Saint Kitts snorkel tour: Reefs, shipwreck and turtles

Dive into reefs and a shipwreck without arranging the gear

A 90-minute snorkel boat tour from Carambola Beach Club along the Saint Kitts Caribbean coast takes you to Shitten Bay, where you explore reefs, a shipwreck and open water for turtles and stingrays. The boat, snorkel equipment and guide are included. You board at the beach and return there after the dive to use the club's chairs, umbrellas and restaurants for the rest of the day.

The experience

The boat leaves Carambola Beach Club and heads down the Caribbean coastline for about 90 minutes, passing turquoise water and dramatic homes before arriving at Shitten Bay. Once there, you put on the snorkel gear (provided and fitted to your shoe size), and enter the water to explore. The reefs are the main draw, but a shipwreck sits on the bottom too, and the bay is known for turtles and stingrays that move through the same area.

After snorkeling, the boat returns to Carambola Beach Club, where you can spend the rest of the day. The beach has chairs, umbrellas, bathrooms and restaurants, so you can dry off, eat and stay without having to leave or arrange anything else. The guide speaks English or German and stays with the group throughout.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment fitted to your shoe size.
• boat transport from Carambola Beach Club to Shitten Bay and back.
• live guide in English or German.
• access to Carambola Beach Club facilities after the tour, including chairs, umbrellas, bathrooms and restaurants.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and German

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by St.Kitts Water Sports

Is this one for you?The boat moves at speed and the entry into the water is direct, so this tour suits snorkelers comfortable with a moderate pace and open-water conditions. If you prefer a slower, shallower introduction to reefs, a guided shore snorkel might fit better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

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 will I see when I snorkel at Shitten Bay?

Shitten Bay holds tropical fish, colorful reefs and a shipwreck on the bottom. Turtles and stingrays are common in the bay, though sightings are not guaranteed.

Is the snorkel gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkel equipment is included with the tour. The operator will fit the gear to your shoe size before you board.

How long is the actual boat ride versus the time in the water?

The total tour is 90 minutes from Carambola Beach Club to Shitten Bay and back. The ride down the coast takes about half that time, leaving roughly 45 minutes in the water to snorkel.

What happens after we finish snorkeling?

The boat returns to Carambola Beach Club, where you can use the beach facilities (chairs, umbrellas, bathrooms and restaurants) for the rest of the day without leaving the property.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enter the water and move around the reef. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller on the boat.