Set sail from Jolly Harbour aboard a private crewed catamaran to Cades Reef, Antigua's longest barrier reef and a protected marine park teeming with turtles, rays, and rainbow parrotfish. This is the Caribbean snorkel experience that benchmarks all others.
What to expect
Glide out of Jolly Harbour on a sleek crewed catamaran as the crew hands you a rum punch and briefs you on the reef's resident green turtles. The snorkel at Cades Reef reveals staghorn coral gardens, spotted eagle rays, and nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom. After the reef, the captain anchors off a secluded white-sand beach for a Caribbean lunch of saltfish, fungi, and fresh fruit. The sail back to harbour, with the trade winds filling the sails, is pure Caribbean bliss. Towels, snorkel gear, and a well-stocked bar are all included.
Good to know
Jolly Harbour is approx. 20 min by taxi from St. John's. Book private charters well in advance — they fill up quickly during peak season. Confirm your all-aboard time with the captain; most half-day trips return well within a typical port day. Marine park is protected — no touching or collecting.