The 10 Best Shipwreck Snorkelling Trips in Carlisle Bay

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85Our pick

Board the 60-foot El Tigre in Bridgetown for a three- or five-hour Barbados catamaran cruise. Snorkel for 45 minutes with turtles, explore a shipwreck, and enjoy coral, tropical fish, unlimited drinks, and a breakfast snack. The five-hour option adds lunch and a third stop. Hotel pickup is offered from select hotels.

“Outstanding catamaran snorkeling excursion! The company is very responsive and give constant updates. The staff on the boat were professional but lots of fun! A well run organized excursion. Our only complaint was we had arranged and confirmed our need for a gluten free meal but unfortunately that important detail was missed. We were able to work around that to a certain degree of success. All in all I would recommend them highly.”

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2.Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $36Best value

From Bridgetown’s Careenage, cruise to Carlisle Bay for a 90-minute turtle and shipwreck snorkel. You’ll get equipment, a drink, showers, a glass-bottom viewing area, and a waterslide. The crew helps nervous swimmers and children, though turtles are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed.

“Some people who say they know how to swim, don’t really, and may panic. They may also crowd close. Otherwise, great experience, floating and looking at fish and turtles!”

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3.Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Join Tranquility Cruises for a 90-minute boat trip around Carlisle Bay. You will use a glass-bottom boat, snorkel over shipwrecks, look for turtles and rays, and finish with a slide or jump from the boat. Guides help nervous swimmers, and juice is included. Meet at Savvy on The Bay.

“Booked the 1 & 1/2hr snorkeling, just the right time. the guides were very good.”

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4.2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $65

From Folkestone Marine Park, Horizon Boat Tours takes you along Barbados’ west coast to see hawksbill turtles, snorkel above a wreck and reef, and use the onboard slide. Expect about two hours, a maximum public group of 20, drinks, gear, and crew such as Mark, Sean, or Rodwin.

“Sean, the boat driver, was very knowledgeable about the fish in the water. It was an awesome experience, and I’ll definitely book again!”

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5.Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $75

Join Che and his small crew for a three-hour morning snorkel from Pebbles Beach. You’ll make two long water stops, first with wild sea turtles, then over shipwrecks and coral reef filled with fish and rays. Che, Carlton, Kamal, or another crew member provides gear, safety help, snacks, and underwater photos when conditions allow.

“Che goes above and beyond making sure that you have the best experience possible. Seen 3 shipwrecks and many turtles. Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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6.Harbour Lights-Chair &Turtle Shipwreck Snorkel Tour(10:30-1:30pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · from $39

Spend the day at Harbour Lights on Carlisle Bay with a reserved beach chair and umbrella, then join the Koopa Troopa for a 45-minute snorkel near shipwrecks, coral, fish, stingrays, and sea turtles. The crew helps with equipment and weaker swimmers. Choose 10:30, 11:30, or 12:30.

“Due to the weather we didn’t get to see any sea turtles! But RASHEED made our day so amazing it wasn’t that big of a deal! I mean he’s the true definition of a complete package! As far as anything we needed he was on top of it! His personality and softness makes us wanna keep coming back! Thank you Rasheed for your amazing customer service! Beautiful beach beautiful wata! 😊 literally our best day in Barbados was spent at harbor lights!”

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7.Carlisle Bay Clear Kayak Shipwreck Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $53

Paddle a fully clear kayak across Carlisle Bay with a guide such as Nicky, Nigel, or Nic, looking through the hull at three shipwrecks, turtles, starfish, stingrays, and tropical fish. The 90-minute private outing includes a waterproof phone case, dry bag, bottled water, and rum punch on the beach. Calm weather gives you the clearest views.

“Our guide excellent! Water beautiful! Shipwreck and underwater very cool. Staff very accommodating. Drinks yummy.”

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8.Barbados Shore Excursion: Carlisle Bay Turtle & Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $48

Cruise from Bridgetown to Carlisle Bay for two 25-minute water stops: one over a shipwreck and one at a turtle-feeding area. Snorkeling gear, a drink, washrooms, a shower, glass-bottom viewing, and a waterslide are included. Cruise passengers can add port transfers.

“We did enjoy this, but didn’t realize we would be hiking up to waterfalls and a sulfur spring as well. Enjoyable and pretty, but boat flip flops weren’t great for that! Oh, and there is no boat. You just get in the water and swim quite a ways out to see the bubbles coming up out of the rocks - not a tasty drink afterwards! Sadly, there were high surf waves that made getting in and especially getting out very difficult. There were a few fish to see as well. Excursion helpers were wonderful”

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9.Barbados Catamaran Snorkeling Turtle and Shipwrecks tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $110

Set out from Bridgetown with Dreams Catamaran Cruises for a five-hour sail along Barbados’ west coast. You’ll snorkel with turtles and around shipwrecks in Carlisle Bay, enjoy a Bajan buffet, and use the open bar while the crew handles equipment and water activities. Pickup is offered, and the tour returns to the dock.

“Awesome experience, snorkeling and seeing the wrecks. Great food at lunch. Couldn’t even make a dent in their fully stocked bar. Tour ended around 3:30 and still plenty of time to spend the rest of the day hanging out.”

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10.Turtle and Shipwreck adventure on 57 ft catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $115

Spend about five hours aboard Bolador Tours’ Barbadian-built 57-foot catamaran. You’ll swim with turtles, snorkel above shipwrecks, sail the coast, and eat a Bajan buffet with rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and water. Geoffrey, Dane, Mark, and the crew keep the day personal, with transport from your hotel area available.

“Had an amazing time on the boat with Jeff! He’s funny, knowledgeable, and made us feel so welcome. One of my absolute favorite days in Barbados. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to enjoy the sights, food, and vibrant culture of the island!”

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