Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
Overview
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5 hours
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Take a fun and relaxing catamaran cruise along the west coast of Barbados! On board a spacious schooner, sail to two different snorkeling spots, where you’ll see a shipwreck and swim in the clear Caribbean with sea turtles and colorful fish. A light breakfast snack and unlimited beverages are provided. Choose between two options — a 3-hour cruise that’s great for families with small children, or a 5-hour cruise that includes lunch.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour requires a waiver to be signed by each person to participate.
Please bring your own towel and sunscreen
You must remove your shoes when getting on the boat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Tigre Catamaran Sailing Cruises
After hotel pickup, head to the marina in Bridgetown to board your catamaran, El Tigre, a 60-foot-long (18-meter) and 24-foot-wide (7-meter) schooner that’s big enough to carry 50 passengers but is limited to 36 per cruise to provide more space. The boat offers both shady and uncovered areas so you can choose to sit wherever you’ll be more comfortable. Pull out of the marina and head along the west coast of Barbados, enjoying the sea breeze on your face and admiring the picturesque coastline. While you sail, just relax, sipping a cup of coffee or a glass of juice, rum punch or beer, and enjoy a slice of coconut bread.
Barbados
Make your way to your first snorkeling spot, where you should be able to see sea turtles. Spend 45 minutes snorkeling, and then hop back on board the boat to sail to your second snorkeling location, a shipwreck that has become a habitat for many tropical fish. You have another 45 minutes to snorkel here. If you choose the 3-hour option, you’ll then be dropped off at a west coast beach, where your cruise ends. Your transportation will be waiting for you at this beach to return to your hotel. If you select the 5-hour option, continue along the west coast to a third location, where you’ll stop to enjoy lunch onboard the boat. Then hop in the water to cool off, swimming up to the nearby beach, if you wish, for a stroll along the sand. Back on board, enjoy a cocktail and listen to soca — a style of Caribbean calypso music — while the boat returns you to the marina in Bridgetown, where your cruise ends. Unlimited drinks (soda, beer and rum punch) are provided on both cruise options.
What‘s Included
Breakfast snack
Local guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch, if option selected
Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
5-Hour Sail, Snorkel & Lunch
5-hour catamaran sail, turtle and shipwreck snorkeling in Barbados with lunch included
Pickup included
3-Hour Sail & Snorkel
3-Hour Sail: 3-hour catamaran sail in Barbados, snorkeling with sea turtles, snorkeling with tropical fish & Hotel Pickup if required.
Pickup included
Reviews
2,340 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day in the Sun
Christian H,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I enjoyed this experience with our 6 year old. The crew was very welcoming and accommodating which aided to a really enjoyable day. My son and I were not great swimmers however, the boat was equipped with life vests and a member took is out to sea in order to ensure we saw sea turtle. The lunch was great and transportation was seamless.
Must do when in Barbados
Akansha G,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing cruise. The crew took great care of everyone. I’m a beginner swimmer and was snorkeling the first time, hence was quite nervous. The crew walked me through everything step by step and took great care of me, always keeping an eye on me. I saw fishes, turtles, shipwrecks, corals. The food was delicious and I could see that everyone on the boat had a blast. Amazing music too! Highly highly recommend.
The weather was great,...
Ian D,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The weather was great, the snorkelling was good but the crew were fantastic. Such a fun boat to be on. Snorkelling we saw turtles and lots of fish over the wrecks. Lunch was great and the drinks kept coming.
Family trip
Therese F,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great family friendly cruise. Would highly recommend it.
Wonderful experience
Cosmopolitan50816,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience. Outstanding service from the crew, so friendly and helpful. Two snorkling stops gave a great balance between sailing and time in the water. Plenty of food and drinks, so no need to bring anything.
A great snorkel...
katie l,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great snorkel experience at both locations. The lunch was delicious, along with a fun swim Before we headed back to dock.
So Fun!
Ash G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was incredible! Swimming weigh the adorable turtles, seeing all that beautiful marine life, and that historic shipwreck was so worth it! I’d do it again! And the staff are funny! Plus the pineapple juice they gave us is so delicious! 10/10 recommend!
Brilliant trip
Wayne L,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip. Superb food, excellent crew and really good fun. We really loved this trip and would recommend it any time
Ten out of ten
Shannon M,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The snorkel tour was amazing - saw so much sea life. The crew were friendly, helpful and amazing! Great vibes! Food was fantastic. Transfer was on point. Cannot fault one part of the trip.
Great catamaran trip
Gerry W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent catamaran trip. I’ve done other similar trips in past years and this was simply the best yet. Well looked after by the crew. Would highly recommend.
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