Carlisle Bay Clear Kayak Shipwreck Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

When ships sink, they become artificial reefs, bursting with corals and fish. Discover Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks from a “glass-bottom” see-through kayak on this private tour. Look for green and hawksbill turtles in some of their favorite locations; learn the history of three different shipwrecks as you paddle above them; and capture your experience as you go (your package includes a waterproof phone case). Finish with rum punch on the beach.

See Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks and look for turtles in a “glass-bottom” kayak
Snap as you go: package includes a waterproof case to protect your phone
Great alternative to snorkeling if you don’t like your face in the water
Wide choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in

What's Included

Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Waterproof phone case
Lifejackets

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Harbour Lights Barbados
Bay St, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
Start point for this tour is on Carlisle Bay beach directly in front of Harbour Lights

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Carlisle Bay

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Weight limit: 425 lbs per Kayak and no more than 250 lbs per seat
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Leighton_P

Had an amazing time kayaking around Carlisle bay, seen a few turtles close up and ship wrecks below the glass kayak, great guide who new all the history about them. Nice finishing touch of rum punch once back on shore, would definitely recommend.

Reviews

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Latonia_W, May 2024

So we arrived on time, but we needed to wait for some others that were not on time. Then once we got in the water one of the kayaks from the other people went under and then about a few minutes later we started to sink, the dry bag kept nothing dry, and the phone case did nothing to protect the phone because all my contents in my bag was soaking wet and my husband‘s phone, got wet!!

Nice view

Kate_S, Mar 2024

The views over the bay were beautiful! Unfortunately we were unable to see many turtles on the day a the water was cloudy. We didn't mind this as it can't be helped but our guide seemed to want to get it over with as quick as possible!

Awesome experience

Kym_M, Mar 2024

This was a lovely experience and the guide was great too! The water was so calm and the view was really clear. We got to see the turtles and loads of fishies. Good value for money, would recommend!

Nice clear bottom kayak tour

Charlie_B, Mar 2024

Nice kayak tour. Nigel was very helpful. We saw shipwrecks, turtles and a stingray. Would recommend.

Amazing experience

Leighton_P, Mar 2024

Failed refund

Karen_L, Feb 2024

Tour was cancelled by company. A refund was promised but not received. No responses to my inquiries.

It was great fun!

Cindy_B, Feb 2024

Our kayaking guide, Nicky, was great and very helpful. The kayaks were open and completely clear allowing you to see the bottom of the sea clearly. Unfortunately, it turned out to be very windy which prevented us from going out far enough for the shipwrecks. We did see turtles and starfish, but had to end early due to the wind. I would definitely try again on a calmer day.

Great kayak experience

Jason_A, Feb 2024

Nicky was an excellent host and guide! Did a great safety briefing and made us feel very welcome and at ease. We saw 2 wrecks and some turtles aa well as many colourful fish. It was a great experience and I'd recommend to anyone who loves the water.

Excellent experience

Mary_M, Nov 2023

Amazing kayaking experience with an excellent tour guide. We had plenty of time to see ship wrecks and turtles!

Sea turtles and shipwrecks without snorkels!

Susan_F, Nov 2023

Nikky is a wonderful guide who made sure I had a wonderful experience viewing the sea turtles and shipwrecks teeming with sea life. I highly recommend him for a fabulous clear kayak experience for sea viewing without snorkeling!

Must do in Barbados!

Caroline_S, Sep 2023

Amazing experience! A must do in Barbados! Seeing through the kayak at the bottom is clearer than you think and Nicky was amazing and very informative and a very chill guy! You get a bottle of ice cold water which was much appreciated and rum punch after: he gives you a dry bag for your stuff and was a really nice guy. Thank you Nicky for an unforgettable experience!

Clear kayaking is a must!

Laura_M, Aug 2023

Our guide excellent! Water beautiful! Shipwreck and underwater very cool. Staff very accommodating. Drinks yummy.

Beautiful water

Nysepia_C, Aug 2023

Nic was an awesome tour guide and instructor. We got to see turtles and star fish as well as the shipwreck. We had a wonderful time!

We had a good time! We...

Eliza_A, Jul 2023

We had a good time! We were able to see some turtles here and there and got a clear view of the shipwrecks. The activity is weather dependent, so my first excursion was cancelled, however if there is less wind, it will make for a good time.

Kayaking with good views of turtles and shipwrecks

Scott_D, Jun 2023

This was a fun experience, the shipwrecks are close to shore and we also saw several sea turtles, a stingray and tropical fish. The bay was a little more crowded than I would have expected with boats and groups of people snorkeling but we got to see what we came for. Traffic was heavy getting to the meeting point so give yourself plenty of extra driving time

Very helpful guide

Yuanxi_Z, Jun 2023

Our guide was very helpful. We lost a phone when we got into water and he was able to find it for us. We were thrilled to be United with our phone again.

Viator charged card, no guide came

Shari_C, Jun 2023

Arrived at 0930 for our adventure. Waited til 1045, could be traffic delay. No one showed for our 10 am departure. No one answered the phone at the number listed on the reservation confirmation.

Awesome Kayaking excursion!

Thomas_A, Jun 2023

Nicky was an amazing guide! Awesome 90 minutes over shipwrecks and then with turtles. He taught the inexperienced everything by needed to be known. Great trip for beginners or experienced kayakers!

Price was fair

Lorena_W, Apr 2023

I guess the kayaking was ok, fun for the first activity, the tour guys very nice, kayaks were super cool you could see through, a little more than 1 hr, price was very fair! 🤔

Tour responsible did not...

Marie_L, Dec 2022

Tour responsible did not come to booked excursion. No phone number to call. Try to connect via mail and some hours later I got response.