Antigua Xtreme Circumnavigation Boat Tour
About Antigua Xtreme Circumnavigation Boat Tour
This full-day trip on a 45-foot powerboat goes right around the coastline of Antigua, the island known for its 365 beaches. It has 1,131 reviews and a 4.9 rating.
The tour lasts about 5.5 to 6 hours, with prices from about $223 per person. Groups are capped at 22 passengers, and it is not a private tour.
Itinerary
- Great Bird Island
- Stingray City (1 hours)
- Nelson's Dockyard
- Pillars of Hercules (45 minutes)
- (45 minutes)
What’s included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- After all activities are completed rum punch is served for the ride back
Meeting point
Cruise ship passengers we meet in St. Johns within a 3/5min walk from your ships dock for 8:45am SHARP and has you back by 3pm | Our boat pulls up onto the beach by Tony's Watersports which is a 3min walk from the Royalton Chic TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Boat picks up on the beach at Ocean Point in the morning but drops back to Dickenson Bay beach in the afternoon TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat picks up on the beach at the Blue Waters hotel TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | We can pick up on the guest dock but we drop back to Dickenson Bay beach in the afternoon. TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat meets on the beach within a 10min walk from your hotel on Dickenson Bay beach next to Tony's Watersports TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat meets on the beach at your hotel TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat meets on the beach within a 10min walk down the beach from your hotel TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat meets on the beach at Galley bay hotel once there is no "swell" on the beach – if there is then guests have to meet at Deep Bay beach a short 10min drive away TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | Our boat meets on the beach at the Royalton resort TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY | First pickup spot, our boat meets guests on the dockside/marina-side of the Sea Dream Restaurant in Jolly Harbor, Antigua TIME DEPENDS ON THE DAY
What to expect on the day
After the North Sound area, the first stop is Stingray City Marine Park, where you spend 45 minutes to 1 hour in the water with the rays. Lunch is on the beach at Green Island. The boat then passes Nelson’s Dockyard, where the captain points out the colonial buildings from the water. The second snorkel is at the Pillars of Hercules, below the Shirley Heights cliff. The last stop is Rendezvous Bay, a quiet beach on the south coast, with homemade rum punch for the ride back.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: Lunch, snacks, soda, bottled water, snorkel gear, all fees and taxes, and rum punch on the way back.
- Not included: Hotel pickup. You join the boat on a beach or dock near your hotel.
What to bring
- Swimsuit, towel and a change of clothes.
- Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- A waterproof bag for your phone and camera.
Tips for a better day
- Boarding point: The boat picks up on the beach at several hotels, including Dickenson Bay (by Tony’s Watersports), Blue Waters, Royalton and Galley Bay, and at the Sea Dream Restaurant dock in Jolly Harbour. Times change by day, so check your confirmation.
- Cruise passengers: The meeting point in St. John’s is a 3 to 5 minute walk from the ship. Be there at 8:45am sharp. You are back by 3pm.
- Swell days: If there is swell at Galley Bay, guests meet at Deep Bay beach, about 10 minutes away by car.
Who it’s best for
Best for: First-time visitors who want to see the whole coast, swim with stingrays and snorkel in one day.
Consider another option if: You only want the stingrays and have half a day. The Stingray City experience takes about 3 hours with hotel pickup.
Restrictions
Suitable for all fitness levels. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
FAQ about Antigua Xtreme Circumnavigation Boat Tour
How long is the Xtreme Circumnavigation tour?
About 5.5 to 6 hours.
How big is the boat?
It is a 45-foot powerboat.
How many people are on the tour?
A maximum of 22 passengers. It is not a private tour.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is served on the beach at Green Island.
How long do you spend at Stingray City?
About 45 minutes to 1 hour in the water.
Where is the second snorkel stop?
At the Pillars of Hercules, at the mouth of Nelson's Dockyard.
Do you get off the boat at Nelson's Dockyard?
No. The captain points out the buildings from the water.
Is hotel pickup included?
No road pickup. The boat collects guests from beaches and docks near many hotels.
Can cruise passengers book it?
Yes. Meet in St. John's at 8:45am, a short walk from the ship, and you are back by 3pm.
Are drinks included?
Yes. Soda, water and rum punch for the ride back are included.
