Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Barbados
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.
- Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience: Skip the crowded cruises
- Includes a buffet lunch, open bar, and snacks: no need to bring your own
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your hotel
- Opportunities to swim and snorkel with turtles: Equipment included
What's Included
- Beverages
- Buffet lunch
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 09/16/2021 - 11/28/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Itinerary
1
Carlisle Bay
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barbados (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, however one adult may accompany more than one child
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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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I just had to share about the absolutely fantastic time I had yesterday aboard the catamaran! It was genuinely an unforgettable day from start to finish. Captain Collin was an absolute gem – so welcoming, friendly, and made everyone feel completely at ease. And the rest of the crew, Shaun and Dillon, were just as wonderful! They were super polite, incredibly helpful, and always had a smile on their faces, making sure all the passengers were having a great time. We got to explore two incredible snorkel spots! It was like swimming in a giant, vibrant aquarium, with so many colorful sea creatures darting about. We even got to check out a really cool sunken vessel, which was quite the adventure! Our third stop was just perfect for simply soaking up the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean Sea – pure bliss. And let's talk about the refreshments! They had everything covered – a fantastic spread of yummy snacks and a great assortment of drinks, including some adult beverages (cheers to that, right?!). No one was going thirsty or hungry, that's for sure. Honestly, the whole trip was just pure fun and so immersive. It's seriously perfect for everyone – whether you're on a romantic getaway, chilling with friends, or enjoying a family adventure with kids and grandparents, everyone will absolutely love it. This was actually my second time out with this amazing crew, and I'm already dreaming about my next trip! I can't recommend them enough. They truly deliver a top-notch sailing experience every single time. Big thanks to the whole team for another amazing day!
Best,
Roma Wilson
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,653 reviews
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Travelers praise the captain’s professionalism and the crew’s attentive support, alongside friendly, knowledgeable guides who enhance safety and engagement. Snorkeling activities showcase diverse marine life with guidance for all skill levels. Food and beverage offerings, including local dishes and an open bar, receive consistent acclaim. Pickup logistics and natural scenery are well appreciated, though some note overcrowding and aging boat facilities. The tour is family-friendly and well-organized.
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It was nice overall. The whole experience took longer than expected. Lunch was good. Two snorkeling stops. At one point we were just sitting at a spot though not getting in the water just sitting on the boat for a good while. Not bad overall
My husband and I had the absolute best time while on this excursion! Sean, Omar and Danny were beyond attentive (we were rarely without a beverage) they were all gracious, and funny - truly the best hosts you could ask for! I don’t think there was a time they didn’t have a smile on their faces :) Sean was extremely knowledgeable about the island as well as ocean animals (I now know how to tell the age of a sea turtle!) during our time in the water, we saw only one turtle who was 12 :) a plethora of beautiful brightly colored fish, a huge sting ray and a shipwreck! I highly recommend the Stiletto for your catamaran sightseeing! Oh! And the lunch they served was delicious! As was the banana bread and coconut bread!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thanks for this wonderful review. I am lucky to have such wonderful crew. Glad you enjoyed the day. Thanks Graham
The staff were very accommodating and tons of fun! We shared the experience with people from around the world and had a great time!
The only reason I give this a star is because the staff were attentive and really did try their best with what they had.
