Top 15 Barbados Snorkeling Tours

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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

Set sail from Bridgetown aboard El Tigre, a spacious 60-foot catamaran limited to 36 people. Snorkel for 45 minutes with turtles, explore a fish-filled shipwreck, and choose the five-hour trip for a third stop and onboard lunch. Hotel pickup is offered, and drinks, equipment, and a breakfast snack are included.

“You can swim down to the shipwreck with flipoers and a mask! I came face to face with a nanta ray, said hi, got the heck out of Dodge! Would do it again and again!”

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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, with a turtle snorkel at Carlisle Bay, possible wreck and fish sightings, a Bajan buffet, open bar, and west-coast sailing. Hotel pickup, equipment, snacks, and live commentary are included. Crew members such as Captains Colin and Graham may join the water time.

“We had such an amazing time on the Stiletto! The boat wasn’t overly packed which I enjoyed, as it gave a more intimate vibe and we all had space to move around. The owner, Graham, came on board and personally introduced himself to everyone , which I thought was very nice. The crew was super friendly and were very helpful to those that don’t know how to swim/ aren’t strong swimmers. Special shout out to Dylan, who pulled me along while I held onto a life preserver so I could snorkel along with everyone else. We spent a good amount of time at each location and the food was delicious!…”

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3.Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

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

Board Tranquility Cruises at Bridgetown’s Careenage for a 90-minute trip to Carlisle Bay. Snorkel over shipwrecks, swim near turtles, and spot tropical fish, rays, seahorses, and octopuses. Snorkeling gear, a drink, showers, a glass-bottom viewing area, and a waterslide are included. Pickup is available with selected bookings.

“Great guys, great tour - saw turtles and plenty of fish including barracudas. Overall great experience”

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4.Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

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

Sail from Bridgetown along Barbados’s west coast aboard El Tigre, with Captain Ryan and a friendly English-speaking crew. You’ll snorkel with turtles, explore shipwrecks and reefs, enjoy breakfast refreshments, a hot buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks. Pickup is available from hotels and the cruise terminal.

“So much fun. Booked for my boyfriend’s 22nd birthday and they spoilt us rotten. The shipwrecks are so cool and the amount of tropical fish is very cool. The drinks never stop flowing, the food was beautiful. Just the best time. Book!!!!”

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5.Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

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

Travel by shuttle from your Barbados cruise port to Carlisle Bay for a 90-minute boat and snorkel trip with turtles, fish, and a shipwreck. Then relax at Savvy on the Bay Beach Club with a lounger, umbrella, drink, showers, restrooms, and beach-bar access. The crew, including Mr. T, helps beginners feel safe.

“Great people, well organized and they even waited for us when our ship was a bit late to dock. The beach was gorgeous and ship wreck was cool to see!”

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6.2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

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

Swim near hawksbill turtles, snorkel over a fish-filled shipwreck and coral reef, then ride the slide from a small glass-bottom boat. Horizon Boat Tours runs this two-hour trip from Folkestone Marine Park, with crew members such as Sean, Mark, Mario, and Rodwin, plus rum punch, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear.

“The tour was amazing! Our guide made sure we saw some really awesome spots with lots of different fish species and turtles. There were drinks after each stop and for one of our guests who didn’t go in the water at one of the spots he made sure to drive past with the glass bottom so she could experience the coral reef and fishes.”

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

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

Join Che, Carlton, or Kamal for a three-hour Barbados snorkel cruise limited to about 10 people. Start early from Pebbles Beach, swim with wild sea turtles, explore three shipwrecks and coral reefs, and receive light refreshments and underwater photos when conditions allow. Pickup is free in the service zone.

“Thank you so much, for the best trip , great communication throughout ! Nice and private and you took the time to talk to us and take photos respectfully of the turtles. Thank you for making a dream come true! Your kind friendly nature and your knowledge and kindness thank you kelly and mark xx”

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8.Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

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

Spend about five hours sailing Barbados with a small crew such as CJ, Daniel, or Mario. Snorkel around Carlisle Bay for turtles, fish, rays, and wrecks, then enjoy a homemade Bajan buffet, drinks, and a swim stop. Pickup is available, and the boat carries no more than 12 people.

