Turtle Swims in Barbados: 13 Worth the Crossing

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.”

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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”

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3.Barbados Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $36Best value

Board Tranquility Cruises at Bridgetown’s Careenage for a 90-minute trip to Carlisle Bay. Snorkel around shipwrecks, turtles, rays, fish, and seahorses, or watch from the glass-bottom area. Gear, a drink, showers, restrooms, and a waterslide are included. Pickup is available with the transport option.

“The crew was amazing. We are traveling with our 2 1/2 year old and they ensured he was well taken care of. The shipwreck is quite the view and pretty much a guarantee to see a sea turtle. Highly recommend this adventure.”

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4.Carlisle Bay Turtle and Shipwreck Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 474 reviews · 1h 30m · from $36

Join Tranquility Cruises for a 90-minute Carlisle Bay outing with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, life vest, juice, and a glass-bottom boat view. You will visit turtle and shipwreck sites, with time for fish watching, swimming, and the boat slide. Crew members assist nervous swimmers, though turtle sightings are not guaranteed.

“I would highly recommend this activity and company. The excursion was well organized, crew staff were friendly and fun and ensured safety came first: me and my family of 8 thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Great value for money and would highly recommend”

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5.Shore Excursion Barbados Beach Day & Turtle Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 421 reviews · 6 hours · from $50

Spend up to six hours at Savvy on The Bay in Carlisle Bay, with a welcome drink, reserved chair, umbrella, and access to washrooms and showers. Tranquility Cruises takes you to a shipwreck and turtle snorkeling site, providing masks, snorkels, and vests. Lunch costs extra, and the water portion may be shared with a sizeable group.

“brilliant day, well organised, kept updated with pick up times etc. would recommend to anyone, 3 very happy customers”

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6.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.”

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7.Barbados Island Tour, Monkey feeding & Swimming with the Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $147

Spend about seven hours touring Barbados in a small group of up to 10. Watch monkeys at the Wildlife Reserve, see Cherry Tree Hill, Morgan Lewis and Bathsheba, eat a local lunch, then cruise from Carlisle Bay for turtle snorkeling, a shipwreck and a waterslide. Guides such as Ryan, Glyne, Omar and Kwame are known for lively island commentary.

“Loved our excursion. Everything was well organized and ran so smoothly. Our tour guide, Glyne, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic.”

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8.2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $65

Join Horizon Boat Tours at Folkestone Marine Park for a two-hour glass-bottom boat trip with turtle snorkeling, a fish-filled wreck, reef viewing, rum punch, and a waterslide. Captains such as Mark, Sean, Rodwin, and Mario lead small groups of up to 20. The tour returns to the same meeting point.

“We followed the instructions provided to us about the meeting place for the tour and arrived 20 minutes ahead of scheduled meeting time. There was another couple who was also on the same trip, which had been provided the same information. We waited for 45 minutes and no one had turned up. Spoke to a number of locals who said yes, the tour was running late, so wait at the yellow lifeguard tower and someone will collect. We were greeted shortly before 11am and walked to the boat. The trip was very pleasant. However, when the trip came to an end, the captain asked to see how tickets. Upon presentation…”

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9.Che’s snorkel cruise! turtles & shipwrecks (semi private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $75

Join Che, Carlton, Kamal, or Kai for a three-hour Barbados snorkel cruise limited to about 10 people. You’ll make two long water stops: a sea-turtle habitat, then shipwrecks and reef filled with fish and rays. Pickup is free in the service zone, and photos, gear, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Che was a wonderful guide. Communication before and after the tour was excellent. We had an amazing experience swimming with the turtles and seeing lots of fish and shipwrecks. The pictures Che shared with us are fantastic. Thank you!”

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10.Harbour Lights-Chair &Turtle Shipwreck Snorkel Tour(10:30-1:30pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · from $39

At Harbour Lights in Carlisle Bay, you get a reserved beach chair and umbrella plus a 45-minute Koopa Troopa boat trip to shipwrecks and turtle snorkel sites. Guides such as Elijah and Rasheed are known for helping nervous swimmers. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed, and crowded boats can affect the experience.

“I booked it the night before, and was abit nervous it would all go through as I was in Barbados. When we arrived at the harbour lights all they required was my name. They were expecting us, our names were on the sunbeds. It was so easy to book and we had a fantastic day. Thankyou so much.”

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11.Carlisle Bay Beach Day and Turtle Swim Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 169 reviews · 6 hours · from $50

Spend a relaxed day at Savvy on the Bay, then join Tranquility Cruises for warm-water snorkeling with turtles, stingrays, tropical fish, and shipwrecks. Guides such as Ron, Mr T, G Man, and Captain Ife have helped nervous swimmers feel safe. Lunch is extra, but beach chairs, umbrellas, gear, transport, and a welcome drink are included.

“The staff on the ship were amazing. Mr T looked after myself and my friend so well as we are not good swimmers and disabled. He showed us 4 shipwrecks and explained the history and pointed out all the different fish. We even got to feed fish to another kind of fish. We got an up and close meeting with a beautiful turtle which seemed to like to be with Mr T and us. The health and safety was top class we felt so safe. The trip was not rushed at all and those who got off the boat last were able to get back on last. The beach after…”

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12.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!”

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13.Barbados Shore Excursion: Carlisle Bay Turtle & Shipwreck

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $48

From Bridgetown’s cruise terminal, take a 90-minute boat trip into Carlisle Bay. You’ll make two roughly 25-minute water stops, one at a shipwreck and one at a turtle-feeding area. Snorkel gear, a drink, washrooms, a shower, glass-bottom viewing, and a waterslide are included. Crew member Ron has been especially helpful with young swimmers.

“So much fun. Such a chill vibe. They have thought of everything with this beach i.e. Wi-Fi, food, beach chairs, snorkeling, everything. Definitely recommend this excursion.”

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