Private Antigua Tour: Snorkeling Experience with Local Spearfisherman and Sightseeing

Embark on a private Antigua tour with a local spearfisherman, exploring Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley’s Heights, and snorkeling with sea turtles and shipwrecks. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galleon Beach - Join us for a tour of Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley’s Heights, followed by an hour of snorkeling around a couple of shipwrecks, where we often spot turtles. While turtle sightings are common, with an 85-90% chance, they do depend on the day’s visibility. For those who are confident swimmers, we will also explore The Pillars Of…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

EXPERIENCE NELSON’S DOCKYARD, SHIRLEYS HEIGHTS, AND SNORKELING: Get ready for a guided adventure led by a local spearfisher. Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of the island, both above and below the waves, where you stand a high chance of snorkeling alongside sea turtles and sighting two submerged shipwrecks! The snorkeling spot is mostly in shallow…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jessica_t
Jul 6, 2025
Come Swim with the beautiful Turtles! - We had a wonderful day with Johnny. We got picked up at our hotel and spent time at the Dockyard, Shirley Heights mountain. Then off to swim with the Turtles, Stingray and explore a few shipwrecks. I do recommend being a decent swimmer. It's alot of swimming around a bay although pretty shallow. Read the description, there is no boat. We misread. However, we had a fantastic time and Johnny was really funny. We got some great history and island life discussion and education. Highly recommend!
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Beingsarah
Jul 1, 2025
Magical underwater moments. - We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Johnny was a brilliant guide and as well as giving us a fascinating tour, answered loads of questions we had about the island and its culture. The best part was snorkelling. We felt in very safe hands and Johnny’s experience guided us to some unforgettable underwater moments (some of which we now have captured on Johnny’s videos). Swimming so close to a beautiful, graceful turtle was a moment of magic. Highly recommended!
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Jennifer_b
Jun 26, 2025
Wonderful time - Wonderful afternoon. Great tour and very knowledgeable, full of information. Great snorkeling experience saw turtles and stingray.
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Sonia_t
Jun 23, 2025
This has to be one of the... - This has to be one of the best excursions I’ve ever been on he was super funny and friendly was well educated on the history of the island and knew all the best photos spots
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Daniel_j
Jun 22, 2025
Johnny was awesome! Very... - Johnny was awesome! Very knowledgeable, personable. Best part was the snorkeling- for me that would have been good. A great guide
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Kaliclark
Jun 19, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - Amazing time. Really enjoyed ourselves. A great mix of historic sites and snorkelling. Highlight definitely seeing turtles. Johnny was knowledgeable but also entertaining. A really relaxed morning. Highly recommend. He will make sure you have an enjoyable time.
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Devonmg3923pe
Jun 14, 2025
Best tour guide. - It was a very good tour. Took us to a lot of places and told us about the island. I also got to see the sea turtles and schools of fish while snorkeling.
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G7127zjclairef
May 27, 2025
Don’t overthink; just book. You’ll love it! - Booked Johnny after reading reviews about his tours being personable and relaxed; so so glad I did! Had the best morning learning about Antiguan history, hearing stories behind landmarks and points of interest, rounded off with snorkeling in Galleon Bay. Johnny is absolutely a special guy who has so so much love for this island and it really shows in the way he talks about it and presents information. We felt safe, welcomed, and would not hesitate to recommend Johnny, and would absolutely book him again; thank for you such a memorable trip! Claire & Mike
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Angela_n
Apr 30, 2025
Amazing tour with Johnny! - Johnny is a remarkable tour guide. Very passionate and knowledgeable about his island. Knows all the spots to go to. Johnny is with you the entire tour and points out all the spots and things to see. I would have missed both sea turtles if he didn't point them out. Definitely got a good workout swimming and snorkeling.
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Jeff_c
Apr 26, 2025
Two thumbs up! - Johnny is a great guide! Very knowledgeable about the island. We found a few sea turtles and an eagle ray while snorkeling. Very cool experience!
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From $125
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).