Snorkeling with Turtles & Shipwreck in Barbados
Feed turtles and fish in the same afternoon, from a glass-bottom boat with a slide
Snorkel with hawksbill sea turtles and over a shipwreck on Barbados's west coast in a 2-hour activity on a glass-bottom boat with small groups. The boat carries a slide and dive platform, rum punch and snorkeling equipment included; a live English-speaking guide leads the stops at each site.
The Experience
The boat leaves from the west coast and heads across calm water to the first stop, where you snorkel up close with hawksbill sea turtles while a rum punch or soft drink sits waiting on deck. The second stop is the Folkstone Marine Snorkeling Reserve, where you descend over a shipwreck and feed hundreds of fish that rush to the surface in a feeding frenzy—the same stop includes snorkeling above the coral reef. At each site you can use the slide or the dive platform if you want more time in the water.
The boat itself is the setup: two spacious decks (lower and sun), a glass bottom so you can watch marine life without getting wet, a bathroom and changing room onboard, and a crew that knows the sites and the animals. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided; rum punch, vodka, whiskey mixes, bottled water and soft drinks flow throughout. The whole thing runs 2 hours, though longer trips up to 6 hours can be arranged if you want to stay out longer.
Small groups mean no crowding on deck or at the snorkel sites. Private tours up to 40 people can be booked if you're traveling with a larger party, and the operator welcomes special requests—food can be added at an extra cost, and they run a popular Bajan beach BBQ as well.
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
- use of the boat slide and dive platform.
- bathroom and changing room onboard.
- unlimited Bajan rum punch, rum mixes, vodka, whiskey mixes, bottled water and soft drinks.
- a live English-speaking guide for both snorkeling stops.
Operated by Horizon Boat Tours Barbados
Is this one for you?Book the shared small-group departure if you want the social atmosphere and the lower price; book a private tour if your group is large enough to fill the boat and you want to set your own timing and stops. The 2-hour standard trip fits a half-day plan; request the longer 6-hour option if you want to spend more time in the water and explore beyond the two main sites.
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Top questions
What are the hawksbill sea turtles like when you snorkel with them?
Hawksbill sea turtles are the main draw at the first stop; you snorkel up close and personal with them while they feed, and the crew brings them to the surface so you get a clear view without chasing them down.
Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or is everything provided?
Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are included with your booking, so you don't need to bring your own or rent separately.
Is the shipwreck deep, or can beginners snorkel there?
The shipwreck is in the Folkstone Marine Snorkeling Reserve where you snorkel above it while feeding fish; the depth and conditions are suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the crew is experienced with mixed-ability groups.
Can I book a private snorkeling trip for a group?
Private tours are available and can accommodate up to 40 people on the boat; you can book the full boat for your group and customize the itinerary with special requests.
What drinks are included, and can I bring alcohol?
Unlimited Bajan rum punch, rum mixes, vodka, whiskey mixes, bottled water and soft drinks are included throughout the 2 hours; outside alcohol is not mentioned in the booking details, so check with the operator if you have a specific request.
How long is the snorkeling activity, and can it be longer?
The standard trip is 2 hours on the water; longer tours up to 6 hours can be arranged on request if you want more time at the sites.
Snorkeling with Turtles & Shipwreck in Barbados
2h · EN
from US$ 65 per person
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