Snorkeling Cruise

Calabaza Sailing Cruises

Barbados' most exclusive, private and personalised catamaran sailing cruises, limiting themselves to only 12 guests to give you that special, pampered feeling you deserve on your holiday.

All meals and drinks are served using fine china and glassware.

Snorkel and swim with the turtles, explore the reef and/or the wreck.

Taste their superb local Bajan lunch, snacks and cakes. Not to forget their special rum punch.

The experienced crew cater for your every need, making your trip an experience you will never forget.

Cool Runnings Sailing

Cool Runnings II is a 58' catamaran custom-built for comfort and safety. Cool Runnings sails with limited persons (36) to provide personalised service in an uncrowded atmosphere.

Day Cruises
Sail along the calm, clear waters of the West Coast to a secluded bay where you can enjoy a fascinating visit with the sea turtles, a refreshing swim, a stroll on the beach or sunbathing on deck. Explore a shallow shipwreck where you can feed schools of fish. Snorkelling gear is provided. Lunch with wine and dessert is served.

Cruises are daily, from 9:30am to 2:30pm and the cost is US$85 per person. This includes transportation to and from your hotel/villa, snorkeling equipment, snorkeling instruction, unlimited drinks and buffet lunch.

Sunset Cruises
The sunset cruise begins with a stop for swimming and snorkeling with the turtles and over a shipwreck. Sailing along the coastline you will experience the spectacular colours of the setting sun. As night falls, a sumptuous dinner is served, complete with wine and dessert. Gaze at the shimmering stars in the sky and twinkling lights on the island by night.

Cruises are Wednesdays only, from 3pm to 7pm and the cost is US$90. This includes transportation to and from your hotel/villa, snorkeling equipment, snorkeling instruction, unlimited drinks and buffet.

Private Cruises
Perfect for celebrating special occasions, private parties, corporate entertaining or incentive groups. Prices upon request.

Coming soon is Cool Runnings III, a 62' catamaran currently being custom built. Licensed to carry 85 people, but it will only carry 42 people for lunch cruises.

Web: http://www.coolrunningsbarbados.com

Good Times Catamaran Sailing

View Barbados from the other side. Sail through crystal clear waters and discover the underwater world of reefs, fish and sea turtles. Or simply relax on the trampoline and enjoy the sun and the peaceful surroundings. Spoil yourself with selected wines, delicious cocktails and an excellent Caribbean buffet.

Good Times is a luxurious 42ft Venezia catamaran equipped with four double cabins, two bathrooms, comfortable sitting area inside and spacious outside room/seats in the sun or shade.

Experience Good Times in your personal way - Lunch and Snorkel Cruise; a 3 hour Adventure Cruise; a Sunset, Champagne and Turtles Cruise; or create your own itinerary for that special occasion.

Good Times specialises in small groups of 16 maximum for shared charters, or private charters for 20-25 persons maximum.

Sailing the Grenadines on the Friendship Rose

For a relaxing, all inclusive, full day's cruise through the Grenadines we invite you to SAIL, RELAX, EXPLORE.

Sail the Grenadines on the classic local schooner Friendship Rose. Glide through crystal clear waters between the five uninhabited sandy islands of the Tobago Cays. Surrounded by a horseshoe reef the cays offer some of the best snorkeling in the Grenadines. Stroll on a pristine coral sand beach... hike to the top of the tiny islands for the perfect picture... dream under the palms or in a hammock on deck.

Or sail through the Grenadines to Mustique and anchor next to Basil's Bar for a welcome glass of campagne on arrival. Mustique's natural beauty and its quiet unspoiled beaches are all yours to enjoy.

Mustique is a peaceful, private island where you will have plenty of time to explore. Consider taking a full island tour, sample the beaches, snorkel, see the varied architecture and enjoy the exclusivity.

Snorkel the reef, swim from the Schooner, stroll along the shore or visit Basils Bar, the Firefly or the Cotton House.

Each cruise is $125US per person per cruise. This is fully inclusive of all meals and drinks throughout the day. Not included are your flights into the Grenadines in order to join the Schooner.

SNORKEL & DIVE

Your snorkeling kit is provided by the Friendship Rose.

