Barbados Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure for Small Groups
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3 hours
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Our team knows how to blend adventure and relaxation perfectly. From snorkeling with sea turtles and exploring shipwrecks to sipping rum punch as you sail across Carlisle Bay, we create an authentic, personal, and unforgettable experience in a small-group setting. To top it off, you can choose to stay and enjoy Carlisle Bay’s famous soft white-sand beach after your cruise.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This Tour requires a waiver to be signed by each person to participate.
Travelers must be competent swimmers and comfortable in water where they can not stand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Set sail from the Careenage in Bridgetown aboard an authentic sailing catamaran for a laid-back yet thrilling three-hour adventure. Slip into the crystal-clear waters of Carlisle Bay to snorkel alongside graceful sea turtles, discover colorful coral, and explore historic shipwrecks alive with tropical fish. After your snorkeling experience, sit back and enjoy a relaxing sail across Carlisle Bay before returning to the Bridgetown dock. Prefer to keep the beach day going? Guests are welcome to stay on Carlisle Bay beach after the tour instead of using the return transport. (This option requires guest to make their own arrangements for return transport.) Carlisle Bay is famous for its very soft white sand and is lined with restaurants and beach bars. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent (not included). All snorkeling and safety gear—including life jackets—is provided, along with unlimited drinks, spacious deck areas and shaded seating. To keep the experience intimate and relaxing, we limit each cruise to just 12 guests.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Beer, Rum, Coconut Rum, Rum punch.
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Drinking Water
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Barbados Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure for Small Groups
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best snorkeling experience so far!
Stefanada,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked last minute excursion for myself and my partner for my birthday and didn't know what to expect. The whole experience was wonderful, Robert picked us up and took us to the port where Chris took the best care of us, small group of 8-9 really nice people on board, we had early rhum punch, went snorkeling, we saw some big turtles and the shipwreck part I found really impressive. Would definitely recommend!
Amazing!!!
Melissa T,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christopher was amazing! He led our turtle excursion and made the experience fun, easy, and memorable. Super professional and knowledgeable, and he really made a difference in our adventure. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend
JoDring,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Small Cats for a smaller more intimate snorkelling trip here compared to the big catamaran experiences. Christopher & Daniel looked after us, they were very knowledgable and gave us a great, fun & relaxing tour including snorkelling & sailing from the Carlisle Bay Area. We saw 4 turtles and tonnes of tropical fish. Christopher & Daniel were very friendly & accommodating. Thank you guys 🙏
Perfect sailboat cruise
O8473BKmartind,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just awesome. Small group of about 4 couples total and we had such a great time together. Went snorkeling in two spots and saw so many fish, turtles, and sting rays. The ride was so smooth. Exactly what I wanted from my caribbean vacation. I cannot recommend this enough. Worth every penny.
Great from start to finish
Y8069KDemmah,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a really great day - great communications from the very start. The Captain and Nate were great. We saw turtles, lots and lots of fish and great shipwrecks! We liked the small boat size as some of the other boats had 50+ people on them. We even got to sail on the way home. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Kiss a turtle for me
paulrG8133CL,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Skipper Chris was most hospitable and a capable sailor. We enjoyed the warm water snorkeling, saw a myriad of fish, turtles and ship wrecks. I can close my eyes and hear the wind in the sails and the currents slapping the hulls. Excellent!
Tarpon, Shipwrecks, and a Stingray! Oh, my!
Nancy S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful snorkeling experience! There were only six passengers and one crew member, so we didn't feel lost in a big group. We had only booked the excursion the day before, and Robert, our driver, was able to pick us up and return us to our hotel; that saved us about $40 in cab rides! Christopher took us on board the small catamaran and he took excellent care of us; he made sure we were comfortable on the cat and in the water. We made two stops. The first was to see turtles and tarpon. The turtles stayed on the sand at the bottom of the water, so they were hard to see, but we did see a couple and we saw lots of tarpon. The second stop was at the shipwrecks. Christopher guided us in the water to about three of them. We saw lots of fish and a stingray in addition to the wreckage. Afterward, Christopher treated us to a sail along the waterfront, actually using the sails. It was a very pleasant experience!
Nice experience
timohH328HW,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience in a small group of 7 persons. Great snorkelling to see turtles and ship wrecks, smooth sailing along the costs enjoying the sunset. Highly recommended.
Chilled, relaxed, fun
Tossadema,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 3 hours with Chris and Daniel who were very informative, fun and helpful . Recommend this trip for anyone who likes turtles/ fish experience .
Fantastic day out in a small personal group
lee1x,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic day out with captain Chris, a great guy who made us feel welcome and was so helpful all day. Nothing was too much trouble, really knowledgeable and great to spend the day with. His food and drink was amazing, so tasty and he even found us turtles and big fish to snorkel around. Highly recommend this company, from pick up to drop off everybody was polite and courteous. We will definitely be using them next year. Smaller cruises are so much better and far less stressful on board. This is the best cruise we’ve had anywhere around the world for a boat day trip out.
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