--- title: Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Barbados country: Caribbean price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 2470 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 17 (Catamaran Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/tours/barbados-catamaran-turtle-and-shipwreck-snorkeling-cruise/ --- # Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise **Guidekin's take:** Sail along the west coast of Barbados with stops for shipwreck snorkeling and a turtle swim. Snorkel gear, a breakfast snack and drinks are included; lunch depends on the option selected and pickup covers select hotels only. 4.87 from 2470 reviews at €77 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #13 of 17 in Catamaran Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 you’ll see a shipwreck and swim in the clear Caribbean with sea turtles and colorful fish. A light breakfast snack and unlimited beverages are provided. Choose between two options — a 3-hour cruise that’s great for families with small children, or a 5-hour cruise that includes lunch. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 10:00, 10:30, 11:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Breakfast snack, Lunch, if option selected **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person for the 3-Hour Sail & Snorkel option; other options up to €104 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 2470 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: El Tigre Cruises Ltd. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.87 from 2470 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2402 of 2470. - 5 stars: 2262 (92%) - 4 stars: 140 (6%) - 3 stars: 39 (2%) - 2 stars: 12 (0%) - 1 star: 17 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 3-Hour Sail & Snorkel | €77 / person | English | 3-Hour Sail: 3-hour catamaran sail in Barbados, snorkeling with sea turtles, snorkeling with tropical fish & Hotel Pickup if required. Pickup included | | 5-Hour Sail, Snorkel & Lunch | €104 / person | English | 5-hour catamaran sail, turtle and shipwreck snorkeling in Barbados with lunch included Pickup included | ## What's included - Breakfast snack - Local guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Lunch, if option selected - Beverages - Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **El Tigre Catamaran Sailing Cruises** (admission included) - 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... 2. **Barbados** - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour requires a waiver to be signed by each person to participate. - Please bring your own towel and sunscreen - You must remove your shoes when getting on the boat ## Compared with other Catamaran Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 17** | €77 | 5h | 4.87 (2470) | shared | | [5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch](/caribbean/barbados/tours/5-hour-small-group-catamaran-cruise-from-bridgetown-with-lunch/?format=md) | €159 | 5h | 4.98 (1030) | shared | | [Che’s snorkel catamaran! turtles, photos & pickup (small group)](/caribbean/barbados/tours/che-s-snorkel-catamaran-turtles-photos-pickup-small-group/?format=md) | €68 | 3h | 4.99 (561) | shared | | [Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown](/caribbean/barbados/tours/afternoon-luxury-catamaran-sailing-and-charter-cruise-from-bridgetown/?format=md) | €159 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (322) | shared | Ranked #13 of 17 in Catamaran Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €159, median €100; typical length 5h. 2 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/catamaran-cruises-barbados/?format=md ## More in Barbados - All Barbados tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/tours/barbados-catamaran-turtle-and-shipwreck-snorkeling-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/barbados/?format=md