Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer - 8:15am)
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the natural beauty of Antigua on a kayaking adventure. Set out in a calm bay to paddle in clear kayaks that let you view the underwater marine life of the mangroves. Your guide shares information about the island's marine environment and ecosystem as you paddle through the tranquil waters filled with wildlife. Roundtrip transfers from hotels and cruise ports are included.
- Have an unforgettable marine adventure in Antigua
- Paddle illuminated clear kayaks around calm waters and through mangroves
- Ideal for nature lovers who want to see marine life without getting wet
- Roundtrip transportation from hotels and ports is included
What's Included
- SnacksLite bites
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Transparent glass kayak
- Bottled waterOur island blend fruit punch
- Included: round trip transfer from, cruise ship port, some hotels or designated pick up locations
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 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
Annette_G
Great tour - glass kayaks gave us a great view of the marine life below. Crew and guide were very friendly and made everyone feel welcome. After the kayaking in the sheltered mangrove area, we were taken by boat to a coral reef for some snorkeling. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.8
based on 98 reviews
Lynn_L, Apr 2026
This was a great day on the water. Yellow (sp?) and Trevonte were excellent guides. Only my second time kayaking ever and there were very patient and helpful. We saw some marine life on a nice kayak trip them transferred by boat to the snorkeling area. Lots of beautiful coral. All the other support staff were also friendly and helpful.
Clive_H, Mar 2026
Absolutely brilliant kayaking and snorkelling tour with a knowledgeable and friendly team. The scenery was amazing and the information from the team brought everything to life. The rum punch at the end was delicious too
Emily_S, Mar 2026
The tour guide was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable and had a deep love for the ocean, sea life, and enjoyed sharing his wealth of information with us.
Amanda_R, Mar 2026
Very fun experience, our ten year old really enjoyed both the kayaking and snorkeling. Got to see some great local wildlife.
Steve_R, Mar 2026
Very organized event. Pick up went smoothly, kayaking was really fun, and the snorkelling was great. The captain and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
Josette313, Mar 2026
It's a shame it was so windy but still a great trip .. kayaking in winds can be tricky probably not for very young children if tough winds . The guides make it corn and very helpful .... they did a great job finding a more secluded spot to snorkel in out of the wind
Whitney_B, Mar 2026
The tour was great, but I would say, unless you are the closest kayak or two from the guide, you can't hear what he is seeing ... it was a big game of telephone letting other kayakers know what to look for! The weather was a bit messy, so we didn't get to snorkel, but our boat driver did spot a hawksbill turtle, a ray and a big starfish for everyone to look at.
Gloria_B, Feb 2026
Arrived a bit late but all was handled well. Very happy with the experience. The kayaking with clear bottom boat was spectacular. The boat ride fun and wow snorkeling was amazing
Katherine_G, Feb 2026
Amazing experience! Beautiful scenery, guides were great and allowed plenty of time to see whatever we wanted. Lots of fish, coral, turtles, stingray…just great trip.
Greg_C, Feb 2026
The whole experience was wonderful. I was especially impressed how much they went out of their way to look for and show us so many animals in the wild. I highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your glowing review. We're glad you enjoyed our tour!
Kara_F, Feb 2026
Not only are the kayaks completely clear, so is the boat they take us to the kayak site! The kayaking was SO neat! Although we didn’t find many species, we did find 3! We saw a barracuda, a million upside down jellyfish and an incredible giant red starfish! Our tour was very informative and the leader was so passionate about conservation and preserving the ocean for future generations! This tour was a must for us and it didn’t disappoint!
Sheena_C, Feb 2026
This was such a great experience for us! It was our first time in Antigua and even though our cruise ship was a few minutes behind schedule they still came and picked us up! We were so grateful for that. The guides were absolutely amazing and we felt very safe during our whole excursion. We got to hold a conch and our guide showed us a jellyfish. The kayaking was very fun and then the snorkeling was amazing! We were able to go off on our own and that made the experience 10 times better. We saw a sea turtle and a lot of tropical fish around the coral. He also showed us Hells Gate which was super cool. 10/10 was our experience.
Jennifer_M, Jan 2026
Knowledge guides, beautiful way to spend a morning. The Glass bottom kayaks all you to enjoy the beauty of the mangroves. Rum punch and homemade banana bread, served at the end of the tour—a lovely conclusion.
Linda_H, Jan 2026
Extremely nice staff. They pick you up and take you to their facility. They have drinking water and bathrooms there A beautiful location right on the ocean,You Karachi around the mangroves and then take a really pretty ride in a power boat to the snorkeling location. When you get back you have rum bunch and homemade banana bread. They just don’t make it they grow the bananas toi
Matthew_P, Jan 2026
the experience was fun. we took our elementary aged kids, though the kayaking was a bit tough for them. Luckily the water wasn't too choppy, though there were periods where we struggled. The guide gave informative learning during rest stops, but we didn't get much time to rest since were always the last kayak in the group. Snorkling was great, lots of pretty fish. Downside - the boat ride to and from the snorkling site was far. We wished it wasn't or that the guide would've stopped at a different snorkling site closer. Overall recommend, though there were those areas for improvement.
Carole_M, Jan 2026
Viator did not inform us that the pick up time at dock was actually 8:15. Not 9. Glad we got to pick up location early. The excursion was perfect. Loved it!!
