The 6 Best Snorkelling Trips in Barbados

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.Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $36Best value

From Bridgetown’s Careenage, Tranquility Cruises takes you to calm Carlisle Bay for turtle spotting and shipwreck snorkeling. You get gear, a drink, showers, a glass-bottom viewing area, and a waterslide. Crew members such as Ron and Tyrese are especially attentive to nervous swimmers and children. Pickup is available with the transport option.

“Just back from an amazing couple of hours on a trip snorkling to see the turtles and shipwreck. The staff are amazing and it is really well organised would highly recommend”

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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.Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 441 reviews · from $58

Take a shuttle from your Barbados cruise port to Carlisle Bay for a beach-club day with a lounger, umbrella, drink, and access to showers. A 90-minute Tranquility Cruises trip adds turtle spotting, a shipwreck snorkel, a glass-bottom viewing area, and a waterslide. The boat crew helps beginners and children.

“an amazing experience! first of all, it was so easy to find them as we got off the cruise ship. It’s been great we didn’t have to think about anything, they picked us up, took us to the beach, we enjoyed the sun and then the boat trip. The guys on the boat were incredibly kind, funny and experienced. Everything was great!”

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6.2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $65

Join Horizon Boat Tours from Folkestone Marine Park for a small-group cruise along Barbados’ west coast. Swim near hawksbill turtles, snorkel above a fish-filled wreck and coral reef, then enjoy the boat slide, rum punch, soft drinks, and coastal views. Captains such as Mark, Sean, and Rodwin are noted for their local knowledge.

“Absolutely loved our 2 hour trip, it felt much longer but in a great way! Saw turtles, sting rays and a tarpon (BIG fish!) at the first stop, then amazing coral and plenty of colourful fish at the shipwreck site. Lovely tour along the west coast before dropping back off. Felt safe and looked after the whole time - thank you Captain Mark the Shark! Would highly recommend - note that you should bring everything you would usually need for a beach day; towel, t-shirt/rash vest for snorkeling to protect from sun, etc. They provide snorkeling equipment and drinks :)”

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