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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Barbados

40 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Everything good on this island happens on the sheltered west side, and most of it involves getting on a boat. The 15 below run from a two hour snorkel to a full day under sail, each clear about how much swimming time you really get.

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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Bridgetown: Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise - Meeting at Savvy on The Bay
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Bridgetown: Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

5.Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

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

Spend 90 minutes aboard Tranquility Cruises in Carlisle Bay, with guided stops for turtles, fish, rays, and shipwrecks. You can watch through the glass bottom, snorkel with supplied gear, then use the boat slide or jump from the top deck. English-speaking guides help nervous swimmers, and juice is included.

“Absolutely stunning experience. Saw way more than expected and several turtles came by pretty quickly. An abundance of fish. Wow. Great staff and guide. Can’t recommend this enough.”

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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day - Carlisle Bay and Savvy on the Bay
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Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

6.Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

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

Meet your shuttle outside Barbados cruise port for a short ride to Carlisle Bay. Board Tranquility Cruises for a 90-minute trip with snorkeling at a shipwreck and turtle area, plus a glass-bottom viewing spot. Back at Savvy on the Bay, your lounger, umbrella, welcome drink, showers, bar, and beach time are included.

“Picked up from cruise terminal for the short drive to Carlisle Bay where we were taken to the ticket office, given wristbands and a choice of sunbeds and umbrellas which were ours for the duration, after 1.5 hours it was time for the snorkel boat trip, all the staff were fantastic, we were given inflatable vests, mask and snorkels and went as a group with a guide who told us where to look, we saw Turtles, Barracuda, Rays and a multitude of tropical fish, after 1.5 hours we sailed back to the shore and our beds for a further 2 hours on the beautiful beach and a complimentary drink. There…”

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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

7.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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Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private) - A small boat, not a floating party
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Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private)

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

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

Join Che, Carlton, or Kamal for a three-hour, small-group snorkel cruise from Barbados’ west coast. Leave at 8 a.m. to reach the turtle habitat and three shipwrecks before larger boats arrive. Gear, snacks, drinks, limited pickup, and underwater photos are included. Strong swimming skills and a boat-ladder climb are required.

“Wonderful and informative trip with Che and crew. We had teens and a 7 year old, and they all loved it. There are also life vests and pool noodles for people who are not strong swimmers.”

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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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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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Cruise Passanger Beach day in Barbados with shuttle transfers - The short ride from Bridgetown saves valuable port time
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Cruise Passanger Beach day in Barbados with shuttle transfers

13.Cruise Passanger Beach day in Barbados with shuttle transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 114 reviews · from $30Best value

Take a short shuttle from Bridgetown cruise port to Carlisle Bay for a flexible beach day. Your $30 includes transport, a beach chair, shared umbrella, and one welcome drink. You can buy lunch at the beach bar or food trucks, swim in turquoise water, and choose a return shuttle. Confirm the day’s departure times before settling in.

“This is exactly what it say, shuttle to the beach. But you also get lounges, umbrella and a drink from the bar. We went to a beach club, Savvy on the Bay. The beach was beautiful, although crowded. There is a nice bar and many food trucks wRead 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

14.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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Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise - What happens on the 70-minute Tranquility cruise
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Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise

15.Ultimate Barbados Beach Day And Snorkel Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $52

Spend about five and a half hours at Carlisle Bay, including a 70-minute Tranquility Cruises boat trip to sea turtles, shipwrecks, rays, and tropical fish. Your beach chair, shared umbrella, snorkel gear, shower access, and welcome drink are included. Hotel shuttle service is available from much of Barbados’ south and west coast.

“We ralaxed on the sand , saw a turtle, a lot of fish and a wreakage. We enjoied a lot. We recommend this experience”

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