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
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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Catamaran Fabulous
Gail N,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic crew, spacious boat, saw lots of turtles, fish and ship wrecks, free flowing drinks. Great food. Well worth the money
Highly recommend
ECdward R,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Booking and ticketing was cumbersome and chaotic but once on board it was a great experience. Veyr attentive crew. Highly recommend.
Only one turtle spotted. Crowded boat.
Emily H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The boat was very crowded. I know snorkeling can be unpredictable but we only saw one small turtle. For a turtle snorkeling my family was very disappointed. Service by the staff was great but pretty expensive for what we saw.
Excellent day on the water
Felicia F,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family had an excellent experience on El Tigre. We did the 5 hour cruise and the crew was fantastic. Snorkeling was guided, and the guides ensured everyone had the opportunity to see all the highlights . Lunch was delicious, even my 10 year old approved. Plenty of time for relaxing as well as swimming.
Fabulous Day
Sandyappy,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyable day from start to finish, our one worry was too many people, I am pleased to say, there was ample room to find the perfect spot. All the guys were lovely and could not do enough to ensure you enjoyed the day. Food was spot on and drinks flowed. Would highly recommend this trip.
It was great being picked...
MICHAEL B,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great being picked up at our resort and taken to the starting point. The boat was a good size, and not overcrowded. The crew was a lot of fun, and the drinks were flowing. The 2 snorkeling sites allowed us to see turtles, plenty of fish, shipwrecks, and a coral reef.
The cruise was truly...
Felicia F,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was friendly and hype, they also ensured safety during the cruise. Resort pick-up and drop-off process was smooth. We enjoyed every minute.
The best catamaran experience
Nya W,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was fun, friendly and attentive Will do again Definitely recommend The tour was awesome. The views was everything. The actual excursions were amazing.
Amazing crew! Kept us entertained and safe. Will absolutely book this excursion again!
Nomad683729,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. Crew was knowledgeable and fun! Will book again!
Superb Crew
Sarah W,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb crew from the driver who collected us to the catamaran excellent service Easy and relaxed just what you need whilst on holiday .
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