If you wish to Dive we can arrange a rendevous dive to pick you up from the Schooner on each of the Friendship Roses cruises. This is approx US$70 for a one tank dive. (Based on 2 divers)

RELAX

There are lots of comfortable deck cushions and hammocks for you to relax. The Captain, Chef and 4 crew look after you well on board and help you make the most of each location.

EXPLORE

The Schooner is equiped with an 18ft launch for island exploring.

JOINING THE CRUISES:

From Bequia...
Just stroll on to the Wooden Dock for 7.00am

From St Vincent...
This cruise can be joined from St Vincent by local speedboat at an extra cost of $60USD return per person(based on 2 persons).
Alternatively, choose to spend a few nights on the beautiful island of Bequia.

For full accomodation information and prices please email for details: carolyn@barbadosbarbados.com.

Bequia accommodation packages available from $60USD per night.

From Canouan...
This cruise can also be joined from Canouan at special request.

POST CRUISE PARTY

Join the days guests and crew at the waterfronts Frangipani Hotel legendary 'Jump up', BBQ and Steel Band. Thursdays only!

Small Cats Catamaran Sailing

Small Cats specializes in smaller, more personalised cruises with the emphasis on intimacy carrying a maximum of 12 people.

The comfortable 30 ft catamaran has an open canopy area for those avoiding the sun as well as ample deck space for sun bathers.

The boat sails from the Colony Club beach on the beautiful West Coast. Enjoy a day sailing, snorkeling and swimming with the turtles as your friendly captain points out the many hotels, restaurants and holiday homes of the rich and famous on the West Coast of Barbados.

3 HOUR SNORKEL CRUISE:
Leave the beach at 10:00am. Swim and snorkel with the friendly sea turtles (a must for first time snorkelers) and over a neighbouring coral reef, home to many tropical fish. The boat returns at 1:00pm. Perfect for families with small children, or for those people who want to squeeze other activities into their day.

For groups of four or more, a 3 hour Sunset Cruise is also available.

5 HOUR LUNCH CRUISE:
Set sail at 10:00am and enjoy several stops along the way snorkeling and swimming with the turtles. A Buffet Lunch is served on board while anchored in a tranquil bay. Return to the beach at 3:00pm.

ALL CRUISES ARE INCLUSIVE OF DRINKS, SNORKELING GEAR, SAFETY GEAR & TRANSPORTATION FROM ANYWHERE ON THE SOUTH OR WEST COAST. LUNCH IS ALSO INCLUDED ON THE 5 HOUR CRUISES.

PRIVATE CHARTERS:
For an even more personal sailing and snorkeling adventure, let us take you on your own private cruise. We offer reasonable rates for families or couples who want a boat for themselves but can't afford larger catamaran prices.

You choose the setting whether it is a Lunch, Sunset or Snorkel Cruise. Come celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. If you are staying on the West Coast we can collect you on the beach in front of your hotel or guesthouse. (Weather and sea conditions permitting.)

RATES FOR 2008/2009

SHARED CHARTER RATES

5 Hour Lunch Cruise	US$80 per person
Children Under 12	US$40 per child
3 Hour Snorkeling Cruise	US$60 per person
Children Under 12	US$30 per child

PRIVATE CHARTER RATES

Up to 6 people

Private 5 Hour Lunch Cruise	US$870	US$20 for each additional person, up to 12 people max
Private 3 Hour Cruise	US$540	US$15 for each additional person, up to 12 people max

Wasn't Me Catamaran Sailing

For an unforgettable sailing adventure on the calm Caribbean side of Barbados, we recommend the 47' customised catamaran, Wasn't Me.

Enjoy snorkeling and swimming amongst tropical fish in the crystal clear waters and experience exhileration of swimming with our local sea turtles. Let Captain Ron expertly guide you through the underwater world of these endangered marine life species.

Back on the immaculately maintained boat you will be served a sumptuous buffet lunch with drinks for all ages included.

Wasn't Me offers shared daily 5 hour Lunch and Snorkel Cruises, as well as 3 hour Sunset cruises. Wasn't Me also welcomes private cruises.