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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Reviews
421 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The corals at Cades are dead!
hanneo871,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was reslly disappointing, We saw some youtube videos beforehand and realized, that the corals at Cades might be dead. We asked about it at the counter of Reef Riders office in advance, but they said the corals are not dead and that the experience at Cades will be amazing. Well, the corals truly were dead, white and grey, and there were basicly no fish. Very very disappointing, and totally dishonest from the tour operators to lie to us about the state of the corals.
Great excursion..questionable transportation
Jerrylloyd L,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The excursion itself was great! We did, however, have an issue with the provided transportation and the way our delayed arrival was handled. Our driver went to the wrong resort and was 30 minutes late getting to us. No problem, we understand mistakes. But he was hell bent on making I p the time on our way there. He was trying shortcuts, passing anything possible and basically maus do car sick we weren't sure we could do the boats. Alot of his anxious concern was from the excursion office calling him every 5 minutes asking when he would arrive, making him drive even crazier. When we finally arrived we received several comments of "glad you finally arrived" Once we settled in, got our equipment and moved to our boats everything became much more like the expwe hoped for. Scooby was great leading us and explaining what we were to do. Overall, a great experience but make sure your transportation they supply knows exactly where to pick you up
So glad we booked this excursion!
U4265MEsarav,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time! Our family of four (my husband, 11 yr old daughter, 14 yr old son, and I) booked this excursion last minute and we were so glad we did it. The reef rider boats are very safe, easy to operate and super fun to drive. The ride out to our destination allowed us to view the beautiful coastline on the side of the island we hadn’t had an opportunity to see and it was breathtaking! The crystal clear water offered a great experience to snorkel. I also have to give a shout out to our guide, Scooby. He was fantastic with our group and especially my kids. We have done snorkeling excursions before and I loved that the company limits the group size to 10 people. This gives you a more individualized attention and I really appreciated that!
100% do this!!
Greg H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing and I highly recommend this tour! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Scooby was an amazing guide!
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darreno171,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very organised and friendly staff. Great fun speeding around the bays to Cades Reef area for some snorkelling. On this occasion not much undersea wildlife to see where we went, but still fun, the best part is the journey there. Book it..
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Brenda R,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The boats were very exciting and “sporty”. The snorkeling was amazing and the staff is first rate. I highly recommend if you are up for adventure.
Nice tour, good value, recommended for sure!
William E,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It can get a little rough but the boats are very stable and Scubi was a great guide! It’s breezy so make sure your hat is secure. The equipment provided was top notch. The reef is a popular spot so expect company when you stop to snorkel. Great way to see some coastline and spend a few hours for sure.
Great excursion
andreaaB1721NF,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun to be on the water seeing the beach from a different perspective. Diverse and colorful fish. Scooby was fun, funny and knowledgeable.
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!!
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