The boat and its facilities were very old and tired. The sunbeds were held together and repaired with old poles and ropes. The toilet was diabolical and quite dangerous to access. The cheapest alcohol brands. I mean….. we’re in Barbados, surely a Banks bear and other premium island produced rums is not a stretch. The rum punch is sour!!! It wouldn't be so bad but the stiletto cruise charges the same as other companies like Cool Runnings. I wouldn’t be so annoyed if I had paid less, a lot less. Like I said, the staff made it as comfortable as possible, but customers are getting ripped off. I’ve been on many catamaran lunch cruises in Barbados and this was by far the worst. It was just so uncomfortable and felt incredibly dirty. This company should lower their prices so that prospective customers could at least lower expectations. I feel like we were scammed and that’s a real shame. Unfortunately I didn’t take many pictures of the catamaran, and now I realise why there are limited photos online of stiletto.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Whow Halfield. You really nailed this one. We serve Mount Gay rum and Deputy beer in the bottle which is not cheap alcohol. The trampolines are very comfortable and I noticed with your skilled photography you took a photo of the underneath trampoline and not the top one which is new and very clean. We scrub this boat every cruise and use soap and little bleach so how you say it felt dirty I do not know. My decks were painted this year and look good. The toilet is also a new one and does not leak anything so congratulations as you are the first to say anything about our toilet facilities. We have 99% 5 star reviews from many satisfied repeat guests. We try to please all of the people all the time but ocasionally there is one unsatisfied guests. I would have thought that you could have enjoyed the cruise as there was only 14 on the cruise but that was not the case. I will check the rum punch and make sure it is sweet and that someone is not using too much lime juice. Thanks Graham
Sean and team were amazing. They were surprisingly attentative, always made sure we had a drink in hand, the food was delicious, and the snorkeling did not disappoint! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Captain Shawn and crew were great!! Very experienced and funny!! A few bad jokes! 😜Beautiful blue sea 🏊🧜🏼♀️
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the review. Have a great time in BIM. Cheers Graham
Small group, friendly crew, very relaxed, great lunch.
beautiful snorkeling experience. we only saw two turtles that day but snorkeling in that beautiful warm blue green sea was a great experience.
We had such a great experience! The service was amazing, and the whole tour was so much fun. The guys working on the boat were awesome, super friendly, and made the experience even better. The tour itself was excellent, and the food and snorkeling were both great! Overall, it was such a fun experience, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great day out on the water!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks so much Emma for these wonderful comments. I am glad you had a fun day. Thanks Graham
Myself and family had a great time . For the time being we got we felt very welcome . Everyone should have this experience
Lots of drinks, two stops to snorkel and a third to swim and eat lunch. Very friendly crew. Not much in the way of coral or fish to see. Some turtles. Lots of music. We were out for about five hours. Bus picked us up and returned us near our hotel ( it makes various stops to pick
people up for the cruise) . All in all a fun day
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Great Thanks for the reply. Lots of fish on the Wrecks but do not know if you made it to them or not. Thanks Graham
Overall, the catamaran tour was an okay experience. The crew members were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which I truly appreciated. And let me just say, the rum punch was definitely strong! 😂🍹
Unfortunately, the lunch was a major disappointment. The food tasted spoiled and honestly should never have been served to guests. Serving food that appears to have gone bad is a serious health concern, as it puts people at risk of food poisoning. Nobody wants to spend their vacation sick, especially after paying for an experience that includes lunch.
While the crew did a great job making everyone feel welcome, the food really took away from the overall experience. Food safety should always be a priority, and I sincerely hope the company addresses this issue.
Unfortunately, I would not book this tour again because of the food. It had the potential to be a much better experience, but the lunch was a dealbreaker for me.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
All the food is prepared in the morning fresh. Salads are kept in the cooler on ice and hot food is in a hot box. I have never had anything but complementary 5 star reviews about the food served and never had any reports made where travellers were sick from the food. This is the first ever complaint where someone thinks the food to be spoiled and should not have been served to the guests. We do this cruise every day of the week for hundreds of tourists yearly and have not seen one complaint made until now. I am sorry you did not report this to the captain at lunch so we would have had a chance to check what you are talking about . I am in shock as this is honestly the first ever complaint about the food we serve on board. Graham
We had such a great time on this catamaran trip! It was a full 5 hours of snorkeling, sailing, lunch, drinks, and beautiful Caribbean water.
The captain and crew were awesome, super friendly, attentive, and made the entire day fun. Lunch was excellent, the banana bread they served as a snack was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were always flowing!
One of the highlights was snorkeling at a spot where we saw several sea turtles swimming, along with a sunken ship and plenty of marine life. The water was amazingly clear and blue.
