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Green Island Escape: Caribbean's Hidden Gem
4.9
89 Ratings
Long Bay
Discover Green Island’s untouched beauty and swim with sea turtles on a private half-day boat tour. Explore secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Discover Green Island’s untouched beauty and swim with sea turtles on a private half-day boat tour. Explore secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Duration:
4 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- St. John’s - Transportation is available from the port or your resort (please refer to the list).
- Green Island - Green Island is truly a natural gem of the Caribbean Sea. It is a government-protected ecosystem in Antigua, offering a paradise for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers. After enjoying the beach, there will be a chance to witness…
- St. John’s - Transportation is available from the port or your resort (please refer to the list).
- Green Island - Green Island is truly a natural gem of the Caribbean Sea. It is a government-protected ecosystem in Antigua, offering a paradise for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers. After enjoying the beach, there will be a chance to witness turtles surfacing for air, an awe-inspiring sight that feels like being in a documentary. Following this, we will visit natural sea pools with pristine waters. Our journey concludes at the renowned Emerald Cove beach, accessible ONLY BY SEA, where we may encounter the magnificent Caribbean starfish (sightings not guaranteed).
- Willikies - Return transportation to the port in St. John’s or your resort is available (please refer to the list).
What's Included
- Prosecco wine on Glass flutes (no under 18 years old)
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Boat Transfer -THE BOAT WON’T ALWAYS BE WITH US
- Sun Umbrella
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fresh Season Fruit and Snacks
- Prosecco wine on Glass flutes (no under 18 years old)
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Boat Transfer -THE BOAT WON’T ALWAYS BE WITH US
- Sun Umbrella
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Fresh Season Fruit and Snacks
What's Not Included
- Beach chair
- Beach chair
Additional Information
The tour begins with a land pick-up by our van, taking you to the starting pier at Willikies.
We’ll arrive at Green Island beach 1 hour and 45 minutes before the NOISY catamaran, which carries 70 to 80 people, arrives. It will be just the 7 of us enjoying this stunning beach.
The Times UK stated: “There are 51 islands off Antigua, and you could — and…
The tour begins with a land pick-up by our van, taking you to the starting pier at Willikies.
We’ll arrive at Green Island beach 1 hour and 45 minutes before the NOISY catamaran, which carries 70 to 80 people, arrives. It will be just the 7 of us enjoying this stunning beach.
The Times UK stated: “There are 51 islands off Antigua, and you could — and should — explore some on a boat trip from the mainland.” The top choice to visit is Green Island, one of the most pristine islands in the Caribbean.
Imagine staying with a small group of up to 7 people on a deserted island in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. This island, known as Green Island, is a haven for biologists worldwide. Experience deserted beaches where only your footprints mark the sand. Witness turtles surfacing and diving back into the water. Discover natural pools with water so clear, it’s unlike anything you’ve seen elsewhere.
- The total duration includes travel time.
- Punctuality is essential to guarantee the quality of the tours. After 10 minutes of delay, a no-show without refund will be considered.
Location
Long Bay
There is a parking lot where you can park your car, and the guide will pick you up with a van.
Meeting point: by the roundabout.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(89 Ratings)
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X03y
May 7, 2026
Marco was great !!! Loved this tour - Our experience with Marco in Antigua was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we stepped onto the boat, he made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and excited for the day ahead. You can immediately tell how much he genuinely loves the island and sharing its beauty with visitors.
We took a tour out toward Green Island and had the incredible opportunity to swim with sea turtles in the most crystal-clear turquoise water imaginable. Seeing these beautiful turtles glide right beside us was honestly surreal, and thanks to Marco, we were able to get amazing footage and photos that we’ll treasure forever. He knew all the perfect spots and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the experience without ever feeling rushed.
What really stood out was how attentive and accommodating he was throughout the entire trip. He constantly made sure everyone was comfortable, offered snacks and beverages, checked in on us, and kept such a fun and relaxed atmosphere the entire time. Beyond that, he was simply great company — we had such enjoyable conversations and learned so much about Antigua, the culture, and the hidden gems around the island.he took great pictures ! I made sure that we had the island to ourselves. We got there early and were out before the yachts came.
Antigua itself is breathtaking, but having a guide like Marco truly elevated the entire experience. If you’re visiting Antigua and looking for a tour that feels personal, memorable, and authentic, I cannot recommend booking with Marco enough. Easily one of the highlights of our trip!
