The 6 Best Snorkelling Trips in Antigua

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

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

From Freeman’s Bay, your guide teaches you to use a small sea scooter before leading you to coral, fish, turtles, eagle rays, and a shipwreck. Guides such as Rex and Renek are praised for patient instruction, while underwater photos and drinking water are included.

“Could not recommend this excursion enough. Definitely the coolest thing we did on our trip. The guide, Renick, was fansastic and we had a great time with him?”

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2.Private Snorkeling and Sightseeing Tour of Antigua

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

Johnny of Turtle Tales Antigua Tours & Snorkeling takes your private group to Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Galleon Beach. Expect an island history tour followed by calm, shore-based snorkeling among shipwrecks, turtles, octopuses, and reef fish. This is not a boat excursion.

“He did a great job. Very personable and informative about the island. Down to earth and helpful. Thank you”

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

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

Paddle a calm Antigua lagoon through mangroves with a guide, then take a boat from a small beach to Cades Reef for about 30 minutes of snorkeling. Andrew, Jensen, Terry, Alex, and other SoCoHo guides are known for attentive care, island stories, and help for less-confident swimmers.

“Me and my wife had great time snorkeling and kayaking with Jensen and Terry. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trips. Great people and an awesome experience! 10/10 recommend”

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4.Snorkeling, Kayaking and Paddle Board Activity in Antigua

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

Paddle from Galleon Beach toward Nelson’s Dockyard, then snorkel around turtles, shipwrecks, reefs, and colorful fish. Cheyvone guides the outing, teaches beginners, and shares local knowledge. Kayaks, inflatable paddle boards, gear, drinks, and roundtrip transport are included.

“Everything about this excursion was amazing! Chevonne is the perfect guide, you will not be disappointed!”

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5.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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6.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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