Barbados: Catamaran Turtle Swim & Shipwreck Snorkel Lunch
Glide past Bridgetown's coastline, then slip into water where sea turtles drift past your mask
You're picked up from your hotel or cruise port, sail to three stops over five hours, swim with sea turtles and snorkel over shipwrecks with crew in the water, then eat a traditional Bajan lunch onboard with an open bar. Everything is included (transfers, gear, food, drinks), so you board and sail without arranging anything else.
Step-by-step itinerary
Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and lunch
- Transfer from hotel or port
- Board catamaran in Bridgetown
- Swim with turtles for 45 minutes
- Snorkel over shipwrecks for 45 minutes
- Sail up west coast past homes
- Enjoy Barbadian buffet lunch onboard
- Swim or relax in quiet bay
- Leisurely sail back to Bridgetown
- Return transfer to hotel or port
What’s included
Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup in an air-conditioned minivan, a five-hour catamaran sail with three stops, snorkeling equipment and two crew members in the water with you, a swim with sea turtles, snorkeling over shipwrecks, a traditional Bajan buffet lunch served onboard, snacks and fresh fruit, an open premium bar, coffee and tea, and return transfer to your hotel or port.
Times
- Every day 09:30
Before you book
Operated by Elegance Catamaran Cruises
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The experience
The catamaran pushes off from Bridgetown with twelve of you aboard and three crew members who stay close the whole time: that ratio is deliberate, and you feel it from the moment you step onto the boat. The air-conditioned minivan picks you up from your hotel or the cruise port, deposits you at the center of town, and within an hour you're moving under sail toward the first stop. Forty-five minutes in the water with the turtles, and they're not penned or trained. They're just there, grazing the seagrass while you float above them in your mask. The water is so clear you can see the sand ripples beneath.
The second stop is the shipwrecks: two crew members go in the water with you while you snorkel over the hulls, and the fish have made homes in the wreckage so thoroughly that you forget you're looking at a wreck at all. After that, the boat sails up the west coast, and the guide points out the big houses perched on the cliffs, the ones that belong to people you've heard of, and then you're turning into a quiet bay for lunch. A traditional Bajan buffet gets set up on deck (rice, stewed chicken, provisions, fresh fruit), and the bar stays open the whole time with premium brands, so you're eating and drinking while the boat rocks gently and you can jump back in the water whenever you want. The whole thing is five hours, and the return taxi is waiting when you dock.
What makes this different from the other catamaran lunch cruises in Barbados is the crew-to-guest ratio and the fact that everything (transfers, snorkeling gear, the food, the drinks) is already paid for. You don't negotiate at the dock or wonder what's included. The small group size means the boat doesn't feel crowded, and the stops aren't rushed. If you're coming off a cruise ship, the timing works around your re-boarding window, so you're not watching the clock the whole time.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main water activities (turtles, wrecks, lunch) without arranging transport, gear rental, or figuring out what's included. The small group and high crew ratio mean you're never waiting around or managing logistics yourself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 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 the maximum group size?
Twelve guests, plus three crew members.
How long is the cruise?
Five hours total, including three stops and the return sail to Bridgetown.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes, snorkeling gear is included. Two crew members accompany you in the water at all times.
What's included in the price?
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, all snorkeling activities, a two-course traditional Bajan buffet lunch, snacks, fresh fruit, and an open bar with premium brands.
Is there a vegetarian option?
Yes. Advise the operator at the time of booking if you need a vegetarian meal.
What if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?
Provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time at booking. The return timing is planned around your ship's departure.
Is the bar really open the whole time?
Yes, the open bar runs throughout the cruise with premium brand drinks included.
Barbados: Catamaran Turtle Swim & Shipwreck Snorkel Lunch
5h · EN
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