The experience
By land, the safari jeep takes the south side of the island past Falmouth Harbour, with your guide explaining the flora and fauna as you climb through Fig Tree Drive, Antigua's rainforest. The road runs around the south-west coast, overlooking the Caribbean, and drops you at Turner's Beach.
At Turner's Beach you swap the jeep for the Mystic sailing catamaran and head out along the west coast. The boat anchors for swimming and snorkelling in warm, clear water, and the crew serve a BBQ meal with drinks from the open bar.
The tour runs about 7 hours and finishes back in St. John's, which makes it the best single-day option for guests who cannot decide between the island and the sea.
What to expect
Antigua looks different from a jeep and different again from a catamaran. This tour does both in one day — the rainforest and south coast by land in the morning, then the west coast from the water aboard the Mystic, with a BBQ lunch and the open bar running.
- Check in, St. John'sMeet the jeep at Lower Redcliffe Street at 9:00 am.
- Falmouth Harbour and Fig Tree DriveA guided drive through the rainforest and the south coast.
- Turner's BeachArrive at the west coast beach and board the Mystic catamaran.
- West coast sailCruise the coastline, anchor and snorkel in the clear water.
- BBQ lunch on boardLunch prepared by the crew, with drinks from the open bar.
- Return to St. John'sBack in port after about 7 hours.
What's included
Included
- Experienced tour guides
- Scenic drive
- Sailing and snorkelling
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Photo stops
- Beach break
Not included
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Snorkel gear hire if you prefer your own
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- High-factor sunscreen
- A camera
Who it's for
Guests who want the widest possible view of Antigua in one day, couples, and families with older children. It is a long day — about 7 hours — so plan an easy evening.
Good to know
- Not recommended for guests with back or neck problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Booking and cancellation
Seats are confirmed by the Tropical Adventures reservations team when you book. Cancellation, weather and rescheduling terms are confirmed at the time of booking — call +1 (268) 480-1225 or email reservations@tropadantigua.com before you reserve if you need flexibility on dates.
If the weather prevents your tour from running, the team will contact you with the options available for your date.
Reviews
Tropical Adventures is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 629 reviews on Tripadvisor, based on the Excellence Catamaran listing. The company holds a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and was named Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in 2023.
