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Antigua Snorkeling Adventure: Cades Reef and Beach Lunch
4.3
54 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
(54 Ratings)
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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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W2146fcsarahh
Mar 20, 2025
Fun in the Sun - The staff were so knowledgeable and fun. They made a bunch of "recycled teenagers" happy with their choice of music. It was a day of fun in the sun. I danced and I also got my husband to dance as well. That is not an easy feat to accomplish. The only down side was that once at the reef, the water was too choppy to get close enough to see many fish.
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Moyagaye_d
Dec 4, 2024
Rumfilled - Absolutely loved this! An entire day enjoying the beautiful seas of Antigua and spotting neighboring islands. If you don’t want to snorkel, you still get to free swim and explore by the boat. Prepare for the rum to rum and a nice little beach hang out after you’re done snorkeling. 10/10
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Lorrainew201
Dec 3, 2024
Fun day out with a great crew - Fun day out with great views of the Antiguan coast. Transport was included from our hotel to St John’s where we joined the catamaran. Not overcrowded so was a great experience. Staff ensured that everyone had a fun day out and the beaches/resorts that we sailed past were explained to us. Snorkelling,with equipment provided, onto the reef before sailing to another bay to have lunch, also included. Great weather and clam seas were a bonus, rum punch and beer flowed and the music played all day. Staff were great fun - would definitely recommend despite your age.
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Greggs410
Mar 24, 2025
GGood snorkeling and fun. However not actually a "sail" excursion because we only motored. - A good excursion with three exceptions: We started late and finished early compared to the advertised length. The appetizers were few and low quality. The "sail" in the advertisement was misleading as the sails were not raised. It should have been "cruise". The snorkeling and the open bar and music were very good.
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Adrienne_w
Feb 9, 2025
If they tell your pick up... - If they tell your pick up time, triple check the day of your excursion!! We waited 2 hours and we met a couple of Brits they waited 3 hours!! Viator communication with customers is very poor
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James_m
Dec 18, 2024
Not the crew or captain's fault!! - We enjoyed the boat ride, crew, captain, lunch, and the "party". The criticisms are out of the crew and captain's control to an extent. First off we waited 20-30 minutes for another group of people from a jeep ride to join us--no big deal. Then waited another 40 minutes for another jeep group led by one of the excursion organizers that was "repeatedly late". Wish the Captain had just left them--but that would not have been cool. I'm sure that guide has been relieved of a job. Unfortunately, and out of their control--Cades Reef is 99.5% dead. If that is your main goal for attending the trip, I would suggest you go elsewhere. Trip, party, etc. all fun as these boat rides provide a great atmosphere.
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