Top 10 Scuba & Snorkeling in Barbados, Barbados

November 21, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Romance and adventure are in the air on this lush West Indian island in the Caribbean, depending on your coast. To the west, you'll find calm waters and good swimming. To the east, there are massive, competition-caliber waves. Wherever you stay, expect turquoise waters, fine soft sand beaches, catamaran cruises and delicious island fare.
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1. West Side Scuba Centre

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5.0 based on 493 reviews

West Side Scuba Centre

West Side Scuba Centre established in 1993 is situated by the Boatyard complex. Located close to some of the most beautiful reefs on the South and West Coast of Barbados, this makes for ideal diving and exciting adventures. With high safety standards, our attention to detail, and small dive groups, you are sure to enjoy our underwater world. All dives are led either by a P.A.D.I Instructor or a P.A.D.I. certified dive master. Our staff is trained in E.F.R and are there to assist should the need arise. Associations represented are PADI/NAUI/BSAC/SSI. We are open year round for diving with some of the best conditions from November through September with daily trips offered seven days a week. You are sure to enjoy or varying water temperatures from 78 degrees to 84 degrees Farenheight. There are in excess of 20 prime dive sights, which can be reached within a 10-20 minute boat ride from the dive centre with depths ranging from 20 feet to 100 feet. We offer trips morning and afternoon.

2. Small Cats Catamaran Sailing Cruises

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5.0 based on 209 reviews

Small Cats Catamaran Sailing Cruises

Small Cats Catamaran Cruises offers a range of day cruises for guests on its sleek catamaran. These are intimate cruises, and are limited to 12 persons on board for a comfortable and personalised experience on the water. We offer a 3-hour cruise, a 5-hour cruise, and private chartered cruises. Small Cats provides an incredible experience along the gorgeous West Coast of Barbados, hosted by a welcoming and professional crew. This unique tour includes snorkelling with friendly sea turtles and swimming over a sunken shipwreck with many tropical fish. It also includes unlimited drinks, sun and shade, and an authentic sailing adventure. Our 5-hour cruise includes a delicious buffet lunch, which is served along one of the island's beautiful beaches that are selected specifically for swimming. All cruises offer transportation to and from the catamaran for hotels and other accommodations along the West and South Coasts. For more details on our cruises and how to book, call or email us today.

3. Action Charters

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5.0 based on 421 reviews

Action Charters

Sail the calm, crystal clear waters of Barbados coastline, laying anchor just offshore where you can experience the unforgettable feeling of swimming and feeding the gentle sea turtles and schools of tropical fish, snorkeling corral reefs and shipwrecks, afterwards relaxing on deck enjoying a truly delicious Bajan buffet, the bar is always open.

4. Barbados Surf Trips

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5.0 based on 131 reviews

Barbados Surf Trips

Barbados Surf Trips is a full service surf vacation planning concierge. We work with each individual client to help you plan the exact surfing vacation you are looking for. We help book accommodations, airport transfers, car rental, surf tours, surf lessons, surfboard rentals, restaurants, activities.

5. Elegance Catamaran Cruises

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5.0 based on 1,363 reviews

Elegance Catamaran Cruises

With the maximum of just 12 guests Elegance sails from Bridgetown to swim with the turtles and stingrays and snorkel over the wrecks before sailing up the west coast past the homes of the rich and famous to a quiet bay where lunch is served onboard This gives you another chance to swim before we hoist our sails once again for a leisurely sail back to Bridgetown where your taxi awaits to return you to your accomadation. The cost is US130 each Children 3 to 12 yrs US100 each this includes taxi transfers Open premium brand bar(Scotch Vodka Gin XO Rum Malibu Dark Rum White Rum Rum Punch White and Rose Wine Prosecco Banks Beer Juices and Mixed Sodas ) Traditional Bajan style buffet lunch Fresh Fruit Snacks etc plus use of all snorkel equipment Sunset cruises also available Plus Private charters can be arranged for that extra special occasion

6. Cliff Sharker

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5.0 based on 1,052 reviews

Cliff Sharker

*NEW... Our focus is on private tours at highly reduced prices due to the unusually high demand for private tours *$170 US (used to be $340 US for the last 5 years) for 4 hour private turtle and wreck tour for 2 people *$200 US private sunset boat ride for 2 people *No excuses money back guarantee on seeing turtles *We avoid the massive crowds *Non swimmers welcomed. Step by step snorkeling instruction We would love to have you out with us. See you soon, Charles

7. Barbados Cruise Excursions

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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Barbados Cruise Excursions

Our Barbados Private Catamaran Excursion offers an unmatched combination of excellent snorkeling, picture perfect sailing and a super friendly Crew. Whether you are a sailing enthusiast or a first time sailor, this Barbados Sailing Tour will provide you with an ultimate Caribbean sailing adventure. Tour includes transfers from Bridgetown Cruise Ship terminal and snorkeling with Barbados' famous Green Sea Turtles.

8. Good Times Catamaran Cruises

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5.0 based on 768 reviews

Good Times Catamaran Cruises

Exclusive Cruises in Barbados on elegant 42ft catamaran or brand new 50ft State of the Art catamaran for private charters and various intimate day cruises with personal service (16-20 persons). Beach pick up on the west coast (private charter)or roundtrip transfer included. Watersport activities of all kind with our speedboat: Waterskiing, Bananarides, Wakeboarding, Private Scuba diving, Fishing trips and turtle tours.

9. Seahorse Divers Barbados

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Seahorse Divers Barbados

Crystal clear waters, vibrant, healthy reefs and shipwrecks teaming with life, and an abundance of seahorses (if you know how to look!) makes Barbados one of the best destinations in the world you can dive. Trying diving for the first time, or an experienced travel diver? Let us take care of your dive experience of a lifetime!

10. Snorkel Wid Nevil

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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Snorkel Wid Nevil

Enjoy an exciting 45 minutes tour in Carlisle Bay. Swim with the turtles, snorkel over shipwrecks and enjoy a cup of Neville's signature rum punch!

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