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Enjoy the majestic views as you travel down the southern coast of the island. A stop will be made at Cades Reef for the opportunity to snorkel in Antigua's largest reef. Then, time to stop at a beach for lunch and a chance to swim. The boat will then sail back up the coast to the rhythms of some fun Caribbean music.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Buffet lunch
Unlimited drinks (open bar)
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Private transportation
Transportation to boarding location
Cades Reef
Get ready for a fun-filled day that the whole family will love. Enjoy a relaxing Caribbean experience aboard the sailing catamaran ‘Mystic.’ Cruise down the souternh coast of the island, taking in the beautiful views of the Antiguan coastline and the Caribbean Sea. You'll stop at Cades Reef to snorkel Antigua’s largest reef formation. Cades Reef is a national, protected marine area and is full of sea life for you to discover. Whilst you snorkel, the crew will prepare a fresh BBQ lunch for you when you return. After you enjoy this wonderful Caribbean BBQ buffet, the boat will anchor at one of the secluded bays for a chance to swim in the turquoise water or just bask in the sun. As you swim or get a sun tan, the crew will be taking care of your every need by bringing your drinks on the beach.
Antigua and Barbuda
After an hour on the beach, it is time to hoist the sail and start heading North along the coast. Time to turn up the music and start taking advantage of the open bar! Everyone will be jamming to the music until returning to the point of origin. You'll surely leave wanting more and waiting to do it all over again. Note that the beaches chosen for designated stops will be dependent upon sea conditions.
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
418shaniah,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had an amazing time and the food was delicious. Lastly, the customer service was amazing, the host ensured to inform us about everything, especially our safety.







DavidLF,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was towards the end of our 2 week stay – which is one way of making sure your body/skin has acclimatised so you avoid burning! Whilst it doesn’t make it clear when booking, we were able to board from the beach at Dickenson’s Bay, which was great for us staying at Sandals. There was 4 in our group and probably 30+ on the boat in total eventually so not crowded. You cruise the West of island, at first mostly off sail (just to make you aware if that bothers you, although we were fine with) and get to see lots of different spots, beaches etc. But above all just relax. Sensibly no alcohol is served before you snorkel but there are plenty of soft drink options. The snorkel element is effectively them taking you out. So, you wear a safety float and follow the leader (crew member) who takes you around a re fairly extensive reef. It was reasonably busy with fish but (like most of the Caribbean now) not especially colourful as a lot of the reef has bleached, with some spots making a comeback. It was a nice swim and plenty of fish to see, with the odd surprise one which we saw (Barracuda, Trumpet fish). You spend a reasonable amount of time snorkelling, which I Think was 20 mins +. Then back on the boat for lunch. Lunch was good and well prepared by the crew. During this time the alcohol is served and flows as much, or little, as you want. More time then sailing back with a short stop at a local beach. A nice stroll, swim etc and enough vendors to visit, if you choose, Finally, back on the boat and cruise back, plenty of fun and music and back to the beach where we got on. The crew were great, the boat more than big enough, food very good and drinks (options and serving size) excellent. Definitely worth the money – go and have fun.
Voyager26479348087,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This excursion was amazing. We had so much fun celebrating my birthday and graduation. If you’re ever in Antigua, I recommend this excursion. It’s a 10/10 does nothing for this adventure. I talked to Kiara, Diane and Julie when booking and asking questions. They were wonderful and Diane emailed me to confirm everything. The crew was great, helpful and even celebrated with us. Such a great experience, that my group of 11 enjoyed!!!
56sarithaj,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I celebrated my 50th birthday with family and friends aboard Tropical Adventures Catamaran--and it was absolutely perfect! The crew was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were all having a great time. The views were breathtaking, the water was crystal clear, the food was delicious, and the music and drinks kept the energy high. We danced, laughed, and soaked up the sun. I'll cherish the memories forever. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, scenic, and unforgettable outing in paradise!
D K,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Was a really good day trip out was chilled and fun at the same time. Crew were fun and polite and kind. Food was ok a bit dry for my liking but was ok 👍 I didn't snorkel my partner did and he said was good. Was a really good trip 😌
JOSEPH W,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
Nice boat ride, good snorkel, and 'open bar' on back, Our return was dominated by some very drunk women-one who passed out on the beach. Crew was awesome...
Kris H,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
My adult daughter and I took this trip after reading other great reviews. I can’t say enough about the crew and the experience. They were so fun, entertaining and overall made us feel so safe as well. The rum punch and open bar made for a lot of laughs and dancing. We had a blast!!!! Would highly recommend. The Captain was incredible and fun and knowledgable!!!





Southernfried4,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It's something of a vacation tradition for my wife and I to do a catamaran snorkeling cruise when visiting the Caribbean. We've been to quite a few islands over the years, so we have a lot of experience with these kinds of excursions. And I can safely say that this was one of the best. We were picked up right on the beach at our resort and after a stop at St. John's to pick up a few more guests, we sailed along the scenic West Coast of Antigua to Cades Reef, where we were given about 45 minutes to explore the native wildlife -- including several rays and many colorful fish. Once back in the boat, we headed to a secluded beach where we had a delicious lunch of BBQ chicken, fish, rice and salad before heading into the water for a refreshing swim. Then on the trip back, there was music, dancing and an open bar that featured a rum punch that truly packed a punch! The crew was amazing, especially Kaya, who was the life of the party, making sure everyone aboard had a good time. We booked this trip on the recommendation of our resort's excursion staff and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our week in Antigua. We recommend it enthusiastically!






kresimir obajdin,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Best boat tour ever. The riffs were amazing. Plenty of good food and drinks. Would recommend it to anyone. Shout out to the crew on the boat they made it super interesting and at the same time super super fun.
drameliap,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is the island of my birth. Antigua. I love the beautiful white sandy beaches. I love the music, the local dishes. Fungi, pepperpot, seasoned rice, and ducuna.
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