Barbados Island Tour, Monkey Watching & Swimming with Turtles
Overview
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7 hours
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Are you ready for a fun day in Barbados?
This full day lunch inclusive tour starts its day with the monkey at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve after the monkeys have had their mid morning snack and swung through the trees its time for us to make our way to the scenic views of Cherry Tree Hill before stopping for a great Barbadian Lunch with some of our favorites dishes available on the menu for you to enjoy. After lunch we will make a quick stop in Bathsheba a surfers paradise before we start making our way to the calm waters of Carlisle Bay where you will take a cruise on Tranquility Cruises to swim with the turtles & Snorkel at a shipwreck. End off your day with a splash as you slide down Tranquility's waterslide into the welcoming waters in Carlisle Bay.
The boat trip to swim with the turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck in the exquisite Carlisle Bay is 1 hour 30 min long
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Please bring towels and swimwear for this excursion
We require a minimum of 2 persons to run this tour if the minimum has not been met you will be contacted at least 36 hours before to cancel the tours and you will be given an alternate date or refunded
PLEASE NOTE !! If you do not enter or select a pick up location your tour will be cancelled as without this information we can not collect you for the tour. PLEASE submit the name of your hotel or accommodation at the time of booking. If your accommodation is not listed please select the closest hotel to your accommodation. Once your booking is made please then contact us through the message center to advise us of the location you are staying. Please be mindful we only pick up from coastal areas along the South and West Coast unless you are booked on a private tour or your booking is 10 or more persons. In such cases we can make exceptions.
If you suffer from motion sickness, we recommend taking precautions before the start of the tour. Please also advise your tour guide. Whilst we can sympathize and will try to make you as comfortable as possible our island roads can be bumpy at windy. We must also ensure we take care of all our customers and ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle. If you are ill on board, you will be required to reimburse the driver before the end of the tour for the cleaning fee of between US seventy five and one hundred and fifty dollars. Thank you for your kind understanding. This is not applicable to the boat portion of your tour.
The Monkeys at the reserve are wild you can not hand feed them and though we see them most days 99.99% they are not gauranteed
The Wildlife seen while snorkeling varies from day to day. We see turtles most days but it is not gauranteed.
This activity is not suitable for non swimmers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Visit Barbados Wildlife Reserve and watch the monkeys at play.
Cherry Tree Hill
Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Boat Trip to Swim with the Turtles & Snorkel at a shipwreck
Operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Scenic views of the East Coast, Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hill
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Visit to Wildlife Reserve for the Monkey feeding
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Shared Tour Option
Pickup included
Reviews
339 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mixed Bag
SlRYg,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The drive was long and winding, leading one of our party to get severely motion sick. The wildlife preserve and monkey feeding were fun but crowded. Lunch at Bathsheba was pleasant. Unfortunately were were dumped in with a much, much larger crowd to snorkel with turtles, which was the worst part of the tour. Overall, I wouldn't do this again.
Excellent trip
Irene M,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Glyn was very accommodating and managed to answer all our questions. Small group of 9 Was on time, pick up and drop off at hotel. Excellent lunch with local food with perfect views of the ocean
Recommended tour
Sabrina N,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Got to see a lot of cool places and saw a couple of turtles which was awesome. Omar was a great tour guide.
Barbados Tour
Donna M,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our excursion to the wildlife sanctuary, swimming with turtles and snorkeling tour in Barbados was absolutely fantastic, and a huge part of that was thanks to our driver, Glyne. From the moment we got on board, Glyne was warm, welcoming, and incredibly funny he kept us entertained throughout the entire trip! What truly set him apart was his deep knowledge of Barbados, the wildlife sanctuary, and the local culture. He shared fascinating facts and stories that made the journey just as enjoyable as the destination itself. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that enthusiasm was contagious. Glyne made everyone feel comfortable, kept the tour running smoothly, and turned a great excursion into an unforgettable experience. If you’re lucky enough to have Glyne as your driver, you’re in for a treat. Highly, highly recommended
A memorable day!