“From start to finish a great day. Being picked up on time from our hotel. Dropped to the dock about 25 mins later after a few pickups. Greater by a lovely team on board the Stiletto. Safety briefings, itinerary given and first drinks of many flowing. Snorkelling was amazing, saw huge silver fish, turtles, sting rays and other marine life. Some shop wreaks aswell. Given a large piece of warm banana bread wow it was delicious. Then over to another part of south side to swim and have lunch. It was great. Coleslaw, potato salad, salad, rice, chicken, fish, garlic bread. Macaroni. All was delicious. Then slowly headed back to…”

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

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

At Harbour Lights in Carlisle Bay, you get a reserved beach chair and umbrella plus a 45-minute boat snorkel on Koopa Troopa. Guides such as Elijah help with gear and weaker swimmers. Expect shipwrecks, tropical fish, stingrays, and a chance to see Barbados’ sea turtles, with departures at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30.

“Great day, great guides, very relaxed and fun! Food was good, and everyone seemed to be genuinely happy! Saw a couple of turtles, lots of tarpon, and many different tropical fish!”

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10.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

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

Set out from Bridgetown at 3:30 p.m. on El Tigre’s small catamaran for turtle snorkeling in Carlisle Bay, shipwreck viewing, drinks, canapés, and a sunset sail along Barbados’ west coast. The crew, including Maureen and Lucky Larry on some departures, keeps the mood easy and helps nervous swimmers. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

“Marri & crew were amazing! We had a great day snorkeling. My 40th birthday cruise was a great experience for everyone! Thank you for making Barbados a fantatstic adventure.”

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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 boat trip to shipwrecks and wild sea turtles. You get snorkel gear, a drink, beach chair, shared umbrella, showers, and beach time. Hotel pickup may be available, and crew members such as Captain Mick, Mario, Giovanni, and Harry have helped swimmers feel at ease.

“Nice relaxing day. Chilling on the beach, do a little snorkeling and go back to relaxing. Food trucks and bar to continue the relaxation”

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12.Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $40

Join Captain John and the friendly crew from the Famous Bird Bar in Carlisle Bay for a short glass-bottom boat ride, turtle swim, and shipwreck snorkeling. Emily, Shazam, Kevin, and Enrique are often part of the welcoming team. Bring moderate fitness, expect beach boarding, and allow roughly one to two hours.

“It was a great experience. Shazam and Kevin were phenomenal and very helpful. Shazam stayed with my friend, in the water who had never snorkeled. The vibe on the boat was great. Emily escorted us from the hotel to the boat. The hospitality was phenomenal.”

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13.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Board the Stiletto catamaran for a three-hour Barbados cruise with Captain Graham and crew. You’ll sail the west coast, snorkel with turtles in Carlisle Bay, explore shipwrecks when conditions allow, and enjoy rum punch, banana bread, gear, and round-trip transfers.

“We had a great time on the Stiletto! The Captain and his crew even got my parents in the water! Highly recommend!”

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14.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

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

Spend about five hours aboard a Barbados catamaran sailing from Carlisle Bay. You will snorkel over a shallow shipwreck, swim where turtles and tropical fish are often seen, relax on deck or the beach, and enjoy a Bajan buffet with an open bar. Pickup is available from selected hotels, and the boat carries up to 46 people.

“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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15.Luxury Catamaran, Snorkel and Dining Experience Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $295

Spend about five hours aboard a shared Lagoon 500 catamaran off Barbados. You’ll sail the palm-fringed coast, snorkel with turtles and around a shallow shipwreck, then enjoy a chef-prepared three-course lunch, prosecco, rum punch, and a premium open bar. The group is limited to 18 people, and pickup is offered.

“The best parts were snorkeling where I saw a turtle and a lot of beautiful diverse fish. They were some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The food and drinks were great. In addition, the hospitality was wonderful and the views were incredible.”

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