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Snorkel and Exclusive Beach Exploration in Antigua

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Ellen_D ·
Jan 2026
We had a lot of fun and a beautiful day on the water. Easy pick up and drop off next to the cruise ship terminal. Great snorkeling and then to a small beach with a small stand that grills fish and lobster for lunch. Would absolutely recommend this private tour. The company was quick and clear with all communications. Thank you!!
· Courtney_H ·
Feb 2026
Exactly as described. My family of five had an amazing time. The private experience really made the difference — we noticed other boats with large groups, which looked fun but crowded. Being on our own felt special and relaxed. We were visiting on a cruise, and the location was very easy to find. Communication throughout was seamless and clear. Highly recommend!

Overview

Head out on a snorkeling adventure off of Antigua's western shores with this private experience. Your captain will take you out to the reef, where you'll have the chance to swim and snorkel with tropical marine life. You'll then hop back on board, where you'll be served local drinks and snacks as you sail off to a quiet local beach.
  • Combine a snorkeling tour with a beach visit
  • Private experience for just you and your party
  • Snorkeling equipment will be provided
  • Snacks and drinks will be served on board

What's Included

  • Snacks
    Water, rumpunch, fruitpunch, fresh pineapple, tuna sandwiches
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We can pick up from most hotels on the west coast

    or

    Meeting point

    • Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda

      At the hotels we will pick up from right on the beach. For the port it will be outside the security gate.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 09/10/2019 - 05/22/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Robin_M
    What an incredible afternoon! The knowledgeable captain took us to a snorkel site that was unparalleled (and we snorkel a lot!) after realizing the “usual” site was murky. He was conscientious so as not to waste our time and wanting us to get the most out of our trip! The afternoon include a stop at a beach only accessible by boat which was a treat! We will totally book again if we find our way back to beautiful Antigua!!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 68 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Exactly as described. My...

    Courtney_H, Feb 2026
    Exactly as described. My family of five had an amazing time. The private experience really made the difference — we noticed other boats with large groups, which looked fun but crowded. Being on our own felt special and relaxed. We were visiting on a cruise, and the location was very easy to find. Communication throughout was seamless and clear. Highly recommend!

    We had a lot of fun and a...

    Ellen_D, Jan 2026
    We had a lot of fun and a beautiful day on the water. Easy pick up and drop off next to the cruise ship terminal. Great snorkeling and then to a small beach with a small stand that grills fish and lobster for lunch. Would absolutely recommend this private tour. The company was quick and clear with all communications. Thank you!!

    Recommend 100%!!!

    Robin_M, Jan 2026
    What an incredible afternoon! The knowledgeable captain took us to a snorkel site that was unparalleled (and we snorkel a lot!) after realizing the “usual” site was murky. He was conscientious so as not to waste our time and wanting us to get the most out of our trip! The afternoon include a stop at a beach only accessible by boat which was a treat! We will totally book again if we find our way back to beautiful Antigua!!

    Perfect - Worth It!

    Scott_S, Dec 2025
    Our excursion through Viator was top notch from the booking to the convenient on beach pick up/drop off location to the personable, private, laid back Antiguan snorkeling and coastal tour with Akaele - Red Red Wine. He was knowledgeable and most hospitable. This experience was well worth the money! Thanks to all that made it memorable for my husband and me.😎🏖️

    Just do it!

    gabriela_w, Dec 2025
    Custom tailored amazing experience, great snorkeling sites, great captain. Would do it again! Communication and instructions were spot on

    Snorkeling sites were...

    LarryJ_M, Nov 2025
    Snorkeling sites were excellent. Boat operator was courteous and knowledgeable. He also makes excellent rum punches. I would higlly recommend this snorkeling excursion

    Great day on the water!

    Lisa_D, Apr 2025
    My husband and I had a wonderful time on Red, Red Wine with our captain, Akaele. We loved that it was just the two of us. The snorkeling on the reef was incredible- we saw rays and so many colorful fish. We also enjoyed seeing Antiguas many beaches. Our adventure culminated in rum punch on a deserted beach. Highly recommend.

    Best Private Boat Tour in Jolly Harbour

    Samuel_H, Jan 2025
    Incredible experience that I would THOROUGHLY recommend. Our guide, Ekiel, was charming and knowledgeable and the whole Sea Cat team made it a priority to make our day as special as possible, it was the perfect way to start our holiday in Antigua. Do not miss this incredible experience!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thanks for the review. Happy to hear you had a good time at the start of your vacation. Hope you will be back soon.

    Perfect way to enjoy the marine life

    Jackie_B, Dec 2024
    Perfect tour without the masses of snorkelers who bounce around and make it difficult to enjoy the serine underwater experience. Loved it.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for the review. Greatly appreciated. Thank you again for choosing us.

