Barbados Catamaran Cruise: Turtles and Shipwrecks

Overview

Set off on a relaxing catamaran cruise along the west coast of Barbados. Aboard a spacious schooner, you will visit two different snorkelling spots to see sea turtles, colourful tropical fish, and explore a shipwreck in the clear Caribbean waters. A light breakfast and unlimited drinks are served during the excursion. Snorkelling equipment is provided for all participants. Two options are available: a 3-hour cruise, ideal for families with young children, or a 5-hour cruise that includes lunch.

Itinerary

1. El Tigre Catamaran Sailing Cruises

   After hotel pickup, head to the marina in Bridgetown to board your catamaran, El Tigre, a 60-foot-long (18-meter) and 24-foot-wide (7-meter) schooner that’s big enough to carry 50 passengers but is limited to 36 per cruise to provide more space. The boat offers both shady and uncovered areas so you can choose to sit wherever you’ll be more comfortable. Pull out of the marina and head along the west coast of Barbados, enjoying the sea breeze on your face and admiring the picturesque coastline. While you sail, just relax, sipping a cup of coffee or a glass of juice, rum punch or beer, and enjoy a slice of coconut bread.

   · Admission included

2. Barbade

   Make your way to your first snorkeling spot, where you should be able to see sea turtles. Spend 45 minutes snorkeling, and then hop back on board the boat to sail to your second snorkeling location, a shipwreck that has become a habitat for many tropical fish. You have another 45 minutes to snorkel here. If you choose the 3-hour option, you’ll then be dropped off at a west coast beach, where your cruise ends. Your transportation will be waiting for you at this beach to return to your hotel. If you select the 5-hour option, continue along the west coast to a third location, where you’ll stop to enjoy lunch onboard the boat. Then hop in the water to cool off, swimming up to the nearby beach, if you wish, for a stroll along the sand. Back on board, enjoy a cocktail and listen to soca — a style of Caribbean calypso music — while the boat returns you to the marina in Bridgetown, where your cruise ends. Unlimited drinks (soda, beer and rum punch) are provided on both cruise options.

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Please contact us to arrange pickup as early as possible after booking if required. (Pick up is not available from everyone's accommodation) We CANNOT guarantee pickup arrangements if we are contacted within 18 hours of departure of this tour. If you are making your own way to our dock you will need to arrive 30 minutes before start time for check in.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

Hotel pickups commence 30-90 minutes prior to departure time. Please contact El Tigre Cruises for accurate pickup time and location 24 hours before tour start time. This tour requires a waiver to be signed to participate.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• A waiver must be signed by each person to participate.
• Please bring your own towel and sunscreen.
• Shoes must be removed when boarding the boat.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 36 travellers.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

• No refund if cancelled less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Families with young children (3-hour option).
• Snorkelling and marine life enthusiasts.
• Travellers looking for a relaxing group activity (up to 36 people).

What makes it different

• Choice between two cruise durations to suit your needs.
• Light breakfast and drinks included in all packages.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for certain hotels.

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Activity offered by El Tigre Cruises Ltd. via Viator.