St Kitts snorkeling boat tour: Private cruise open bar

Snorkel straight from the boat into water clear enough to see the bottom.

A private boat tour around St Kitts and Nevis where you snorkel in the coastal waters with provided equipment, unlimited drinks from an open bar, and light refreshments included. The tour runs 2.5 hours with a live English-speaking guide and suits families and groups of all fitness levels. Children from age 1 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are available near the departure point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Coastal boat tour and snorkeling

• Board private boat
• Cruise along St Kitts and Nevis coast
• Snorkel with provided gear
• Enjoy snacks and open bar
• Return to shore

The experience

You arrive at the boat and step aboard a private cruise that circles the twin islands from the water. The snorkeling gear is already there (mask, fins and snorkel provided), so you don't need to bring your own or rent separately. As the boat moves along the coastline, you drop in when the water and the reef call for it, then climb back aboard between swims to grab a drink from the open bar or a light snack. The whole thing runs about 2.5 hours, which is long enough to see both islands without eating up your whole afternoon.

The boat carries families and groups together, so there's no solo-traveler awkwardness and no need to coordinate with strangers beforehand. A guide speaks English throughout, pointing out what you're looking at and answering questions as you go. The onboard restroom means you're not stuck between swims, and the unlimited drinks keep you from rationing yourself in the heat. Light refreshments come with it. Nothing fancy, but enough to hold you until dinner.

This works best if you're arriving with a free afternoon and want to get in the water without planning a separate snorkel trip or renting a car to find a beach. The boat handles the route. You handle the snorkeling. If you're traveling with small children, they can come along: infants ride on a lap, and kids of any age can join in or just watch from the boat.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel).
• unlimited drinks from an open bar.
• light refreshments and snacks.
• onboard restroom access.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideSpanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Salt and Sun Excursion

Is this one for you?This is a private boat tour, so your group cruises together without mixing with strangers, which suits families and anyone who wants to set the pace and the stops themselves. If you're arriving with a free afternoon and want to snorkel without renting a car or booking a separate beach excursion, the boat handles the route and the gear. You just show up and swim.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 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.

What's the water like for snorkeling around St Kitts and Nevis?

The tour circles the twin islands' coastlines where the water is clear enough to see underwater as you snorkel. The operator describes it as crystal-clear, and the snorkeling happens in the coastal waters the boat passes through during the 2.5-hour cruise.

Do I need my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment is provided on the boat, so you don't need to bring your own or rent it separately. The gear includes mask, fins and snorkel.

What drinks and food are included?

An unlimited open bar is included, along with light refreshments and snacks served during the cruise. You can drink as much as you want without ordering or paying extra.

How do I get to the boat if I don't have a rental car?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point, so you can reach the boat without arranging a hotel pickup or renting a vehicle. The operator notes this as an available option for getting there.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom onboard, so you have access to facilities during the 2.5-hour cruise.