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Bridgetown · St Michael · Barbados
Barbados Shore Excursion Snorkel Cruise and Beach Day on Carlisle Bay
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From $50.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Hop on our shuttle and enjoy a short drive through the capital, Bridgetown, to the dock. Board our vessel, Tranquility Cruises, with ease and join us for a 1.5-hour Turtle & Shipwreck adventure in Carlisle Bay. Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters lapping against soft white sand. Beneath the surface, the bay comes alive with abundant tropical fish, seahorses, sea turtles, octopuses, rays, and more. This unique array of marine life is due in part to six different shipwrecks resting in waters as shallow as 12 feet. After the snorkeling excursion, you will be taken to Savvy On The Bay at Carlisle Bay, where you will be provided with a beach lounger, umbrella, and a welcome drink. Soak in the sea or relax on your lounger while enjoying the sunshine. It is the perfect way to spend a day in Barbados. Lunch is not included but is available for purchase at the beach bar. The 8:45 a.m. pickup has a 2:00 p.m. departure time, the 10:00 a.m. pickup has a 3:15 p.m. departure time, and the 10:45/11:00 a.m. pickup has a 4:20 p.m. departure time. Customers wishing to stay longer at the beach club may do so and make their own way back to the port. For those choosing to return independently at a later time, most taxis charge a per-person fee.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore vibrant shipwrecks and marine life beneath turquoise waters
- Swim with turtles in one of Barbados’ most famous bays
- Relax on the beach with loungers, shade, and sea views
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Carlisle Bay Carlisle Bay is named after the Earl of Carlisle, who took Barbados from Sir William Courteen during the Great Barbados Robbery. Today, Carlisle Bay features the whitest sand in Barbados and the most brilliant turquoise sea. The Carlisle Bay Marine Park contains six shipwrecks in close proximity, supporting a diverse range of colourful marine life, including turtles, starfish, sand dollars, rays, and more. Tranquility Cruises Join us aboard Tranquillity Cruises. The boat features two washrooms on board, a bar, and both upper and lower decks with ample seating. A glass-bottom area is available for guests who prefer to stay on board and enjoy the views below. Tranquillity is equipped with life vests, snorkels, and masks for those who wish to explore a shipwreck or swim with turtles and fish. An added treat for children is the boat’s waterslide. The Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise lasts 70 minutes and departs from Carlisle Bay, a crescent-shaped bay located on the southwest coast.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bridgetown
Boating at Carlisle Bay, Barbados.
Continued
Bridgetown
Snorkeling at Carlisle Bay, Barbados.
Continued
Bridgetown
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Carlisle Bay, Barbados.
Continued
Bridgetown
Leisure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Port pickup and drop-off Beach lounger and umbrella Access to washrooms and showers Boat trip to swim and snorkel at a shipwreck and see turtles in the wild Use of snorkelling equipment Use of the waterslide View through the boat’s glass-bottom area Visit and swim in an area of Carlisle Bay where turtles frequently gather Friendly and helpful boat crew who are great with children
Not Included
Gratuities Additional drinks (available to purchase) Food (available to purchase)
What to Bring
Hat & Sunscreen Swimwear Towel
Restrictions
Minimum drinking age is 18 years. A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required. Not suitable for pets. Not recommended for people with back problems. This activity is not suitable for non-swimmers. Not stroller accessible. Infant seats are unavailable. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues including those using, wheelchair, walker, cane and or has a strap or brace on any limb.
Meeting & Pickup
Cruise pier and Savvy On The Bay Barbados - Bay Street, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, 00000.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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