Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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Booked 10+ times last week!

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Mary_W ·

Jan 2026

Very good trip and have recommended to others at our hotel. Highlights were seeing 2 osprey which were spotted by the crew and also watching the turtles swimming in a natural environment.The lunch was very good and plentiful. Good size group and not overcrowded. All the crew were amazing.

· Ashley_B ·

Mar 2026

We saw lots of sea turtles, learned a lot about the area, and had a great time. Lunch was delicious and homemade. The captain and crew were friendly and helpful. My favorite stop was the hike up Hell's Gate.

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Overview

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.

Learn about the Antiguan ecosystems with this educational tour
Snorkeling equipment will be provided
Lunch is included in the price of the tour
Snacks and drinks will be served on board

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Restroom on board
Alcoholic Beverages

Homemade rum punch is served at the end of the tour after all activities have been completed.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up on the dock or beach from select hotels and locations.

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

09/01/2025 - 04/09/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Join your boat at Deep Water Harbour or Jolly Harbour Marina, or at the dock or beach of a listed hotel or meeting point, then cruise to the North Sound. There’s an onboard restroom.

Your first stop is Great Bird Island, where you swim, snorkel, take a nature walk, and enjoy a local lunch with drinks. Your guide will provide a snorkeling lesson for anyone who needs it.

There’s a second snorkeling session at Hell’s Gate, as well as a bold climb through a cave that runs through the island and emerges over a natural bridge, giving views of the Atlantic on one side and the Caribbean on the other.

Anchor at Long Bay island to learn about a turtle project then discover the role of mangroves in the marine ecosystem as you pass Guiana Island. Your cruise ends at the place where you boarded the boat.

Great Bird Island

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hell's Gate

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Long Bay

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Antigua (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 31 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

Denise_G

The staff was amazing! The tour was fascinating. Lunch was excellent! I would highly recommend this tour!

Reviews

4.8

based on 291 reviews

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Fun experience

Amanda_R, Mar 2026

Had a great time exploring Hells gate island, swimming at Great bird island and snorkeling the reef. The crew was awesome and the food was delicious.

We saw lots of sea...

Ashley_B, Mar 2026

A wonderful day on the water, with an excellent crew.

diana_e, Mar 2026

David, Adino, and Lilly were top-notch hosts and crew, making sure we were safe and then informed on what natural life to look for in the sky, in the water, and on shore. Lunch was also excellent, and the rum punch given at the end of the day well worth the wait!

Great time

Skip_M, Mar 2026

Captain David, Mark and Lilly were AWESOME. Highly recommend! We saw lots of turtles, dolphins, and birds.

Great boat trip

wendy_a, Mar 2026

was the best day of our holiday Crew were amazing and ensured we had a great experience Saw rays and turtles

Great trip, shame about the weather!

Louise_O, Jan 2026

Captain David, Mark & Dino looked after us very well. Sadly, the weather wasn’t favourable with rain & grey sky, resulting in us not being able to make the scheduled snorkelling stop, however we were taken to a small beach where we could swim & snorkel, but it wasn’t as good as it could have been in better weather (nothing could be done about that!). A few swam over to Devil’Rock, which was said to be pretty good. Lunch was served on board & was very good, the rum punch even better (certainly had a kick!). Overall an enjoyable day but better weather would have made it perfect!

Fast boat day trip

Lynn_D, Jan 2026

Great day. Bit more expensive but worth it. Not surrounded with other boat trips. Covered a lot of ground👍

A wet experience

Rob_F, Jan 2026

This was a fun tour, but being in an open boat (30 persons on board) in only slightly choppy seas you do get extremely wet as they speed through the waves. It made us really cold and at one point I regretted going. However the locations were good, and although a little dangerous on Hells Gate Island due to climbing up and down VERY sharp volcanic rock, the experience was memorable, and the crew were great. The captain announced that the island visit was best taken by guests Aged 15-50, maybe this should be mentioned before booking, however I am 68 and reasonably fit so managed it ok, but if you are unsteady on your feet this is not the tour for you. The food and drinks were good.

Awesome tour

Dale_L, Jan 2026

Awesome trip! Friendly, knowledgeable, polite guides and Captain. Beautiful views. Need sturdy water shoes to hike at Hell’s Gate.

Great day on the water

Richard_S, Jan 2026

Eli’s crew are top notch!!! They were courteous, friendly, punctual, and very attentive. They were exceptionally safety minded and made sure our wellbeing were in good hands … the day it self was fun informative and perfect

Worthwhile!!

