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Antigua Snorkeling Adventure: Cades Reef and Beach Lunch
4.2
47 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
4.2
(47 Ratings)
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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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Inspiration103500
Nov 21, 2024
Must do when in Antigua - Total amazing day out on the water from the boat ride to the crew the lunch, the cocktails, the music, the atmosphere the laughter, the fun, the swimming in Valley cottage the snorkeling at the reef. I’ve taken many boat trips around different countries. This is one of the best ever. I will do this again. The next time I am in Antigua well worth the money. The food was absolutely delicious that was cooked right on the boat. I can’t say enough about the crew. This excursion was way more than I thought. It was gonna be an enjoyment and an absolutely awesome day trip to remember. The rain did not even put a damper in the beginning, just sat out and enjoyed the whole atmosphere and the beauty of the island. I came to Antigua for the ocean and that’s all I want and that’s exactly what I got.
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Cassie
Sep 6, 2024
Great time - Snorkeling was great and the staff was very safe and made sure no one struggled in the water. The lobster was a small up charge but well worth it. The boat ride was nice and relaxing and very fun on the way back. The coral took a hit from the previous hurricane but that doesnt stop you from seeing so many beautiful fish.
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Masanori_t
Aug 19, 2024
Great trip to see bule... - Great trip to see bule sea and sky. Lunch and bar are comfortable. We want to enjoy one more beach. Because return time to the port was earlier.
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Tlychelle
Jul 1, 2024
Mystic Cruise Owe Us Nothing - I would highly recommend this tour & would definitely do it again if I return to Antigua. The crew was very friendly, energetic, knowledgeable of the island, and interactive. They made sure veryone had a good time. Fun was had by everyone.
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Jessica_c
Jul 12, 2024
Relaxing snorkeling trip - The Catamaran arrived on time to pick us up at Dickenson Bay. After collecting more guests on other decks we sailed versus Cade Reef with a great explanation by the staff members on the beaches and main historical spots we're navigating close by. The reef was not full of corals but there were fishes and we saw a small shark! The snorkeling part was good and safe, everyone was provided with a lifejacket, a guide driving us along the waves and also another small boat was available in case someone had not much energy to come back swimming to the Cat. The lunch and open bar was also great and we stopped in a couple of beaches that you can only reach by boat. Felt super exclusive! A special thanks to the Crew who really made our day with a fun and professional service. Recommended trip.
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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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V8620oglukef
Jun 20, 2024
Don’t go for the snorkelling - Trip was average. Food was excellent and open bar always a hit. However the snorkelling session was not the best as overcrowded and lots of seaweed at surface making viewing difficult.
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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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