful the other man offered to help me.
So much fun! So beautiful!
NANCY W,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing fun time! Scooby is a great guide! Very patient and makes sure everyone is comfortable and well taken care of from beginning to end! Just do it! You will have an amazing day!
Fun time in the water
Cole B,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Scooby! He was funny and showed us the best reef. We are definitely coming back next time we are in Antigua!
A great half day on the water!
James S,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent communication and coordination with driver and fantastic staff at the docks. Rasta was our guide and he was great. Best snorkeling equipment of any of our five island snorkeling trips. Little boards were a lot of fun. Trip was cut a bit short due to some inconsiderate folks arriving late. Not the operators fault. Be considerate and be on time! This is a really great tour!
Fantastic trip- a must do!
B938WKlaurae,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has to be one of the best excursions in Antigua. We had a fantastic time, and would highly recommend. Ashley and Rasta looked after us superbly. The boats are easy to use, and a lot of fun. The snorkeling was magical-we saw a string ray as we jumped off the boat! This is a perfect family trip with teenagers- good fun and amazing snorkeling.
I’d go again!
B879BFjennifers,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! All had fun driving the boats. Snorkeling was excellent! Easy pickup and return from/to the cruise ship terminal with transfer booked with boat rental online.
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