Top Antigua On the Water

Add an ocean adventure to your Antigua itinerary with a 2-hour jet ski tour that departs from Hawksbill Beach. Jet skiing with a guide ensures your comfort and safety throughout the day’s itinerary, which features swimming and snorkeling at popular beaches and hidden gem coves often missed by visitors. A small group size capped at 8 people ensures a personal experience tailored to your interests.

Drive your own sea scooter while exploring incredible world of corals and abundant marine animals on a snorkeling tour of the waters around Galleon Beach and the rock formation known as The Pillars of Hercules. Propelled by a handy sea scooter, enjoy a relaxing snorkeling experience as you marvel at the life under the surface.

Explore the amazing marine life and crystal-clear waters of Antigua at Cades Reef, considered one of the island’s top snorkel sites, on this 6-hour cruise. This 2-mile (3.2km) long reef is home to a wealth of sea creatures, including barracudas, moray eels and colorful coral. Explore the warm 80-degree Fahrenheit (26 C) waters before climbing back on your boat for a tasty lunch and an exploration of a nearby beach. Your snorkel excursion also includes all necessary equipment and round-trip transportation from select hotels.

Explore Antigua by bike, kayak, and on foot during this outdoor adventure from St. John’s. This small-group tour is limited to 10 travelers and covers some of the most beautiful parts of the island. Pedal through village streets, kayak over the azure waters, and take in the scenery during your hike which ends at a historic fort.

You will enjoy the beauty of Antigua’s coastline along with its amazing reefs teeming with fish and white sand beaches. As the boat carries a maximum of only 6 passengers, it means that you are getting one on one attention guided by an experienced captain. We are able to explore lots of snorkeling spots and get into the little beaches which other boats cannot. Enjoy local snacks and drinks. Our tours are all about the unique experience and we can tailor this to your request. You can also feel comforted by the fact that we are a registered company which meets all proper safety standards. We provide you with snorkeling gear and safety belts.

The Xtreme Circumnav is a full day powerboat tour that goes right around Antigua - make sure you count our 365 beaches! After passing the North Sound area, the first stop is Stingray City Marine Park where you will spend 45m-1hr in the water with these incredible rays & other marine life. We continue to Green Island, for lunch on the beach. We then head south to the historic Nelson's Dockyard (we don’t get off the boat) where the Captain points out all the colonial structures & gives a short talk. The 2nd snorkeling session is at the Pillars of Hercules, a fantastic spot where the limestone boulders enter the water at the mouth of Nelson’s Dockyard, base of the Shirley Heights cliff. The last stop is at the magnificent Rendezvous Bay, a secluded beach on the south side of the island, where you can swim, snorkel or beach comb & enjoy our homemade delicious rum punch

Upon arrival at North Sound Marina, you will be greeted by your instructor who will provide you with hand sanitiser. He will then walk with you down to the dock and help you into the boat. A short 5-minute boat ride along Antigua's northern coastline will take you to uninhabited Maiden Island. There, the instructor will set up base on the white sand beach where you can relax, take photos and enjoy the scenery. When you're ready to get going, he will take you in the boat and run you through a 'dry lesson' where he explains what to expect from your experience. From there you will make your way into the clear waters and he will once again, run you through what to expect. Once you're ready, you'll give it a go and be up on the board riding the waves in no time!

Eli’s Original Eco tour is Antigua’s oldest Eco tour. We spend a full day in the North Sound of Antigua where we have 22 uninhabited pristine offshore islands. Learn about the eco systems & the history of the different islands in this protected area. Also the turtle project at Jumby Bay, the reef ball system at Maiden Island, the beautiful and important Mangrove system of Guiana Island & much more. There are two snorkeling sessions (& a snorkel lesson for those who need) along with a nature walk/hike to the top of Bird Island where you might get a chance to see one our indigenous & endangered (nonpoisonous) Antigua Racer Snake. We also visit Hells Gate Island for a snorkel or a climb through a small cave-like structure that goes through the island & comes out over a natural bridge on top – seeing the Atlantic Ocean on one side & Caribbean Sea on the other. Local lunch and drinks are all included in the tour which is great for all ages!

Unlimited rum punch‍♂️ plus the grill lobster.. Did I mention I'm cooking this lunch on the beach..This is a economy tour with no further charges.. it’s for those people that don’t want to be in a large crowd... and just want to relax on the beach take a swim have a drink and enjoy the Caribbean sun .. you can leave everything behind and just bring a towel . i pick up from anywhere on the island including cruise ship..your return is an hour before ship is due to depart..

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will accompany you on your exciting trip in our Safari Jeep where we will visit some of Antigua’s historical sites. We will then kayak through our mangrove lagoon to our private beach then on a short boat ride to Cades Reef where you will experience some of the best snorkeling in Antigua. The tour ends with a sumptuous Caribbean lunch on the beach. This tour promises to be truly unforgettable!! Walk with: Comfortable clothes & footwear, sunscreen, towel, insect repellent, and swimwear.

The best way to travel by sea is by Sailing Catamaran, the Mystic Cruise is a award winner from the Princess Cruise line.

Add an adventure to your Antigua itinerary with a stand-up paddleboarding session through the tranquil waters of Dickenson Bay. No previous experience is necessary: Your guide offers a brief tutorial or refresher course before you take off to explore at your own pace. Life jackets and snorkeling equipment are included.

Sea scooter snorkeling tours are popular shore excursion for visitors docked at St. John cruise ports. After your guide and captain provide a sea scooter tutorial, dive in and propel through the water, taking in diverse ocean life around you along the way. In addition to souvenir photos, light snacks and beverages are included.

Explore Antigua without the hassle of planning on a full day tour with round-trip transport from the doorstep of your accommodation. Going with a guide in a 4x4 vehicle grants you access to natural landscapes inaccessible to most visitors, including a hilltop with panoramic views of the surrounding island. Cap the tour with lunch and an open bar on a catamaran cruise around the west coast—snorkeling gear included.

Look forward to a pleasant day navigating the beautiful coast of Antigua Island, the captain will drop anchor so you can jump in and enjoy this paradise.