Snorkeling in Bridgetown: Catamaran Cruise with Turtles & Reef

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Duration5h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Two snorkel stops, one catamaran, everything you need in your hands

A 5-hour catamaran snorkeling cruise from Bridgetown visits a reef or shipwreck and a turtle habitat, with all equipment, a professional guide, lunch and a premium bar included. The boat holds a maximum of twelve people. Pickup is available from hotels or the port within the tourism belt; those outside it can arrange transport for an additional fee. Children from age 4 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and lunch

Arrive at port 15 minutes early
Board the catamaran
Enjoy hotel pickup if arranged
Depart on 5-hour catamaran tour
Snorkel at turtle spot
Snorkel at reef or shipwreck
Enjoy tapas, desserts, and buffet
Relax with complimentary premium bar
Return to port and disembark
Hotel drop-off if arranged

The Experience

The boat departs at 9am from the port—arrive 15 minutes early to board, or arrange hotel pickup an hour before departure. You'll have two snorkel stops built into the morning: one at a reef or shipwreck (conditions and weather decide which) and one where turtles swim in their own habitat. The guide and crew stay with you the whole time, and all snorkeling gear comes with you—masks, full-face options, snorkels, fins, vests and floating devices in sizes that fit.

The catamaran itself is spacious enough that twelve people never feels crowded. Between snorkel stops you're on deck with access to a complimentary premium bar, tapas, desserts and an all-you-can-eat buffet. A snorkel lesson happens before you enter the water, so even if you've never done it, you know what to do when you go under. The whole experience runs five hours start to finish.

Pickup is included if your hotel or port sits between Oistins and Speightstown along the coast roads; those staying further out can add transport for US$10 per person. Bring swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses—a waterproof camera is worth the space. You need to be in moderate physical condition to enjoy it, and the minimum drinking age for the bar is 18.

What’s included

All snorkeling equipment including masks, full-face masks, snorkels, fins, vests and floating devices.
a snorkel lesson before entering the water.
two snorkel stops at a reef or shipwreck and a turtle habitat.
an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch with tapas and desserts.
a complimentary premium bar with alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea.
a professional guide and crew for the full five hours.
hotel or port pickup and drop-off within the tourism belt.

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Calabaza Sailing Cruises

Is this one for you?The guide leads in English, so you follow the commentary and the safety briefing without translation. Book this if you want to snorkel without renting gear separately or arranging your own boat—everything is set up and waiting when you board.