11 Catamaran Cruises in Barbados to Build a Day Around

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85Our pick

Spend three or five hours aboard El Tigre, a 60-foot Barbados catamaran limited to 36 people. Snorkel with turtles, explore a fish-filled shipwreck, and enjoy drinks, breakfast, and lunch on the longer trip. Crew members such as Glen and Wayne are especially helpful with nervous swimmers.

“Fantastic experience. The crew were friendly and welcoming. They really made the tour memorable. The lunch was delicious. We saw turtles, a string ray, many fish, and a number of shipwrecks. It was a exactly what we hoped it would be.”

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2.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,396 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group Barbados catamaran, snorkeling in Carlisle Bay with turtles, fish, stingrays, and possible shipwrecks. Your crew supplies masks, fins, noodles, lunch, snacks, and an open bar. Hotel pickup is offered, and the boat carries no more than 26 people.

“Fantastic excursion worth every penny. Staff and crew were lovely. Food and catamaran excellent great snorkelling would highly recommend this trip. Will definitely book with this company again”

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3.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $175

Sail Barbados with Calabaza Sailing Cruises on a five-hour catamaran trip limited to about 12 to 14 people. Captain Chad, Captain Ben, and crew members such as Peter may lead the day, which includes turtle snorkeling, a reef or shipwreck stop, meals, drinks, and hotel transport.

“We have just had the most perfect day with the amazing Calabaza crew! The time went so quickly and we had a wonderful time from beginning to end. The crew are fabulous, food was great and we had plenty of opportunity to swim/snorkel in the sea. The absolute highlight was swimming with the sea turtles but the whole day was excellent. We have been on many catamaran trips across the Caribbean and this one was by far the best. Book it and have a really memorable day!”

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4.Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 857 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Spend five hours aboard El Tigre, a classic catamaran sailing from Bridgetown along Barbados’s west coast. Captain Ryan and crew members such as Winston guide turtle and shipwreck snorkeling, serve a hot buffet lunch, and keep the open bar running. Hotel and cruise-terminal transfers can be arranged, and floats help less confident swimmers.

“Friendly staff good snorkling and definitely delivered on the food and drink. Will book again 👌”

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5.Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $165

Sail from Bridgetown on a modern catamaran limited to 12 people. You’ll swim with turtles, snorkel above shipwrecks, enjoy a Bajan buffet and open bar, then sail along Barbados’ west coast. Crew members stay in the water during snorkeling, and guides including Cali, Wayne, and CJ help make the day friendly and safe.

“The crew were amazing. They were very tentative to the needs of our child in the water. The food and drink were amazing. Very organised, from booking, to pick up, to the excursion and return. Great crew.”

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6.Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $175

Set out from Bridgetown at 2:45 pm for a 3.5-hour Calabaza catamaran cruise. Snorkel with turtles, visit a reef or shipwreck, enjoy canapes and a premium bar, then watch the sun set. The crew may include Danny, Tony, Cian, Ben, Mike, or James, depending on the sailing.

“There’s so much delicious food and drinks. The staff made sure your hand had a drink in. This was THE best experience.”

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7.Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $154

Spend about five hours sailing west Barbados aboard Good Times Too, with turtle snorkeling, reef fish, a guide in the water, a Caribbean buffet, and an open bar. The cruise starts at 9:30 a.m. from Surfside Restaurant in Holetown, includes gear and select hotel pickup, and carries no more than 20 guests.

“Such a fun trip. Team were all lovely, friendly, professional and attentive. The food was delicious. Drinks flowed freely. Snorkelling with the turtle was delightlful.”

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8.Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours sailing Barbados with a small crew such as CJ, Daniel, Mario, or Akil. Snorkel near Carlisle Bay for turtles, fish, rays, and wrecks, then enjoy a homemade Bajan buffet, rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and a swim stop along the west coast. Pickup is available, and the cruise ends in Bridgetown.

“The whole experience was excellent from start to finish. The Danny and Marlon were absolutely amazing, we would definitely go back.”

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9.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $110

Join Maureen, Lucky Larry, and the El Tigre crew for a three-hour afternoon cruise from Bridgetown. Snorkel with turtles in Carlisle Bay, explore shipwrecks, then sail the west coast with canapés, sparkling wine, rum punch, and an open bar as the sun sets.

“Snorkelling with turtles was amazing. I can't swim but with a life jacket, a flotation device and help from the crew, was still able to do it. The crew couldn't have been more helpful. Nothing was a problem. Some food, drinks and a relaxing sail up the western coast to finish. Great job, el Tigre!”

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10.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Join Captain Graham and the Stiletto crew for a three-hour Barbados catamaran cruise. You’ll sail the west coast, snorkel with sea turtles and around shipwrecks, then relax with banana bread and drinks from the open bar, including rum punch. Hotel transfers and equipment are included.

“If you want to have a beautiful time on a Katamaran on the sea, snorkeling with turtles and fishes then we can really recommend this trip with Graham and his crew. They cared so much about us, served us drinks, cakes and a delicious lunch.”

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11.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 42 reviews · from $145

Spend about five hours sailing off Barbados aboard a catamaran, with stops at a shallow shipwreck and turtle-filled waters in Carlisle Bay. Snorkeling gear, a Bajan buffet, open bar, and selected hotel transfers are included. The crew sets a lively mood, but pickup confirmation and operator availability need careful checking.

“We needed our boat name for pick up which no one could find on our confirmation materials or e ticket- resulting in delays and confusion. Once there the trip was exceptional- fabulous fun crew and lunch was lovely!”

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