Barbados catamaran cruise prices
What a Barbados catamaran cruise costs in November 2026: US$75 to US$175 per person shared, US$500 per private boat, what is included and a family of four.
A shared catamaran cruise in Barbados costs US$75 to US$175 per person on GetYourGuide and Viator, checked in November 2026. A 3-hour snorkel trip with drinks and snacks runs US$75 to US$90, a 5-hour lunch cruise with a buffet and open bar US$110 to US$123, a smaller boat with a premium bar US$130 to US$175, and most sunset cruises US$105 to US$110. A private catamaran for up to 10 people costs US$500 for the boat.
The lowest price on this site is Che’s small-group snorkel catamaran: US$75 per person on Viator, rated 5.0/5 from 580+ reviews, for 3 hours with pickup, snorkel gear, snacks and rum punch, and no more than 10 guests. You give up lunch and must swim well. For a full day with a hot meal, Stiletto and El Tigre charge US$110 and US$115.
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Che’s snorkel catamaran! turtles, wrecks & pickup (small group)
- 5.0/5 (580+ reviews)
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Operated by Che’s Surf School Barbados
Includes Pickup from most hotels and Airbnbs in the pickup zone, or meet at the beach · Premium snorkel gear (fins in sizes 7 to …
You'll choose your date and complete the booking on Viator. Free cancellation under Viator's standard terms; the booking page shows the deadline.
The five price bands and what each one buys
Short snorkel trips, US$75 to US$90. You spend 2.5 to 3 hours on a smaller boat, snorkel at the turtles and a wreck or reef, and drink rum punch or beer between stops. Most of these trips serve snacks at most, with no lunch. They suit strong swimmers who want the water more than the party, and they leave you the afternoon free.
Standard lunch cruises, US$110 to US$123. This is the classic Barbados catamaran day: about 5 hours, a turtle stop, a shipwreck stop, a Bajan buffet lunch, an open bar and often a beach swim. Stiletto, El Tigre, Dreams, Bolador and Tiami sit here, and so do most of the big, sociable boats; Super Cats charges the same US$110 on a 30 ft catamaran capped at 12, though it needs 6 bookings to run.
Premium small boats, US$130 to US$175, and US$200 for one new morning cruise. You pay for a cap of 12 to 20 guests, more crew per guest and a better bar. Elegance takes 12 with three crew, and Calabaza adds a snorkel lesson, breakfast and tapas.
Sunset cruises, US$105 to US$110. These run 3 to 3.5 hours with an open bar, and the food ranges from snacks and sparkling wine on El Tigre to a full buffet dinner on Tiami. Calabaza’s afternoon sail costs US$175.
Private boats, US$500 or more per group. Che Allan’s catamaran is US$500 for up to 10 people for 3 hours; a sailing yacht with an instructor is US$700 for up to 6. Per head, a private boat costs less than a premium shared seat once you are six or more.
What the ticket covers, and what you pay on top
Snorkel gear comes with every cruise in the table. The rest varies by listing.
- Pickup. El Tigre’s lunch cruise, Stiletto, Elegance, both Calabaza cruises and Che’s include it; El Tigre’s sunset cruise collects from select hotels. Both Oceanluxx cruises and the Tiami lunch cruise exclude transfers, so add a taxi each way.
- Lunch. Every 5-hour lunch cruise includes a buffet. The 3-hour trips do not, and the sailing yacht charges extra for lunch.
- Drinks. Open bars are standard on the lunch and sunset cruises. Che’s serves soft drinks and rum punch, and Che Allan’s private boat lets you bring your own food and drinks.
- Towels. El Tigre, Che’s, Tiami, Oceanluxx, Dreams and Small Cats exclude them. The US$200 morning cruise is the only one that lists towels and reef-safe sun cream as included.
- Photos. Che’s adds free underwater photos when conditions allow; the other listings do not mention photos, so bring a waterproof phone pouch.
- Tips. Not included anywhere. Tipping the crew is appreciated, not required.
US dollars are widely accepted, and the Barbados dollar is fixed at BBD 2 to USD 1.
