The 15 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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7.Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $75

Join Che, Carlton, Kamal, or Kai for a three-hour, small-group snorkel cruise from Barbados. An 8:00 am start helps you reach the turtle habitat and three shipwrecks before larger boats arrive. Gear, snacks, drinks, photos, and pickup in the service zone are included, but you must swim well and climb a boat ladder.

“Wonderful and informative trip with Che and crew. We had teens and a 7 year old, and they all loved it. There are also life vests and pool noodles for people who are not strong swimmers.”

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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.Harbour Lights-Chair &Turtle Shipwreck Snorkel Tour(10:30-1:30pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · from $39

Spend the day at Harbour Lights on Carlisle Bay with a reserved chair and umbrella, then join the Koopa Troopa for a 45-minute snorkel near shipwrecks and turtle sites. Guides such as Elijah help less confident swimmers, while beach staff including Rasheed keep the day easygoing. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“Everything was on point and the guys were helpful and courteous. We had a great time such that my daughter wants to do it again!”

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10.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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11.Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $52

Spend about five and a half hours at Carlisle Bay, with a 70-minute Tranquility Cruises trip to turtles, shipwrecks, rays, and tropical fish. The rest of the day is yours at Savvy On The Bay, with a beach chair, shared umbrella, welcome drink, showers, food trucks, and optional hotel transfers. Captain Mick and his crew help nervous swimmers in the water.

“Great excursion. Got to swim up close with seven turtles, including two little guys. Lots of colorful fish in and around shipwrecks, too. Great crew and very personable.”

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12.Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $40

Join John, Emily, Shazam, Kevin, or Enrique for a short boat trip in Carlisle Bay. You’ll use the glass-bottom viewing area, snorkel over shipwrecks, search for turtles and fish, and enjoy complimentary drinks. The tour suits beginners, but timing can range from about one to nearly two hours.

“This was the most incredible experience! I booked this experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Emalene welcomed us warmly and let us know we were the only 2 people on the experience at 9am! We could not have been moRead more”

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13.Barbados Harrison’s Cave Tram Tour and Boat Cruise Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $138

Ride a tram 160 feet into Harrison’s Cave, then head to Carlisle Bay for beach time and a boat trip with turtle swimming and shipwreck snorkeling. Guides such as Winston, Kyle, Sunshine, Webster, and Steve have been praised for lively island commentary, though the snorkel site can be crowded and the boat ride is short.

“The tram trip was wonderful. But I felt like we were being rushed back after the caves to the boat only to find we had a 2 hour wait, which was fine, because we were given an umbrella and chairs for that time as a way to making up for the confusion. However after looking at the description when I returned we were suppose to have the beach chairs and a welcome drink and that never happened. The boat trip was great and was very enjoyable saw lots of fish and turtles.”

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14.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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15.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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