Antigua: Kayaking, Snorkeling & Paddle Board Lagoon Tour

Paddle Through Shipwrecks and Turtle Reefs in Antigua's Lagoons

You get picked up from your hotel and spend a morning kayaking through lagoons to Nelson's Dockyard, then snorkeling at Turtle Beach to see turtles and shipwrecks. Paddle boards, snorkel gear, drinks, and photos are included. The truck brings you back to your hotel when you're done.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayaking and snorkeling tour in Antigua

• Pickup from hotel in air-conditioned 4x4
• Kayak through lagoons from Galleon Beach
• View historical sites near Nelsons Dockyard
• Snorkel at Turtle Beach
• See turtles, shipwrecks, and reef systems
• Relax with cold beverages

The experience

Most water tours in Antigua stick to one thing: kayaking or snorkeling, pick one. This one doesn't. You start in an air-conditioned truck that picks you up from your hotel, then spend the morning moving between three different ways of being on the water: kayaking through the lagoons from Galleon Beach toward Nelson's Dockyard, where the historical sites sit right there on the shoreline, then switching to snorkeling gear at Turtle Beach to see actual turtles, shipwrecks, and the reef systems underneath. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you're not sitting still the whole time.

The kayaking part runs through beautiful lagoons where you see diverse ocean life as you go. It's not a crowded tour boat, it's you in a kayak moving at your own pace. After that, the snorkeling happens at Turtle Beach, which is where the turtles actually are, not just a name on the itinerary. You get snorkel sets, life vests, and inflatable paddle boards if you want to switch it up in the water. The guide knows where to look. Then you come back to the beach, cool down with cold beverages (water and alcoholic drinks are both included), and they'll have photos and videos from the day ready for you.

Pickup happens island-wide from your hotel, so you don't need to arrange transport or figure out how to get to Galleon Beach on your own. If you only want kayaks or paddle boards without the full tour, they rent those separately too. The whole experience is built around not having to plan the logistics yourself.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off island-wide in an air-conditioned 4x4 truck.
• kayak and equipment for the lagoon section.
• inflatable paddle boards.
• snorkel sets and life vests.
• bottled water and alcoholic beverages.
• photos and videos from the day.
• a signed waiver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Youth (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 24 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Paddle & Drink Enterprise

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try multiple water activities in one morning without arranging your own transport or equipment: the pickup and the gear rental take those decisions off your hands, and the mix of kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding means you're not locked into one thing for the whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 15 years). Under 5: 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.

What's the pickup process like?

The tour includes hotel pickup island-wide in an air-conditioned 4x4 truck. Provide your hotel name and room number when you book, and they'll collect you from there.

Will I actually see turtles?

Yes, Turtle Beach is where the snorkeling happens, and turtles are listed as one of the features you'll see along with shipwrecks and reef systems.

What if I only want to kayak or paddle board?

The operator offers rentals of kayaks, inflatable paddle boards, snorkel sets, and sea scooters separately if you don't want the full tour.

What's included in the price?

Kayak and equipment, inflatable paddle boards, snorkel sets, life vests, bottled water, alcoholic beverages, photos and videos, air-conditioned transport, and a waiver.

Is this suitable for beginners?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.