Barbados Catamaran Cruise: Swim With Turtles and Snorkel Shipwrecks
Sailing, snorkelling and a Bajan buffet on a 57 ft boat built by a Barbadian
Swim with turtles in the Marine Park, snorkel over shipwrecks, then anchor in a bay for a Bajan buffet and an open bar. This is a tour on a 57 ft performance catamaran built by a Barbadian, sailing out of Bridgetown along Barbados' coast.
Step-by-step itinerary
Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and lunch
- Transport to dock in Bridgetown
- Board catamaran and safety briefing
- Depart dock and sail to Marine Park
- Swim with turtles and snorkel shipwrecks
- Sail along coast relaxing on board
- Anchor in bay for swim and socializing
- Enjoy Bajan-style buffet lunch
- Return to dock and meet transport
What’s included
- Soft drinks.
- Bottled water.
- Alcoholic drinks from the open bar.
- Lunch.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Mask, snorkel and vest supplied.
- Every day 08:30
Information
You swim with turtles, snorkel over shipwrecks, then anchor in a bay for a Bajan buffet and open bar on a 57 ft catamaran from Bridgetown.
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The experience
You check in at the dock in Bridgetown, then step aboard a 57 ft performance catamaran that a Barbadian designed and built. Before leaving, the captain and crew run a safety briefing and walk you through the boat, which has plenty of seating and two large netted areas for lying back in the sun. With a limited number of guests, the crew have room to talk with everyone and share facts about the island as you sail toward the Marine Park.
At the Marine Park you slip into the water for two stops of about 45 minutes each, with crew beside you. Tropical fish, sting rays, corals, sea sponges and sea fans surround you, and swimming with the turtles is the highlight. Then you snorkel over the shipwrecks.
Afterwards the boat sails along the coast with Caribbean music playing and the open bar pouring sodas, juices, water, beer and rum, including rum punch made from an old family recipe. The anchor drops in a bay, where you can swim, socialise or relax while the crew serves a freshly prepared Bajan buffet. That stop lasts about an hour before you head back to the dock.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 41 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.
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.
Can I swim with turtles on this boat trip?
Yes, swimming with the turtles is the highlight of the two Marine Park stops, with crew accompanying you underwater.
Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?
No, masks, snorkels and snorkelling vests are provided, and crew help with gear before you get in the water.
Is there time to swim after lunch on the boat?
Yes, once the boat anchors in a bay you can swim, socialise or relax while the buffet is prepared, for about an hour.
Is the Bajan lunch served on board the catamaran?
Yes, the freshly prepared Bajan buffet is served on board after the anchor drops in the bay, with the open bar running throughout.
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Barbados Catamaran Cruise: Turtles and Shipwrecks
5h · EN
from US$ 115 per person
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