Barbados Catamaran Cruises: Our Top 15

1.Barbados Catamaran Turtle and Shipwreck Snorkeling Cruise

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

Sail Barbados’ west coast aboard El Tigre, a spacious 60-foot catamaran limited to 36 people. You’ll snorkel with turtles, explore a shipwreck, enjoy unlimited drinks, and, on the five-hour trip, eat lunch onboard. Crew members Glen and Wayne have earned praise for helping less confident swimmers.

“This was amazing. Me my wife and our 8 year old girl went on this and could not recommend it enough.”

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2.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

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

Spend about five hours aboard the Stiletto catamaran, snorkeling in Carlisle Bay, looking for turtles and shipwrecks, then sailing Barbados’s west coast with a Bajan buffet, snacks, and open bar. The crew, including captains Graham and Colin, helps nervous swimmers with noodles, life jackets, and personal guidance.

“We had a great time , the crew and the service were excellent, my family was very delighted with Barbados”

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

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

Set sail from Bridgetown at 9am aboard Calabaza Sailing Cruises for a five-hour catamaran trip capped at 12 to 14 people. Captain Chad, Captain Ben, and their crew are known for attentive service, island facts, generous food and drinks, turtle snorkeling, and a second stop at a reef or shipwreck.

“Our third time with this boat and it was well managed, friendly crew and good food and drink - would book again”

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4.Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

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

Join El Tigre Cruises for a five-hour catamaran trip from Bridgetown, with pickup available, turtle and shipwreck snorkeling, a hot buffet, and an open bar. Captain Ryan and crew members such as Winston, Wayne, and Glenn help swimmers of different abilities feel at ease. Bring swimwear and a towel, and expect a lively sail back.

“fantastic day with a brilliant crew. Nothing is too much trouble for them to ensure everyone has the best day. Hygiene and safety standards were also excellent on board and whilst in the water. Could not have wished for a better way to celebrate my husband as birthday. Thanks guys.”

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5.Elegance Catamaran turtles swim and lunch cruise

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

Sail Barbados with captain Cali and crew on a five-hour catamaran trip limited to 12 people. Swim with turtles, snorkel over shipwrecks, enjoy a Bajan buffet and open bar, then cruise the west coast with hotel or port transfers included.

“The incredible service of the crew of the ship! They were so attentive and so personable. The boat was so clean, well stocked and so nice. The food for lunch was some of the best I had on my whole trip. The bar was well stocked with a good array of choices. No one went hungry or thirsty. Special thanks to Cali, Mavi and Wayne All Day for their exceptional service (and their sense of humor!). All 11 in our group thoroughly enjoyed our time with all of you. Dancer, Big Boy, Pretty Boy, Punky, Pocahontas and the rest of our crew will never forget the amazing experience you provided!”

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6.Afternoon Luxury Catamaran Sailing and Charter Cruise from Bridgetown

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

Set sail from Bridgetown with Calabaza Sailing Cruises for a 3.5-hour afternoon trip limited to 12 to 14 people. You’ll snorkel with turtles, visit a reef or shipwreck, enjoy canapés and a premium bar, then watch the Caribbean sunset. Pickup runs between Speightstown and Oistins.

“Enjoyed the sailing and swimming with a turtles and big fish. Food good, staff extremely attentive. Could not fault an enjoyable few hours.”

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7.Good Times Too Premium Catamaran Lunch Cruise

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

Board Good Times Too at 9:30 am near Holetown for a five-hour west-coast cruise. You’ll snorkel with turtles and reef fish under a guide’s eye, swim at calm-water stops, and enjoy a Caribbean buffet with an open bar. The boat takes no more than 20 people, with crew such as Captain Gavin and Captain Lester helping create a friendly, relaxed day.

“We absolutely loved this trip, the crew were amazing & so attentive, they couldn’t do enough for us! Thoroughly recommend !!”

