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
  • $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…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Mark_f
Feb 11, 2025
Very nice and... - Very nice and knowledgeable guide and reassuring for novice snorkelers in our group. Patient and gave lots of time to explore.
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Boodles78
Feb 8, 2025
Great time! - We had a lot of fun with Johnny, and enjoyed his knowledge of the island. Highly recommend this as a private tour, especially on non-cruise ship days. Lovely and quiet!
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Cperrett86
Feb 6, 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! DO THIS TOUR, YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!! - Johnny is an amazing guy and extremely knowledgeable about Antigua. We had a total blast on this excursion and got to see all the highlights of Antigua. When we got back to our resort we were telling everyone what an amazing time we had and highly HIGHLY recommend. This was by far the highlight of our trip!! We saw stingrays, sea turtles and even octupus!! This is not your boring large group kind of tour. Do yourself a favor and book Johnny!!
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Seaside01965588109
Feb 6, 2025
Awesome tour - Best way to see the Dockyard and the surrounding area around Galleon beach. Johnny was a great guide and takes pride in his work and the rock he lives on. Snorkeled cool wrecks, with turtles and octopus. Don't think twice about booking with him. Thanks for a great last minute tour!
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Amy_k
Feb 3, 2025
Wonderful Experience - We had an incredible time with Johnny on a fantastic tour of Antigua led by a knowledgeable and professional local guide. His deep insights and passion for the island made the experience unforgettable. We were lucky to spot sea turtles, a spotted stingray, and even an octopus! The tour exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Antigua.
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Susan_h
Feb 3, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Johnny's tour was the best. He is full of life and loves what he does and loves Antigua! We booked this tour because of all the excellent reviews and Johnny didn't disappoint. He was so patient with one of us who didn't know how to snorkel but encouraged him and in the end he was able to do the entire tour! The stops at Nelson's Dockyard and the views from the top of the hillside were educational as well as beautiful. Johnny even altered the order of a stop to avoid the crowds. You will have a great time and we highly recommend Johnny for your visit to the island.
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Lindsey_m
Jan 26, 2025
Highlight of our vacation! - This was such a great tour for me and my husband, 10/10 recommend! Johnny was structured yet flexible and SO knowledgeable. We learned so much about the island, agriculture, and sea life. The view point was gorgeous and hes so good at finding animals while snorkeling. Such a cool experience, highlight of our vacation
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Leesmike3
Jan 26, 2025
Rainy day salvaged - Had a rainy day for our tour, but still really enjoyed our time. Johnny is really knowledgeable about the island- the history, the current happenings, and the people. Feels like everyone knows him as soon as they see him. The snorkeling was very approachable and it’s worth going out with someone who knows his spots. Despite the rain clouding up the water, Johnny took us right to some wrecks and rocks we wouldn’t have found without him. I have no idea how he saw them, but we got to see and swim along with two sea turtles he spotted through the really low visibility water. Could’ve been an absolute dud due to the weather but we learned a lot, saw parts of the island we wouldn’t have otherwise, and had fun.
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Sam_a
Jan 23, 2025
Great trip! - Johnny was great! He was knowledgeable, laid back. We saw lots of creatures while snorkeling, 2 sunken ships, and a sea turtle.
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Audra_m
Jan 20, 2025
Great Tour Guide - We were picked up at our vacation stay on time and had a great drive through the local area with lots of helpful commentary and history.
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