Top Caribbean On the Water - page 9

Explore the waters around San Juan on a miniboat, which holds a small group of up to four people. You'll get great, photo-worthy views of the shoreline and listen to guided commentary as you travel. A small group means personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

Animal lovers will enjoy this opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special wildlife in Barbados. Start your day at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, helping the monkeys with their mid-morning snack and watching them zip through the trees. After lunch, cruise to Carlisle Bay to swim with the turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck, and get active at a fun waterslide before your return trip.

Discover the underwater wonderlands of Cap Cana during an excursion that combines swimming, sailing, and snorkeling in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. You'll discover nature-rich spots that are only accessible by boat and increase your chances of spotting of tropical marine life. Plus, unlimited access to an open bar plus a seafood dinner at a floating kitchen are included.

To end a perfect day, join this tour aboard a classic schooner in Grand Anse Bay, Grenada, where you’ll sip champagne as the sun sets. This group tour keeps costs down while offering beautiful sunset views, a glass of bubbles, an open bar, and freshly prepared antipasti. Note that a weight limit of 270 pounds applies for safety.

No need to suffer through a stale packed sandwich on this full-day snorkeling cruise. Instead, enjoy freshly-made pizzas from the unique floating food boat Pizza Pi. Spend the rest of the day working up an appetite with swimming and snorkeling at picturesque beaches and offshore cays. When you’re tired from all that swimming, relax on deck and make the most of the free snacks and open bar.

Set sail from Aruba for a dinner cruise by catamaran, then watch the sun set into the Caribbean as you drink and dine on deck. Enjoy an open bar throughout the cruise, and nibble local and international fare from a sumptuous, three-course buffet. Take in Aruba’s shoreline scenery and cool sea breezes, then return to Palm Beach as the stars appear over the island.

Spend a day in Antigua's North Sound, swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the area's natural ecosystem. You'll bird watch at Great Bird Island, go caving at Hell's Gate, visit the turtle conservation project at Long Bay, and learn about the mangrove system at Guiana Island, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Explore the culture, marine life and natural environment of the Turks and Caicos islands on this 8-hour cruise from Providenciales. Get views of the long strip of uninterrupted sand on Grace Bay Beach, go snorkeling around two vibrant coral reefs and visit the Caicos Banks. Stop on Iguana Island to see some of the islands native Rock Iguanas and go ashore on Ft George, an uninhabited cay, for a barbecue lunch. Open bar, use of snorkel equipment and hotel pickup and drop-off in Providenciales are included.

Prebook this Bioluminescent Bay Nighttime Snorkeling Tour from Grand Cayman to make sure you’ll see the natural wonder of the bay at one of the most impressive times—at night. This experience takes you from the Cayman Islands Yacht Club to Bioluminescent Bay, where you’ll have the option to snorkel in the water. Plus, all snorkeling equipment is provided for you, and anyone three years and older can join.

Skip the humdrum boat tour and instead set off on an action-packed pirate cruise aboard an 85-foot (26-meter) teak schooner. Enjoy a half-day cruise to multiple sites for swimming and snorkeling with tropical fish, plus see a shipwreck from World War II. A barbecue lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear, and a rope swing on the boat are provided for your enjoyment.

This private sailboat charter from San Juan allows you to choose your own adventure. Sail around the bay and harbor of Old San Juan with an experienced captain and crew at the helm; you can choose to help sail or just relax and enjoy the ride. Bring whatever you prefer to sip on, as you watch the scenery. Ask any questions you may have about boating or the area.

Join an evening or nighttime adventure into the bioluminescent waters of Laguna Grande. After an orientation, hop into a kayak and paddle through the dense mangrove forests, heading to the area where the microscopic plankton puts on its surreal aquatic light show when you glide through the water. Your guide also tells you more about this fragile ecosystem and how visitors can help protect it.

This boat tour from Jolly Harbor takes you to secluded islands near Antigua, including Maiden Island and Cades Reef for snorkeling. Enjoy a freshly prepared beachside lobster lunch with grilled lobster (seasonal) and relax with a rum punch or other drink. Hotel pickup is included on this tour.

Most snorkeling trips in Aruba crowd passengers onto big boats. This private tour is just for your group, which lets you avoid crowds and create your own itinerary for a personalized experience. Aboard a 26-foot Bayliner boat, you'll head for Catalina Bay where you can snorkel in shallow waters and spot angel fish, damsel fish and more.

If sailing into the sunset while sipping champagne sounds like your idea of a good time, this St. John sailing experience may be just what you need. With this group cruise, you'll sail from the Westin on St. Johns out into the Pillsbury Sound aboard a 55-foot catamaran, where you'll be served champagne and hors d'oeuvres as the sun sets into the sea.

Watch the sunset from the best possible vantage point—the deck of a boat cruising around St. Thomas—on this evening tour. Get views of the St. Thomas coastline and the outer keys while sipping cocktails and munching on provided appetizers. Enjoy the scenery, snap photos, and be back to shore in time for dinner.

Spend an adventurous day exploring two incredible natural wonders in Puerto Rico on this full-day excursion to the El Yunque Rainforest and Bioluminescent Bay. Hike in the only tropical rain forest in the United States National Forest system. Then continue with a nighttime kayaking trip to the magical Bioluminescent Bay, which features a unique variety of plankton that glow when the water is touched or moved.

Spend a full day exploring St. Maarten’s breathtaking coastline aboard a luxury catamaran, complete with activities and relaxation. From spotting planes at iconic Maho Beach to snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, fishing, or kayaking, the experience is yours to tailor. Drop by Long Bay, Happy Bay, and other beautiful spots. Enjoy all of this at a leisurely pace, with a freshly prepared lunch served onboard to complete the perfect day.

Stimulate all of the senses on a 4.5-hour off-road adventure from Punta Cana, ideal for thrill seekers. Drive an ATV through the Dominican Republic’s lush jungle, take a dip in a freshwater cenote, and taste chocolate, coffee, and rum at a plantation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Enjoy three thrilling activities without the hassle of booking each one separately on a fun-filled trip to Bavaro Adventure Park. This combo package includes a buggy ride that lets you go off road and access parts of the island that traditional tour vehicles can’t reach—including an abandoned mine—plus zipline rides and waterfall pools.

Hike through Puerto Rico’s lush El Yunque Rainforest, observe local wildlife, and take a dip in one of the park’s pristine waterfalls. Journey through the varied micro-climates and vegetation zones of this unique natural area. Hike through the jungle, learning about the plants and animals that inhabit the area and passing by a series of waterfalls, stopping to cool off with a swim.

The sparkling lights of bioluminescent plankton can only be seen once darkness falls, so this night kayaking adventure is the perfect way to see their fluorescent displays. Paddle through mangrove forests and Bio Bay while learning about the surrounding marine life from your guide. Ideal for paddlers of all abilities, this tour works with participants to ensure a comfortable experience, offering everything from extra seat padding to towing if needed.

End another day in tropical paradise in perfection on this sunset cruise. Hop on board your trimaran vessel late in the afternoon, just in time to set sail as the sun sinks beneath the horizon. You’ll be served snacks and drinks to enjoy as you admire the views. This is a chilled out small-group activity that’s ideal for couples.

Explore the world renowned canyons of Dominica on a 4.5-hour canyoning tour from Roseau. Jump into pools, rappel from waterfalls, traverse jungle foliage, and more on this thrilling adventure. Provided safety gear and wetsuit, plus the company of expert guides, ensure that your experience is equal parts fun and safe. No previous canyoning experience is necessary and children as young as six (weighing at least 45lbs/20kg) can participate.