Betsy_H, Jan 2026
Fun filled half day with a professional crew. We enjoyed the kayak ride and snorkeling experience. The rum punch was a plus. Thanks for a great day!
Betsy_C, Dec 2025
Beautiful ride through the lagoons of Antigua followed by a fun and informative kayaking tour! The guides were very knowledgeable about the local ecosystem and the tour was a fun interesting way to learn about the island. The transfer from our resort made the excursion easy.
Annette_G, Dec 2025
Great tour - glass kayaks gave us a great view of the marine life below. Crew and guide were very friendly and made everyone feel welcome. After the kayaking in the sheltered mangrove area, we were taken by boat to a coral reef for some snorkeling. Highly recommend this tour!
Jan_G, Oct 2025
Rock Adventure took good care of us. Even when the winds were a bit rough, they made sure that everyone was fine. We saw a lot of jellyfish and a stingray and also had a great time snorkeling. After our tour we got delicious banana bread and a punch. This was our first excursion that made us feel in the Caribbean. It was adventurous and also laid back at the same time.
Sabina_T, Aug 2025
It was such a great experience. The staff from pickup, kayaking and end of day were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this company.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your awesome review! We're glad to have had you as guests.
Michael_B, Jul 2025
We were met with the usual friendly enthusiasm we have become used to in Antigua. It's a real strength of the people here. The setting was really nice, quiet and natural. An inland lagoon that was very big. There was a small amount of information about the ecosystem we were in but it was mostly kayaking. Our day was quite windy which made the journey out very easy and back was hard. It was nice but not inspiring. The safety boat is used to transport you to a snorkelling stop a few minutes ride from the lagoon towards the reef just off a beach. The wind made it a bit choppy especially when the boat anchored. A point to note, this is a clear plastic boat like the kayaks. It has no floor so you walk on the keel which is angled. It is very slippery when wet especially with the boat rolling in the swell. Again it was ok but surpriseingly littlle to see. I'm no expert but the reef looked pretty dead compared to others I have seen. Back to base for a drink and cake then home. I wouldn't say don't go on this tour but manage your expectations.
Eduardo_G, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful experience doing the kayak tour while at our stay in Antigua. The staff took care of all the preparation, all we had to do was show up and enjoy! The guides were very knowledgeable on the ecosystem, answering any question we had. The kayaks are safe and sturdy, with staff being vigilant just in case we needed help while out and about.
Larry_C, May 2025
Everyone was very friendly, gear was good and rum punch after was delicious. The only thing that could've made it better was if the weather had cooperated so that we enjoy more sights.
We would make one suggestion for picking up guests from Sandals, specify which main reception area for pick up. We found out there are two, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean
Jeanne_M, Apr 2025
An amazing experience with awesome staff and tour guides! Kayaking was beautiful and the snorkeling portion was great. Got to see conch, starfish and other species.
Aileen_M, Apr 2025
Amazing trip and very well organised!
The crew couldn’t do enough to make the experience memorable.
Clear kayaks were cool and the clear boat was brilliant.
Snorkelling site was a bit disappointing as not much to see but the rum punch and complementary snacks provided at the end were a nice touch!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Aileen,
Thank you so much for your feedback. The staff is amazing! We are sorry to hear that the snorkeling was a bit disappointing, maybe on your next tour with us you will be able to see a lot more.
See you on your next visit to Antigua.
Regards,
Crystal Kayak & Snorkel
Rachel_L, Apr 2025
Great trip with a fabulous knowledgeable guide around the bay. Saw plenty of wildlife and had a great day.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Rachel,
Thank you for your feedback.
See you on your next visit to Antigua.
All the best,
Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Team
MICHAEL_L, Apr 2025
What a great staff! I can't say enough about how they went above and beyond to make the experience memorable. See through kayaking was fun and a bit tiring but they do have a small boat to help out in case you get stuck or tired. How they went above and beyond was my daughter got a bad sunburn the day before and it got worse midway kayaking. So they brought her onboard the see through boat to treat her. The staff member that was leading the kayaking group saw that she could no longer participate so he went and got a huge starfish to bring to her and show her and teach us about how they live and survive in the ocean waters. We couldn't go snorkeling because the tide was too rough around the reef but they did bring us to a place to swim and still use the snorkels. Rough waters was out of their control. Safety 1st. They also gave my daughter some fresh aloe to put on the sunburn and it helped so much. To notice when someone's experience is cut short and to make sure the experience doesn't end there is amazing. Thank you so much for a great experience. My family and friends HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking the kayak and snorkeling tour with them.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Michael,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We will certainly share your comments with the kayak team, they are amazing!
Your feedback on the tour is most welcomed and on be half of the company we want to let you know how grateful we are.
We do look forward to touring with you and of course friends and family in the near future.
All the best,
Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Team
Patricia_H, Apr 2025
This was an awesome adventure! The kayaks and boat appeared very new and the equipment was in great condition. The staff were all super friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. They had a high staff to patron ratio. The manager, who was previously a chef, also made us food and drinks. I can't recommend this tour enough!
Tibeca_Y, Mar 2025
These glass bottom kayaks are nothing like those other kayaking tours. You'll see things that would otherwise be impossible! We were able to get up close with the wildlife in the mangrove and got a good workout too!
The snorkeling after was exactly what we were hoping for, but be sure you're pretty good swimmers, as the waves can sometimes be rough.
I absolutely loved that there were showers at the check in point as we were very salty after our morning in the water.
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