5 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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