The 11 Best Snorkeling Trips in Antigua

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

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

Review the Antigua Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure, with sea scooters, turtles, shipwrecks, photos, pricing, pickup tips, and honest advice.

“Awesome Scooter and snorkeling activity. The guides and host were super pleasant and hospitable. The experience brought great pictures (included), water was warm clear blue and we saw various turtles, jellyfish, eels, fishes and a wrecked ship. The scooters were an awesome addition to snorkeling! If your resort is not listed on the pickup list on viator do not select other and pay for transportation, their isn't transportation available outside of there pickup. You'll have to schedule your own transportation.”

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

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

Cruise from Jolly Harbour to Bird Island and Maiden Island for reef snorkeling, a beachside lobster lunch, rum punch, and open-bar relaxation.

“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

Explore Antigua by land and sea with Johnny, visiting Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and calm-water snorkeling at Galleon Beach.

“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

Kayak Antigua’s mangroves, snorkel Cades Reef, enjoy island views, snacks, rum punch, and hotel or port pickup on this four-hour tour.

“Do not hesitate to book this excursion. We had a really good time! Our pickup time has miscommunication, but we knew that island time is a factor, so sweat. After arrival, we were treated with respect, patience, and kindness. We kayaked, snorkeled and had light refreshments. At no point was this experience negative. I highly recommend the tour.”

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

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

Explore Antigua by glass kayak and snorkel over coral reefs, with calm mangroves, marine life, transfers, snacks, and rum punch.

“Great tour - glass kayaks gave us a great view of the marine life below. Crew and guide were very friendly and made everyone feel welcome. After the kayaking in the sheltered mangrove area, we were taken by boat to a coral reef for some snorkeling. Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Snorkel and Exclusive Beach Exploration in Antigua

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

Explore Antigua by private boat with reef snorkeling, local snacks, rum punch, and quiet beach time from Jolly Harbour.

“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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7.Sail and Snorkel at Cades Reef

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

Sail to Cades Reef from St. John’s for snorkeling, barbecue lunch, open-bar drinks, beach time, and coastal views.

“What an amazing day! The tour and snorkeling were awesome- crew was very fun and attentive, highly recommend”

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8.Snorkeling, Kayaking and Paddle Board Activity in Antigua

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

Kayak Antigua’s lagoons, snorkel with turtles and see shipwrecks on a private two-hour adventure with pickup and local guidance.

“We had a great time kayaking, snorkeling and we enjoyed a local lunch with our guide Cheyvone. He was so organized and ran such a great adventure. He was fun, friendly and made the day great!”

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9.Power 360 Sightseeing and Snorkel Cruise Antigua

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

Review of Antigua’s Power 360 cruise, with island views, snorkeling, lunch, drinks, rough-water warnings, value, and booking tips.

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Review of Antigua’s Under the Sea snorkeling tour, with Cades Reef, stingrays, kayaks, drinks, transport, costs, and booking advice.

“Stingray experience was fun but very chaotic on arrival. Transport company was terrible. Ended up stranded with a flat tire and forced to detour to airport to pick up another passenger.”

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

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

Kayak through Antigua’s mangroves, snorkel near Great Bird Island, and relax on a quiet beach with transport and drinks included.

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

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