It was such a fun and relaxing day from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a great snorkeling and sailing experience!
The trip was very good. The crew, Shawn and Shawn were very helpful, friendly, hospitable and funny.
The drinks and food kept coming.
It was a lovely day out.
We had an absolutely amazing time on the Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel! The food was great, the open bar was a nice touch, and having a small group of only 7 people made the experience feel so much more personal and relaxed.
The crew was fantastic from start to finish—friendly, helpful, and incredibly attentive. I can’t swim, so I was a little nervous about snorkeling, but the crew made me feel completely comfortable and helped me get in the water safely. I was actually able to snorkel and see the turtles, which was an experience I’ll never forget!
Between the beautiful water, the turtles, delicious food, and amazing crew, this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Barbados. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re nervous about swimming or snorkeling. The crew will take great care of you!
The crew is amazing! The Food is always great and the crew is what makes the trip a trip to remember! We do this trip everytime we come to Barbados and they never disappoint. And......I don't even have to mention the alcohol. OK....I will... LOL! If you drink alcohol or don't drink alcohol....you glass will never be empty. They stop to see all the fish at a shipwreck or two and also at a beautiful beach you can swim to or just float in the water. Great trip....all the time! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Pete and Diane Hillman
Ps...see you next year in Barbados!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks Guys for the review. Take care and we will see you next year. Thanks Graham
Very friendly crew, made the day one of the best on our vacation.
Omar and the seans were very attentive and even took time to help one guest get to the turtles as they were a scared swimmer.never seen such kindness for a guest
Food Great and plentiful and the drinks kept coming from start to finish. Small numbers made it a better trip. 2 snorkeling stops and lunch on the water at Sandy lane with opportunity to swim.
Transport there and back makes for Great trip at good price well worth it.
Also bonus turtles at the dock when we arrived
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Yeah! Glad you had a great time and even mentioned my friendly turtles dockside which I feed at 930 and 3pm when you come back. Such a great way to start the cruise. Thanks for the mention about my hard working crew. They really are a great bunch. Thanks Graham
The trip was fabulous. The crew took very good care of everyone. Saw turtles and a lot of fish. They Made everything fun. I would definitely use Stellito the next time we are in Barbados.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Alan for this wonderful review. This trip you were on has earned the company 4 ×5 star reviews so it must have been a good one. See you next time and glad for the review. Graham
OMG, there are so many great things that I could say about this experience, from the hotel pick up to the awesome crew, down to the delicious lunch and drinks!! Everything was wonderful. I didn't snorkel, but did get it the water. A great time was had by all!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for doing the wonderful review for us and sorry you were not snorkeling with the crew. It is an amazing experience and my crew will help you in the water. Next time. Thanks Graham
This excursion is a must! I went as a solo female (Black) traveler and had an amazing time. I felt very safe and the group I went with was warm and welcoming.
We had the opportunity to do snorkeling twice: the first time we saw turtles, the second time we saw fishes and shiprecks.
This tour is ideal even if you're not a confident swimmer, all equipment is provided and the guides will jump in the sea with you if you need help. Make sure to follow their instructions.
There were unlimited drinks throughout the excursion, and they made sure we stayed hydrated all the time.
We were served banana bread, and then the lunch buffet was warm and tasty, there was salad, coleslaw, chicken and fish, rice and peas, garlic bread and macaroni cheese. The lunch includes a swimming stop too.
I have no complains, make sure you bring SPF 50+, sunglasses and something to cover up as sometimes you'll be under the sun with little shade.
I highly recommend it and I would do it again.
