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The 15 Best Boat Trips in the Caribbean

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Most of these islands only make sense from the water. The 15 below run from a two-hour harbour loop to a full day under sail with lunch on deck, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Pinel Island brings lunch and a slower hour
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

1.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139Our pick

Join Captain Bob’s small-group speedboat tour from Dock Maarten for five stops around Dutch and French St. Maarten. With guides such as Brett and Dillon, you’ll snorkel near turtles, stingrays, fish, and coral, eat lunch at Pinel Island, relax on white-sand beaches, and watch aircraft pass over Maho Beach. Lunch, drinks, gear, and a cruise-ship return guarantee are included.

“Great experience visiting multiple spots around St Maarten. Would recommend to adults and kids and would do it again if we were there.”

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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch - The early pickup sets the pace
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Punta Cana: Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

2.Catamaran Boat to Saona Island with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,822 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Spend a full day traveling from Punta Cana to Saona Island by speedboat and catamaran. Swim in a starfish-filled natural pool, relax on a palm-fringed beach, eat a Dominican buffet, and join the music and dancing on the return boat. Guides such as Christian, Alex, and Eduardo are often praised for their care and humor.

“Great trip. Stunning Cristal clear blue water of the Caribbean coast.”

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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo - Starting at Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo
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Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

3.Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran from Fajardo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,534 reviews · from $180

You’ll ride East Island Excursions’ power catamaran from Puerto del Rey Marina to Culebra, with about 1.5 hours at a reef, lunch and drinks aboard, then beach time at Flamenco or Culebrita. Captains and crew, including Jose Fernando and Danny on some departures, adjust the route to sea conditions. San Juan transport costs extra.

“Unforgettable experience and highly recommended this excursion. Booked it for our guys trip and we had a wonderful time”

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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques - What the snorkeling is really like
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All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

4.All Inclusive Snorkel and Slide Boat Tour: Icacos or Vieques

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,420 reviews · from $135

From Marina Puerto Chico, cruise toward Vieques or Icacos for guided snorkeling, beach time, lunch, rum drinks, and a boat slide. Guides such as Chris, Ricky, Mike, and Captain Yarel help guests stay safe and find marine life. Expect about five hours, a possible 35 to 45 minute boat ride each way, and plenty of time in the water.

“Make sure to get the Medusa Boat with the Slide.. Nice Boat plenty of room and smooth sailing. The ocean was not cooperating and the crew worked hard to find a nice calm cove to anchor..”

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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba - Getting from Palm Beach to the catamaran
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Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

5.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63Best value

Join the Arusun from Palm Beach for a 2.5-hour catamaran sail with two snorkeling stops. You’ll use provided gear at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay, with snacks and an open bar included. The crew may include Captain Amanda, Gabriel, or first mate Ronnie, and the boat carries no more than 35 people.

“Great hosts, very friendly & made the experience really lovely. Super cool to see the ship wreck. Saw fish & turtles.”

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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour - Snorkeling near the nature reserve
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Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

6.Small-Group Cruising and Snorkeling Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,401 reviews · from $99

Spend 3.5 hours aboard a small catamaran off Punta Cana, snorkeling in a quieter nature reserve, swimming at a shallow sandbar, and enjoying rum, beer, cocktails, snacks, a slide, and paddleboards. Hotel pickup is included, and crew members such as David, Sosa, Jorge, and Mike are known for keeping the trip relaxed and social.

“So much fun - perfect afternoon full of music, drinks, sights, snorkeling, homemade guac, and paddleboarding! Very nice and fun crew”

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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar - The slide and rope swing change the mood
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Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

7.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours aboard The Dolphin, a catamaran leaving from the beach by the Hyatt Regency in Noord. You’ll snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, hear local stories, then enjoy a rope swing, spinning water slide, light wraps, fruit, snacks, and an open bar. Check in with Olga or John 30 minutes early.

“Drunk moms are not fun to be around. there was a lady around with drunk kids she was unpleasant and it made the trip unbearable toward the end.”

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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise - Snorkeling: enjoyable, but do not book for a guaranteed reef show
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Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

8.Icacos Deserted Island Catamaran, Snorkel, and Picnic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · from $138

Sail about 45 minutes from Fajardo aboard the Barefoot IV Catamaran to Icacos or a nearby Fajardo Key. Swim, snorkel with provided gear, search for shells, and enjoy a sandwich buffet, fruit, sodas, piña coladas, and rum punch. The crew, including Captain Robert and Matthew, keeps the five-and-a-half-hour outing lively.

