St. John's Antigua Kayak, Snorkel, and Beach Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your St. John's Antigua cruise ship pier!
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured shore excursion transportation!
  
• Local, experienced, English-speaking kayak and snorkel excursion guide!
  
• 28 ft skiff motorboat ride and captain!
• Guided snorkel trip to Cades Reef!
• The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, a sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a vest!
• Complimentary lunch and a welcome drink at Cades Beach!
• Optional mangrove boardwalk instead of kayaking!

This great Antigua kayak and snorkel combo shore excursion begins just next to your St. John's Antigua cruise ship pier where your friendly excursion driver/guide will welcome you and then escort you to your comfortable, air-conditioned transportation.

Then enjoy a scenic, narrated 25-minute ride to the beautiful Cades Bay where the kayaking excursion base camp is located on the beach. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a quick kayak lesson, tips on paddling, and some safety instructions. The kayaks are shared double riders. You will then follow your kayak excursion guide and enjoy a 20-minute kayak ride through the lush mangroves. These mangroves are home to many fish, crabs, shrimp, and mollusks. The shallow warm water makes a great nursery for many species of marine life. Keep an eye out for tropical birds as well. If you'd prefer not to kayak, you can enjoy a guided walkabout on the wooden boardwalk... both options enjoy the same mangrove sights and end at the same location on Cades Beach.

From the beach, you will next take a 5-minute boat ride to the coral reef for some snorkeling. If any guests do not want to do the snorkel portion, they may stay on the beach. There you will enjoy a 45-minute guided snorkel over a gorgeous reef just teeming with life. All equipment will be provided and the guide will be happy to help those who are new to the sport. Then jump in and see colorful tropical fish dart in and out of the coral. Parrotfish, sergeantfish, trunkfish, and more may be spotted. Cades Reef is several miles long and is broken into two sections. There is a shallow section that is ideal for beginner snorkelers and an outer area that is home to the larger fish. Pick your spot and remember, your guide will be with you the entire time to point out areas of interest. When the snorkeling is completed, you will be assisted back into the boat using a metal ladder off the side.

Then it's back to the beach to enjoy a tasty Caribbean lunch that will include barbecue chicken, rice, and a green salad. You'll also be given a complimentary rum or fruit punch to get you into the tropical mood. Then relax, take a stroll, and catch some rays. Then it is time to head back and you'll be returned to your St. John's Antigua cruise ship pier.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your St. John's Antigua cruise ship pier.
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
  
• Local, experienced kayak and snorkel excursion guide.
  
• 28 ft skiff motorboat ride and captain.
• Guided snorkel trip to Cades Reef.
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest.
• Complimentary lunch and welcome drink at Cades Beach.
• Optional mangrove boardwalk instead of kayaking.

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you wear a swimsuit under comfortable clothes and sports sandals or water shoes.
  
• Bring along towels, sun protection, camera, cash for balance payment, drinks, tips, etc.
  
• This is suitable for beginners.
• Guests may ride on the boat but choose not to snorkel.
• There is no discount or refund for those guests who choose not to snorkel and/or kayak.

Where we meet

For the St. John's Antigua Kayak, Snorkel, and Beach Excursion, you will meet at your St. John's Antigua cruise ship pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age for this excursion is 3 years old.
• All guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian participating in the St. John's Antigua Kayak, Snorkel, and Beach Excursion.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• The maximum combined weight limit for the tandem/double kayak is 300 lbs (136 Kg).
• Guests must be able to use a metal ladder off the side of the skiff boat to get in and out of the water.
• This St. John's Antigua Kayak, Snorkel, and Beach Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.