17 tours · €36–€159 per person · ★ 4.9
Catamaran cruises in Barbados sail the sheltered west coast from Bridgetown, anchor over the turtles and the Carlisle Bay shipwrecks for a snorkel, and serve lunch with an open bar on the way back. We picked 17 cruises by hand, read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a short snorkel cruise from €36 per person; the most expensive are small group catamarans capped at a dozen guests and the full five hour lunch sails.
The big catamarans carry many guests and the small group boats cost more for the same water; both stop at the same turtles. Lunch and drinks are included on the five hour listings and not on the short morning sails. Pickup from the west and south coast hotels is in the price on most boats, and the Bridgetown cruise pier is a five minute shuttle. Snorkel gear is provided, the sea is calm on the west coast and sails are cancelled in wind. The best reviewed Barbados catamaran cruises come first below.
Discover the pinnacle of luxury aboard Barbados’ newest gem — our 30ft double-decker pontoon boat. Designed for intimate gatherings of up to 15 guests...
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Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by Inclusions, guest caps, child policies, price, rating, review count and cancellation. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 17 Barbados cruise listings for lunch, bar inclusions, stated guest caps and rules for children.
Choose Turtle Snorkel for lunch, open bar and hotel transfers at €100 per person, rated 4.88 from 1,633 reviews; English only.
Choose Snorkel Cruise for lunch and open bar with max twelve guests at €100 per person, rated 4.9 from 275 reviews; sailing needs at least six participants.
With a stroller, book Good Times Too Lunch Cruise: buffet and bar at €140 per person, 4.95 from 245 reviews; bring towels and sun lotion.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar | Lunch, bar and hotel transfers | €100 per person | 4.88★ (1,633) | 5h | English only |
| Catamaran Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar | Lunch with max twelve guests | €100 per person | 4.9★ (275) | 5h | Sailing needs at least six participants in total |
| Good Times Too Lunch Cruise | Families with strollers | €140 per person | 4.95★ (245) | 5h | Bring your own towels and sun lotion |
| Che's Snorkel Trip | Snorkeling with max ten guests | €68 per person | 4.99★ (561) | 3h | Minimum two per booking; must swim well |
| Small Group Catamaran with Lunch | Lunch plus a snorkel lesson | €159 per person | 4.98★ (1,030) | 5h | No free cancellation |
| Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing | Afternoon tapas and bar | €159 per person | 4.98★ (322) | 3h 30m | No children under four |
| Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran | Sunset, snorkeling and bar | €100 per person | 4.94★ (110) | 3h | Transfers cover selected hotels only |
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(Semi private) We are the only cruise that sails early to avoid the crowds of commercial tours. That’s our niche! Che’s snorkel focused trip has a la...
Have an unforgettable 5-hour adventure relaxing on a spacious catamaran in the Caribbean. Swim and snorkel, see turtles in their environment, and expl...
Enjoy a beautiful sunset on beautiful sunset cruises, you would not miss out on the snorkeling and the turtles, still have plenty of time for that. It...
Our Lunch cruise on Good Times Too offers limited numbers of passengers of 20 persons. We start from the west coast (not Bridgetown) with the advantag...
Spend a relaxing afternoon and early evening on this small-group sunset catamaran cruise from Bridgetown, available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturd...
Sail from Bridgetown with just a maximum of 12 guests aboard a 41ft Lagoon Catamaran for a 5 hr lunch cruise with 3 crew members the ratio between cre...
Avoid the crowds and sail on our gorgeous catamaran Super Cats. This is a smaller style 30ft catamaran which sails with a maximum of 12 persons for a ...
Come sail on the catamaran Stiletto on the calm, crystal clear waters of Barbados coastline, laying anchor just offshore where you can experience the ...
Take a fun and relaxing catamaran cruise along the west coast of Barbados! On board a spacious schooner, sail to two different snorkeling spots, where...
Discover the pinnacle of luxury aboard Barbados’ newest gem — our 30ft double-decker pontoon boat. Designed for intimate gatherings of up to 15 guests...
Give Small Group Catamaran with Lunch half a day for a meal and a snorkel lesson; take Che's Snorkel Trip for a short outing if you swim well. Both examples are shared small group trips. Small Group Catamaran with Lunch is €159 per person, rated 4.98 from 1,030 reviews; no free cancellation. Che's Snorkel Trip is €68 per person, rated 4.99 from 561 reviews.
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Give a lunch sail half a day and budget per person on a shared boat. The middle half of this page's per person prices runs from €91 to €124. Per boat listings: 1 of 17; their prices are outside these per person figures. The per person median is €100; the duration median is 5 hours. Of 17 cruises with a stated duration, 6 take up to three hours. For example, Turtle Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar is €100 per person, rated 4.88 from 1,633 reviews.
For a baby or stroller, use the family filter. Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible cruises: none of 17; for limited mobility, filter first, then confirm with the operator. 4 of 17 cruises list strollers and infants as accepted, the family filter's exact test. For example, Good Times Too Lunch Cruise accepts strollers and includes buffet and bar: €140 per person, rated 4.95 from 245 reviews. These flags do not establish suitability for nonswimmers, accessible boarding or onboard toilet access.
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For a boat reserved for your party, Shasa Private Catamaran is €818 per boat: divide that price by your party size. Shared sails charge per person. Per boat pricing applies to 1 of 2 private listings. For example, Shasa Private Catamaran is €818 per boat, rated 4.97 from 31 reviews. Per person medians are €112 for private and €100 for shared listings, a spread between different products, not a premium.
Choose Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran when you want snorkeling and a bar as part of an evening sail. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. For example, Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran is €100 per person, rated 4.94 from 110 reviews. Its package includes snorkeling and a bar; transfers cover selected hotels.
Use the hotel pickup filter if you need transport: 13 of 17 cruises list it. Hotel pickup does not establish collection at the cruise pier. 12 of 15 shared cruises and 1 of 2 private cruises list hotel pickup. For example, Che's Snorkel Trip is €68 per person, rated 4.99 from 561 reviews. The pickup flag does not identify your hotel's coverage or the collection time.
Figures in these answers come from the 17 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.