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Barbados Catamaran Cruises: The 15 Best Days on Deck

25 tours  ·  from $85 a head

A catamaran buys you shade, a flat deck and a ladder back out of the sea. These 15 compare the five hour lunch sails against the shorter afternoon runs on price, group size and how much of the west coast you actually cover.

Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - The first 45-minute stop, turtles and reef life
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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

Join El Tigre, a spacious 60-foot catamaran limited to 36 people, for two 45-minute snorkeling stops along Barbados’ west coast. Swim near turtles, explore a shipwreck, enjoy rum punch and beer, and choose the five-hour option for onboard lunch and a third stop. Hotel pickup is available from select hotels.

“Amazing catamaran tour. Snorkling with sea turtles and tropical fish. Swimming over coral reefs and shipwrecks. Delicious Bajan lunch and plenty of rum punch.”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar - Bajan Lunch and an Open Bar
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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, snorkeling in Carlisle Bay among turtles, fish, and sometimes stingrays. The crew supplies masks, fins, noodles, and life jackets, then serves a Bajan buffet, snacks, and an open bar while you sail the west coast. Pickup and return transport are offered.

“This was an amazing experience the food and drinks were awesome and the guys on the boat were great!”

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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch - The first minutes aboard: breakfast and a snorkel lesson
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5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

3.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $175

Join Calabaza Sailing Cruises at 9 a.m. for a five-hour Barbados catamaran trip with a small group. Captain Chad, Captain Ben, and their crews are known for warm service, island stories, turtle snorkeling, reef or shipwreck stops, generous food, and drinks. Hotel pickup begins about an hour before departure.

“Our third time with this boat and it was well managed, friendly crew and good food and drink - would book again”

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Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch - The first swim, turtles, and getting comfortable in the water
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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

Sail Barbados’ west coast aboard El Tigre, with Captain Ryan and crew members such as Winston providing friendly help, snorkeling gear, turtle and shipwreck stops, a hot buffet, and an open bar. The five-hour trip suits swimmers and nervous beginners alike, with floats, shade, music, and hotel or cruise-terminal pickup available.

“The tour was amazing and the crew fantastic! I would definitely recommend this activity if you come to Barbados!”

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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise - Shipwreck snorkeling after the turtles
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Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

5.Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $165

Join Captain Cali and the Elegance crew for a five-hour Barbados cruise limited to 12 people. You’ll swim with turtles, snorkel above shipwrecks, enjoy a Bajan buffet and open bar, then sail the west coast before returning to Bridgetown. Pickup is offered from many south and west coast hotels, ports, and accommodations.

“The incredible service of the crew of the ship! They were so attentive and so personable. The boat was so clean, well stocked and so nice. The food for lunch was some of the best I had on my whole trip. The bar was well stocked with a good array of choices. No one went hungry or thirsty. Special thanks to Cali, Mavi and Wayne All Day for their exceptional service (and their sense of humor!). All 11 in our group thoroughly enjoyed our time with all of you. Dancer, Big Boy, Pretty Boy, Punky, Pocahontas and the rest of our crew will never forget the amazing experience you provided!”

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Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown - The turtle stop at Carlyle Bay
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Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

6.Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

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

Spend 3.5 hours sailing from Bridgetown with Calabaza Sailing Cruises. Expect two snorkel stops, turtle encounters, tropical fish, a reef or shipwreck site, canapés, and a premium bar. The small-group boat carries about 12 people, with crew members such as Danny, Tony, Cian, Chad, and Ben on different departures.

“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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Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise - Sailing west along the Barbados coast
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Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise

7.Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $154

Spend about five hours aboard the Good Times Too, a limited-size catamaran sailing from Holetown along west Barbados. You’ll snorkel with turtles and reef fish with an in-water guide, swim at calm-water stops, and enjoy a fresh Caribbean buffet with alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Select hotel pickup is available.

“The snorkel diving experience is laid back and full of fun. The yacht is a decent one. We drink lots of rum punch and had good lunch.”

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Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar - Turtles, wrecks, rays, and reef fish
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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

Sail Barbados with a small crew and up to 12 people, stopping around Carlisle Bay and the west coast for turtles, fish, rays, and shipwrecks. Expect a Bajan buffet, rum punch, soft drinks, and hotel pickup. Crew members may include CJ, Daniel, Mario, or Akil, depending on the departure.

“What a brilliant day ..... Danny the youngest and the best captain in the Caribbean . Couldn't have been better sunshine, blue sea, fab food and turtles . A day I would definitely recommend. Thank you Danny”

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Barbados -Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar By Oceanluxx - Snorkeling with turtles, fish, and wrecks
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Barbados -Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar By Oceanluxx

9.Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar By Oceanluxx

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · from $125

Cruise Barbados’ west coast aboard a 30-foot double-decker pontoon with Captain Mick, Hakeem, or another OceanLuxx crew member. You’ll get a chef-prepared Bajan lunch, open bar, music, snorkeling gear, a turtle and wreck snorkeling stop, and time to swim. The $125 price includes the core experience but not transport, towels, or sunscreen.

