The 8 Best Snorkelling Trips in Antigua

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

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

Cruise from Jolly Harbour aboard a 55-foot motor catamaran with Captain Demari and crew. Snorkel at two sites, visit Bird Island and Maiden Island, then enjoy a beachside lobster lunch, open bar, and about two hours to swim and relax. Lobster is seasonal, with chicken or fish offered in May and June.

“the snorkeling was over a dead reef, very disappointing. the lunch was excellent the boat was nice and very clean the crew was very attentive”

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

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

From a calm Antigua bay, you paddle transparent kayaks over mangroves, sand, rocks, and seaweed while guides explain local wildlife. A short boat ride leads to snorkeling, followed by showers, snacks, and rum punch. Pickup is included under the current special offer.

“This is a must! What a well ran business. Not only is it clean and neat they make sure everything you need is there. Bathroom, showers, change space, lockers and they sell the items you might have forgotten. The gentlemen are polite and full of answers to any questions you have about the area. The view of the ocean floor while paddling was amazing. It is an easy paddle, but if you are having a problem a boat that can tow is following. I loved learning about the creatures we were seeing. The snorkeling location is just your group and there are so many different fish. Personally, I could have…”

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3.Snorkel and Exclusive Beach Exploration in Antigua

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

Leave Jolly Harbour with your private group aboard a small boat, snorkel a reef or shipwreck, then sail to a quiet beach. Captains such as David, Aquil, Akaele, and Ekiel share island details while serving pineapple, plantain chips, sandwiches, and drinks.

“Snorkeling sites were excellent. Boat operator was courteous and knowledgeable. He also makes excellent rum punches. I would higlly recommend this snorkeling excursion”

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4.Sail and Snorkel at Cades Reef

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

Sail aboard the catamaran Mystic from St. John’s to Cades Reef, Antigua’s largest protected reef. You’ll snorkel, eat a barbecue buffet, relax on a secluded beach, and sail back with an open bar and Caribbean music. Crew members named in tour accounts include Elroy, Chad, Theo, and Ishmael.

“Great tour of parts of Antigua you never get to see in other ways. Crew was friendly and attentive. Bring plenty of sun block! The food was delicious and the drinks were strong! Cades reef was awesome.”

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5.Power 360 Sightseeing and Snorkel Cruise Antigua

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

Spend about six hours circling Antigua aboard the power catamaran Excellence. Expect coastal sightseeing, a bumpy Atlantic crossing, reef snorkeling, a possible Green Island beach stop, lunch, rum punch, beer, and a cruise past English Harbour. Pickup is included at selected hotels.

“We enjoyed the second half of the sightseeing tour around the island. We we were not informed nor cautioned that the beginning of our journey would be out on the rough Atlantic. Take your Dramamine. The waves were rough. People were Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Spend about three hours snorkeling Antigua’s Cades Bay Reef, Long Bay, or English Harbour, with options for stingrays, kayaking, power snorkeling, Great Bird Island, or Green Island. Private transport, drinks, and some equipment are included, but Long Bay gear costs extra.

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

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

Take a four-hour Antigua outing with Star Times Adventure Tours, traveling by van, speedboat, and kayak through North Sound Marine Park. Guide Crystal adds local history and humor as you paddle mangroves, snorkel near Great Bird Island, and relax on a white-sand beach.

“Great tour around Antigua. Very comfortable van and great tour guides. The beach was beautiful and not crowded.”

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8.Cades Reef Snorkel Cruise from St. John’s Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $173

Sail from St. John’s along Antigua’s calm leeward coast to Cades Reef, a 2-mile snorkeling site with tropical fish, coral, rays, moray eels, and possible reef sharks. Enjoy included equipment, beach lunch, drinks, music, and return transport from select hotels. The group size is capped at four.

“Boat ride was too long. Not enough snorkeling. Was not an accurate description of the excursion. Didn’t want to stop to pick up & drop off at other resorts. Crew was great !”

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