Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join us aboard Tranquility Cruises a Snorkel Boat for our 90 minutes turtle & shipwreck adventure. The cruise departs from our. Dock in the Careenage in Bridgetown. Our journey takes us to Carlisle Bay, on most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more!
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
If you are a cruise ship passenger this excursion is not for you please search for our option with the cruise port departure : Barbados Shore Excursion: Carlisle Bay Turtle & Shipwreck
If you are booking with transport but are not staying at a hotel please provide the name and location of the villa or accommodation and we will advise you if we can pick you up there or your nearest pick up point.
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.
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
Carlisle Bay
Located on the southwestern coast of Barbados, Carlisle Bay's beaches offer calm waters, making this an ideal place to swim. The bay's six shipwrecks also make this area a great spot for snorkeling. Marine animals you may see while exploring these gentle waters include rock lobsters, turtles and fish.
Tranquility Cruises
Our Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise is 90 minutes long. The cruise departs from The Careenage in Bridgetown. Our Journey takes us to Carlisle Bay considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches. in the world. On most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more! This unique array of marine life is due in part to the six different ship wrecks in the water as shallow as 12ft. The wrecks are obviously another important contributor to the popularity of Carlisle Bay. For those seeking an adventure, you will not be disappointed with the sight of these sunken treasures.
What‘s Included
Snorkel at a shipwreck
Complementary drink
Transportation is included - when booked with this option
Small Glass-bottom viewing area
Friendly and helpful boat crew who are great with children
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of waterslide
Access to washrooms and shower
Swim with the Turtles
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Transportation not included
Transportation is not included in this option. For this option you make your own way to our dock in Bridgetown
Hotel Transport 13-22km
For hotels that are over 12km we only offer transport on Sunday Tuesday & Thursdays on the 10am shuttle time.
Pickup included
Hotel Transportation 0-12km
Pickup included
Reviews
1,013 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience a lot of...
Natalie R,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience a lot of history. Tour guide very knowledgeable and entertaining. Enjoyed my experience
Great experience! The...
Ashley S,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! The staff was super friendly were very helpful to us who had never snorkeled before. Would highly recommend.
Cancelled on us
hallsp,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Booked the excursion and they cancelled on us 15 minutes before we were supposed to be picked up. Still haven’t received a refund.
Swimming with turtles
suedixon63,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The meeting venue changed due to weather conditions. Very difficult to find meeting place due to their like not opening and eventually had to ask for address then name of the boat as nothing advertised on the boardwalk That said trip was lovely guides fantastic. Saw turtles, twi shipwrecks and lots of fish.
This was the second...
Helena O,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the second excursion I had booked with Beautiful Barbados and it was amazing! I am scared of the ocean and have never actually been in open water like this before and the guides were really comforting and helpful. Tyrese stayed close and made sure I was comfortable and enjoying my experience. I really appreciated it and had a great time. The shipwrecks and wild life were really cool to see and swimming in the ocean is just a really cool experience overall! I also really liked that there were washrooms where we could change in and out of our swim wear on the boat and the cool beverages that were served after the activity!
Amazing for young children!
Valerie K,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent adventure for the wee ones - even the 2 yr came in with the assistance of the crew! As the 4 yr old says 'Best day ever!'. just the right amount of time if with small children.
An amazing and...
Preeta F,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing and unforgettable experience. Pay the extra for pick up and drop off. The driver was on time and very friendly. He kept you updated with how many picks before heading to the water. Everyone was friendly, provided step ny step on what to expect. The staff on the boat were awesome, great sense of humor. The water was amazing, not cold, turquoise blue clear water. Looking at the shipwreck and the different species of fish below was fantastic. There were not much turtles, the few were close enough to have that experience you will talk about. Definitely recommend booking this trip. It was affordable and worth every penny.
Great time. Really easy...
Jenny B,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time. Really easy for first timers and very patient and instructive with kids. All swimming abilities welcome.
Great Service
km2232,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew went above and beyond. It was a great, efficient way to get to Carlisle Beach from an included hotel shuttle, enjoy the gorgeous water, see the shipwrecks and have a guided snorkel experience. Definitely very crowded, so you have to expect that going into it. Worth it for the price and shorter time span for us. The divers are skilled and that was cool to see too. Very friendly, safe, and accommodating. The shuttle allows you to stay longer at Carlisle Beach, if you prefer l, or go back right away (at least we were able to do so with our 9:20a snorkel. We rented a chair and bought a delicious coconut 🥥, swam in the ocean near the beach for another hour. Great early day before heading back to our all-inclusive.
Nice experience
francisco s,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly people. Everyone was very helpful and happy. Swimming around the shipwreck was amazing.
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