What to expect
There are generally two types of catamaran cruises: a “lunch” cruise of around five hours and a “sunset” cruise that tends to be about four hours. A lunch cruise will usually start from around 10 a.m, and you will be expected to board before that time. Lunch cruises usually include the following: a stop to swim and see the turtles, snorkelling to see shipwrecks at Carlisle Bay, a stop for a buffet lunch on the west coast, followed by swimming or lying in floaties with a drink in hand, then a return to port in the afternoon.A sunset cruise is usually shorter and may include snorkelling and swimming with turtles. It’s generally a more leisurely cruise and may consist of a meal and drinks, but it’s all about taking in the incredible West Coast sunset.There’s also a third type of cruise: a private charter. This will allow you to choose your itinerary and route to your liking, giving you more flexibility to plan your boat ride just the way you want to.
Leaving Bridgetown
Where to board?
Many catamaran cruises are boarded at the Shallow Draught on the Spring Garden Highway in the City of Bridgetown, while others may be boarded at the Careenage in Bridgetown. Therefore, it’s essential to verify with your cruise where it begins and ends so you can arrange transportation to and from the boarding point effectively.What to wear on your catamaran cruise?
Although gentle Caribbean winds buffet the boat, catamarans can get hot, especially the lunch cruises. Therefore, casual clothing like resort wear will be your best choice on the boat. In addition to the swimwear you’ll need should you decide to swim or snorkel, a cover-up like a beach caftan or shorts in a light, airy material is a good idea. A cap or broad-brimmed hat will also keep the sun off your face. Most importantly: don’t forget your sunscreen!What catamaran cruise company options are there?
There are several options for catamaran cruises. Popular cruises include Silver Moon, Tiami Catamaran Cruises, Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruise and El Tigre Cruises. If you are looking for a smaller vessel with an exclusive atmosphere, Silver Moon and Captain Dwayne are excellent options. Here are the contact details of several good catamaran options below:
Carlisle Bay for swimming with turtles and discovering shipwrecks
