Private Tour
Shaka Private catamaran sail & snorkel
Overview
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3 hours
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We are a boutique catamaran specializing in private trips for families and small groups, We avoid the crowds of the party boats. A more personal, laid back snorkel & sailing cruise!
200+ five star reviews on google
Our tour is customizable so we don’t have to stick to the usual itinerary, sometimes we can cater to earlier start times for cruise ship guests but message us to confirm before booking.
You can meet us at the beach. Then we take you to the best snorkel spots on island. Our certified guide leads you into the underwater world. Home of tropical fish, rays, corals, shipwrecks and sometimes turtles. We keep it simple, Our local owned 30fr racing style catamaran has high quality snorkeling gear, life jackets, music and light drinks/snacks. After swimming we take a relaxing cruise along the scenic coast line as the sun sets with a complimentary rum punch :)
This tour is only available mon/wed/fri
Checkout out shared morning charters on our sister page Che’s surf school
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommend for Non swimmer
Not recommended for people prone to sea sickness
Persons exceeding 220lb prohibited as boat had weight limit.
Ages 6-70 only
Must be able to climb boating ladder as seen in photos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Perfect for families and small groups looking for a personal, laid back experience instead of a crowded commercial party boat. we are a boutique charter business customized to suit you. We can also accommodate earlier start times for cruise ship guests but you must message us before to confirm. We meet you at the beach Then board our 30fr local owned catamaran, Our certified tour guide will lead you into the coral feef, home of tropical fish, turtles, rays and shipwrecks! Our boat has snorkeling gear, life jackets, music and light snacks/drinks. After swimming we take a relaxing sail down the west coast, you can sip a complimentary rum punch and watch the sunset as the captain points out notable landmarks during the trip This tour usually only operates Monday/Wednesday/Friday Checkout out shared morning charters on our sister page Che’s surf school *The turtles are wild in nature so we cannot always guarantee them * must be fit, able to swim well and follow all crew rules, not liable for any accidents. *subject to weather condition’s
What‘s Included
Life Jackets
Music, Light refreshments and snacks
Snorkeling Gear
We do not supply fins as guest may kick and hurt the turtles
We do not supply sea sick tablets, towels or changing rooms
Options
Sunset cruise
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Captain!
Luisi A,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kamal’s conversations and attentiveness were wonderful—without a doubt the best captain. From the beginning he was very kind, attentive, and created a very pleasant atmosphere throughout the trip. One of the most special moments was being able to see many turtles while we were sailing, which made the experience even more unforgettable. It was truly a wonderful outing and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the sea with an excellent captain. Thank you, Kamal!
Our private catamaran...
Katja F,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our private catamaran tour in Barbados was absolutely amazing! Our guide Kamal (sorry if we got your name wrong) was incredibly friendly and attentive, showing us a shipwreck, the beautiful west coast, and bringing us to shallow waters where I swam with turtles. He explained everything we saw along the coast, making the experience both fun and informative. Truly unforgettable—we highly recommend it!
Excellent snorkel and sail away from the crowds
Jo M,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip out with che and his crew this morning. Really personal and informative. Saw tropical fish, shipwreck and lots of turtles. It was away from the crowds and so relaxing. Cannot recccomend this trip more highly. Book you won't regret. Thank you again che, we look forward to booking with you again
Most excellent snorkel adventure!
alison r,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent adventure. Che picked us up, great communication, took us to some great spots. The best snorkel adventure I’ve been on in years. We saw so many sea turtles!
Fabulous Turtle and snorkel trip
Lynn M,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Che and 1st mate were fantastic, nothing too much trouble. Very lucky to see a large turtle and Che took some great pictures. The boat had only 8 people and this made the experience very special. A unique trip we would highly recommend.
A must do in Barbados
175talyab,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were 4 kids and 2 adults and had the BEST time and got the best pictures we the turtles. Che and his team where amazing and so kind and patient with my kids You could tell everyone on the water knew che and followed him as the turtles where all attracted to Che’s boat! We all had a blast and I highly recommend this trip! We hope to come back next year and do it again!
Snorkeling with turtle up close
whalebig,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t say enough good things about Che. He and Peter took great care of our family of 4 for a private snorkeling experience. Che’s so experienced in finding the spot where turtles were most active and we got to swim very close to one for an extended time. This was the highlight of our vacation and my daughter couldn’t stop talking about it after we went back home. Highly recommend.
Absolutely delightful
Brian H,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely delightful excursion from me and my family. Che did a great job making sure we had several opportunities to snorkel and the sailing was SO relaxing. Totally worth the $$!
Che goes above and beyond...
kurtkctravel,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Che goes above and beyond to make it a great experince. Personal and much more enjoyable than the "cattle car" snorkel boats.
Wonderful sights and vibes
ysobelj,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guides were very accommodating, and knowledge. We got exactly what we were promised and some awesome underwater pictures with the fish and turtles. I would recommend this for beach lovers of all kind!
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