The 4 Best Sailing Trips in Barbados

1.Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $175Our pick

Sail from Bridgetown into the late afternoon for turtle snorkeling, a reef or shipwreck stop, canapes, and a premium bar. Calabaza’s small-group crew provides gear and lessons, with hotel pickup between Speightstown and Oistins. Expect about three and a half hours on the water, with sunset views as the grand finale.

“This was the highlight of our trip! It was incredible to snorkel with the turtles. We also enjoyed seeing the variety of fish and the shipwrecks. The crew did an awesome job and the food was delicious.”

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2.Shasa private catamran sailing cruise, Snorkel with turtles.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Join Shasa Catamaran Cruises for a private three-hour sail from The Sandpiper in Holetown. Captain Jason and his crew keep the group small, provide snorkel and safety gear, and guide you toward green-back turtles and reef fish near Cobblers Cove. Pickup may be available, and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“A fabulous day with my teenage children. This is the second time we have sailed with Jason but used Shasa 2 this time. Jason is professional, knowledgeable and a great sailor. We definitely did not feel like tourists. Highly recommended and will do it again. A big thanks to Jacob as crew too. A gray team.”

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3.Private catamaran sail & snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Meet Che’s Catamaran near Holetown for a private three-hour cruise aboard a sailing catamaran or Mako powerboat. Certified guides Che and Peter lead capable swimmers to reefs, rays, turtles, and shipwrecks, then cruise the west coast with drinks and snacks. The route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Che and Peter were great and such fun. Took us even further to make sure we saw a turtle. Good guys just showing others a good time.”

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4.Barbados Snorkeling and Sailing Adventure for Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $85Best value

Set out from Bridgetown with Captain Christopher, Chris, or Daniel for a three-hour catamaran sail in Carlisle Bay. Snorkel with sea turtles, tropical fish, coral, and shipwrecks, then enjoy rum punch and shaded deck space. The boat holds no more than 12 people, and you may stay at the beach afterward.

“Absolutely fantastic day out with captain Chris, a great guy who made us feel welcome and was so helpful all day. Nothing was too much trouble, really knowledgeable and great to spend the day with. His food and drink was amazing, sRead more”

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