Carlisle Bay Clear Kayak Shipwreck Tour
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Barbados
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When ships sink, they become artificial reefs, bursting with corals and fish. Discover Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks from a “glass-bottom” see-through kayak on this private tour. Look for green and hawksbill turtles in some of their favorite locations; learn the history of three different shipwrecks as you paddle above them; and capture your experience as you go (your package includes a waterproof phone case). Finish with rum punch on the beach.
- See Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks and look for turtles in a “glass-bottom” kayak
- Snap as you go: package includes a waterproof case to protect your phone
- Great alternative to snorkeling if you don’t like your face in the water
- Wide choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in
What's Included
- Bottled waterA bottle of ice cold water
- Alcoholic BeveragesComplimentary rum punch on the beach at the end of your tour
- Waterproof phone case
- Lifejackets
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Harbour Lights BarbadosBay St, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
Start point for this tour is on Carlisle Bay beach directly in front of Harbour Lights
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Carlisle Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Weight limit: 425 lbs per Kayak and no more than 250 lbs per seat
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
Neil_M
A wonderful experience to witness shipwrecks, corals and fishes. Good family bonding experience. Our tour guide was on time and well mannered.
Reviews
4.3
based on 111 reviews
travelmrb, Mar 2026
Tour operator did not show up. Very unreliable. Requested refund. Had to call Viator customer service.
Deanna_E, Jan 2026
We spent $20 (round trip) to get to this excursion, only to find the operator was a no show! Several people (including Viator) tried to help us locate the operator but they were unsuccessful. We wasted almost 2 hours of our time. Plus transportation costs. This was booked in September so they had plenty of time to inform us if they weren’t going to be there.
CaryJ_P, Jan 2026
False advertisement booked no email received. Showed up and there was no help. No one to do our tour.
Neil_M, Jul 2025
A wonderful experience to witness shipwrecks, corals and fishes. Good family bonding experience. Our tour guide was on time and well mannered.
Alaina_N, Mar 2025
The vendor never showed up at the meeting point and never responded to any attempts to communicate. Locals said they had not seen him in several months.
Brian_M, Jan 2025
Operator failed to show, but did issue refund through Viator when contacted. Wasted an hour of our time.
Claire_F, Jan 2025
Trip was booked and paid for but operator cancelled in the day, due to being out of the country. However still available to book on vuatour.
Mindy_W, Dec 2024
A fantastic way to see the turtles and the shipwrecks. Communication before we arrived was excellent and our tour guide incredible friendly and fun to be around. That area was very crowded with snorkels but he made sure we got to see everything and had an amazing time!!
Kirsten_O, Sep 2024
Great trip; however I would not recommend going during sunset or high seas. The (2) shipwrecks we saw were amazing from the kayak. Nikky was amazing and a great tour guide.
Olivia_I, May 2024
This is the best joyride ever, hold on tight an you will be fine🙂 if you have back or neck issues definitely not the thing you want to try
Latonia_W, May 2024
So we arrived on time, but we needed to wait for some others that were not on time. Then once we got in the water one of the kayaks from the other people went under and then about a few minutes later we started to sink, the dry bag kept nothing dry, and the phone case did nothing to protect the phone because all my contents in my bag was soaking wet and my husband‘s phone, got wet!!
Kate_S, Mar 2024
The views over the bay were beautiful! Unfortunately we were unable to see many turtles on the day a the water was cloudy. We didn't mind this as it can't be helped but our guide seemed to want to get it over with as quick as possible!
Kym_M, Mar 2024
This was a lovely experience and the guide was great too! The water was so calm and the view was really clear. We got to see the turtles and loads of fishies. Good value for money, would recommend!
Charlie_B, Mar 2024
Nice kayak tour. Nigel was very helpful. We saw shipwrecks, turtles and a stingray. Would recommend.
Leighton_P, Mar 2024
Had an amazing time kayaking around Carlisle bay, seen a few turtles close up and ship wrecks below the glass kayak, great guide who new all the history about them.
Nice finishing touch of rum punch once back on shore, would definitely recommend.
Karen_L, Feb 2024
Tour was cancelled by company. A refund was promised but not received. No responses to my inquiries.
Cindy_B, Feb 2024
Our kayaking guide, Nicky, was great and very helpful. The kayaks were open and completely clear allowing you to see the bottom of the sea clearly. Unfortunately, it turned out to be very windy which prevented us from going out far enough for the shipwrecks. We did see turtles and starfish, but had to end early due to the wind. I would definitely try again on a calmer day.
Jason_A, Feb 2024
Nicky was an excellent host and guide! Did a great safety briefing and made us feel very welcome and at ease. We saw 2 wrecks and some turtles aa well as many colourful fish. It was a great experience and I'd recommend to anyone who loves the water.
Mary_M, Nov 2023
Amazing kayaking experience with an excellent tour guide. We had plenty of time to see ship wrecks and turtles!
Susan_F, Nov 2023
Nikky is a wonderful guide who made sure I had a wonderful experience viewing the sea turtles and shipwrecks teeming with sea life. I highly recommend him for a fabulous clear kayak experience for sea viewing without snorkeling!
Caroline_S, Sep 2023
Amazing experience! A must do in Barbados! Seeing through the kayak at the bottom is clearer than you think and Nicky was amazing and very informative and a very chill guy! You get a bottle of ice cold water which was much appreciated and rum punch after: he gives you a dry bag for your stuff and was a really nice guy. Thank you Nicky for an unforgettable experience!
Laura_M, Aug 2023
Our guide excellent! Water beautiful! Shipwreck and underwater very cool. Staff very accommodating. Drinks yummy.
Nysepia_C, Aug 2023
Nic was an awesome tour guide and instructor. We got to see turtles and star fish as well as the shipwreck. We had a wonderful time!
Eliza_A, Jul 2023
We had a good time! We were able to see some turtles here and there and got a clear view of the shipwrecks. The activity is weather dependent, so my first excursion was cancelled, however if there is less wind, it will make for a good time.
Scott_D, Jun 2023
This was a fun experience, the shipwrecks are close to shore and we also saw several sea turtles, a stingray and tropical fish. The bay was a little more crowded than I would have expected with boats and groups of people snorkeling but we got to see what we came for. Traffic was heavy getting to the meeting point so give yourself plenty of extra driving time
Yuanxi_Z, Jun 2023
Our guide was very helpful. We lost a phone when we got into water and he was able to find it for us. We were thrilled to be United with our phone again.
Shari_C, Jun 2023
Arrived at 0930 for our adventure. Waited til 1045, could be traffic delay. No one showed for our 10 am departure. No one answered the phone at the number listed on the reservation confirmation.
Thomas_A, Jun 2023
Nicky was an amazing guide! Awesome 90 minutes over shipwrecks and then with turtles. He taught the inexperienced everything by needed to be known. Great trip for beginners or experienced kayakers!
Lorena_W, Apr 2023
I guess the kayaking was ok, fun for the first activity, the tour guys very nice, kayaks were super cool you could see through, a little more than 1 hr, price was very fair! 🤔
Marie_L, Dec 2022
Tour responsible did not come to booked excursion.
No phone number to call.
Try to connect via mail and some hours later I got response.
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