Denise_G, Jan 2026

The staff was amazing! The tour was fascinating. Lunch was excellent! I would highly recommend this tour!

Great day out

Mary_W, Jan 2026

Great day on the sea!

Cheri_N, Jan 2026

We loved our time on this adventure! Captain David and his crew Dino and Mac(k) were fabulous. They had great personalities and were able to read the crowd well. Learning about the area and conservation efforts was a great perk. My husband and would highly recommend this tour and crew!

Learned a lot about the...

Leigh_L, Dec 2025

Learned a lot about the island. Beautiful! Snorkeling was ok not much marine like. Our crew was great. Would do again.

Eco tour not to be missed

Julie_B, Dec 2025

This trip far surpassed all our expectations. The crew were so knowledgable of the areas we visited, extremely accommodating and created a warm, relaxed atmosphere. We saw an abundance of stunning se creatures, islands and birds. We could not recommend this trip highly enough

We had a lovely time on...

Ingrid_G, Dec 2025

We had a lovely time on our boat tour. The guys were great. We only wished we had gotten in the water sooner.

Great!

Tatiana_T, Dec 2025

Great day , beautiful nature, crew was professional and caring. We went inside the cave which was one of the most memorable experience. .

Eco Tour

Stacey_J, Dec 2025

It was incredible! Crew was very knowledgeable! Loved the snorkeling…saw quite a few turtles. The lunch was provided and also great!

Fun but disappointing

AntonyTyndale, Dec 2025

A lovely day out on the water but the experiences were a little underwhelming and there were too many participants for it to be comfortable. Better to just find a snorkelling trip or a round the island boat tri.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Sorry we didn't find dolphins, whales enough turtles or rays. Some days are better than others out on the water navigating between beaches, islands, reefs and rocks. Glad it was still a lovely day.

Don’t think about it….do it. Money well spent!!

Sue_C, Nov 2025

What a fantastic day spent on the water with these knowledgeable guys. Friendly, funny and so informative about the history and the wildlife. I highly recommend.

Favourite trip

Sally_T, Oct 2025

This is the second time we’ve done this tour, 3 excellent snorkelling sites, turtle spotting and lots of historical and nature information. Food for lunch was good and crew amazing.

Fabulous day on the water!

Ann_B, Oct 2025

Wonderful day on the water. David, mark & dino were great. Good lunch, lots of laughs and learned a lot about the island. Highly recommend this tour.

Thank you, David, Mark & Leslie!

Maisie_C, Sep 2025

David, Mark & Leslie were amazing. Really informative, fun & friendly. Lunch was delicious. Although the weather wasn’t quite on our side, it was still a great day out with lots of snorkelling. Highly recommend!

Another fantastic experience

David_G, Aug 2025

A great day onboard, picked up from the beach at blue waters. Captain and crew were so good and friendly. The information and knowledge about the eco system was fantastic and interesting. A truly wonderful day

A great day in Antigua

Kileen_S, Aug 2025

We booked this excursion because our cruise line's port adventure was full. I was nervous about booking outside of the cruise line but I had nothing to worry about on this excursion. They picked us up on time and returned us with plenty of time to spare before our All Aboard, and it was only a short walk from the cruise ship. Arion, Ariel, and Shekemba were all fabulous, especially with my 9 year old son. We had an excellent lunch, most of which was gluten free so I could eat it. We had 5 different stops on the boat and saw sea turtles, rays, and my daughter even saw an eel. This was one of the highlights of our trip to the Caribbean. My son has already asked if we can do it again.

You can do as much or as...

Rosemary_S, Jul 2025

You can do as much or as little as you’d like. You can hike/snorkel or remain on boat and just sight see.

Great excursion, great vibes, and informative!

Kirby_G, Jul 2025

Had an amazing day with our guides: David, Kimba, and Dino. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was attended to. Highlights were the amazing stops at Hell's Gate Island and Great Bird Island to swim with feeding Hawksbill turtles.

Lovely hosts informative...

Melanie_P, Mar 2025

Lovely hosts informative friendly couldn't do enough for us. Perfect hosts perfect day had by all. Good value too !

Wonderful people and amazing sights

Pam_R, Mar 2025

This was such an enjoyable trip! Crew and guides were knowledgeable and so much fun! Lunch was home-made and delicious, and my sisters and I were taken care of and made to feel very welcome. We bonded with the other travelers and had just enough of a physical challenge on Hell's Gate to be proud of ourselves.