Barwick Cruiser Posted May 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Anyone taken this tour recently? We are looking for a catamaran snorkelling tour that includes lunch and is reasonably priced. The lobster sailings look good but they don't appear to do much snorkelling which is higher on our priority list than lobster. Any recommendations would be helpful. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted May 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Anyone taken this tour recently? We are looking for a catamaran snorkelling tour that includes lunch and is reasonably priced. The lobster sailings look good but they don't appear to do much snorkelling which is higher on our priority list than lobster. Any recommendations would be helpful. TIA Take a Cat trip to Cades Reef. Best spot in Antigua, but the reef is slowly dying. Snorkel it before it disappears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted May 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Highly recommend the See Antigua by Sea with the Excellence, one of our favorite excursions. After snorkeling Green Island and sailing in that blue, blue water, motoring through the harbor is neat. A nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted May 18, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Take a Cat trip to Cades Reef. Best spot in Antigua, but the reef is slowly dying. Snorkel it before it disappears. Any recommendations on a company that does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted May 18, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Highly recommend the See Antigua by Sea with the Excellence, one of our favorite excursions. After snorkeling Green Island and sailing in that blue, blue water, motoring through the harbor is neat. A nice day! Not sure which company or boat this Celebrity tour uses...is it always Excellence? Any way to find out? Description does sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted May 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Any recommendations on a company that does this? The tour is usually about 5/6 hours, soft drinks before snorkel, for safety reasons. Then BBQ lunch with open alcoholic bar from lunch to end of sail, accompanied by music with dancing. All kit supplied with a competent crew to ensure you have a great experience. Contact https://www.islandroutes.com/caribbean-tours/antigua/17/st-johns/2695/cades-reef-sail-and-snorkel-from-antigua/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sWineO'Clock Posted May 21, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2018 We took this tour in mid-April and it was absolutely fabulous. Fun onboard the boat, snorkelling was easy and fun, and lunch served al fresco was lovely. One of the best excursions we have taken. Glad we took it through the ship as it is a fairly long day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted May 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Not sure which company or boat this Celebrity tour uses...is it always Excellence? Any way to find out? Description does sound good. Yes that excursion will be on the Excellence and is a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted May 22, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Thanks to everyone for all the helpful advice...I have just booked the Celebrity tour for our cruise and we are looking forward to the great snorkelling and bbq lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sWineO'Clock Posted May 31, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Let's see if I can link a photo. This is the deserted island they took us to. We hung out on the beach, snorkelled and had lunch here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/xg1ovaJjsemT0SQr1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted June 1, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Let's see if I can link a photo. This is the deserted island they took us to. We hung out on the beach' date=' snorkelled and had lunch here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/xg1ovaJjsemT0SQr1[/quote'] Island looks nice and peaceful! That cat looks huge! How many people were on your excursion? Did you find it crowded at all? I realize it's a cruise ship excursion but hope it's not packed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 1, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Island looks nice and peaceful! That cat looks huge! How many people were on your excursion? Did you find it crowded at all? I realize it's a cruise ship excursion but hope it's not packed! The ship will maximise their revenue. Have heard it's been 60 plus in the past. Bun fights for food and drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sWineO'Clock Posted June 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Lots of room on the cat and plenty of seating options whether you wanted under cover (out of the sun) or on deck. Perhaps 30 or so people on our tour? Yes, they could have packed more people on but we had a fabulous day and didn't feel crowded. Island looks nice and peaceful! That cat looks huge! How many people were on your excursion? Did you find it crowded at all? I realize it's a cruise ship excursion but hope it's not packed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Island looks nice and peaceful! That cat looks huge! How many people were on your excursion? Did you find it crowded at all? I realize it's a cruise ship excursion but hope it's not packed! It will be more crowded some days, we had a small group. We stopped at Green Island for snorkeling but didn’t get any beach time. The highlight for us was the sail around Antigua and motoring through the harbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted June 4, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Lots of room on the cat and plenty of seating options whether you wanted under cover (out of the sun) or on deck. Perhaps 30 or so people on our tour? Yes' date=' they could have packed more people on but we had a fabulous day and didn't feel crowded.[/quote'] I'm glad they have both options for shade/sun. Glad they didn't pack them on and looks like plenty of room for 30 on there!! It will be more crowded some days, we had a small group. We stopped at Green Island for snorkeling but didn’t get any beach time. The highlight for us was the sail around Antigua and motoring through the harbors. Personally, I'd rather spend more time snorkelling than on the beach so I'd be fine with missing that part. We're also looking forward to the sail around the island...can't do the speed boat tour around because of chronic neck issues so this sounds perfect! Thanks both of you for your info! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted July 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Cathy we actually walked right by the Excellence thinking it was a private cat. Enjoy your “Excellent” day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted July 12, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Cathy we actually walked right by the Excellence thinking it was a private cat. Enjoy your “Excellent” day! Thanks!! Will enjoy even more now as I just rebooked on the current 20% off sale!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted July 12, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks!! Will enjoy even more now as I just rebooked on the current 20% off sale!! Cathy ;););) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetimeforme Posted August 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We've taken this tour twice in the past year, that's how much we enjoyed it. Just want to mention that it can be a rough ride for a portion of the trip as others have commented. Pick a spot where you will feel most comfortable with that in mind from the get go. The crew will advise everyone to take a seat and remain there until they say otherwise. One time was very rough and the next time not quite as bad, so hard to tell in advance When they get to Green Island is the snorkeling part of the tour, which is follow the guide.The reports of how many fish and quality of the snorkeling experiences differs. The beach is nice and isolated and the drinks and food are supplied at this point. Both of which are great. It's a great tour and we're considering it again for our upcoming visit to Antiqua. Enjoy your day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted August 9, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Yes the ride through the Atlsntic to Green Island is rougher and you are sailing fast. We all stood up on the upper deck during that time with no problem but most folks would be sitting. The rest of the sail was very smooth in that blue, blue water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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