“The catamaran was amazing! The crew was the best, the drinks were delicious and the sights were breathtaking! Would definitely book again”

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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise - Snorkeling over the shipwreck
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Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

9.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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

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.”

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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT - Turtle Cove and the Little Buck Island swim
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Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

10.Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,100 reviews · from $119

You’ll sail The VI Cat from Marriott Frenchman’s Cove to Turtle Cove at Little Buck Island, with about an hour in the water among sea turtles, reef fish, and coral. Snorkel gear, snacks, and drinks are included, with alcohol served after swimming. Crew members such as Captain Serena, Nick, Isaac, and Porscha are often praised for safety help and good humor, though staffing varies.

“Very easy snorkeling experience where we saw some turtles and fish around a local island. The ride there was good and the sail back was phenomenal. Tim, Porscha, and Cap. Serena were fantastic.”

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Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch - Lunch, Paella, and an Open Bar
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Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

11.Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,036 reviews · from $85

Start at Pelican Pier for a four-hour morning sail aboard a spacious catamaran. You’ll visit three snorkeling sites, including a shipwreck area, with gear and safety help provided. Breakfast, paella lunch, mimosas, coffee, juice, and open-bar drinks are included, leaving your afternoon free.

“This was a great tour: Breakfast - pastries Lunch - rice , potato salad & fuit Unlimited drinks Many photo opportunities Educated Crew Great playlist we wanted to do a private charter but this was a great alternative!!! Book together to get your group on the same boat. There are 3 boats all going out at the same time”

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Aruba Sunset Sail with Appetizers and Open Bar - Finding your place on the catamaran
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Aruba Sunset Sail with Appetizers and Open Bar

12.Aruba Sunset Sail with Appetizers and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,024 reviews · from $92

Meet the Red Sail Sports crew at Piet’s Pier Bar at 5:30 pm for a two-hour catamaran sail past Palm Beach. Sip rum punch, beer, and tropical cocktails while the crew, including entertainers such as Junior, Brandon, or Lizzie, adds music, stories, and dancing. Seating can be limited, so arrive early.

“Fun adventure! Boat a little crowded, seating was tight, but we were fortunate to have fun people around us. Captain & staff were very friendly and accommodating which enhanced the adventure. Snorkel was fun.”

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For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten - The French Nature Reserve and Jesus Walk
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For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

13.For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews

Ride an ATV across both Dutch and French St. Maarten with guides such as Anthony, Prez, Sasha, Kevon, and Boss B. Expect mostly paved main roads, a short off-road section, photo stops, the French Nature Reserve, beach time, and a final beach stop. ATVs, helmets, fuel, and guide service are included. Cruise-port shuttle service costs $10 per person round trip.

“The whole ride was so much fun with plenty stops with views and all! The last spot was perfect beach area with the best food truck, chairs with umbrellas and things to do with family or just relax. We will definitely do this again next trip! Everyone was so friendly and helpful!”

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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten - Mullet Bay: water time, lunch, and a calm first stop
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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

14.The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews · from $139

Sail from Simpson Bay for about five hours aboard Random Wind, a family-friendly catamaran capped at 30 people. Anna, Jackie, and Captain Scott serve grilled chicken, Caribbean rice, salad, drinks, and snacks while you visit Mullet Bay and Little Bay. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or swing into the sea from the boat’s Tarzan swing.

“It was a lot of fun. The staff was fantastic. Snorkeling was great, the lunch was delicious, and the drinks were plentiful.”

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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails - Why the 40-foot trimaran feels more relaxed
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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails

15.Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,488 reviews · from $84

Set sail from Palm Beach on a two-hour sunset trip aboard a 40-foot trimaran for up to 34 people. Crew members such as Shaka, Jose, Richard, Vino, and Martin may keep drinks and appetizers moving while you enjoy cushioned seating, sea views, music, and Aruba Ariba cocktails. Boarding requires a short shuttle-boat ride through shallow water.

“The crew was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were frequently offered. The padded bench seating was comfortable. The snacks were good. The small boat portage was a fun way to access the sailboat”

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