Antigua Motorboat Circumnavigation Tour

Overview

This full-day excursion allows you to complete a full circuit of Antigua's coast aboard a 45 ft (13.72 m) motorboat. The journey passes through the North Sound region and makes a first stop at Stingray City Marine Park, where you will spend 45 minutes to an hour in the water with stingrays and other marine life. After a beach lunch at Green Island, the voyage continues south to the historic Nelson's Dockyard. The captain provides a brief presentation of the colonial structures from the boat, without disembarking. The itinerary includes a second snorkeling session at the Pillars of Hercules, at the base of the Shirley Heights cliff. The adventure concludes at Rendez-vous Bay, a secluded beach on the south side of the island, for swimming, snorkeling, or beachcombing, accompanied by homemade rum punch.

Itinerary

1. Great Bird Island

   Birdwatching and sightseeing. The Xtreme Circumnavigation tour is a full day powerboat tour that goes right around the coastline - make sure you count our 365 beaches!!! After passing Great Bird Island and through the North Sound area, the first stop is Stingray City Marine Park.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Stingray City

   At Stingray City Marine Park you will spend the normal 45min-1hour long session in the water with these incredible stingrays & other marine life – it’s a natural reef & sandbank so there are lots of cool things to see. You can even get a chance to hold one of these magnificent animals if you choose!!

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. Nelson's Dockyard

   After lunch on Green Island, we head south to the historic Nelson's Dockyard (we don’t get off the boat) where the Captain points out ALL the colonial structures & gives a short talk explaining what they were used for. The 2nd snorkeling session is at the Pillars of Hercules, a FANTASTIC snorkel stop where the lime stone boulders enter into the water at the mouth of the Nelson’s Dockyard – base of the Shirley Heights cliff - where you can see a colonial anchor. The last stop is at the magnificent Rendezvous Bay, a secluded beach on the south side of the island, where you can swim, snorkel or beach comb & enjoy our homemade delicious rum punch

   · Non-stop passage

4. Pillars of Hercules

   At this incredible snorkel stop, we anchor up and jump into the crystal clear water at the base of these majestic limestone pillars then extend into the ocean at the base of the famous Shirley Heights hill. Fantastic unique snorkel stop with even a colonial anchor to check out!!

   · 45 min· Admission included

5. At our last stop, we pull up onto the pristine mind-blowing secluded beach, Rendezvous Bay, and crack open our delicious homemade famous rum punch!! This totally private beach's beauty will blow your mind - have a swim, snorkel, walk or just relax on the beach while sipping on your cold mouth-watering drink.

   · 45 min· Admission included

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travellers with spinal cord injuries.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 22 travellers.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a panoramic view of Antigua's coastline
• Snorkeling and marine life enthusiasts
• People with no medical contraindications regarding the spine

What makes it different

• Full island circuit passing by 365 beaches
• Beach lunch and rum punch included
• Snorkeling equipment provided

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Product code: 155659P2

Activity offered by Adventure Antigua via Viator.