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8.Barbados Catamaran Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

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

Cruise Barbados with a small crew aboard the Stiletto or another 30-foot catamaran, stopping near Carlisle Bay and the west coast to snorkel with turtles, fish, rays, and wrecks. You get hotel pickup, gear, a homemade Bajan lunch, and drinks including rum punch. Captains such as CJ, Daniel, Mario, and Akil keep the day relaxed and friendly.

“Everything was perfect the vibes the drinks I had a good time and the lunch was so good the waters were so beautiful”

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9.Barbados Sunset and Snorkeling Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail from Bridgetown aboard El Tigre’s small-group catamaran, stopping in Carlisle Bay to snorkel with sea turtles, tropical fish, stingrays, and shipwrecks. Maureen, Lucky Larry, and the crew provide gear, safety help, canapés, sparkling wine, and an open bar before the sunset sail back along Barbados’ west coast.

“A fantastic experience on a lovely catamaran. Staff is very friendly. Unlimited drinks and some food offered. The sailing at the second half of the cruise was great by the island's coast line. Only minus is if you are expecting more snorkeling it is a bit in a hurry, we were rushed at every spot.”

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10.Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $85 per person

Join Captain Graham and the Stiletto crew for a three-hour Barbados catamaran cruise along the west coast. Swim with sea turtles, snorkel around shipwrecks, and enjoy gear, hotel transfers, banana bread, and an open bar with rum punch. Crew members stay in the water to help nervous swimmers and point out marine life.

“excellent trip. lovely cooked food, flowing drinks. Swimming with turtles, sting rays and many more.”

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11.Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

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

Spend about five hours aboard a catamaran off Barbados, with a stop at a shallow shipwreck, time to snorkel with tropical fish and sea turtles, and a relaxed swim in Carlisle Bay. A buffet lunch, open bar, selected hotel transfers, and snorkeling gear are included. The boat holds up to 46 people.

“Pick up on time. Nice snorkeling. Good ambience. Alcoholic beverages aboard included in the price. Good food. We enjoyed a lot”

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12.Luxury Catamaran, Snorkel and Dining Experience Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $295 per person

Spend about five hours aboard a Lagoon 500 catamaran with a maximum of 18 people. Cruise Barbados’ coast, snorkel with turtles and tropical fish at a shallow shipwreck, enjoy a three-course lunch, and return with drinks and sea views. Pickup is offered, and the cruise starts at 11 a.m.

“Amazing Captain, Amazing Chef, Amazing crew and Amazing new friends. What a great and extraordinary day. Don’t miss this sail. Once in a lifetime. We will be back.”

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13.Good Times Exclusive Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · $1,177 for the boat, seats 15

Book a private 3 to 8 hour catamaran cruise from Barbados’ west coast for up to 15 people. Choose a relaxed coastal sail, turtle swimming, snorkeling, or a mix. Hotel pickup is available, and lunch can be added on bookings of at least 4 hours. Expect a private boat, onboard restroom, snorkeling gear, and an attentive crew.

“Excellent day out from start to finish crew and food were amazing would highly recommend to anyone ..”

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14.Sunset Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise At Carlisle Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · from $124 per person

Set sail from Barbados at 3:00 pm for a four-hour catamaran outing along Carlisle Bay. You’ll snorkel around a shallow shipwreck, look for sea turtles, swim from a quiet white-sand cay, and eat a buffet dinner as the sun sets. Drinks, selected hotel transfers, and a crew member named Marc are part of the experience.

“Most fun in Barbados, crew is amazing and food is excellent. Everyone danced all the way back to the dock. A don't miss!”

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15.Private Tour: Barbados Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · $3,210 for the boat, seats 10

Spend about five hours aboard El Tigre, a 60-foot catamaran sailing from Bridgetown along Barbados’ west coast. You’ll snorkel with green turtles at Carlisle Bay, explore a shipwreck near Holetown, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and unlimited drinks, then return by boat and selected hotel transfer.

“We have done tours like this all over the World. This was by far one of the absolute best! Crew was amazing, food was great, snorkeling was awesome! Highly highly recommend!”

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