Set sail with Tranquility Cruises on an unforgettable Turtle & Shipwreck Adventure along Barbados’ beautiful coastline. Departing from Carlisle Bay, this 80-minute cruise includes snorkeling at a historic shipwreck, swimming with sea turtles, and viewing colorful tropical fish. Snorkel gear, masks, and life vests are provided. Enjoy spacious decks, onboard washrooms, a bar, seating, and a glass-bottom viewing area. Children can also enjoy the onboard waterslide. After your cruise, relax at Savvy on the Bay, a vibrant beachfront destination offering stunning ocean views, refreshing drinks, food trucks and spectacular sunsets. You may add a beach lounger and shared umbrella while there giving you time to enjoy the sun, sea, and beautiful Carlisle Bay. If you select the option with transportation shuttle return times are available at 1:10 pm, 3:20 pm, 5:20 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm. Marine life sightings may vary.
Located on the southwestern coast of Barbados, Carlisle Bay's beaches offer calm waters, making this an ideal place to swim. The bay's six shipwrecks also make this area a great spot for snorkeling. Marine animals you may see while exploring these gentle waters include rock lobsters, turtles and fish.
Our Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise is 90 minutes long. The cruise departs from The Careenage in Bridgetown. Our Journey takes us to Carlisle Bay considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches. in the world. On most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more! This unique array of marine life is due in part to the six different ship wrecks in the water as shallow as 12ft. The wrecks are obviously another important contributor to the popularity of Carlisle Bay. For those seeking an adventure, you will not be disappointed with the sight of these sunken treasures.
If you do not select the transfer option, you will need to make your own way to the meeting location and arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled cruise departure time. Meeting Locations We offer two convenient meeting points. Option 1 – Dock Please advise us at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to meet us directly at the dock. Option 2 – Savvy on the Bay Savvy on the Bay offers on-site parking and amenities, making it a convenient meeting point. Please ensure you arrive on time for check-in so we can provide a smooth and enjoyable experience.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Barbados Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $36 per person for this Barbados experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. If you do not select the transfer option, you will need to make your own way to the meeting location and arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled cruise departure time. Meeting Locations We offer two convenient meeting points. Option 1 – Dock Please advise us at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to meet us directly at the dock. Option 2 – Savvy on the Bay Savvy on the Bay offers on-site parking and amenities, making it a convenient meeting point. Please ensure you arrive on time for check-in so we can provide a smooth and enjoyable experience. Pickup points include The Crane Resort.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 1,063 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Beautiful (Barbados) Tours and Excursions Ltd.
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For the price, this snorkeling tour is great value. You get taken to multiple spots to swim with both turtles and fish. The guides were very helpful at pointing them out and made sure we saw as many turtles as we could. My daughter and I rode the slide and jumped off the boat. Overall the experience is a must do in Barbados.
Incredible experience that’s amazing value. Fabulous, friendly and thorough guide. Really well equipped boat if you don’t have your own snorkel gear, incl inflatable snorkelling vests if you’re less comfortable in the water. My husband and I are experienced snorkellers but have rarely seen so many fish in one place, and had never had the chance to swim with turtles before either. Highly recommended.
Great all round trip from start to finish. Crew were brilliant. Snorkelling and seeing the turtles was a wonderful experience
The trip takes you not too far offshore to snorkel over some wrecked ships. Lots of fish and also turtles. After that, they anchored for a bit of fun time jumping off the boat, swimming and using the top deck to waterslide.
Please pay attention to the captain as he provides detailed instructions about the tour. Encounters as a group is memorable.
My friend and I had a great time. The staff/crew were patient and very helpful with those who are not the best swimmers. They practiced the uptmost safety and were diligent with us seeing the beautiful sea turtles and other marine life.
This was the perfect excursion! We booked with transportation, and the staff was very easy to communicate with to coordinate pick up time and were on time. The boat itself was big and felt very safe. The crew onboard was FANTASTIC!! They were extremely friendly and considerate. We had three non swimmers in our group, and the staff personally took them out on an inner tube and brought them to the shipwreck and turtle so that they could enjoy as well. One of our members was very anxious and wasn’t planning on going in the water, but the crew individually took care of her and she had an amazing time! Other families on the boat had little kids and I saw the crew taking care of the kids and making sure they had a great time. We saw lots of fish and one turtle. Everybody is so caring and ensures that all passengers could enjoy the trip, regardless of age or swimming ability. At the end, we got to jump off the side of the boat and go down the slide, which was a lot of fun. Life jackets and snorkeling equipment were provided! I highly recommend this experience!!
Had such a wonderful time Snorkeling and even got to jump off the side of the boat. I went solo and didn't feel alone. Definitely recommend.
This was the best part of our vacation! Shuttled all 12 of us. Guides were friendly and helpful. Really took care of the older adults. Beach was beautiful so we stayed for a while. So affordable for the experience!
The guides on our tour were hands down AMAZING!!! We could have spent all day with them! It was our first time and we had a 6 year old they 100% made sure he was comfortable. They were patient caring and just beautiful humans. They made that trip one we will never forget!! We can't wait to go back next year just to see them!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure | 1h 30min | 4.8 (1,063) | $36 | |
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