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Antigua Snorkeling Adventure: Cades Reef and Beach Lunch
4.3
59 Ratings
Saint John's
Experience breathtaking panoramas on a journey down the island’s southern shoreline. Our itinerary includes a pause at Cades Reef, where you can snorkel through the largest reef in Antigua. Following, we’ll halt at a tranquil beach for lunch and swimming. After, the boat will navigate back up the coast while you groove to lively Caribbean beats.
Experience breathtaking panoramas on a journey down the island’s southern shoreline. Our itinerary includes a pause at Cades Reef, where you can snorkel through the largest reef in Antigua. Following, we’ll halt at a tranquil beach for lunch and swimming. After, the boat will navigate back up the coast while you groove to lively Caribbean beats.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cades Reef - Prepare for an exciting day that will delight the entire family. Embark on a serene Caribbean journey on the sailing catamaran \’Mystic.\’ Sail along the southern coast of the island, admiring the stunning vistas of the Antiguan shoreline and the Caribbean Sea. You’ll make a stop at Cades Reef to explore Antigua’s most extensive…
- Cades Reef - Prepare for an exciting day that will delight the entire family. Embark on a serene Caribbean journey on the sailing catamaran \’Mystic.\’ Sail along the southern coast of the island, admiring the stunning vistas of the Antiguan shoreline and the Caribbean Sea. You’ll make a stop at Cades Reef to explore Antigua’s most extensive reef system. As a nationally protected marine park, Cades Reef brims with aquatic life waiting to be explored. While you’re snorkeling, the crew will be busy preparing a delectable BBQ lunch for your return.\n\nOnce you’ve savored the delicious Caribbean BBQ spread, the vessel will drop anchor in a private bay, giving you the opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters or simply soak up the sun. While you indulge in swimming or sunbathing, the attentive crew will ensure your comfort by serving drinks right on the beach.\n- Antigua and Barbuda - After spending an hour on the beach, it’s time to set sail and navigate northward along the coastline. Crank up the tunes and make the most of the complimentary bar! The vibe will be lively with music as everyone enjoys the cruise until it’s time to return to the starting point. The experience will leave you eager for more, looking forward to your next adventure. Please note that the choice of beaches for stops is subject to the prevailing sea conditions.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Transportation to boarding location
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Transportation to boarding location
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Tropical Adventures Antigua
Redcliffe Street
across the Street from Quay Necessities Store
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(59 Ratings)
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Voyager26479348087
Sep 16, 2025
Fun in the sun - This excursion was amazing. We had so much fun celebrating my birthday and graduation. If you’re ever in Antigua, I recommend this excursion. It’s a 10/10 does nothing for this adventure. I talked to Kiara, Diane and Julie when booking and asking questions. They were wonderful and Diane emailed me to confirm everything. The crew was great, helpful and even celebrated with us. Such a great experience, that my group of 11 enjoyed!!!
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56sarithaj
Aug 9, 2025
Unforgettable Catamaran Adventure in Antigua and Barbuda! - I celebrated my 50th birthday with family and friends aboard Tropical Adventures Catamaran--and it was absolutely perfect! The crew was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were all having a great time. The views were breathtaking, the water was crystal clear, the food was delicious, and the music and drinks kept the energy high.
We danced, laughed, and soaked up the sun. I'll cherish the memories forever. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, scenic, and unforgettable outing in paradise!
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D
Aug 8, 2025
Very nice - Was a really good day trip out was chilled and fun at the same time. Crew were fun and polite and kind. Food was ok a bit dry for my liking but was ok 👍 I didn't snorkel my partner did and he said was good. Was a really good trip 😌
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Kris_h
Jul 25, 2025
The best experience ever!!!! - My adult daughter and I took this trip after reading other great reviews. I can’t say enough about the crew and the experience. They were so fun, entertaining and overall made us feel so safe as well. The rum punch and open bar made for a lot of laughs and dancing. We had a blast!!!! Would highly recommend. The Captain was incredible and fun and knowledgable!!!
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Southernfried4
Jul 14, 2025
A fun day of sailing, snorkeling and food - It's something of a vacation tradition for my wife and I to do a catamaran snorkeling cruise when visiting the Caribbean. We've been to quite a few islands over the years, so we have a lot of experience with these kinds of excursions. And I can safely say that this was one of the best.
We were picked up right on the beach at our resort and after a stop at St. John's to pick up a few more guests, we sailed along the scenic West Coast of Antigua to Cades Reef, where we were given about 45 minutes to explore the native wildlife -- including several rays and many colorful fish. Once back in the boat, we headed to a secluded beach where we had a delicious lunch of BBQ chicken, fish, rice and salad before heading into the water for a refreshing swim.
Then on the trip back, there was music, dancing and an open bar that featured a rum punch that truly packed a punch! The crew was amazing, especially Kaya, who was the life of the party, making sure everyone aboard had a good time.
We booked this trip on the recommendation of our resort's excursion staff and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our week in Antigua.
We recommend it enthusiastically!
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Kresimir_obajdin
Jul 4, 2025
Best boat tour ever. - Best boat tour ever. The riffs were amazing. Plenty of good food and drinks. Would recommend it to anyone.
Shout out to the crew on the boat they made it super interesting and at the same time super super fun.
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Drameliap
Jun 25, 2025
Antigua nice. Antigua is beautiful. The island boast 365 beautiful white sandy beaches. Guess one for every day.. - This is the island of my birth. Antigua. I love the beautiful white sandy beaches. I love the music, the local dishes. Fungi, pepperpot, seasoned rice, and ducuna.
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Richard
Jun 1, 2025
Snorkel trip to cades reef - From the moment we boarded the crew worked to ensure everyone got in the mood for a great day. Everyone in my party (10 people) raved about the day. My only issue was during the snorkel part of the trip we were required to use bulky flotation and stay with the underwater guide. This eliminated individual exploration.
Bigger issue crew needs to impress upon guests not to walk on the coral. Saw numerous people literally walking on coral like they were hiking
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Andrea_r
May 9, 2025
Be aware of the baby maker - WOW! Our best time on the island. We had an absolute blast on this trip. The crew is so knowledgeable and friendly and welcoming. The entire crew, Elroy, Chad, Theo, and the others were just incredible. They made sure everyone was safe, the gear was in good repair, they were super helpful with the snorkeling, and the water was so clear. We saw so many fish and the coral was beautiful. The lunch was delicious and the rum punch is killer! They make the whole trip and party and it’s an amazing time!
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Joseph_w
Jul 26, 2025
Decent day on the water - Nice boat ride, good snorkel, and 'open bar' on back, Our return was dominated by some very drunk women-one who passed out on the beach. Crew was awesome...
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