★★★★★
"The crew were very respectful, attentive and made sure everyone was well taken care of. My family had lots of fun, especially on the way back with the waves occasionally giving us a nice bath😆. The drinks and food were good..no complaints."
Barbados · Catamaran tour
Barbados: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch
Embark on a catamaran adventure from Barbados. Snorkel with sea turtles, over shipwrecks, and with thousands of tropical fish. Feast on a delicious lunch and soak up sun rays on the deck.
★ 4.81004 reviews
$104From / person
Bridgetown, BarbadosMeeting point area
Free cancellation on most bookings · Bookings handled by GetYourGuide
Step aboard a classic catamaran for a guided snorkeling trip to the waters around Barbados. See Sea Turtles and shipwrecks, enjoy lunch and an open bar, and relax on board the vessel. Enjoy pickup from your accommodation before boarding the catamaran in Bridgetown. Be greeted by the crew and get ready to head out into the Ocean and your first snorkeling stop. Strap on your snorkeling equipment and dive into the ocean to encounter its friendly sea turtles. Emerge from the water to dry off and soak up some sun rays on deck. Head back into the water on your second stop to dive amongst historical shipwrecks. Marvel at the colorful, tropical fish swimming among the ancient remains of boats. Take in some more sun on the deck or relax in the shade as the catamaran makes a trip up the west cost of the island. Feast on a delicious lunch served by your crew including an open bar. Swim out to the beach for a stroll on the golden sand, or dance to some music on the ship's deck. Sail back to Bridgetown energised by your experience.
Highlights
- Sail out to sea by a classic catamaran to snorkel with turtles and shipwrecks
- Soak up the sunrays on the vessel's deck, or take shelter in the ample shade
- Benefit from a professional guide and all the necessary snorkeling equipment
- Swim among tropical fish and other marine life as you explore beneath the waves
- Enjoy a delicious hot buffet lunch and open bar as you take in the scenery
What's included
- ✅ Unlimited drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- ✅ Breakfast refreshments
- ✅ Buffet lunch
- ✅ Sea Turtle snorkeling
- ✅ Shipwreck snorkeling
- ✅ Snorkeling and safety equipment
- ✅ Pickup and drop-off
What's not included
- ❌ Towels
- ❌ Tips
Good to know
Meeting point.Pickup is available from the Bridgetown Cruise terminal but must be arranged with the activity provider in advance. Drivers will confirm with the name provided on the reservation. Pickup location is Desk/Gate # 1. The pickup time must be arranged once booking is confirmed Open in Google Maps
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
Know before you go
- You must complete a passenger waiver form before boarding the catamaran.
What it looks like on board
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Reviews
★★★★★
"This was a wonderful tour, pickup and drop off by Robert was great. The entire crew of the El Tigre were very considerate and nice and gave us an awesome trip to two snorkeling spots and an extra swim near a beach. They also guided a tour to spot the turtles, etc. The meal served were very tasty and the drinks…"
★★★★★
"This was one of the best excursions we have ver been on, from pickup to drop off the experience was first class. The bus driver explained all the notable places on our trip to the dock and explained clearly what would happen and it played out exactly as he said. The trip itself was great, amazing crew who were…"
★★★★★
"Amazing adventure! And great staff beginning with the bus driver Ryan that took us back and forth from Holetown. Amazing Catamaran staff too, really funny and competent people! All good drinks and a lot of food too during all the cruise. We saw turtles, shipwreck and coralline of Barbados. With safe and guided…"
★★★★★
"amazing snorkeling, saw turtles, coral reef, barracuda, sting rays, puffer fish. Great lunch just off Sandy Lane, the staff were so funny, happy and friendly. easy pick up and drop off."
★★★★★
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Questions guests ask before booking this tour
GetYourGuide lists the exact inclusions on the booking page — typically snorkel gear and life vests, drinks (often open bar), light food or lunch on the longer trips, and crew. Hotel pickup is sometimes included depending on the operator. Check the operator's inclusion list before booking; this comparison page surfaces the headline product, not every detail.
This tour starts at From $104 per person on GetYourGuide on our last refresh. Prices vary by date, season, and group size, and private-charter options are priced by the boat rather than per head. Click the Book button to see live pricing for your dates.
Most tours on GetYourGuide offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Look for the cancellation policy on the GetYourGuide tour page before booking — it's flagged prominently on the offer card.
You don't need to be a strong swimmer — operators provide life vests and snorkel gear, and the crew watches the water at each stop. If you have specific concerns, message the operator through GetYourGuide before booking; they reply within hours.
December – April (dry season, steady trade winds). Shoulder months (may, june, november (shoulder bargains)) are the best-value window — smaller crowds, lower prices, mostly the same conditions. Avoid september – october (hurricane window).
10–15 % cash to the captain at the end. Cash to the captain at the end of the trip — they share with the deckhands. Service is sometimes included on private charters; check the booking confirmation.
Cool Runnings is one of the longest-running luxury catamaran day-charter operators on Barbados — sail-and-snorkel days out of Bridgetown to Carlisle Bay with open bar and lunch on board. It built much of the modern Barbados catamaran category in the 90s and remains a benchmark for the segment.
Reef-safe (mineral, oxybenzone-free) sunscreen required in most marine parks. Pick up a mineral (zinc-oxide) sunscreen before you board; on-board sales are usually marked up.
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