hayleycL53TC,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Tour started great with ontime pick-up & our friendly funny guide Stephen aka Roberto Blanco!! Monkey watching & wildlife reserve was fab, as was the overland tour to the east coast & beautiful Bathsheba. Lunch was very nice too. Our guide was always helpful & attentive. The afternoon boat cruise was disappointing. We literally moved offshore approx 200 metres!!! That was it!! We did see a couple of turtles & some fish but we definitely DIDNT cruise anywhere!! The ride home was enjoyable as our guide was very informative & knowledgeable about his beautiful island. A great guy!! He completely made the day!! Thanks again Stephen!
My daughter and I enjoyed...
Tangela T,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I enjoyed our time traveling! We were in awe with the monkey's (saw a mommy and baby :-) and it melted my heart), enjoyed supporting the locals, the tour through rainforest with the animals, and the overall guide was nice. We went in July 2025 and I'm leaving a review Jan. 2026 - phenomenal!
False advertisement
Rosangel S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00If I could give it 0 stars I would. The listing clearly states feeding monkeys and swimming with the turtles. However when we get picked up by our tour guide he tells us we will NOT be feeding the monkeys we will be watching them during their morning feeding and he couldn’t guarantee that we would swim with the turtles as sometimes we may see none, one or many. When he explained that within 5 minutes of meeting us we said it just wouldn’t make financial sense for us as a family of 6 to pay $850 for 1. False advertisement of feeding and 2. No guarantee of seeing the turtles. So we canceled. Then when I reach out to Viator (after the actual agency told me that Viator is responsible for the wording they use in the advertisement) we were told that there isn’t anything they (Viator)can do other than credit us 10%. Obviously not a happy consumer and Viator is not taking responsibility for the false advertisement. Very unfortunate
Well-Paced Island Tour with Memorable Highlights
Jordan K,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a really enjoyable day on this tour and felt it was a great way to see many of the key sights of Barbados in a well-paced, relaxed way. The day followed a nice rhythm, starting with a scenic drive to the first stop, with plenty of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the views along the way. The visit to the nature reserve was a highlight. We had time to explore and watch the monkey feeding, and as promised, the sightings felt pretty much guaranteed, which made it especially worthwhile. Lunch was provided at a lovely café with great views, and the food was genuinely good – a nice break in the middle of the day before heading on to the final stop. Carlisle Bay was short but very action-packed. It’s a beautiful area and well set up, with changing facilities and places to grab refreshments. The boat trip itself was busy and definitely requires confident swimming. Turtle sightings were a bit challenging due to the crowds, but there was a good chance to see the shipwreck and plenty of fish, and overall it was a lot of fun. A special mention goes to our tour guide, Glyne. He was excellent – very informative and engaging – and really added to the experience. He made it feel much more than just being driven between sights, and we learned a lot about the island’s history along the way. Thanks, Glyne! We’d recommend wearing casual clothes and bringing something to change into after the swim. Overall, a well-organised and enjoyable day that we’d happily recommend.
Worst snorkling and trup I ever had
yoursolotraveler,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I don't recommend this tour. Almost everything was poorly planned. The transportation was so chaotic. Return driver drove me wrong direction twice. The time in the wild reserve was ok. The monkey feeding was fun but so so crowded. The Snorkling beach was extremely crowded not only on the beach but also in the water. You're basically snorkling in sea of people. Hitting you. Not enjoyable at all. We couldn't see anything in the water. There was one turtle at the bottom. Afraid to come out up in the water because of the crowd. About 50 people swimming in the same 3 sqm space to see the one turtle. Some of the things on the list we didn't do and the driver said to complain later
Great Experience
Cristabell R,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Gline was wonderful. I really enjoyed his historical facts and all the information he gave us about Barbados. It made the trip so much more entertaining and educational. He was wonderful the entire day! The lunch stop was beautiful. Everything ran smoothly.
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