Antigua: Sea Turtle Snorkel Green Island & Rum Punch

Swim Alongside Sea Turtles in Antigua's Clearest Waters

You board a small boat from Willikies Dock, travel to Green Island's protected reefs, and snorkel for an hour alongside sea turtles in clear water. Your guide provides snorkeling gear, a floater, and expert tips on marine life and technique. On the return, you enjoy a local snack and rum or fruit punch. The whole experience keeps groups small and the pace relaxed, so you're not fighting crowds or rushing between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel with sea turtles at Green Island

• Board boat at Willikies Dock
• Boat ride to Green Island
• Snorkel for one hour
• Swim alongside sea turtles
• Explore coral reefs and marine life
• Return boat ride with guide
• Enjoy culture lessons on return

The experience

The boat cuts away from Willikies Dock and the noise of the main island falls behind almost immediately. You're heading toward Green Island, and the water shifts from pale turquoise to that deep, transparent blue where you can see straight down to the sand. The captain knows where the turtles are, not because he's guessing, but because they're here most days, moving through the reefs like they own the place. They do. The snorkel trip to Green Island is built around finding them, not around finding you.

Once you're in the water (and it takes maybe twenty minutes to get there), you've got a full hour to move around the reefs. The guide stays close, pointing out where to look without rushing you, and the turtles don't seem bothered by the small group. They surface, they graze on seagrass, they drift past you at their own pace. The coral is still bright, the fish are thick, and the water is warm enough that you forget you're wearing a wetsuit. Your snorkeling gear is included, along with a floater if you want one, so there's no scrambling to rent or buy anything on the dock.

The ride back is when the guide starts talking: about what you just saw, about how the reefs work, about Antigua itself. You get a local bun and cheese, rum punch or fruit punch depending on what you want, and time to sit with what just happened. Small groups mean the pace doesn't feel rushed, and the captain and guide both know the water well enough that you're not spending energy on logistics. You're just there, watching turtles in their habitat, which is exactly the point.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear and ocean floater.
• one hour of guided snorkeling at Green Island.
• professional captain and tour guide.
• bottle of water.
• local Antiguan bun and cheese.
• rum punch or fruit punch.
• boat transport from Willikies Dock.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 to 72 years) · Youth (5 to 6 years) · Child (2 to 4 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Star Times Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see sea turtles in the water without the stress of arranging your own boat, gear, or figuring out where they actually are: the small-group format and experienced guide handle all of that, leaving you free to just snorkel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 6 years); Child (2 to 4 years); Infant (under 2).

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.

How long is the boat ride to Green Island?

Around twenty minutes from Willikies Dock to the snorkel site.

How much time do you spend in the water?

A full hour of snorkeling at Green Island.

Is snorkeling gear included?

Yes. You get snorkeling gear, an ocean floater, and all equipment is provided.

What's included to eat and drink?

A local Antiguan bun and cheese, plus rum punch or fruit punch on the return journey.

Do you need snorkeling experience?

No. The guide provides personalized instruction and the small-group setting means you can go at your own pace.

Are sea turtles guaranteed?

Sea turtles are commonly seen at Green Island's reefs, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

What's the group size?

Small groups, which keeps the experience relaxed and lets the guide give personal attention.

Where do you start from?

Willikies Dock in Antigua.