Barbados · SNORKELING

The 15 Best Snorkelling Trips in Barbados

25 tours  ·  from $36

Reef on one side of the island, wrecks on the other, and turtles in between. The 15 below sort the boats by where they actually stop, how long they stay and what it costs to get on board.

Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The shipwreck stop, the cruise’s underwater centerpiece
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar - A catamaran ride with room for a social mood
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

2.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,396 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group catamaran off Barbados. Swim and snorkel in Carlisle Bay with turtles, fish, and possible stingrays, then cruise the west coast with a Bajan buffet, snacks, and open bar. Equipment, hotel transfers, and onboard commentary are included. The Stiletto and crew members such as Graham, Colin, Dylan, and Shaun may be part of your day.

“Each activity was well planned and allotted. Hearing about the island was enjoyable. Crew and captain were attentive, pleasant, and happy. Felt like all were committed to guests having a great experience. Booked late (night before) which I don’t recommend, but was manageable because mutual effort to connect and confirm time and location pickup.”

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Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure - Turtle watching in calm water
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Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

3.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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Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch - The first water stop, sea turtles in Carlisle Bay
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Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

4.Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 857 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Spend five hours aboard El Tigre, a classic catamaran sailing from Bridgetown along Barbados’ west coast. Swim with sea turtles, explore shipwrecks and tropical fish, then enjoy a hot buffet, open bar, music, and beach time. The English-speaking crew, including Captain Ryan and first mate Winston, helps swimmers of all abilities feel secure.

“Captain Ryan met us at the cruise terminal and drove us to the catamaran. There we met 1st mate Winston and the rest of the crew. This crew was amazing! So friendly! They interacted with their guests from the time we started until the very end! Drinks flowed all the way! The lunch was very delicious with rice, cheesy noodles, chicken, fish, coleslaw, salad & garlic bread. If you’re looking for an amazing excursion this one is a MUST!!!”

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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day - From the cruise port to Savvy on the Bay
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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

5.Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 441 reviews · from $58

From Barbados’s cruise port, ride to Carlisle Bay for a 90-minute cruise with snorkeling at a shipwreck and turtle habitat. Tranquility Cruises provides masks, snorkels, safety gear, restrooms, a bar, and a glass-bottom viewing area. Back at Savvy on the Bay, your lounger, umbrella, welcome drink, showers, and beach access are included.

“EXCELLENT. Enjoyed the beach (chair and umbrella include). The boat ride and snorkel was also very enjoyable.”

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2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados - The turtle stop: wonderful when nature cooperates
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2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

6.2 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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Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private) - Three shipwrecks and a reef full of fish
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Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private)

7.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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Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar - Sailing toward Carlisle Bay
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Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

8.Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours sailing Barbados with a group of no more than 12 people. Crew members such as CJ, Daniel, Mario, and Akil lead snorkel stops near turtles, fish, stingrays, and wrecks, followed by a homemade Bajan lunch, open bar, and west-coast swimming stop. Pickup is offered, and the cruise returns to Chamberlain Bridge.

“The craft was very small and the loo wasn't for the faint hearted, there were no safety de briefing and the skipper didn't seem at his best ,saying that the trip was pleasant we met some nice people and the food & drinks went down well.”

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Harbour Lights-Chair &Turtle Shipwreck Snorkel Tour(10:30-1:30pm) - What happens on the 45-minute Koopa Troopa trip
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Harbour Lights-Chair &Turtle Shipwreck Snorkel Tour(10:30-1:30pm)

9.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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Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise - Carlisle Bay: turtles, fish, and old wrecks
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Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

10.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $110

Join Maureen, Lucky Larry, and the El Tigre crew for a three-hour catamaran cruise from Bridgetown. Snorkel Carlisle Bay with sea turtles and over old shipwrecks, then sail the west coast with sparkling wine, rum punch, unlimited drinks, and canapés as the sun sets. Hotel pickup is offered from select south and west coast hotels.

“We had a great time, the team was very helpful and attentive, they made sure our diverse group had a good time. More confident swimmers could dive further, less confident swimmers also had helpful options to take advantage of the experience.”

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Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise - Turtles, wrecks, and the luck factor
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Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise

11.Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $52

Spend about five and a half hours at Carlisle Bay, with a 70-minute Tranquility Cruises boat trip to shipwrecks and sea turtles. You get snorkel gear, a welcome drink, a chair, shared umbrella, showers, and beach time at Savvy On The Bay. Hotel pickup may be added for coastal areas.

“We specifically requested to be picked up at the cruise port and were given a specific time to meet the tour rep. No one showed up to take us to the Glass Bottom Boat Shipwreck Adventure and Beach Day. As a result we missed the adventure and were told by the Glory Tour Staff that the next departure was sold out. This was a $70. disaster as we did not have the cash with us to hire a taxi. Hopefully, Viator will refund our money. M. Smith”

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Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling - The Turtle Stop Is Worth the Excursion
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Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling

12.Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $40

Cruise Carlisle Bay from The Famous Bird Bar, then use supplied gear to snorkel near shipwrecks and look for sea turtles. The crew, including Captain John, Shazam, Kevin, and Emily, helps nervous swimmers. Expect drinks, a glass-bottom viewing area, and a small group of up to 30 people.

“Great experience. Make sure you read the instructions or it may be hard to find. Everyone we interacted with was awesome though. Definitely recommend.”

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Barbados Harrison's Cave Tram Tour and Boat Cruise Snorkel Adventure - Carlisle Bay gives you beach time, with limits
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Barbados Harrison’s Cave Tram Tour and Boat Cruise Snorkel Adventure

13.Barbados Harrison’s Cave Tram Tour and Boat Cruise Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $138

Start with a guided tram ride through Harrison’s Cave, then head to Carlisle Bay for beach time and a boat trip to sea turtles and a shipwreck. Guides such as Sunshine, Webster, Winston, and Kyle have been praised for friendly island commentary. Pickup is offered from South and West Coast coastal areas.

“The sites of the cavern and the tour staff were excellent. Highly recommend the tour for families ….”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar - Carlisle Bay and the turtle stop
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

14.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Board the Stiletto with Captain Graham and crew for a three-hour Barbados sail, turtle snorkel, and shipwreck stop. Hotel transfers, gear, banana bread, and an open bar with rum punch are included. The crew stays in the water to help less-confident swimmers and point out turtles, fish, rays, and wrecks.

“What a brilliant day from Start to finish. Captain Graham, Andrew & Dylan were the perfect crew. As it was my first time snorkelling Graham took the time & patience to make me feel comfortable so that I could enjoy the experience of seeing the most amazing turtles and fish. The food was delicious along with the rum punches banana, Coconut bread and fresh mangoes. You won’t be disappointed with this trip the service & experience was excellent.”

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Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay - The shipwreck snorkeling stop
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Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

15.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 42 reviews · from $145

Spend about five hours sailing Carlisle Bay aboard a catamaran, with snorkeling at a shallow wreck, chances to see turtles, a beach stop, buffet lunch, and an open bar. Pickup is available from selected hotels. Expect up to 46 people, weather-dependent sailing, and a moderate level of activity.

“This is a MUST BOOK tour! The vibes and energy between the crew and guests were on point. The music was great, the food was amazing as well as the deserts. It rained half of the time we were out at sea but that did not stop a thing.”

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