The 11 Best Snorkelling Trips in Antigua

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $132Our pick

From Freeman’s Bay, you’ll learn to use a small sea scooter before snorkeling toward coral, fish, turtles, a shipwreck, and the Pillars of Hercules. Guides such as Rex and Renek stay nearby, take underwater photos, and help you feel at ease. Afternoon trips offer the best turtle odds. You must already swim or snorkel.

“This was brilliant would definitely recommend, the sea scooters were such a fun way to explore the sea and see the turtles! The guides were friendly and fun and the transfer was really easy, thanks so much!”

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2.Snorkel – Lobster Lunch Cruise to Bird Island and Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran from Jolly Harbour, with two snorkel stops, beach time at Bird Island, and a grilled lobster lunch when in season. Captain Demari and crew members such as Vonte and Quante have been praised for patient snorkel help, good humor, and attentive service. Hotel pickup is included in many areas.

“Lots of fun, bordering on too much fun. Good trip overall, fine snorkeling, saw several huge sea turtles, the lobster lunch was excellent. I gave it 4 stars because one of the three crew members (not the captain, thank goodness) began drinking, flirting, and dancing with several of the young women on the trip as the day went on. The women were into it and partying hard so it wasn’t like he was being overly aggressive or making unwelcome advances; it just felt unprofessional and a little unsafe to have a crew member taking shots and grinding with the guests. The captain and junior-most crew member were professional and acted…”

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3.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $125

Spend four and a half hours with local guide Johnny of Turtle Tales Antigua Tours. Visit Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights, then snorkel from Galleon Beach in a calm harbor where turtles, octopuses, fish, stingrays, and shipwrecks may appear. This is a private shore-snorkeling tour, not a boat trip.

“Johnny was professional and showed so much attention to detail for customer service. The entire experience was fantastic Nelson’s dockyard and Shirley heights again his knowledge was second to non. Snorkelling for over 30 years I’ve been trying to see a turtle under the water and Johnny located 2 of them along with lion fish, lobsters and numerous other types of marine life. This is the best tour I have ever had the privilege to be on it’s that good and I fully recommend people book with him. A nice person and he deserves the business and well worth the money”

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4.SoCoHo Eco Half Day – Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $135

Spend four hours with South Coast Horizons kayaking through a mangrove lagoon, boating to Cades Reef, and snorkeling among tropical fish. Guides such as Andrew, Alex, Jensen, and Swande may lead different departures. Pickup, gear, water, snacks, fruit punch, and rum punch are included, with optional lunch for a small fee.

“Terri and Gentry were a great team! Great experience. They loved their island! Easy pick up and delivery”

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5.Crystal Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour (with transfer)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $89Best value

You’ll paddle a fully transparent kayak through a calm Antigua bay, watching fish and other sea life below while guides explain the mangrove ecosystem. A short boat ride takes you to a snorkeling site, followed by showers, snacks, and rum punch. Pickup is included under stated conditions, and guides may include Vashti, Beaver, Ernest, and Orville.

“It was such a great experience. The staff from pickup, kayaking and end of day were absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this company.”

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6.Snorkel and Exclusive Beach Exploration in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $257

Set out from Jolly Harbour with a private captain aboard Red Red Wine. Snorkel a reef or shipwreck, then sail to a quiet beach for swimming, rum punch, Antigua Black pineapple, plantain chips, and sandwiches. Captains such as David, Aquil, Akaele, and Ekiel are known for tailoring the outing to your group.

“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!”

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7.Sail and Snorkel at Cades Reef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $110

Join Tropical Adventures Antigua for a six-hour catamaran trip from St. John’s to Cades Reef. Snorkel over protected coral, eat a barbecue lunch, relax at a quiet beach, and sail back with an open bar. Crew members including Elroy, Chad, Theo, and Ishmael may guide the day, with stops adjusted for sea conditions.

“Out of all my shore excursions, this might have to be my favorite one so far. The staff was very friendly and engaging and the beaches that they stopped at were absolutely beautiful. Snorkeling was just OK... not a lot of fish to see but that could be because the seas were very rough that day. Lunch was served on board and was tasty. Drinks were plentiful. The whole boat had a great time! It was a fun and relaxing day!”

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8.Snorkeling, Kayaking and Paddle Board Activity in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $110

Paddle & Drink Enterprise takes you by air-conditioned 4x4 from your Antigua hotel to Galleon Beach. Guide Cheyvone leads a private two-hour outing through lagoons toward Nelson’s Dockyard, with kayaking, inflatable paddle boards, snorkeling around turtles, shipwrecks, and reefs, plus cold drinks afterward.

“We had a great time! Perfect weather, good snorkeling experience 🤿 Chavonne was great, the tour at end was cool as well, great view of the entire English Harbor. Highly recommended !”

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9.Power 360 Sightseeing and Snorkel Cruise Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $146

Spend about six hours aboard the power catamaran Excellence, circling Antigua with a stop for snorkeling, beach time, lunch, and drinks. You will pass the Pillars of Hercules, Devil's Bridge, English Harbour, beaches, and notable homes. Hotel pickup is offered at selected hotels, with Ray and the crew praised for attentive help.

“This boat had about 120 people. When you take this boat there is a section of really rough water for about 20 minutes. The crew warns you that the front of the boat will get wet and tossed around. There was nowhere else to go as the boat Read more”

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10.Under the Sea snorkeling(Stingray/Kayak/ Power Snorkel available)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Spend about three hours snorkeling in Antigua, with Cades Bay Reef, Long Bay, or English Harbour as possible locations. Look for tropical fish, turtles, stingrays, conch, and Caribbean rock lobster. Private air-conditioned transport, drinks, and some snorkel equipment are included, while Long Bay equipment costs $20 extra. Kayaking and power snorkeling may also be available.

“They were super accommodating even though the third party operator who does the power snorkel activity was not. I really appreciated them accommodating me with another activity and the drivers were amazing. They got me to the tour Read more”

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11.St. John’s, Antigua Kayak, Snorkeling, & Beach Bird Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $147

Spend four hours exploring Antigua’s North Sound Marine Park by van, speedboat, kayak, and snorkel gear. Paddle through red mangroves, snorkel near Great Bird Island, and relax on a white-sand beach with fruit punch or rum punch. Guides such as Crystal add local history, music, and humor along the way.

“Loved the trip because of Captain Crystal! She made it an unforgettable day and experience.”

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