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The 15 Best Barbados Tours & Catamaran Cruises

29 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The west coast is flat and turquoise, the east coast is Atlantic surf, and the middle is cane and rum. The 15 below sort the turtle swims, the island drives and the distillery visits by price and by how much of the day they take.

Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The first 45-minute stop, searching for turtles
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar - Shipwrecks, fish, and time in the water
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

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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Original Bajan Walking Food Tour - What the food stops are really like
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Original Bajan Walking Food Tour

3.Original Bajan Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $94

Walk 1.5 miles through Bridgetown with a local guide such as Paulette, Janelle, or Tammy, stopping at food stalls, bakeries, restaurants, and dessert shops. You will taste Bajan favorites, hear stories about the island, and finish near the cruise terminal. Come hungry and tell Lickrish about dietary needs at least 24 hours ahead.

“This was one of the best tours we've ever been on! The guide, Tammy was professional and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history. The food stops were outstanding; all local places that a visitor would just walk by. Some required climbing steps, but were well worth it for the special finds. Robby our driver is very proud of his city and country, and he made the tour memorable through his enthusiasm and personal stories We would highly recommend taking This tour.”

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Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience (Transport Included) - Farm-to-table food, herbs, and Scotland District views
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Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience (Transport Included)

4.Electric Bike Bajan Sightseeing Experience (Transport Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $125

Ride Barbados’s quiet east side with guides Gregory, Adam, Roger, Tommy, or Tom. This small-group e-bike tour covers country roads, grassy hills, rugged ground, Hackleton’s Cliff views, and St. John’s Parish Church. Hotel pickup may be arranged, and the ride ends with drinks, including rum punch.

“One of the best ebike tours we’ve been on and we’ve done many. First, and foremost, the guides, Roger, Tommy and Adam, were awesome! Fun riding around the countryside., learning some history and drinking the best rum punch at the Read more”

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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch - A small boat makes the service more personal
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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

5.5-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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Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure - The turtle stop: wonderful, but not guaranteed
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Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

6.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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Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch - Swimming with Barbados sea turtles
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Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

7.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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Fast Track Arrival Service at Barbados Airport - The Baggage Carousel Is Still Your Responsibility
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Fast Track Arrival Service at Barbados Airport

8.Fast Track Arrival Service at Barbados Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 733 reviews · from $64

Meet a pink-and-black-uniformed representative at Grantley Adams Airport, skip the main immigration and customs queues, collect your own bags, then get escorted to transport. The service costs $64.99 per person and suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone arriving when several flights land together. Transport and porter fees cost extra.

“The process was so swift. We were met at the gate by our host. Both Immigration and Customs were a breeze.”

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Mount Gay Signature Rum Tasting Experience - Arriving at Exmouth Gap in Bridgetown
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Mount Gay Signature Rum Tasting Experience

9.Mount Gay Signature Rum Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 640 reviews · from $36

At Mount Gay’s Bridgetown visitor center, a Brand Host welcomes you with rum punch, leads you through the Legacy Museum and a short production film, then guides a tasting of four rums. Allow about an hour. Transportation is not included, and children are permitted on this experience.

“It was a great experience! The leader was very knowledgeable!! I learned a lot of the island's history.”

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Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza and Dinner Show - How the entertainment unfolds
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Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza and Dinner Show

10.Harbour Lights Beach Extravaganza and Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 550 reviews · from $119

Spend about three hours at Harbour Lights Barbados for a Caribbean dinner show with barbecue, dessert, house drinks, live bands, dancers, fire eating, steel pan music, and stilt walkers. You make your own way to the venue for the 7 pm start. Smart-casual dress, photo ID, and advance notice for vegetarian meals or accessibility needs are required.

“My 10 year old daughter and I visited Harbour Lights to celebrate my daughter's birthday and a time was had. Everything was great from the people, the atmosphere, the entertainment, the drinks and the food. The energy in the place was great and my daughter was happy to sing and dance with other children and with the entertainers. It was well worth the price, the only downside is the time passed by too quickly.”

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Bridgetown: Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise - The short cruise across calm turquoise water
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Bridgetown: Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

11.Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Join Tranquility Cruises for a 90-minute boat trip around Carlisle Bay. You will snorkel over shipwrecks, look for turtles, rays, seahorses, octopus, and tropical fish, then use the boat slide. Guides help nervous swimmers, and snorkeling gear, life vests, and juice are included.

“I would highly recommend this activity and company. The excursion was well organized, crew staff were friendly and fun and ensured safety came first: me and my family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Great value for money and would highly recommend”

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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day - Savvy on The Bay gives you an easy beach base
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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

12.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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Full-Day 360 Degrees Tour in Barbados with Pick Up - Oistins brings fishing-town character
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Full-Day 360 Degrees Tour in Barbados with Pick Up

13.Full-Day 360 Degrees Tour in Barbados with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours circling Barbados in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide. You’ll see Bridgetown, Oistins, Bottom Bay, St. John’s Parish Church, Bathsheba, the north coast, Holetown, and Speightstown. Lunch and entrance fees listed for the tour are included, though Animal Flower Cave entry may cost extra.

“This experience is well worth the money. We had a fabulous day exploring the island with our guide who was knowledgeable friendly and accommodating. We were picked up on time and first stopped in Bridgetown where we looked around and got some pictures and then went round the sites listed. Some great photo opportunities and a fantastic way to see the island. Would 100% recommend”

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Shore Excursion Barbados Beach Day & Turtle Swim Experience - Four hours at Savvy on The Bay
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Shore Excursion Barbados Beach Day & Turtle Swim Experience

14.Shore Excursion Barbados Beach Day & Turtle Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 421 reviews · 6 hours · from $50

Start at Bridgetown’s cruise terminal, then head to Savvy on The Bay at Carlisle Bay for a beach day with a chair, umbrella, and welcome drink. Tranquility Cruises takes you to a shipwreck and turtle-swimming area, with masks, snorkels, and vests supplied. Lunch is extra, and turtles are not guaranteed.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our time, wish it had been longer!”

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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise - The 45-minute turtle stop near Carlisle Bay
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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

15.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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