Top 15 Barbados Snorkeling Tours

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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

Spend three or five hours aboard El Tigre, a spacious 60-foot catamaran sailing from Bridgetown along Barbados’ west coast. You’ll snorkel at a turtle site and shipwreck, with a possible third stop on the longer trip. Crew members such as Glen and Wayne are praised for patient water help, especially for children and weaker swimmers.

“This tour was spectacular! The snorkle was awesome and seen 2 turtles and lots of other marine life. Food and drinks on the catamaran provided by the crew was delicious. Crew wan awesome, we had a great time and will use them again when I'm the area. Love this excursion.”

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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 Barbados catamaran, snorkeling near turtles, fish, stingrays, and shipwrecks before a Bajan buffet lunch and open bar. Crew members such as Graham, Colin, Dylan, and Shawn are praised for helping nervous swimmers. Hotel pickup, gear, and drinks are included.

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

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3.Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

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

Cruise from Bridgetown’s Careenage to Carlisle Bay for a 90-minute turtle and shipwreck snorkel. Tranquility’s crew, including Ron and Tyrese on some trips, helps nervous swimmers and families enjoy turtles, fish, wrecks, a glass-bottom view, drinks, and a waterslide.

“We had a fantastic experience - travelling with a toddler is sometimes challenging and taking her on a boat is always risky. The crew made it all possible, from helping us ensure safety in water for her to showing her around the boat and letting her ‘feed’ the fish when she got a bit bored. All that on top of taking the whole tour into locations with multiple wild turtles of various ages and sizes, explaining the wildlife situation in Barbados really well and identifying and naming variety of fish for the guests. I was very impressed. And lastly, the boat was clean- like really really clean. Would go with…”

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4.Barbados: 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’s west coast. Captain Ryan and the crew take you to sea turtles, shipwrecks, and tropical fish, then serve a hot buffet lunch with unlimited drinks. Pickup, equipment, and safety support are included.

“Excellent tour from start to finish. All the crew were friendly and helpful and worked hard to keep us all topped up with drinks. The lunch was tasty and plentiful. The crew looked after everyone during the snorkelling stops and safety was uppermost. There was a great party atmosphere, especially on the way back to port and everyone was very happy. Couldn't fault this trip!”

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5.Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel cruise and Beach Day

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

Spend about 5.5 hours at Carlisle Bay with round-trip cruise-port transport, a 1.5-hour Tranquility Cruises boat trip, turtle and shipwreck snorkeling, beach chairs, an umbrella, a welcome drink, showers, and beach-bar access. The crew also provides gear and safety help.

“Great experience. The snorkeling was awesome. Lots of fish and ship wrecks that were easily seen. The staff was very helpful. The beach was beautiful and so, so clear. It was a beautiful!!”

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6.2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

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

Join Horizon Boat Tours Barbados at Folkestone Marine Park for a two-hour glass-bottom boat trip with hawksbill turtles, a shipwreck, coral reef snorkeling, rum punch, and a slide. Captains such as Mark, Sean, and Rodwin lead the outings, with space for up to 20 on shared trips.

“We enjoyed the tour but only saw one turtle (which we did enjoyed tremendously) and the shipwreck was too deep and dark to see a whole lot. The guide recommended we go to a secondary location to make sure that we would find turtles, but that resulted in going to a lesser appealing shipwreck. I was more interested in turtles than the shipwreck so I appreciative of that. Also, we opted for the 3 PM tour and the guide said that the earlier tours are better because by that time, the turtles are full and aren’t going to be as abundant and the sunlight does not shine directly down on…”

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

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

Start early with Che, Carlton, or Kamal on a small-group Barbados snorkel cruise. Swim at a turtle habitat, then explore coral reefs and shipwrecks before larger boats arrive. Gear, snacks, drinks, wildlife photos, and pickup in the service zone are included.

