Barbados Catamaran: Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkeling with Lunch

The West Coast of Barbados from a 60-Foot Schooner, Two Snorkeling Stops

You board a 60-foot schooner at Bridgetown marina with hotel pickup included, sail the west coast, and snorkel at two spots: a reef where sea turtles swim and a shipwreck full of tropical fish. Breakfast snack and unlimited drinks are on board. The 5-hour option adds a third stop, lunch, and a beach walk before returning to the marina in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and snorkeling

• Hotel pickup and marina boarding
• Sail along west coast of Barbados
• Enjoy drinks and coconut bread
• Snorkel 45 minutes with sea turtles
• Snorkel 45 minutes at shipwreck
• Option 3-hour: Drop off at west coast beach
• Option 5-hour: Lunch onboard and swim
• Option 5-hour: Return to marina with music

The experience

The marina in Bridgetown fills early. You're standing on the dock, shoes off, about to board El Tigre. A 60-foot schooner that holds up to 36 people per cruise, which means the deck doesn't feel crowded the way bigger boats do. The boat is wide enough that you can find shade under the canopy or stretch out in the sun, and the crew hands you coffee, juice, rum punch or beer before you even leave the slip. A slice of coconut bread comes with it. The sea breeze hits as soon as you pull away from the marina, and the west coast of Barbados slides past: the kind of coastline that doesn't need a name to feel like the reason you came.

The first snorkeling spot arrives after a short sail. You have 45 minutes in the water, and the sea turtles are usually there, not a guarantee, but common enough that you go in expecting to see them. The water is clear enough that you can watch the reef below without squinting. After you climb back on board, the boat moves to the second location, a shipwreck that's been underwater long enough to become a home for tropical fish. Another 45 minutes, and the fish are thick enough that you don't have to search for them. The catamaran snorkeling cruise on Barbados includes snorkel gear, so you don't pack your own.

Here's where the two options split. The 3-hour cruise ends at a west coast beach, where your pickup is waiting to take you back to your hotel. If you booked the 5-hour option, the boat continues to a third stop, and lunch is served on board, not a rushed thing, but a real meal. After eating, you can jump in the water again, swim to the nearby beach if you want to walk on sand, then head back to the boat for a cocktail and soca music while the schooner returns you to Bridgetown. Unlimited drinks (soda, beer, rum punch) come with both versions.

One thing: you need to sign a waiver before you get on, and bring your own towel and sunscreen. The boat rocks a little, which is normal, but if your cardiovascular health is poor, this might not be the right day on the water. Everyone else, any fitness level, is fine.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels), breakfast snack, unlimited beverages (soda, beer, rum punch), snorkel equipment, and a local guide. The 5-hour option includes lunch on board.

Options for this experience

2 options

Three hours of sailing and snorkelingGuide in English · Available from 22 Oct 2027Three-hour catamaran sailing in Barbados that includes sea turtle snorkeling and tropical fish snorkeling. Hotel pickup is available if required and is included.

Sail, snorkel and lunch over five hoursGuide in English · 10:00Pickup is included with this five-hour catamaran cruise in Barbados, featuring turtle and shipwreck snorkeling and a lunch.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 36

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by El Tigre Cruises Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel the west coast of Barbados without arranging your own boat, gear, or transport: the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to show up and swim.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: 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 difference between the 3-hour and 5-hour catamaran cruise?

The 3-hour cruise includes two snorkeling stops and ends at a west coast beach. The 5-hour cruise adds a third stop with lunch on board, a beach walk, and returns to the marina in Bridgetown.

How many people are on the boat?

El Tigre holds up to 50 passengers but is limited to 36 per cruise to provide more space on deck.

Is snorkel equipment included?

Yes, snorkel gear is provided. Bring your own towel and sunscreen.

What drinks are included?

Unlimited soda, beer, and rum punch are provided on both the 3-hour and 5-hour options. Breakfast snack and lunch (on the 5-hour cruise) are also included.

Does the boat pick up from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for select hotels. Confirm your location when booking.

Will I see sea turtles?

Sea turtles are commonly seen at the first snorkeling spot, but sightings are not guaranteed.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Snorkel gear is provided and the crew is on board. If you have poor cardiovascular health, check with your doctor first.