Top 5 Snorkelling Trips in Antigua and Barbuda

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $132Our pick

At Freeman’s Bay, guides such as Rex, Renek, Bernie, and Emron help you master an easy sea scooter before leading you to turtles, rays, fish, coral, the Pillars of Hercules, and a guaranteed shipwreck. You must already swim and snorkel. Pickup, water, equipment, and souvenir photos are included.

“Our power snorkel excursion in Antigua was absolutely incredible - the highlight of our trip! From start to finish, everything was organized. Bernie, our driver, was friendly and full of interesting facts about the island, setting the tone for a great day. Once we hit the water, Rex and Renek were fantastic guides — patient, fun, and made sure everyone felt comfortable using the power snorkels before we began. We saw sea turtles, stingrays, tons of colorful fish, and even an octopus! The best moment was swimming alongside a turtle at the end and watching it munch on a jellyfish. An unforgettable experience — highly recommend!”

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2.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran from Jolly Harbour, snorkeling at two sites before a beachside lobster lunch on Bird Island. Captain Demari and crew members such as Shaquante and Jovante help beginners in the water, while the crew serves drinks and handles the day’s details. Lobster is seasonal, with chicken or fish offered in May and June.

“The people working on the boat did a wonderful job and I could not have asked for a better and more entertaining staff”

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3.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $125

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Antigua with Johnny of Turtle Tales Antigua Tours & Snorkeling. Visit Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights, then snorkel from Galleon Beach in a calm harbor where turtles, octopuses, fish, and shipwrecks are often found. This is a private shore-snorkeling tour, not a boat trip.

“Johnny was very informative on the history of Antigua along with both the historical sites he took us to. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to locating the marina life in Galleon Beach, we found 5 turtles, a stingray, lionfish and a jelly. I would like to personally thank Johnny for being so patient with me when I kept breathing through my nose whilst trying to get to grips with snorkeling for the first time. Swimming alongside the turtle was a dream come true for my nephew, which we have on video as provided by Johnny. I am so glad we went for this private tour rather than…”

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4.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135

Spend four hours with South Coast Horizons kayaking through a mangrove lagoon, riding by boat to Cades Reef, and snorkeling among tropical fish. Guides including Andrew, Jensen, Alex, Terry, and Swande are praised for patient help and island insight. Pickup, gear, snacks, water, fruit punch, and rum punch are included. Lunch is optional.

“Awesome tour Great guides Had a great time Highly recommended xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”

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5.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

Start with pickup and a short boat ride to a calm Antiguan bay. Guides such as Vashti, Beaver, Ernest, and Orville lead you through mangroves in transparent kayaks, then take you by boat to snorkel. Allow about three hours, plus time for showers, snacks, and rum punch afterward.

“One of the highlights of our time in Antigua, we had such a beautiful day. We were supposed to be with a big group, but 16 people had cancelled that morning. The team at ecotours still went ahead with our booking and took us on a private tour! Our guide was great vibes and super knowledgeable about the plants and animals around us - this is what made the trip so special. The water was super calm and clear, and the snorkelling part of the trip was spectacular. The little sandwiches and rum punch at the end were so good too!”

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