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Every cruise price on both booking sites
All prices are per person unless the row says per group. GetYourGuide prices are for a real departure date checked on 12 November 2026; Viator prices are the typical price shown that day. Prices change, so check your own date. We earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
| Cruise | Type | Network | Price | Length | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Che’s small-group snorkel catamaran | Short snorkel trip | Viator | US$75 | 3 hours | 5.0/5 (580+) |
| Small Cats snorkel and sail | Short snorkel trip | Viator | US$85 | 3 hours | 4.8/5 (50+) |
| Shasa sail and snorkel | Short snorkel trip | Viator | US$85 | 3 hours | 5.0/5 (17) |
| Super Cats 3-hour snorkel | Short snorkel trip | Viator | US$85 | 3 hours | 4.9/5 (7) |
| Oceanluxx sip, snorkel and sail | Short trip, pontoon boat | GetYourGuide | US$90 | 2.5 hours | No reviews yet |
| Oceanluxx coastline sunset | Sunset, pontoon boat | GetYourGuide | US$105 | 3 hours | 4.5/5 (40+) |
| Tiami steel-pan sunset dinner | Sunset with dinner | GetYourGuide | US$108 | 3.5 hours | 4.8/5 (14) |
| El Tigre sunset and snorkel | Sunset with snorkelling | Viator | US$110 | 3 hours | 4.9/5 (110+) |
| Stiletto turtle lunch cruise | Lunch cruise | Viator | US$110 | 5 hours | 4.9/5 (1,650+) |
| Super Cats lunch cruise | Lunch cruise, max 12 | Viator | US$110 | 5 hours | 4.9/5 (270+) |
| Dreams turtle and shipwreck cruise | Lunch cruise | Viator | US$110 | 5 hours | 4.8/5 (70+) |
| El Tigre lunch cruise | Lunch cruise | GetYourGuide | US$115 | 5 hours | 4.8/5 (1,120+) |
| Bolador 57 ft catamaran cruise | Lunch cruise | Viator | US$115 | 5 hours | 5.0/5 (40+) |
| Tiami lunch cruise | Lunch cruise | Viator | US$123 | 5 hours | 4.9/5 (30+) |
| Oceanluxx lunch cruise | Lunch, pontoon boat, max 15 | Viator | US$130 | 4 hours | 4.8/5 (240+) |
| Good Times Too lunch cruise | Premium lunch, max 20 | Viator | US$154 | 5 hours | 4.9/5 (240+) |
| Elegance lunch cruise | Premium lunch, max 12 | Viator | US$165 | 5 hours | 4.9/5 (390+) |
| Calabaza small-group lunch | Premium lunch, 12 to 14 | Viator | US$175 | 5 hours | 5.0/5 (1,040+) |
| Calabaza afternoon sail | Late afternoon, max 14 | Viator | US$175 | 3.5 hours | 5.0/5 (320+) |
| Half-day luxury morning cruise | Premium morning, max 20 | GetYourGuide | US$200 | 4.5 hours | 5.0/5 (2) |
| Che Allan private catamaran | Private | GetYourGuide | US$500 per group up to 10 | 3 hours | 5.0/5 (70+) |
| Hands-on sailing yacht | Private sailing lesson | GetYourGuide | US$700 per group up to 6 | 4 hours | 5.0/5 (3) |
Some cruises sell on both sites: Tiami’s lunch cruise costs US$110 on GetYourGuide against US$123 on Viator, so compare both before you book. Cool Runnings and Silver Moon sell their cruises direct and are not on either booking site.
Child fares and age limits
None of the listings we compare shows a separate child fare, so budget the full per-person price for each child until the booking page shows otherwise. Age rules matter more. Calabaza takes children from age 4 on both cruises. Che’s takes no one younger than 6 or older than 70, and every guest must swim well. Che Allan’s private boat is not suitable for babies under 1. Stiletto lets one adult accompany more than one child, and the drinking age on Calabaza and Elegance is 18.
What a family of four pays
Our arithmetic for two adults and two children, at the per-person prices checked in November 2026, before tips:
| Cruise | Sum for four | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Che’s small-group snorkel | US$300 | Children 6 or older and strong swimmers; no lunch |
| Stiletto lunch cruise | US$440 | Pickup and buffet included |
| El Tigre lunch cruise | US$460 | Pickup and buffet included |
| Tiami lunch cruise (Viator) | US$492 | Add transfers |
| Che Allan private catamaran | US$500 | Whole boat, 3 hours, no lunch |
| Calabaza small-group lunch | US$700 | Children 4 or older; all sales final |
For four people, the private boat costs US$40 more than El Tigre’s lunch cruise and gives you the crew to yourselves, but no lunch and only 3 hours. Split among six it comes to about US$83 each, and among ten US$50 each. The private charter page works through those numbers.
Ways to keep the cost down
Book through a listing with free cancellation if your dates or the weather might change: every GetYourGuide cruise here refunds in full up to 24 hours before, while both Calabaza cruises and Elegance are all sales final on Viator. Count the transfer before you compare headline prices, because a US$10 saving disappears with two taxi rides. If you only want the turtles and a wreck, a 3-hour trip at US$75 to US$85 saves about US$35 a head against a lunch cruise. Bring your own towel and sunscreen, and keep some small notes for the crew.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a catamaran cruise in Barbados?
US$75 to US$175 per person for a shared cruise on GetYourGuide and Viator in November 2026. A standard 5-hour lunch cruise costs US$110 to US$123, and a private catamaran for up to 10 costs US$500.
What is the cheapest catamaran cruise in Barbados?
Of the cruises on this site, Che’s 3-hour small-group snorkel trip at US$75 per person on Viator, with pickup, snacks and rum punch. Small Cats, Shasa and Super Cats run 3-hour trips at US$85.
Is lunch included?
On every 5-hour lunch cruise, yes, as a buffet. The 3-hour snorkel trips serve snacks at most, and sunset cruises range from snacks to a full buffet dinner.
Do children pay less?
The listings we compare do not show a child fare, so expect to pay the per-person price. Check the age limits first: Calabaza takes children from 4, Che’s from 6.
Should I tip the crew?
Tips are not included on any cruise here. Tipping is appreciated, not required, and US dollars are widely accepted.
Choosing once you know the budget
Compare the cruises by group size and food in the best catamaran cruise in Barbados, pack with what to bring on a catamaran cruise, or read our review of Che’s small-group catamaran.
Pick Your Day on the Water
El Tigre's lunch cruise is rated 4.8 from 1,120+ reviews on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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