“This was the BEST BIRTHDAY present to myself. It was 8 of us that joined and Partied with Captain Mick and his first mate Hakeem. They were so knowledgeable and welcoming. I experienced a lot of first (snorkeling, jet skiing, and just swRead more”

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Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise - Carlisle Bay puts turtles and wrecks on the same swim
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Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

10.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

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

Set out from Bridgetown at 3:30 pm aboard El Tigre’s small catamaran for turtle snorkeling and shipwrecks in Carlisle Bay. Maureen, Lucky Larry, and the crew provide gear, safety help, canapés, unlimited drinks, and hotel transfers from select south and west coast hotels. The group is limited to 18 people.

“Well organized sunset cruise. I especially liked the smaller group (9 of us). Maureen was a great mixologist and the rest of the crew helped us with whatever we needed. Swam with sea turtles and the sunset was beautiful. Very relaxing. Snacks were awesome!!”

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

11.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Join Captain Graham and crew aboard the Stiletto for a three-hour Barbados catamaran cruise. You’ll sail the west coast, snorkel with turtles in Carlisle Bay, visit shipwrecks when conditions allow, and enjoy banana bread, gear, hotel transfers, and an open bar with rum punch.

“We had a great time. The captain and crew were wonderful. They were constantly asking if you were enjoying the trip or if you needed a drink. Snorkeling with the turtles was so fun I would highly recommend booking the stiletto turtle trip to anyone”

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Luxury Evening Voyage - All-Inclusive Coastal Cruise By Oceanluxx - A small pontoon with a more personal feel
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Luxury Evening Voyage – All-Inclusive Coastal Cruise By Oceanluxx

12.Luxury Evening Voyage – All-Inclusive Coastal Cruise By Oceanluxx

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $100

Spend about three hours aboard Oceanluxx’s pontoon boat, limited to 15 people. Captain Mik or Michael and first mate Hakeem or Hakim guide you along the Barbados coast, with snorkeling, swimming, tapas, Bajan food, an open bar, music, and sunset views. Bring towels and sunscreen.

“The captain and first mate want you to have fun and enjoy your trip. They are very friendly and easy going and very knowledgeable! The food was home cooked and absolutely delicious and there was plenty of it! The captain is an excellent cook!”

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Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay - Snorkeling over a shallow shipwreck
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Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

13.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

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

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran off Barbados, sailing to Carlisle Bay for shipwreck snorkeling, turtle sightings, swimming, beach time, and deck lounging. Your day includes a Bajan-style buffet, open bar, snorkeling gear, and pickup from selected hotels. The boat holds up to 46 people, so expect a social, lively outing rather than a private cruise.

“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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Barbados -Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar - Leaving Careenage Marina for the West Coast
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Barbados -Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

14.Luxury Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Spend four hours aboard Oceanluxx, a double-decker boat limited to 15 people. Cruise Barbados’ West Coast, snorkel near turtles and a shipwreck, swim from the boat, use the slide or swing chair, and enjoy Bajan lunch with rum punch, beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Crew members such as Mick, Rolan, Captain Bear, and Rusty have helped make past trips lively and personal.

“Mick the pilot was brilliant. Very informative about the ship wrecks, recoraling and bits about the island of Barbados. The rum punches were delicious and more than plentiful!! Lunch was nice. I was a little disappointed at first with the boat as it looked a bit tired and the seats weren't as sparkling as the pictures would have you believe. I wouldn't actually call it luxury. That said, there were about 12 people on this tour, all very nice and friendly, the weather was great, the sea calmish and we thoroughly our time out! Some catamarans you see going out have a large number of people on them and they…”

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Bridgetown: Barbados Coastline Sunset Luxury Cruise - Finding the boat at Careenage Marina
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Bridgetown: Barbados Coastline Sunset Luxury Cruise

15.Barbados Coastline Sunset Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Sail Barbados’ west coast aboard Oceanluxx’s double-decker pontoon for three hours of swimming, snorkeling, food, and an open bar. Captain Mike and the English-speaking crew offer friendly service, while the return to Bridgetown at sunset provides the best views. Meet by the statue at Careenage Marina in orange crew uniforms.

“I had a fun time and met some new friends. The crew were great fun also and really made the day. Overall though I think it’s a little expensive for what you get. Basically you go 5 minutes down the coast, stop for 30 mins snorkeling (only 1 of 12 chose to do this), then head in almost to the shore for an hour, where they serve snacks, then when the sun sets we headed back to the start. A few strong drinks helped things along and it was a great sunset.”

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