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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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On average, this is booked 46 (28.33) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Take a fun and relaxing catamaran cruise along the west coast of Barbados! On board a spacious schooner, sail to two different snorkeling spots, where you’ll see a shipwreck and swim in the clear Caribbean with sea turtles and colorful fish. A light breakfast snack and unlimited beverages are provided. Choose between two options — a 3-hour cruise that’s great for families with small children, or a 5-hour cruise that includes lunch.

What's Included

  • Breakfast snack
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch, if option selected
  • Gratuities
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Please contact us to arrange pickup as early as possible after booking if required. (Pick up is not available from everyone's accommodation) We CANNOT guarantee pickup arrangements if we are contacted within 18 hours of departure of this tour. If you are making your own way to our dock you will need to arrive 30 minutes before start time for check in.

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39WM+F48 Bridgetown
Saint Michael Barbados

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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After hotel pickup, head to the marina in Bridgetown to board your catamaran, El Tigre, a 60-foot-long (18-meter) and 24-foot-wide (7-meter) schooner that’s big enough to carry 50 passengers but is limited to 36 per cruise to provide more space. The boat offers both shady and uncovered areas so you can choose to sit wherever you’ll be more comfortable.Pull out of the marina and head along the west coast of Barbados, enjoying the sea breeze on your face and admiring the picturesque coastline. While you sail, just relax, sipping a cup of coffee or a glass of juice, rum punch or beer, and enjoy a slice of coconut bread.
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Make your way to your first snorkeling spot, where you should be able to see sea turtles. Spend 45 minutes snorkeling, and then hop back on board the boat to sail to your second snorkeling location, a shipwreck that has become a habitat for many tropical fish. You have another 45 minutes to snorkel here.If you choose the 3-hour option, you’ll then be dropped off at a west coast beach, where your cruise ends. Your transportation will be waiting for you at this beach to return to your hotel.If you select the 5-hour option, continue along the west coast to a third location, where you’ll stop to enjoy lunch onboard the boat. Then hop in the water to cool off, swimming up to the nearby beach, if you wish, for a stroll along the sand. Back on board, enjoy a cocktail and listen to soca — a style of Caribbean calypso music — while the boat returns you to the marina in Bridgetown, where your cruise ends.Unlimited drinks (soda, beer and rum punch) are provided on both cruise options.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own towel and sunscreen
  • You must remove your shoes when getting on the boat
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (9)

Q: Will I get seasick on Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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2,415 reviews

Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 2,413 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (9)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Breakfast snack.
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Beverages.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only).
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Breakfast snack
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch, if option selected
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour requires a waiver to be signed by each person to participate.
  • Please bring your own towel and sunscreen
  • You must remove your shoes when getting on the boat
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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