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Meghan_p
Apr 28, 2026
Great Tour to Explore Antigua's Natural Beauty - This was a perfect way to explore Antigua's natural beauty. We got lucky and were the only ones on the tour this day, though I know it's capped at a low number anyways. We were picked up right at our resort and taken to a speed boat, where we had a lovely ride to the Green Island. Our guide, Andrew, was wonderful and pointed out all the landmarks and wildlife on our way. When we got to the island, we were the only ones there. It felt like we were on an episode of Survivor in the best way - it was so secluded and peaceful. The boat doesn't stay with you, so make sure to bring what you need. Andrew stayed with us the entire time, and had plenty of snacks and drinks (which made it feel less like Survivor, also in the best way lol). The snorkeling was fantastic; we saw tons of fish, stingrays, and sea turtles. As soon as the large boats with the afternoon crowd came in, our little speed boat came back and we were out of there. It was the perfect way to spend a half day. This tour is perfectly planned to avoid crowds and stay as peaceful as possible. I highly recommend!
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Kay_s
Apr 23, 2026
It was amazing. Marco... - It was amazing. Marco our tour guide was excellent. Missed the rush. Whilst snorkelling felt like we were on a desert island
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J4840ksannab
Apr 22, 2026
Amazing turtle swim trip - Amazing morning spent swimming with about 8 turtles. Marco was our guide. He had so much information to give about marine life.
He and our boatman were excellent.
Took us to Green island first for at least an hour swimming with turtles then when larger tourist boats came, we left for another peaceful bay.
They also took us to a natural reef .
Refreshments provided too.
An all round excellent trip. Highly recommend
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Acl401
Apr 22, 2026
25th Wedding Anniversary Trip - The excursion was great and overall the snorkeling was about average compared to other places we've been. What sets it aside is the sea turtles and we did see two which honestly made it all worth it. They would lay on the bottom of the ocean which I am guessing was 20 or so feet deep then occasionally come up for air. When they come up they are majestic and you can kind of "swim with them". We did see some other small fish, a barracuda, a sting ray, and I actually saw a large lobster. You will also see several conch shells on the ocean floor which is kind of cool. I feel like we snorkeled for around 2 hours and as other reviews state the guide will tell you it's about to get crowded. Sure enough one catamaran pulled into the cove right as we were leaving and once out of the cove we passed another heading that way with lots of people on board. The 2nd stop wasn't really that great but gave us a chance to have a beer, eat some pineapple and chips, and relax for a little bit before heading back in. The only two negatives I would mention are we had no communication after booking until the day before the excursion when they text us what time to be ready for pick up and the ride to the dock was very long from our resort. Other than those two things which are minor everything was great. I mentioned our driver Keanu was great, he stayed with us the entire day and the driver of the boat was also fun, can't remember his name. The boat ride from the dock to the drop off in the cove seemed pretty short, guessing 5-10 minutes which was nice. On the ride back in from Green Island the boat driver pointed out several things and gave us some information about several of the houses and properties that we passed which was neat.
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A7836nranniew
Apr 19, 2026
Swimming with turtles in paradise - Excellent trip, well timed to enjoyed the peaceful green island before a Catamaran of tourists arrived.
Loved swimming with turtles. Highly recommend!
Grazie!
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Flyer10483364913
Apr 18, 2026
Great trip, would go again 🙂 - We really enjoyed our half day boat trip to Green Island (including pick up & drop off). Keanu and Martine were knowledgeable and friendly (as was Devon driving the boat). We really appreciated getting to one of the calm bays before the bigger catamarans arrived as that gave us the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful bay before the crowd came in, due to this we had the chance to see several turtles whilst snorkelling there, one barracuda, and several other smaller fishies. Would definitely recommended and would go again when next in Antigua 🙂
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Wendy_m
Apr 13, 2026
Beautiful breathtaking excursion - Devon and Keanu were great tourguides. They are knowledgeable, fun and will take care of you. We saw turtles,squid and fish. Refreshing boat ride. We went in the early morning to avoid the crowds. It was a very peaceful time and snorkeling is one of my favorite activities to do. Beautiful.
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Ashley_s
Apr 8, 2026
A winning excursion! - We absolutely loved this excursion! Andrew picked us up near the cruise ship pier and then we joined a Big O at our boat for an unforgettable day of snorkeling with sea turtles! Would definitely recommend! It was a big win (even with our teenage daughters).
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Rtiebel
May 11, 2026
Turtle Delight - We really enjoyed seeing multiple turtles as they ate the sea grass. The water was warm and comfortable. Marco was very friendly and informative and knew many details about the turtles and Sea life. He even found a conch for us to look at that had the Sea creature inside of it! Devon that piloted the boat was great as well.
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