Antigua ePaddle Board Tour: Yacht Harbor, Snorkel & Lunch

Motor Past Million-Dollar Yachts, Then Snorkel & Eat on Antigua's Water

You'll paddle a motorized ePaddleboard past luxury yachts in Antigua's English Harbor, stop for a snorkel at Bishop's Reef with your own air tank, and have lunch at a beachfront restaurant before paddling back through the mangroves. Pickup and return are at the cruise port, and the whole outing takes four hours, so you're back to your ship with time to spare.

Step-by-step itinerary

ePaddle Boarding and Snorkeling Tour

• Pickup at Heritage Quay port dock
• Receive ePaddleboard and instructions
• Glide past mega yachts in Falmouth Harbour
• Learn about historic landmarks and stories
• Stop at sandy beach for break
• Snorkel over nearby reef
• Paddle to waterfront restaurant for lunch
• Enjoy casual lunch and soft drink
• Paddle through protected mangroves
• Return to Falmouth Ocean Club

The experience

Picture yourself standing on a sleek ePaddleboard, the kind with a quiet electric fin that does most of the work for you, gliding past the hulls of super yachts so massive they look like floating hotels. That's the opening move of this four-hour paddle through Falmouth Harbour in Antigua. You're not fighting the water, you're drifting through it while your guide points out which billionaire's boat is which and what happened last season when a certain celebrity chartered one. The boards come with snorkel gear and a small air tank clipped to the side, so you're not scrambling to hold anything or worry about losing it overboard.

The route moves you past Pigeon Beach first, where the sand is white and the water is so clear you can see straight down, and there's time to step off and wade if you want. Then it's a short paddle over to Bishop's Reef for the snorkel part: the reef sits in shallow water, so you're not diving deep, just floating face-down with the air tank feeding you oxygen while fish move around you. After that, the group paddles to a beachfront restaurant in the marina where lunch is already reserved. It's casual, nothing fancy, but the view of the water and the yachts doesn't stop. You get a soft drink included, and then the paddle back takes you through the mangroves at the harbor's edge, where the water is so still it looks like glass and your guide will show you the conch nursery in the shallows before you return to the Falmouth Ocean Club to rinse off.

Pickup and return happen right at Heritage Quay port dock, just steps from where your ship is docked, so there's no scrambling to find transport or worrying about getting back late. The whole ePaddleboard experience in Antigua is designed so you're not exhausted by the time you eat. The electric fin does the heavy lifting, which is why people who aren't training for a marathon still have a good time. Groups stay small, and your guide knows the harbor's history and the current gossip about who's anchored where, which makes the yacht-spotting part actually interesting instead of just looking at big boats.

What’s included

• ePaddleboard with battery-powered fin.
• snorkel gear with mini air tank.
• short stop at Pigeon Beach.
• snorkel time at Bishop's Reef.
• lunch and soft drink at a beachfront restaurant.
• paddle through the mangroves and conch nursery.
• pickup and return transport from Heritage Quay cruise port dock.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 13 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Falmouth Ocean Club

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked in Antigua and want to get on the water without paddling hard yourself: the electric fin and the four-hour window mean you see the harbor, eat, and snorkel without missing your ship's departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (10 to 13 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need experience to paddleboard on this tour?

No. The ePaddleboards have battery-powered fins that do most of the propulsion for you, and guides give clear instructions at the start. You can stand or sit on the board depending on what feels comfortable.

Is the snorkel gear included?

Yes. Each board has snorkel gear and a small air tank attached, so you breathe at the surface while snorkeling at Bishop's Reef.

How long is the tour?

Four hours total, including paddle time, the beach stop, snorkel, lunch, and the return paddle through the mangroves.

What's included in lunch?

Lunch at a beachfront restaurant in the marina and a soft drink. The meal is pre-booked and casual.

Where do I get picked up?

Pickup is at Heritage Quay port dock in Antigua, just steps from the cruise ship. Return is to the same location.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for a range of fitness levels because the ePaddleboard's electric fin handles propulsion. The pace is relaxed, with breaks built in.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

You can skip the snorkel and stay on the board or wade on the beach during that stop. The snorkel gear and air tank are there if you want them, but not required.