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(Small group) We are the only catamaran that sails early to avoid the crowds of commercial tours. That’s our niche!
Che’s snorkel focused trip has a laid back, personal feel. customized to suit you with only 10 guests max.
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The coral reef is home to the famous sea turtles, tropical fish, rays and shipwrecks! The certified pirate crew will safely guide you into the underwater world before enjoying a scenic sail along the luxurious west coast.
We offer eco friendly 3h cruises at the best price. Our local owned boat has premium snorkeling gear, life jackets, relaxing music, complimentary snacks & authentic rum punch :)
Free transportation included from most hotels & air bnb in our pickup zone, or you can meet us at the beach.
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*If our trip is fully sold out please WhatsApp us, we can reopen unconfirmed slots.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travelers must be able to climb the boats boarding ladder as seen in photos
Travelers must be fit and able to swim well
Traveler cannot exceed 220lbs due to vessel weight limit
No guests younger than 6 or older than 70
Travelers must be able to speak English for safety
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We are the only cruise that sails early to beat the crowds of the commercial party boats. That’s what sets us apart, early bird gets the worm Our captain is a pro surfer & certified in aquatic rescue, he limits it to a small group (usually 10) so the experience is very exclusive and ethical. we offer free transportation from most hotels & air bnb in the pickup zone only or you can meet us at the beach where you will often see horses and monkeys. We specialize in 3 hour snorkel focused trips with two longer stops where the experienced pirate crew will guide you into the sea. Firstly the famous sea turtles, then we enjoy a relaxing sail along the luxurious west coast to the shipwrecks/coral reef, home of tropical fish & stingrays. We keep it simple, Our small racing style catamaran has premium quality snorkeling gear, life jackets (not mandatory), drinks & light snacks We also offer private sunset charters! Disclaimer .too early for cruiseship guests .read meeting/transport info carefully .turtles are wild animals in nature, you are highly likely to see them but no guarantee, no touching turtles. .not liable for any injuries. must be fit, able to swim well & follow rules
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Light refreshments and snack
Free pickup and drop off in the transportation zone only
No Towels/changing room
we do not supply motion sickness tablets, take before if you require
No storage for large bags, pack light.
We only supply fins size 7-11
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Pickup included
398 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Leah P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was amazing! It was a small group of people ( I believe 9 plus Che and his first mate), so we all got more time to watch and interact with the turtles. The shipwreck and reef were also great, and out small group was the only one there. It was far from overcrowded or impersonal. Yes, you will need to get up a little early on vacation, but the payoff is SO WORTH IT! I literally cannot thing of a single negative thing to say. We had our school aged child with us, and it he had a great time too.
287juney,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was excellent! Like the small group experience . Bonus point is we got very nice photos taken with turtles.
Alison S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What an incredible experience! We had a small group of just four of us and went early so we were the only boat there. There were two chances to snorkel. The first was with the turtles - the Captain was really good and advised us to just wait for them to approach us, and we had four good size ones swimming beneath, alongside and directly towards us. The second stop was above a Shipwreak where we saw lots of tropical fish. Drinks were available and we were offered a snack. Also life jackets and noodles could be used if wanted. Would totally recommend
candacew675,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I'm always wary when booking activities involving animals, but I would highly recommend Che. This is a small group tour that goes to a different spot than the larger boats, so the turtles don't get overwhelmed. Che clearly communicated how to interact with them, and was in the water with us to oversee things. While one of the turtles does swim right up to get fed, he explained that it is already used to scavenging from local fishermen who clean their catch in the area. We also saw several younger turtles who stayed in deeper water. Che was very responsive to messages and offered to reschedule us due to rain, but I'm so glad we didn't - it was a perfect day!
Ryan J,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great experience! Che was very informative and a great guide. Communication was great throughout the booking process. Overall 10/10

Joey K,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Che and his crew mate were fantastic!!! I always books small private trips when we do cruises so we can get out before the crowds a this did not disappoint! We were picked up at a beautiful beach and taken to swim with sea turtles, we were the first boat there and had the turtles all to our selves. Che took amazing underwater pix of our entire group with the turtles. Really awesome shots!! He then took us to a sunken ship coral reef! Lovely morning and 5 star all around!!!




Howard M,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fun sail, up close time swimming with the turtles and friendly hosts. Give it a go when you visit Barbados!
665hiramm,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing experience swimming with the turtles & snorkelling off Holetown. Small group to ensure plenty of interaction with the turtles , Che & his crew (both were wonderful) . Pick up and drop off from hotel was seamless. Duration of tour was ideal too.






Hayley G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This trip was AMAZING 🤩 Thanks very much. Had such an awesome time! Che and his crew member, Kamal, were so welcoming and genuinely wanted us to have a great time and enjoy the experience. They took us to different locations and told us a bit about each area. The shipwreck was great, as were the fish, but for me seeing the turtles up close is a memory I will never forget. Probably the best boat trip I have ever done. The cherry on the top was the professional pictures taken by Che which he was happy to send to us free of charge - memories for a lifetime! Was so well organised and going early in the morning is a great idea as you beat the other boats because if too crowded, it might prevent you from seeing the turtles as they do not like big crowds.
family manDevon,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What an amazing Experience! this tour is excellent. We had good communication with Che right from the start. We were picked up from our hotel exactly on time and taken to the boat along with another couple. The boat picked us up from the beach north of Bridgetown. Che left us in the excellent hands of his skipper Kamal. This tour starts early and with good reason. Starting early means you beat all the other tour boats to the reefs and and sites so it feels like you have almost exclusive access to the amazing turtles and all the fish. By the end of the tour we were just ahead of the big boats and others were starting to join us and interrupt the experience. With Che you are really up close and personal with the Turtles and fish and able to witness them before they have ben scared off by all the other tours. We were provided with masks and snorkels (fins were not required) and also some excellent refreshment by way of cake and rum punch at the end. This was the most amazing tour and well worth the money and the early start to beat the crowds and actually see turtles and fish up close.


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