Catamaran Cruises in Barbados: 11 on the Shortlist

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,175 reviews · from $85Our pick

Board El Tigre in Bridgetown for a three- or five-hour west-coast cruise with a maximum of 36 people. Snorkel for 45 minutes with turtles, coral, and tropical fish, then explore a shipwreck. The longer trip adds lunch and a third swim stop. Hotel pickup is offered at select hotels.

“Fabulous time! The crew was great and the experience was so worth it! The snorkeling was fantastic and the food and drink were so great! Would definitely do it again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,396 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours aboard a small-group catamaran off Barbados, with hotel pickup, snorkel gear, turtle and shipwreck stops, a Bajan buffet, snacks, and an open bar. The crew, including captains such as Colin and Graham, helps nervous swimmers in the water. Expect a relaxed coastal cruise with a lively party edge.

“The transfer to the catamaran was 50 mins late collecting us I had to chase as was ignoring me on the app and also Viator. This cost me additional costs on my mobile and no customer service afterwards . Once at the catamaran was advised sorry he had cancelled us not very good The actual catamaran was fun but it somewhat ruined a good day Would not recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Cruise from Bridgetown with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 909 reviews · from $175

Spend five hours aboard Calabaza Sailing Cruises with a small group of up to 12 to 14 people. Captain Chad, Captain Ben, and their crew are known for warm service, island stories, good food, and careful snorkeling support. You will stop with sea turtles, visit a reef or shipwreck, and enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks.

“My experience with Calabaza was wonderful! At first, there was a mix-up with my original booking date, and I didn’t find out until my partner and I arrived. However, the owner was incredibly gracious—he personally drove us back to our car, isRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 857 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Sail from Bridgetown along Barbados’ west coast aboard El Tigre, a classic catamaran with a friendly English-speaking crew. You’ll snorkel with sea turtles and around shipwrecks, enjoy a hot buffet lunch and open bar, and have help in the water from guides such as Captain Ryan, Winston, Wayne, and Glenn. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“We had a great day. Crew were fantastic. Rum punch flowed all day. Food was really good. Saw turles which is always a highlight. Some big fish too. I didn’t snorkel to the ship wreck as had too much rum punch! A well organised trip from start to finish. Vincent even got the whole boat to sing Happy Birthday to our daughter…she is still getting over the embarassment! Highly recommend this trip. Thanks guys x”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $165

Sail Barbados’ west coast aboard Elegance Catamaran with captain Cali and crew, stopping to swim with turtles, snorkel over shipwrecks, and enjoy a Bajan buffet lunch. The five-hour trip includes transfers, gear, snacks, an open bar, and help in the water, with space for no more than 12 people.

“Our favorite day in Barbados was spent on The Elegance! We had an amazing time seeing turtles, swimming, dancing and being waited on by the amazing crew.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $175

Join Calabaza Sailing Cruises for a 3.5-hour afternoon catamaran from Bridgetown. You will snorkel with turtles, explore a reef or shipwreck, enjoy canapes and a premium bar, then watch the sun set over the Caribbean. Crews have included captains such as Danny and Chad, with hotel pickup between Speightstown and Oistins.

“Swimming with the turtles and swimming around some shipwrecks was awesome. The crew who worked that night was also amazing , the food was great and so were the vibes. Not my first time and definitely not my last time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $154

Spend about five hours sailing west Barbados aboard Good Times Too, a catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim with sea turtles, snorkel over reef fish with an in-water guide, then enjoy a Caribbean buffet and open bar. Select hotel pickup is available, and crews may include Captain Gavin, Captain Lester, Aiden, Jabari, Mikaela, or Jamie.

“Great Crew, Boat, Food and Drinks. Non swimmers were helped by staff. We were fortunate to see Turtles and Stingrays”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $110

Sail from Bridgetown along Barbados’ west coast aboard a small catamaran limited to 12 people. Swim with turtles in Carlisle Bay, explore shipwrecks when conditions allow, enjoy a full Bajan buffet, and relax with rum punch, beer, soft drinks, and water. Crew names vary, with CJ, Daniel, Akil, and others often leading trips.

“This trip was at first very surprising. The boat we were put on was a small fishing boat that only fishermen should have used and not really for high end tour guest. CJ and Akeel did a splended job of handling the boat and making it a great experience. Shame on the owner for how he put our group of Black Professionals and Retirees on that boat while his White guest were on the bigger actual catamaran boat. The worst thing about the fishing boat was there was a aweful toilet experience where there was not even a toilet but instead a small galley hole that one stepped into, having…”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $110

Join El Tigre Cruises from Bridgetown for a three-hour afternoon catamaran trip along Barbados’ west coast. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish at Carlisle Bay, explore shipwrecks, then enjoy canapés, sparkling wine, and an open bar as the sun sets. Hotel pickup is offered from select south and west coast hotels.

“This trip exceeded our expectations! James picked us up at the hotel right on time and was basically a tour guide on the way to the boat - pointing out interesting things along the way. He even managed to introduce us to a monkey on our way back to the hotel although he says this was the first time it happened - we were just in the right place at the right time - haha The boat trip was outstanding and the snorkeling was amazing - saw some turtles, shipwrecks, gorgeous fish and a stunning sunset! The guys on the boat took great care of us - all of them…”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85

Join Captain Graham and his crew aboard the Stiletto for a three-hour Barbados sail with hotel transfers, snorkel gear, banana bread, and an open bar. You’ll visit Carlisle Bay for turtles and possibly shipwrecks, with west coast sailing, helpful water guides, and time to swim or relax.

“We had a great time on the Stiletto! The Captain and his crew even got my parents in the water! Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 42 reviews · from $145

Spend about five hours sailing Carlisle Bay, snorkeling above a shallow shipwreck, looking for sea turtles, and relaxing in clear Caribbean water. Your day includes equipment, a buffet lunch, an open bar, and selected-hotel transfers. The boat holds up to 46 people, so expect a friendly group setting rather than a private cruise.

“From pick up to drop off, we had a great time. The staff was lovely, the food was good, and the views were amazing.”

Check availability →Read our full review