“I highly recommend this snorkeling tour for a more personalised experience. Che was early for the meet, very organised and friendly. Communication was clear and efficient leading up to the tour. I appreciated the early start to beat both the crowds and the unforgiving heat of the sun. Unfortunately, I became seasick and had to return to the boat but the guys made sure I was okay. Che even guided the turtle near the boat so I had another opportunity to see it. My husband was able to fully enjoy this experience and we loved that Che took amazing photos of us with the turtles.”

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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 passengers, stopping at Carlisle Bay or west-coast sites for turtle snorkeling, wrecks, swimming, and fish. CJ, Daniel, Mario, and other crew members serve drinks and a homemade Bajan lunch aboard a compact catamaran. Hotel pickup is available by arrangement.

“This trip was at first very surprising. The boat we were put on was a small fishing boat that only fishermen should have used and not really for high end tour guest. CJ and Akeel did a splended job of handling the boat and making it a great experience. Shame on the owner for how he put our group of Black Professionals and Retirees on that boat while his White guest were on the bigger actual catamaran boat. The worst thing about the fishing boat was there was a aweful toilet experience where there was not even a toilet but instead a small galley hole that one stepped into, having…”

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

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

Meet at Harbour Lights in Carlisle Bay for a 45-minute Koopa Troopa boat trip to shipwrecks and turtle waters. Elijah and the crew help with gear and safety, then you return to a reserved chair and umbrella for the rest of your beach time.

“Elijah and the captain, whose name began with a T, were respectful, friendly, and so helpful during the snorkeling. Elijah even pulled a couple of us on a life ring to see the different areas where there were turtles or plentiful tropical fish! The umbrella and shares were all set up and even marked with our name on a sign. The food was good and reasonably priced! The beach was quiet and well maintained.”

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10.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail from Bridgetown with El Tigre Cruises for two Carlisle Bay snorkel stops, sea turtles, shipwrecks, snacks, and an open bar. Maureen, Lucky Larry, and the crew help beginners feel safe before you watch the western coast turn gold at sunset.

“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 5.5 hours at Carlisle Bay, with a 70-minute Tranquility Cruises boat trip to turtles, shipwrecks, rays, and tropical fish. Your day includes snorkel gear, one drink, a beach chair, shared umbrella, showers, and optional hotel pickup. Crew members can assist nervous swimmers.

“Great day at a beautiful Beach! Transport was good and the streetfood reasonable Nice boattour and we really saw turtles and sting rays”

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12.Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $40

From the Famous Bird Bar, join Captain John and the Carlisle Bay crew for a short cruise over shipwrecks, turtle waters, and reef fish. Snorkeling gear, drinks, and help in the water are included. The glass-bottom viewing area suits anyone who prefers to stay aboard.

“At first, we thought an hour would be too short, but it was actually the perfect amount of time! There was no unnecessary fuss or complication. It was just snorkeling, followed by drinks on the way back to shore. We appreciated thRead more”

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13.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Join Captain Graham and the Stiletto crew for a three-hour Barbados sail with turtle snorkeling, shipwrecks, an open bar, banana bread, gear, and hotel transfers. The small-group trip suits families, first-time snorkelers, and anyone who wants an easy morning on the water.

“It was a good time. Bring your own liquor if you like tequila. The food was great. Bring a towel to lay on.”

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14.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

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

Sail Carlisle Bay aboard a catamaran for about five hours, with a shallow shipwreck stop, sea turtle snorkeling, swimming, beach time, buffet lunch, and an open bar. Select hotels offer pickup and drop-off. Expect a lively boat, a maximum group of 46, and weather-dependent plans.

“Do not book this. We got no confirmation of pickup time even after multiple messages, emails and calls to both sunisland routes and viator. It seems they are a 3rd party. We paid almost €500 USD for 3 of us to go on this trip and no Read more”

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15.Luxury Catamaran, Snorkel and Dining Experience Barbados

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

Set sail from Barbados at 11 a.m. aboard a Lagoon 500 catamaran, limited to 18 people. Swim with sea turtles, snorkel over a shallow wreck, enjoy prosecco and a chef-prepared three-course lunch, then sail back along the coast.

“It was exceptional, the crew were excellent and the food was excellent. The boat was exceptional well appointed and very clean.”

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