Shore Excursions by Port

El Tigre Cruises vs Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises

Two independent shore excursion operators in Barbados (Bridgetown). El Tigre Cruises starts at $85 and Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises at $110. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

El Tigre Cruises

  • Runs the catamarans El Tigre and El Tigre II; says it caps cruises at 36 although the boats can carry 50
  • Each snorkel stop lasts 45 minutes, per its FAQ
  • Sunset turtle and shipwreck snorkel (US$100) runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm, maximum 18
  • Describes the three-hour trip as suited to cruise ship passengers but publishes no terminal pickup

3-Hour Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel

From
$85 per adult
Length
3 hours (leaves the dock 10:00 am, ends 1:00 pm)
Group
Limited to 36 passengers
Min age
No age limit (FAQ)
Cancellation
Sails in light to moderate showers; calls guests if severe weather forces a cancellation. No refund terms published.

Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel with Lunch

From
$110 per adult
Length
5 hours
Group
Limited to 36 passengers
Min age
No age limit (FAQ)
Cancellation
Sails in light to moderate showers; calls guests if severe weather forces a cancellation. No refund terms published.

Check dates with El Tigre Cruises

Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises

  • Stops for sea turtles, a shipwreck and a beach in a secluded bay, per the operator
  • Prices shown in both US$ and BDS$

Daily Snorkel Lunch Cruise

From
$110 per adult
Length
5 hours (9:30 am to 2:30 pm)

Check dates with Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Barbados (Bridgetown).