A Barbados catamaran cruise is a relaxed, sunny day on the water, so packing is simple. Wear your swimwear under light clothes and bring a few essentials. Food, snacks and drinks are onboard, so you do not need to bring any.

What to wear

Swimwear under your clothes, ready for the turtle swim and snorkel stop.
A light cover-up, shorts or a t-shirt over your swimwear.
Flat sandals or flip-flops that are easy to take off.
A hat and sunglasses for the sun.

What to bring

A towel.
Sunscreen, reef-safe if you can.
A camera, or a phone in a waterproof case.
A change of dry clothes for the trip back.
A seasickness remedy, taken before the cruise, if you are prone to it.

What is provided

A five-hour catamaran cruise with a friendly crew.
Snorkel equipment on most of our cruises. The details are on each cruise page.
Food, snacks and drinks onboard, with a lunch buffet on several cruises.
Pickup and return transport from hotels and apartments on the west and south coasts.

What to leave behind

Anything valuable that you do not need, so you are not worrying about it near the water.

Good to know

Turtle sightings are wild-animal encounters and cannot be guaranteed. We arrange everything in one booking, including your cruise and transport, so there is no need to contact the boat operators yourself. Pay in full online to secure your date and we confirm within 24 hours. Dates depend on availability, and if we cannot accommodate your date your payment is refunded in full.

Common questions

What should I wear on a catamaran cruise in Barbados?

Wear your swimwear under light, comfortable clothes, with flat sandals or flip-flops, a hat and sunglasses.

Do I need to bring snorkel gear?

Most of our cruises include snorkel equipment, so you do not need to bring your own. Check the cruise page for details.

Should I bring food and drinks?

No. Food, snacks and drinks are provided onboard.

What if I get seasick?

If you are prone to seasickness, take a remedy before the cruise.

Not sure which cruise to choose? Compare all our catamaran cruises by group size, atmosphere and pickup area. Curious about the turtles? Read are turtles guaranteed on a Barbados catamaran cruise.