Turtle and Shipwreck adventure on 57 ft catamaran

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Barbados

Great choice

10+ bookings last month.

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Robert_J ·

Apr 2026

Great day out, fantastic crew, great food and plenty of fish and turtles. Drinks were plentiful, communications were good and we were so pleased we have booked again for next week ! Biggest plus, the boat wasn’t overcrowded like many we saw, 16/18 people, loads of space, really enjoyed it.

· Beverly_H ·

May 2026

I highly recommend this excursion. Captain Jeff and his crew were very friendly and attended to our needs. The buffet lunch was outstanding and the snorkeling was amazing. We saw turtles, stingrays and multiple colored fish. This is a must do if you are in Barbados.

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Masks, snorkels and snorkelling vests provided. To avoid injury to turtles and marine life, we do not provide fins.
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, subject to availability. Tour duration is not inclusive of travel time to tour location. Meet at your hotel lobby prior to the tour pickup time. Please wear your swimsuit and bring - sunscreen, towel, change of clothes and camera is optional. Your shoes are to be removed when getting on the boat. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather conditions, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Meeting point

The Wharf Road
The Wharf Rd, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
From Hero’s Square in Bridgetown, use pedestrian crossing on Wharf Road, to access the Bridgetown Boardwalk. Facing the Careenage waterway, turn right (west) and continue along the Boardwalk. Directly after the wider section of the Boardwalk ends, Bolador Tours is the first dock on the left.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Bolador Tours

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbados

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not suitable for travelers with walking or mobility issues.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Andrea_W

Absolutely fantastic, attentive, welcoming. The crew are definitely a team that work together. They are funny and the best at what they do, they are very reassuring when it comes the sea. The food we had for lunch was very nice and I much to choose from. Your glass is always full. I 100% recommend this team. Very well worth your money and your time.

Reviews

4.9

based on 38 reviews

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Wonderful Day on the Ocean

Beverly_H, May 2026

A great chill day ,, staff was great and very attentive! Definitely would go again! Next year!

Chris_B, Apr 2026

The staff was great .. very nice and friendly loved the boat lots of time to explore the waters .. an amazing time! Loved the food! Especially the coconut bread!

Fabulous day on the water

krista_g, Apr 2026

Really nice experience would recommend to others. Wasn’t crowded. Great food and chill vibe. My daughter and I had a lovely time.

Fun in the sun!!

Kyle_P, Apr 2026

Spectacular day on the water snorkeling with my family!!! We celebrated our daughter Ava’s birthday with Captain Jeff and his outstanding deck hands!!!

Wow - What A Brilliant Day on a Catamaran

Victoria_M, Apr 2026

Wow, what a fantastic day!!! Me, my husband and our two friends booked this trip last minute as a last tour before we head home to England, and we are so glad we did. From being picked up from the hotel to going on the Catamaran and being dropped back off it was great. The whole catamaran experience was fantastic with brilliant crew and the whole day planned out to a tee. We saw turtles, flying fish, and such beautiful fish on the shipwreck and the coral reef. Lunch was excellent with plenty of choice. Cannot fault this trip what so ever. Thank you so so much for a fantastic day to you all. Lee & Vicky xx

Our last day, Our best day

Andrea_W, Apr 2026

Book this cruise’

Paula_S, Apr 2026

It was fun, on time and the crew was very friendly. The food was bajan and tasted good. Special thanks to the captain, Jeff and Maria, but all of the crew was very accommodating! Book it!

Book it !

Robert_J, Apr 2026

Great snorkelling experience

Linda_R, Mar 2026

Good friendly crew who looked after us. We had 2 snorkelling experiences which were brilliant. Food and drink supplied which was of a good standard.

We had a great time.

