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Private Antigua Tour: Snorkeling Experience with Local Spearfisherman and Sightseeing
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130 Ratings
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galleon Beach - WE TOUR Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley’s Heights, finally we will be snorkeling for about an hour around a couple shipwrecks and looking for turtles, we normally always encounter them, but it depends on the visibility that day. I would say 85-90% of guests encounter turtles. If you are a decent swimmer we will also check out The Pillars Of Hercules. THIS IS NOT A BOAT TOUR! Admission to the national parks is 15$USD which gives you two tickets one for Nelson’s Dockyard and one for Shirley’s Heights. So to clarify you only pay one time for both parks!
What's Included
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- $15.00US admission covers both Shirley’s Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard
Additional Information
EXPERIENCE NELSON’S DOCKYARD, SHIRLEYS HEIGHTS, AND SNORKELING: Get ready for a guided adventure led by a local spearfisher. Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of the island, both above and below the waves, where you stand a high chance of snorkeling alongside sea turtles and sighting two submerged shipwrecks! The snorkeling spot is mostly in shallow waters off a beach. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A BOAT TOUR. Our snorkel guide, an experienced spearfisher, will reveal aquatic marvels hitherto unknown to you! This is an exclusive tour, tailored only for you. The duration is approximately 4 hours, with chilled water supplied in the vehicle. Note that lunch is not part of the tour. Videos of your underwater exploration around shipwrecks and turtles will be emailed to you after the tour. Opting out of snorkeling is not an issue, and not every participant is required to snorkel if they wish not to. Entrance fees to national parks are separate and not included. A pair of tickets cost 15$ USD, indicating you pay just once.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- If you have mobility issues do not book this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lisa_m
Jul 20, 2024
Great tour - We had a great time learning about the island and seeing Shirley Heights and Nelson's Dockyard. Highly recommend Johnny's Tours. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed the snorkeling and even got to see a turtle as well as a ton of reef fish. Loved that he sent us a video of what we saw as well.
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Robert_m
Jul 17, 2024
Awesome time time - We booked this excursion for a honeymoon. It was amazing our tour guy Johnny was good. He showed us the island . The shipwreck we saw under the water was awesome along with The sea turtles and octopuses that we saw . Definitely recommend this for your excursion
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Chris_a
Jul 16, 2024
Do it. - Genuinely the most enjoyable thing we’ve done some we got here. Jonny was knowledgeable and showed us around Nelson’s Harbor and Shirley Heights. The snorkeling was incredible and we saw shipwrecks, turtles, stingrays and octopuses. Highly recommend.
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Wendywt4411dd
Jun 2, 2024
Great - private guide is the best way to go! - We adore private trips and this did not disappoint for the same price as a group trip from the cruise line. I can't stress enough how you can book bigger, better and cheaper trips outside the cruise line. We had a great time, learned a lot about the island, and had a really enjoyable snorkel, water was perfect - although visibility could have been better but we still saw turtles, spotted stingray, fish, a ship wreck and got video from the trip which was excellent.
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Josephsp2497xw
Jun 1, 2024
Great local guide - Johnny was a great local guide. He shared a lot about life on the island, and the snorkeling was awesome. We saw turtles, shipwrecks, and a bunch of other sea life.
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X1000zrsarar
May 28, 2024
Best Day in Antigua - We had an absolutely fantastic day in Antigua with Johnny! He promptly responded to all of our messages and created a custom tour just for us. He picked us up directly from our resort in his comfortably air conditioned car. He was easy to talk with and shared a lot of local history while answering our many questions! We especially enjoyed seeing the view at Shirley Heights. We had a perfect day to snorkel and saw a turtle and some cool ship wrecks. This was followed by a little hike to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. At the end of the tour I forgot something in his car and he happily returned it for me. We recommend Johnnys tour 100 percent!
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Mrsacunamsncom
May 19, 2024
Johnny Rocks! - Johnny was just as awesome as everyone else has said. We got to Nelson‘s Dockyard early and had the place to ourselves. Went on to Shirley’s Heights, and two buses arrived just as we were leaving. Then headed down to Galleon Beach, where unfortunately the water was murky, but seeing the shipwreck was still a cool experience. I was shocked when Johnny swam down and right through it, but when we saw the video, there was a lobster hiding in there that I hadn’t seen! I’m a good swimmer, but Johnny stayed close to make sure I was OK, helping me out with snorkel gear issues and even giving me a tow with his lifeguard float. He was both friendly and informative, and we learned a lot about the highs and lows of “living on a rock.” Can’t recommend him enough; he deserves all the business he can get!
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Hannah_c
May 8, 2024
Johnny is a top tier tour guide! - We had a terrific experience with Johnny. We are two Canadians visiting the island for the first time, and he provided a fun, beautiful excursion. He was accommodating of what we wanted to do (even found us a fruit stand to buy fresh fruit at) and answered all of our questions (life in Antigua, history of the island, what each fish’s name were). The snorkeling was fantastic! Really enjoyed spending time with and getting to know Johnny, and we highly recommend this tour.
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Amanda_r
May 7, 2024
Best Private Tour on the Island! - Johnny was a wealth of knowledge not only on the marine life but also on the country. The snorkeling was incredible! We saw turtles, octopus, and even spotted eagle ray's. I highly recommend the private tour especially if you don't like large crowds.
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Osudc1
May 6, 2024
Antigua sightseeing and snorkeling - Excellent snorkeling and tour of Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights. Johnny was a great guide and we enjoyed the tour.
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