Barbados Catamaran Turtle Snorkel with Lunch and Open Bar

About This Experience

Stiletto’s turtle and lunch cruise is a five-hour sail and snorkel day from Bridgetown, sold on Viator from US$110 per person (a typical schedule price, checked November 2026) and rated 4.9/5 from 1,650+ reviews. Hotel pickup, snorkel gear, a Bajan buffet lunch and an open bar are all in the price, so apart from a tip for the crew you pay nothing more on the day.

Stiletto is a red, 45-foot catamaran run by Action Charters, a Christ Church company with two catamarans; this listing is for Stiletto only. The company’s other boat, the 30-foot Super Cats, runs separate trips capped at 12 guests with a minimum of six to sail, so check that your booking names Stiletto. The operator says it sails with a limited number of passengers for an uncrowded deck but gives no maximum, so expect a shared boat and ask if group size matters to you. The crew gives live commentary on board, and the listing describes the cruise as suitable for all fitness levels.

After hotel pickup, or a 9:15 am check-in at the boat by the Chamberlain Bridge, you head out along the coast in calm, clear water and anchor just offshore at the turtle stop, where green turtles gather off the west coast. You swim among them and the schools of tropical fish around them. Give the turtles space: touching or feeding them is discouraged by the tourism board, so watch, take photos and keep your hands to yourself. The cruise also includes snorkeling over coral reef and shipwrecks. The listing does not name the wrecks or the bay, so do not count on a particular site.

Back on deck, the crew serves light refreshments and then a Bajan buffet lunch, and the bar stays open for the whole cruise. Rum punch is the crew’s recommended drink. The listing gives no menu or dietary options, so mention any needs when you book. Towels are not listed among the inclusions, so pack one with your swimwear and sunscreen. The sea stays at about 26 to 29 °C through the year, so the water feels warm in any month.

Book Stiletto for a full turtle, reef and lunch day with transport included at US$110, the lowest per-person price among the five-hour lunch cruises reviewed on this site. Children are welcome with an adult, and one adult may bring more than one child. The listing names hotel pickup, not cruise-terminal pickup, so cruise passengers should confirm with the operator first and leave a margin before all-aboard. If you want a published group cap, Calabaza’s five-hour cruise limits numbers to twelve, from US$175 on Viator (our review). A catamaran heels less than a monohull, which many people find easier, but it does not guarantee you will not feel sick.

Highlights

• Anchoring offshore where green turtles gather off the west coast
• Schools of tropical fish around the turtle stop
• Snorkeling over coral reef and shipwrecks
• Lounging on the deck of a red 45-foot catamaran between swims
• Calm, clear water along the coast
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

What's Included

• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
• ✓ Snorkeling equipment
• ✓ Bajan buffet lunch
• ✓ Open bar, including rum punch
• ✓ Light refreshments
• ✓ Live commentary from the crew

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Towels (not listed as included)

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• A towel
• Sunscreen
• A hat and sunglasses
• A dry layer for the ride back

Good to Know & Caveats

• The cruise stops where green turtles gather. Touching or feeding the turtles is discouraged by the tourism board, so watch them and do not offer food.
• Turtles are wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
• If you meet the boat yourself, check in at 9:15 am by the Chamberlain Bridge, opposite Heroes Square.
• Children must be with an adult; one adult may accompany more than one child.
• The listing names hotel pickup, not cruise-terminal pickup. Cruise passengers should confirm with the operator and leave a margin before all-aboard.
• A catamaran heels less than a monohull, which many people find easier, but it does not guarantee you will not feel sick.

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. If you make your own way, check in at 9:15 am at the red catamaran Stiletto, by the Chamberlain Bridge in Bridgetown opposite Heroes Square.