    GREAT TIME!!

    Christie_M, Sep 2024
    Loved the time on the boat and on the island. Fun was had by all. Would diffidently do it again!! The time in the water was very much enjoyed and loved.

    Amazing Snorkeling Trip!

    Jennifer_B, Jul 2024
    We had a wonderful time on the Red Red Wine with Aquil. He was knowledgeable about the island and took us to some great spots for snorkeling. Highly recommend the sunken ship area - it was fantastic. He also provided us with some delicious Rum Punch and fresh pineapple. And the tuna sandwiches were great (from someone who doesn't like tuna, that says a lot)! Thank you Aquil! We would definitely recommend this tour.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for your review. Glad you had a good time :) It's funny because sometimes people question the tuna and request cheese but once they try them, they change their mind. Secret recipe...lol. Thanks again for choosing us.

    Best excursion of our trip

    Marc_J, Jun 2024
    We both highly recommend this experience. Our captain was very knowledgeable on the island and we have the best snorkeling. We would recommend and will tell everyone we know who is going to the island to make a trip on the Red Red wine boat a priority!!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for this and any recommendations. Always appreciated. Hope to see you again in the near future.

    Great time on the Red Red Wine

    Brian_S, Mar 2024
    We had a wonderful experience on the Red Red Wine with Aquil. He knew the perfect spots for snorkeling and threw in some history and comedy as well. Thank you!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Hahaha, he really does think he's funny! Glad you had a good time. Thanks for choosing us.

    Great Day on the Water

    Evan_S, Mar 2024
    Had a great time. Snorkeled the shipwreck and a reef north of St. John’s. Great weather, great conditions, great guide!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Happy you had a great time! Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for choosing us!

    Excellent Trip

    Mark_P, Feb 2024
    We had an amazing experience with this excursion! Communication pre-trip was excellent and our captain on the day was very friendly and accommodating. He offered multiple stops but the first stop was so beautiful we wound up spending the whole time there and loved it! I will definitely be recommending this tour for any friends and family coming to Antigua!

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Thank you for the review and compliments. As you didn't do the other stops, it means you need to come back!!! Thanks again.

    Amazing snorkel trip with an excellent captain

    William_L, Jan 2024
    It was our first trip to Antigua and we wanted to explore as much as possible. This snorkel trip was a great choice! We told our captain we were excited to see the sunken ship in Deep Bay. He told us the boat's history while he helped us get our gear on. Soon we were seeing the ruins of the ship and the large variety of fish that were swimming around the hull. We didn't feel rushed and when our captain saw how much the boys were enjoying it, he told us to take our time at the site. On our way to the next site, he told us a little about the areas we were passing. The scenery was beautiful! Our next stop had quite a few fish and there were rocks to swim around and explore. When it was time to leave we were given delicious tuna sandwiches. We are not fans of tuna, but these sandwiches were incredible! We also had fresh pineapple and drinks. Our captain and his boat "Red Red Wine" gave us a perfect ending to our week long stay in Antigua!

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Thank you for the review. The Andes shipwreck def has a history and great short snorkel spot. Glad you enjoyed the tuna. Many people say "hmmm not sure we like tuna" until we convince them to try them. Thanks for choosing us!

    Private, Fun, Special

    Chyrel_H, Mar 2022
    Cruise ship docked in Heritage Dock and this had a small boat (we wanted private up to 6 people) come to the marina. We walked down the board walk and did not go into town but stayed on the boardwalk and looked for a red boat. David was our host and did excellent. We had a group of healthy seniors. We wanted to snorkel over the sunken boat shown on the advertisement which was wonderful!! My brother is a free diver and really enjoyed the area around the boat while 3 of us floated with snorkels and enjoyed the wreckage, coral and colorful fish. We went to another sunken (newer sail boat) with a questionable past. Then we went to an amazing private and very seldom visited as it can't be reached but by small boat. The sand was so soft and washed up were 100's of pieces of shell and coral. Sitting there was special.....while looking out over the beautiful ocean. You felt safe, happy and special what we did. Cheryl + 4

    Response from Host, Mar 2022

    So glad this all worked out with meeting you in St. John's and gave you a nice photo op with the ships in the back. Appreciate all your nice words and will make sure David sees this. He knows his stuff and enjoys sharing his knowledge. THANK YOU again and let's hope you are back one day. Take care of yourselves.

    Great tour!

    Marcel_S, May 2021
    Great tour with David who is an amazing captain and host. Sandwiches and pineapple were super tasty too

    Response from Host, Jun 2021

    Thank you so much for the compliments. It is what we enjoy doing and glad to be able to share with you. Stay safe and hopefully see you again soon.

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