FANTASTIC Green Island and Sea Turtles - Half Day share boat trip
Overview
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4 hours 20 minutes
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The tour starts with the land pick up with our van to reach the starting pier at Willikies.
We'll arrive on Green Island beach 1 hour and 45 minutes before the arrival of the NOISY catamaran with 70/80 people. It will be just the 7 of us to enjoy this wonderful beach.
The Times UK said: "There are 51 islands lying off Antigua, and you could — and should — explore some on a boat trip from the mainland."
The best to visit is Green Island: one of the most untouched islands in the Caribbean.
Imagine being able to stay with a small group of up to 7 people on a deserted island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. The island is called Green Island and is a paradise for biologists from all over the world. Deserted beaches where you will be the only one to leave footprints in the sand. We'll see the turtles surface on the surface of the water and then dive again. We'll reach natural pools with such crystalline water that you will hardly have seen in other parts of the world.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration includes travel time.
Punctuality is essential to guarantee the quality of the tours. After 10 minutes of delay, a no-show without refund will be considered.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. John's
Transfer from the port or from your resort (check the list).
Green Island
Green Island is by far a natural pearl of the Caribbean Sea. It is an ecosystem protected by the government of Antigua, a paradise for those who love nature and dream beaches. After relaxing on the beach we will have the opportunity to see the turtles that emerge from the water to breathe, an indescribable emotion, it will seem to be inside a documentary, do not believe your eyes. Next we will reach natural sea pools with crystal clear water. Finally we will reach the famous beach of Emerald Cove, reachable EXCLUSIVELY BY SEA, where we will see the great starfish of the Caribbean (not guaranteed).
What‘s Included
Prosecco wine on Glass flutes (no under 18 years old)
Soda/Pop
No under 18 years old
Bottled water
Boat Transfer -THE BOAT WON'T ALWAYS BE WITH US
Sun Umbrella
Use of Snorkelling equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Fresh Season Fruit and Snacks
Beach chair
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FANTASTIC Green Island and Sea Turtles - Half Day share boat trip
Pickup included
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was amazing. Marco...
Kay S,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing. Marco our tour guide was excellent. Missed the rush. Whilst snorkelling felt like we were on a desert island
Amazing turtle swim trip
J4840KSannab,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing morning spent swimming with about 8 turtles. Marco was our guide. He had so much information to give about marine life. He and our boatman were excellent. Took us to Green island first for at least an hour swimming with turtles then when larger tourist boats came, we left for another peaceful bay. They also took us to a natural reef . Refreshments provided too. An all round excellent trip. Highly recommend
25th Wedding Anniversary Trip
acl401,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion was great and overall the snorkeling was about average compared to other places we've been. What sets it aside is the sea turtles and we did see two which honestly made it all worth it. They would lay on the bottom of the ocean which I am guessing was 20 or so feet deep then occasionally come up for air. When they come up they are majestic and you can kind of "swim with them". We did see some other small fish, a barracuda, a sting ray, and I actually saw a large lobster. You will also see several conch shells on the ocean floor which is kind of cool. I feel like we snorkeled for around 2 hours and as other reviews state the guide will tell you it's about to get crowded. Sure enough one catamaran pulled into the cove right as we were leaving and once out of the cove we passed another heading that way with lots of people on board. The 2nd stop wasn't really that great but gave us a chance to have a beer, eat some pineapple and chips, and relax for a little bit before heading back in. The only two negatives I would mention are we had no communication after booking until the day before the excursion when they text us what time to be ready for pick up and the ride to the dock was very long from our resort. Other than those two things which are minor everything was great. I mentioned our driver Keanu was great, he stayed with us the entire day and the driver of the boat was also fun, can't remember his name. The boat ride from the dock to the drop off in the cove seemed pretty short, guessing 5-10 minutes which was nice. On the ride back in from Green Island the boat driver pointed out several things and gave us some information about several of the houses and properties that we passed which was neat.
Swimming with turtles in paradise
A7836NRanniew,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip, well timed to enjoyed the peaceful green island before a Catamaran of tourists arrived. Loved swimming with turtles. Highly recommend! Grazie!
Great trip, would go again 🙂
Flyer10483364913,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our half day boat trip to Green Island (including pick up & drop off). Keanu and Martine were knowledgeable and friendly (as was Devon driving the boat). We really appreciated getting to one of the calm bays before the bigger catamarans arrived as that gave us the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful bay before the crowd came in, due to this we had the chance to see several turtles whilst snorkelling there, one barracuda, and several other smaller fishies. Would definitely recommended and would go again when next in Antigua 🙂
Beautiful breathtaking excursion
Wendy M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Devon and Keanu were great tourguides. They are knowledgeable, fun and will take care of you. We saw turtles,squid and fish. Refreshing boat ride. We went in the early morning to avoid the crowds. It was a very peaceful time and snorkeling is one of my favorite activities to do. Beautiful.
A winning excursion!
Ashley S,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this excursion! Andrew picked us up near the cruise ship pier and then we joined a Big O at our boat for an unforgettable day of snorkeling with sea turtles! Would definitely recommend! It was a big win (even with our teenage daughters).
We had a great time. Our...
andrea b,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Our guide shared information and history about the island to and from our boat dock. We swam with sea turtles!! Nothing more needs to be said.
A real highlight on our trip to Antigua
Gemma R,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our favourite trip on the island. We had Andrew and Devon running the trip and we couldn’t rate them more highly. Very knowledgeable about the area and made it a fun and welcoming experience and great with our young children. I also noticed Andrew was very encouraging and supportive towards a couple on our trip who weren’t overly confident with snorkeling. We saw plenty of turtles and Andrew was out snorkelling with us, pointing them out along the way. We went early morning and had the beach exclusively to the 8 of us on the trip. It was perfection. We went early to avoid the crowds and I’m glad we did as a boat of around 80 people turned up towards the end of the tour- so definitely book with these guys if you want a more calm and tranquil experience. Basic drinks and snacks were provided which was more than enough for the time spent on the trip.
Fantastic morning on Green Island
Dee M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great communication, smooth pickup and drop off. 6 of us on the tour so loved that it was small. Our guides Andrew and Martina and boat operator were are personable and shared some St. John and surrounding area history otw to Green Island. Turtles were out and about. Had a pineapple snack and prosecco (other drinks offered). Definitely recommend, worth the time and money. Thank you! We throughly enjoyed our time spent with this small group.
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