Snorkel tours from beach - Carlisle Bay

[Herfnerd]

Will be in Barbados in mid-September. Looking at going to The Boatyard or Lobster Alive and hang out on the beach

 

Have read about snorkel tour operators that will approach you on the beach and take you off shore to snorkel with turtles, wrecks, etc for a fraction of the cost of excursions.

 

Just wondered what sort of experience everyone has had and whether they felt safe with these impromptu tour guides and other than the obvious, is there anything we need to be aware of?

 

Any suggestions on a particular boat/guide, would be welcomed!

 

TIA

[barb3246]

Will be in Barbados in mid-September. Looking at going to The Boatyard or Lobster Alive and hang out on the beach

 

Have read about snorkel tour operators that will approach you on the beach and take you off shore to snorkel with turtles, wrecks, etc for a fraction of the cost of excursions.

 

Just wondered what sort of experience everyone has had and whether they felt safe with these impromptu tour guides and other than the obvious, is there anything we need to be aware of?

 

Any suggestions on a particular boat/guide, would be welcomed!

 

TIA

 

 

I'd like to know the same things!!

[OCruisers]

I know for sure snorkel tours are offered at Boatyard because we watched a young couple's things while they took one for about three hours. They seemed to have had a good time.

 

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[WiscoGirl32]

Also curious! Thanks in advance!

[debshomespun]

When we were at Lobster Alive this past February we almost went for only $20. pp. I don't snorkel very good, so we decided against it. Just a regular little boat as opposed to a catamaran and no drinks,lunch or beach...but already at a beautiful beach and a fraction of the cost. They take you over not far into the bay and is the same place all the catamaran excursions go to. Maybe next time we will try this.

[widehunters3]

I too am hoping to hear from others regarding their past experience. We will be in Barbados February 2013.

 

Thank you!

[eltigre]

We haven't been yet but have booked with The Dive Shop for a 1 hour snorkel over the wrecks. There will be divers in our group as well.

http://www.divebds.com/

 

I wanted to do the wrecks not the turtles at Folkstone that is why I picked this one.

[aimodels]

The wrecks are in Carlisle Bay. You'll likely come across turtles on your trip.

 

The wrecks are shallow - easy to see even while snorkeling. You'll have a blast.

 

Cheers, P:)