Embark on a mesmerising turtle and shipwreck cruise, a 90-minute journey that takes you to the heart of Carlisle Bay. This crescent-shaped bay, nestled on the South West Coast of the island, is renowned for its unparalleled beauty and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Its calm, azure waters gently lap against soft white sands, making it a favourite spot for both locals and tourists.

Carlisle Bay isn't just about surface-level beauty; beneath the waves lies a thriving marine park teeming with life. Snorkelers and scuba divers are drawn to this underwater paradise, where they can encounter an abundance of tropical fish, sea horses, turtles, octopuses, rays, and much more. The bay's rich biodiversity owes much to the six shipwrecks resting in shallow waters as little as 12ft deep.

These sunken treasures add another layer of intrigue to Carlisle Bay, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking adventure. The boat tour includes snorkelling at one of these shipwrecks and a visit to a feeding area where you have the chance to swim with turtles, all making for an experience that promises to be unforgettable!

Why you’ll love this…

Experience the mesmerising beauty of Carlisle Bay on a snorkel adventure
Explore this underwater paradise teeming with tropical fish, rays, and more
Visit one of the six intriguing sunken shipwrecks resting in shallow waters
Enjoy snorkelling at a shipwreck site and swimming with turtles in their habitat

Important to know

Know in advance:

Important: pickup is included from the locations listed in the order box. Please select the ticket option based on the distance of your pickup location to the departure point of the experience: Savvy On The Bay, Bay Street, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados
Please select your pickup point from the list in the order box. You'll be contacted the day before the tour with the exact pickup time. If you are not contacted, please get in touch with the local operator to reconfirm your pickup time, as it may vary
Please note that the number of turtles seen can vary from day to day. On some days, you might be lucky enough to see up to eleven turtles, while on others there may only be one. On very rare occasions, turtles may not be spotted at all
The ticket option 'Hotel Transportation 13-22km' requires a minimum of 2 participants

What people say about this experience

3.9/5

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Martin
Traveled as a couple
December 6, 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
Pick up driver was full of himself and we were unsure if we were on the correct trip until we got there which added worry. When he arrived and we approached he said what do you want, I said looking for my bus and he simply replied get on. No name checks or any thing, I asked if it was us, he replied it’s a bus get on. No very professional for me
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Feakins
Traveled with a group of friends
April 26, 2025
1
United Kingdom
I booked this experience for 6 people going from Butterfly Beach Hotel on 14/4/25 to go on 15/4/25. It was cancelled by them. I am still waiting for a refund of £178 despite sending emails to Musement who have not replied and Barbados the excursions company they use who gave responded saying my refund will be processed in 3 to 5 days. It is now 10 days & I have no refund & we also had no excursion! Extremely disappointing!
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BevH
Traveled as a couple
April 19, 2025
5
United Kingdom
The whole trip was brilliant. The crew were amazing. We had never really snorkled before and one of the crew helped us to put our mask on and feel comfortable and explained what to do. Another of the crew made sure we were OK in the water and even swam with us while we got used to it. It was a great day and I now feel able to snorkel thanks to their help. I would highly recommend this.
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TUI Musement Traveler
May 31, 2025
5
United Kingdom
Great bunch of guys, very professional , fun, considerate and kind :))