Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise
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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‘s Included
Breakfast snack
Local guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch, if option selected
Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
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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
Reviews
2,166 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Winston you rock!
129kimberleeb,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family went on the cruise our first day in Barbados. The crew was wonderful, but I want to shout out Winston. I have asthma and was struggling to swim and assist my 7 year old daughter, Winston took her in hand for all three of the snorkeling sites. That way my husband to help our 4 year old son and I was free to swim. Winston you are amazing!
Amazing experience !! You...
Carolyn B,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience !! You have to do this if you’re coming to Barbados!! It’s a must!! The crew took great care of us.
A Must Do Catamaran!!
Shytasia W,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00El tigre is the best catamaran. Super spacious & Wow i felt like such a princess on this cruise how staff catered to us! The music was phenomenal and the views under the sea from snorkeling was immaculate
Best time ever!! Great water! Lots of shots! Great birthday idea!!
Sven S,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You can swim down to the shipwreck with flipoers and a mask! I came face to face with a nanta ray, said hi, got the heck out of Dodge! Would do it again and again!
Excellent!
Manmeet K,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, great service and knowledgeable team. Great with kids, and a wonderful day out of the water. A must do!
Fantastic value and great crew!
joe b,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a brilliant time on this excursion. The crew were absolutely excellent, couldn’t do enough to help, the boat was really nice, good amount of space they didn’t pack people in which was really good. Good was excellent, jerk chicken was really tasty. Would highly recommend
A Must!
8302KS,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best snorkel experience in Barbados. I booked this last min after our other tour was abruptly cancelled . I called this company & spoke to Stephanie to inquire about this tour. She was incredibly kind and helpful. We had to reschedule this tour due to inclement weather & she rebooked it with no issues. She even ensured the day of the tour the boat staff knew who we were to check us in. I would book again just bc of her! Once on the boat, we arrived at the first snorkel spot 5-10 mins into the boat ride. Each snorkeling site’s water beautifully crystal clear & filled with tons of fish & wildlife. Majority of the crew were exceptional, energetic, friendly, an overall vibe, and so accommodating. We had ample time at each spot to explore. Lunch was delicious. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
Barbados snorkle
Tim R,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was spectacular! The snorkle was awesome and seen 2 turtles and lots of other marine life. Food and drinks on the catamaran provided by the crew was delicious. Crew wan awesome, we had a great time and will use them again when I'm the area. Love this excursion.
Must book
Oliver M,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely great time on board the tigre ii. The staff made the whole experience. 3 stops off for snorkelling (an extra 1 to make sure we saw turtles). Constantly bringing drinks out and were a great laugh. Made my grandads birthday special, singing and dancing with him and us all. All around top job.. must do experience.
Excellent experience,...
Yvonne D,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience, fantastic crew and fantastic food couldn’t fault anything on the trip would highly recommend
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