Antigua: Power Catamaran Snorkel & English Harbour Cruise

Snorkel Antigua's Best Reef from a Catamaran That Circles the Whole Island

You board a power catamaran near your hotel and spend the day circumnavigating Antigua, passing Devil's Bridge and other coastal landmarks. You snorkel one of the island's best reefs for about forty-five minutes, then eat lunch on-board while cruising to historic English Harbour. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole experience takes six to seven hours on the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Power catamaran cruise and snorkeling

• Cruise by and snorkel
• Cruise by and sightseeing at Devil's Bridge

The experience

So you're thinking you want to see Antigua but not just from a beach chair, right? The power catamaran does the work for you. You board near your hotel, and then the boat takes you on a full circumnavigation of the island, which sounds like a lot until you realize you're just sitting there while the coastline changes every twenty minutes. The crew points out Devil's Bridge National Park as you pass, and the rock formation is genuinely striking, this natural arch that's been there longer than anyone's been taking photos of it. You're not getting out and hiking. You're gliding past it on the water, which is honestly the better deal if you want to cover ground without sweating through your shirt.

The snorkel stop is the centerpiece. They take you to one of the island's best reefs. The water is clear enough that you see the coral structure before you even get in, and the fish are used to boats so they don't scatter the second you jump. You get maybe forty-five minutes in the water, which is enough to actually see something instead of just getting wet and getting out. Lunch happens on-board after you're dried off, and it's a real meal, not a sad sandwich. They serve it while you're cruising toward English Harbour, so you're eating and watching the historic port come into view at the same time. The whole day moves at a pace that doesn't feel rushed, even though you're hitting multiple stops.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels, which saves you the negotiation of getting to the dock on your own. The catamaran holds a manageable group, not one of those cattle-boat operations where you're elbow-to-elbow with a hundred people. Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, and water shoes if you have them. The boat rocks enough that flip-flops are a gamble. The tour runs weather permitting, which on Antigua usually means you're fine, but they'll reschedule if conditions aren't safe. Minimum age is four, so families can bring kids, though anyone prone to motion sickness should know the boat moves the whole time. It's not a problem if you're okay on water, but it's worth being honest with yourself about.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• snorkeling at one of Antigua's best reefs.
• lunch served on-board the catamaran.
• full circumnavigation of Antigua with sightseeing at Devil's Bridge National Park and English Harbour.
• alcoholic beverages on-board.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 130

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Island Routes

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see multiple sides of Antigua in one day without arranging your own boat, snorkel site, or lunch. The catamaran does all three, and hotel pickup means you don't have to figure out how to get to the dock.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: 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. No refund if you cancel.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling at an island reef, lunch on-board, and the full circumnavigation of Antigua with sightseeing stops at Devil's Bridge and English Harbour.

How long is the tour?

Around six to seven hours, not including travel time from your hotel to the dock.

Can I bring my four-year-old?

Yes, the minimum age is four years old, though they should be comfortable on a moving boat.

What should I bring?

A change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, camera, water shoes, cash, and water. The boat is in motion the whole time, so secure anything you don't want to lose.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

No, the tour is not accessible for the physically challenged or handicapped accessible. It also is not recommended for people with back problems, recent back surgery, or motion sickness.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour is weather permitting. If conditions aren't safe, the operator will reschedule your departure.

Does the tour operate every day?

The tour is subject to availability and minimum group requirements, so it's best to check availability for your specific date when booking.

Is alcohol included?

Yes, alcoholic beverages are included on-board.