Mark_H, Mar 2026

It was so refreshing to be on a boat that wasn't packed full of people. They deliberately restrict numbers to around 18 I think, which was great. Plenty of space to find a great spot to sit and enjoy this super quick sailing catamaran. So nice once the engine goes off and it's just the wind and the waves. The crew made sure those who wanted to Snorkel were all fitted out and life jackets or woggles were available if you weren't a confident swimmer. Unfortunately for us, there had been quite a swell the days before and the water was a bit cloudy, but Captain Jeff swam out with us to make sure we didn't miss anything. On our second Snorkel stop he swam around relentlessly until he found a turtle and a stingray (legend). He was so attentive to everyone and spent a lot of time helping a lady who really wasn't confident in the water at all. The buffet was great too particularly the Mac & Cheese pie, you'll understand when you have it. It was such a great trip, so much better than the large, noisy, pack 'em in tours we had suffered on before. There were people on our trip which do it every time they're in town; we're now firmly part of this club too and will definitely be back. CRUISERS - we were on a P&O ship. You can walk to the meeting point for Bolador from your ship. Walk through the terminal and out onto Princess Alice Hwy which runs alongside the sea, until you get to The Wharf Road. Our meeting point was in the Cuban Cigar Souvenir Shop (Google maps) on the corner of Wharf Rd overlooking the quay. It took us about 15 minutes to walk there once your outside the terminal building. Sharon arranged to pick us up which was great, but we walked back as it was so close.

Fantastic catamaran voyage

Trish_S, Mar 2026

A great day all round captain was very helpful and so were his crew couldn’t do enough for us during the day and we’re very attentive

Amazing Catamaran Experience!

Karen_B, Mar 2026

We had an amazing time on the catamaran snorkel and lunch tour with Bolador Catamaran Sailing Cruises. Geoff was fantastic, he helped us spot sea life and was incredibly patient with my daughter and I as we worked through our fear of “things” in the water, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. The small group size was perfect. It wasn’t a party boat, just great vibes, lots of fun, and plenty of room to move around. It honestly felt like a private tour. The lunch was absolutely amazing…fresh, delicious, and far beyond what we expected on a boat tour! Communication beforehand was excellent and the crew was attentive throughout the trip. We would book with Bolador again without hesitation. Thank you to the whole crew for such a memorable day!

Great trip with Jeff and the team

Tricia_O, Feb 2026

Great fun, Jeff and the team work really hard to make sure you have the best experience. The boat had plenty of space and the lunch was great.

Captain Jeffs 5 hour tour!

BRENDA_T, Feb 2026

One of the best snorkeling Ive experienced. Lots of fish and the wrecks were incredible. Captain Jeff was in the water with us and made sure we saw turtles. Lunch was a delicious spread with something for everyone. Well worth it. Thank you Captain Jeff and crew for a wonderful experience.

Turtles and ship wrecks on a catermaran

Jacqueline_A, Feb 2026

Jeff, our captain and his crew were wonderful. I was impressed that my gluten free food was separate to everyone else's and it was delicious. We saw turtles, flying fish and explored the ship wrecks.Onky 8 of us onboard so felt very special Great trip. I would recommend

Customer Service

Brandi_B, Feb 2026

The boat catamaran experience itself was fun and the captain and staff made sure everyone was comfortable and had a good time. The check-in process and dealing with the scheduling person was a bit challenging. She was contacted by the front desk at the resort and also the cab driver about directions and the drop-off location. Both times, she was rude and kept saying she had already given the info to me. She DID give me the info, but as visiting Barbados for the first time and communicating with our driver and the front desk staff at the resort (both customer service orientated), they wanted to make sure we were taken care of and she just kept fighting with them and saying she had already given us the info.

Best staff

Christina_U, Jan 2026

The staff were absolutely amazing. Sharon was get with getting us connected with our driver for pick up. Jeff was a great captain. Also the lunch was delicious. The snorkeling spots were great, tons of fish and yes we saw turtles. Would strongly suggest this to everyone I know.

Great day on the water ! (Great lunch as well)

MikeMcCullough, Jan 2026

Local Family run business, awesome day on the water , snorkeling two wrecks , then moved spots - captain was in the water with us and pointed out several turtles , large tarpon etc. Then sailed for a bit and anchored off a beautiful beach for lunch and a swim …. lunch was amazing , grilled fish , chicken, rice , potatoe salad , mixed salad. Also beer , juices , sodas, and can’t forget to mention the rum punch …. Then sailed back to the dock , almost forgot to mention , this boat is fast , passed several other catamarans each way!!

Kind and great service

Chris_V, Jan 2026

Crew was super friendly and provided great service, checking on you regularly for food but also when snorkeling making sure you’re safe and seeing the sights. The communication before the trip was great. Pick up was right on-time. Food was good. I highly recommend this tour.