Private Antigua Tour: Snorkeling Experience with Local Spearfisherman and Sightseeing

Embark on a private Antigua tour with a local spearfisherman, exploring Nelson’s Dockyard, Shirley’s Heights, and snorkeling with sea turtles and shipwrecks. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galleon Beach - The tour includes visits to Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley’s Heights, followed by an hour of snorkeling around a couple of shipwrecks, with the opportunity to spot turtles. While turtle sightings are common, with an 85-90% chance, they depend on the day’s visibility. Snorkeling takes place in a protected harbor, ensuring calm,…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

EXPERIENCE NELSON’S DOCKYARD, SHIRLEYS HEIGHTS, AND SNORKELING: Get ready for a guided adventure led by a local spearfisher. Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of the island, both above and below the waves, where you stand a high chance of snorkeling alongside sea turtles and sighting two submerged shipwrecks! The snorkeling spot is mostly in shallow…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Giselle_g
Feb 10, 2026
Great experience - highly recommend! - We loved the experience and Johnny was an awesome host. This is a private tour! He was very knowledgeable about the island. Nelson’s Dockyards and Shirley Heights are two sites that showcase the heritage and beauty of the island. If you haven’t heard of “World’s Toughesr Row” - look it up! It’s rowing across the Atlantic from Canary Islands to Antigua. We were fortunate to see one of the last three boats arrive. Amazing! It was our first time snorkeling from the shore and we loved the experience. We saw a stingray swim right beneath us, and the turtles were actively swimming around us and going up for air. It was clear Johnny knew the hotspots that Galleon beach had to offer. He took a number of videos that he shared with us after our tour. Overall, a great experience! Highly recommend.
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Laura
Feb 7, 2026
Amazing snorkeling experience - Cannot recommend enough. Pickup instructions were really cleatlr. Johnny was extremely knowledgeable about the history of antigua. Amazing snorkelling experience, we saw an octopus, stingray, eagle ray and a beautiful turtle. Good quality snorkelling equipment. The water is quite calm but you do spend a lot of time in it so would recommend being a decent swimmer. Absolutely magical experience
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Navigate673949
Feb 4, 2026
Amazing afternoon - Wow Johnny, thank you for an amazing afternoon. Wonderful, chilled experience, great local knowledge, fabulous views and 5 turtles! Including a very old and large lady turtle, 100 years plus! Such a privilege to swim with her. The videos you include are just the icing on the cake. You made our honeymoon! Highly recommend for an authentic, relaxed, personal experience, one that we will always remember. All the best for the future. Thank you 🤗xx
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Zeddysmith
Jan 31, 2026
Fab personalised trip with amazing snorkelling - We had a great morning with Johnny. Prompt pick up at our hotel. He was very friendly and keen to tailor the trip to what we wanted. Went to Shirley Heights and Nelsons Dockyard and he told us some interesting facts about the places. Then to Galleon bay for snorkelling. Well prepared and good kit. He was a great guide. Saw some great stuff - 2 shipwrecks, shoal of squid and a turtle. Best bit was the massive spotted eagle ray tho!! Excellent trip. He sent video he’d taken at the end of the trip.
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Sarahmn5994go
Jan 25, 2026
Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour - David, Dino & Mark provided us with an excellent boat trip to Hell's Gate, along with snorkelling to see Turtles and Stingrays in their natural environment. The lunch on board was great and later after all the activities rum punch and banana bread was provided. The whole trip was fun, informative and a huge amount of consideration was given to our Health & Safety . The only thing we would add is that you are on a boat so be prepared to get wet!
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Thomas_j
Jan 25, 2026
Great private tour guide on Antigua - As a private tour guide Johnny is a great personality. Fun and knowledgeable. Visibility was poor for the snorkel portion of this trip but he did a great job making the best of it for us. Even spotted a sea turtle.
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Marika_s
Jan 20, 2026
Best way to experience Antigua! - It is a very valuable experience for anyone who wants to see the island and experience top scenic attractions like Shirley Heights and Nelson’s Dockyards. However the guided snorkelling was the highlight! Saw sea turtles, sting rays, baby Octopus and even a shipwreck! Johnathon provided us with the history of Antigua, and pointed out areas of interest all along the way. So thankful for this experience!!
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B4160rwcalebm
Jan 12, 2026
Incredible Experience - Excellent experience! Learned so much about Antigua’s rich history and culture. We were carefully guided through our first snorkeling experience and it went great. Johnny is a great pick for your time!
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Briandr5547jy
Jan 11, 2026
Sights and Snorkeling in Antigua - Johnny was a great tour guide. He gave us wonderful background information about the island. The sites we visited were interesting, and he got us there before hoards of tourists arrived. He even knew the back way in to a site so we could skip the crowds. We saw sea turtles, mongoose and octopus (pointed out by Johnny). He will even send pictures that he took of our time with him. It was a delightful morning and I highly recommend this trip!
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Kyle_s
Jan 9, 2026
Incredible experience - This is a must do tour while in Antigua. Johnny picked us up promptly at the stated time and then expertly guided us through the sites on Nelsons Dockyard, Shirley Heights, and Galleon Beach. We had plenty of time at each site as well as free time to walk around at our leisure. The snorkeling was the highlight where we were fortunate to see two turtles.
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up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).