Also I appreciated the pickup and dropoff.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for doing such a wonderful review about the cruise. We appreciate you very much and look forward to have you come sailing again soon. Thanks Graham
We liked our smaller boat tour with the same company so much, we booked this tour two days later. Once again, we saw shipwrecks ( with tons of fish!) and turtles. Boat was comfortable, and Sean and Dylan made sure we had everything we needed. It was a relaxing tour with all the best ingredients - snorkeling, good vibes, good music, some drinks, delicious lunch, and transportation to and from the boat was added bonus. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Yes thanks for the lovely review. You had great time on both the smaller and larger catamarans. Thanks for the double bookings and have a great time in my wonderful island. Graham
It’s a fun and relaxing tour. The tour staff is phenomenal. The tour guides are very tentative to everyone.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Vida for the review. It helps us so much. Graham
We love to do day activities on vacation and this one did not disappoint. Transportation was prompt, we had plenty of time to snorkel and free swim. Everything was very relaxed, the service was wonderful and the lunch was so good! Not just a hoagie in a bag, but a full plate of a home-cooked meal. Highly recommend.!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for this review. Yes we are very lucky to have Shevon as the cook . She cooks plenty and with flavor too. Thanks Graham
All the staff were great. The lunch was great and the drinks. My only one negative was a comment from one of the staff stating that he did not like newbies (people who have not snorkell or confident swimmers), we are all there for the experience, fun etc and the staff should embrace this.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for letting me know about this crews comment and I will investigate as we pride ourselves in teaching the new commers how to snorkel and enjoy their time looking at the fish and turtles. I will definitely find out who made this comment as that is not good. I appreciate the 4 star review and letting me know about the comment made. Glad to see you enjoyed the rest of the cruise. Thanks Graham
It was a great day spent on the Stiletto catamaran cruise. The snorkeling stops were great, even for someone who's not a confident swimmer (all gear is provided). The crew made sure that there was always a drink in our hand and the lunch was delicious. Loved also the pickup/drop off service.
The crew was very knowledgeable, courteous, fun, attentive, drinks kept flowing from when you got on the boat till you got off, the food was amazing, and they made sure you saw turtles, puffer fish and more, you wont be disappointed if you do this excursion
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks very much for the wonderful kind words. Come see us again when you are in my island in the sun. Cheers Graham
Just perfect! Pick-up/drop-off included, equipment provided, great snorkelling spots, delightful meal, flowing drinks, and attentive staff - couldn’t have asked for more :)
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Yeah! Thanks very much for letting me know my crew are doing such a good job on your cruise. It is such a nice feeling to have lovely comments about the crew. Thanks for this review. Nuff respect. Thanks Graham
The owner of the boat is a great guy and the staff made sure our cups never run dry! The food in particular was scrumptious. Thanks to the staff for such a great day.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Yeah! I even get a little part of a review. How good is that? You just made my day. I have great crew who pay attention to the small things. They all make it possible and easy to run. Thanks for the great review. Graham
This is a fantastic cruise along the west coast of Barbados, with 2 stops for snorkeling (all equipment provided), where we saw turtles and two shipwrecks with lots of colourfull tropical fish. The drinks were plentiful and a delicious lunch provided. We were looked after superbly by the crew Shaun 1 and Shaun 2 and Dylan and the atmosphere was happy and chilled. I would 💯 % recommend this trip to anyone.
My wife, daughter and her fiancé all enjoyed the excursion on Wednesday. The crew was very attentive and hospitable on board the catamaran and when assisting everyone snorkeling. The lunch on board after the snorkeling was a delight. Staff kept a cold drink in hand keeping us all hydrated! The sea life was very vibrant and there were thousands of fish! Great time was had by all!
We honestly can’t recommend these guys enough. Graham, the boss man, takes care of everything 100%, while Shaun, Shaun and Roachford are absolute legends! Nothing is ever too much trouble, and they keep the drinks flowing all day. 🍻🍹
The lunch was fabulous too, with something for everyone. 🍽️😋
We made four stops for snorkelling, with plenty of time to simply chill and enjoy the beautiful surroundings if snorkelling isn’t your thing. 🐠🌊
This was our second trip with Stiletto Catamaran, and once again they didn’t disappoint. To watch the full day, follow Northwest Wanderers on YT 😀
Thanks, guys, for another fantastic day! ❤️🇧🇧⛵️
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