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Calabaza Sailing Cruises
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Barbados most Exclusive, Private and Personalized Catamaran Sailing Cruises - we limit ourselves to 12 guests only to give you that special, pampered feeling you deserve on your holiday. Join us for unforgettable, relaxing cruise on our spacious catamaran. Snorkel and swim with the turtles, explore the reefs and wrecks. Taste our superb local Bajan lunch, hors'doeuvres and cakes. Not to forget our special rum punch.
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Cindy
17 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We had a group of 7 and all of us loved the snorkel excursion. Crew was a lot of fun and very attentive. We had great food & drinks, swam with turtles, snorkeled over the shipwrecks, and really enjoyed our day interacting with the others in the boat and the crew! This is a small group excursion and I would definitely recommend this excursion over the bigger boats that go out. The day was perfect from the time we got picked up at our villa (Dwayne was our driver) to the time that we got dropped off!
Written January 1, 2020
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BMC 1906
2 contributions
Jan 2020
We did the private dinner cruise for 4 people. Sean and Ramone did an outstanding job. Ramone and Sean ensured the ladies always had the alcoholic beverage of their choice on standby. And the food OH MY, there was so much food we all were stuffed at the end. The food was great and the service was splendid.
Swimming with the turtles and stingrays was a blast (We're still waiting on our pics).
When the sails went up and we cruised from one end of the island to the other was so relaxing. The music was bumping, the drinks were flowing, the food kept coming and the seas were right.
Seeing the sunset off the horizon and seeing the flash of green as the sun disappeared was awesome.
Overall we were treated well, the food was good, the crew was fantastic and the conditions were perfect. I strongly recommend this cruise it is well worth the price and the time. A definite excursion to do if you visit Barbados.
Swimming with the turtles and stingrays was a blast (We're still waiting on our pics).
When the sails went up and we cruised from one end of the island to the other was so relaxing. The music was bumping, the drinks were flowing, the food kept coming and the seas were right.
Seeing the sunset off the horizon and seeing the flash of green as the sun disappeared was awesome.
Overall we were treated well, the food was good, the crew was fantastic and the conditions were perfect. I strongly recommend this cruise it is well worth the price and the time. A definite excursion to do if you visit Barbados.
Written January 21, 2020
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chandlerbgi
3 contributions
Feb 2020
This was my fifth or sixth time on Calabaza's and it never gets old! This trip I stayed in an airbnb in Warrens (not on the coast road) and they still provided transportation back and forth while another tour did not. The sunset cruise is my favorite. Watching the moon rise and the sun set on the water in Barbados with the lovely Calabazas crew is fantastic!
Written February 20, 2020
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mclarenfan83
Cossato, Italy18 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
COULD NOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH. I don't think I have the right words to say how good this was. Even at full price it would have been incredible but it was discounted and plenty of availability so we went twice and will go again when on the island. We did 2 private cruises. 5 hour each. Each time morning. Same crew, same boat. Different destinations so never got repetitive. Absolute best snorkeling we ever did and the food and drinks were incredible. Boat really clean and well kept. We could go to change in a cabin each with toilet attached. Did previous private charters where I had to change in the toilets. The crew are so nice and really genuine. They know every corner of the islan, amazing interesting people. Weather was nice and water always clear. Boat is perfect for anyone and everything. I get the impression they are a family business and have been hit hard by pandemic so if you are reading this revirw please book, it is a win win situation. You will love it and all the reviewers get to enjoy it again!
Written May 3, 2021
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Chris N
41 contributions
Feb 2020
A must do. The best day of our holiday! A maximum of 12 guests on each and they have two boats, so usually try and put the families together. We were spoiled from beginning to end. The crew of three were so friendly, safety conscious and devoted to making sure everyone had a good time. Food was tasty and homemade and there were a variety of hot and cold drinks on offer. All snorkelling gear was provided and was good quality. Seeing turtles and an amzing aray of fish and wrecks was fabulous. Our small group seemed far less intrusive on wildlife than the much biggger groups on other boats. An amazing day from beginning to end. Well worth spending that bit extra. Thank you Sean and your wonderful crew we loved it. Do go you won't regret it!
Written March 3, 2020
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Diane G
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Dec 2022 • Couples
From start to finish this was by far the best catamaran excursion I have experienced. Small group, (just 12 of us), excellent food - fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, fish cakes, samosas, chicken- it was very high end! Lee was excellent showing us the turtles, eagle rays, blowfish. Any type of drink you wanted was supplied! Would definitely recommend this over the other very overcrowded boats! Captain Chad was knowledgeable and very entertaining as was Fabian! Can't say enough about it!
Written December 1, 2022
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Donny C
Sidney, Canada51 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was a snorkeling cruise from 9am til 2pm, aimed at smaller groups which we like. There were 12 of us aboard a 45’ catamaran which was perfect. Skipper Ben and crew James and Peter did an excellent job looking after us. They were attentive and polite and missed nothing. Snorkeling was busy in Carlisle Bay but they handled it very well. Lunch was hot with a lot of variety and also excellent. I highly recommend this company.
Written March 15, 2023
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WBDLee
Boston, MA11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
We snorkeled with turtles and at 2 shipwrecks, which was amazing. Mikey and Lee took great care of us and provided plenty of food and drink throughout. I would definitely do this again and would highly recommend it to anyone not wanting to do a large boat overflowing with people (there were only 11 of us on the boat).
Written March 28, 2023
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Tvertigo
12 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Capt Ben, Fabian, and Shane were great. Great music the grandparents, kids, and grandchildren all loved. Food was excellent, from the piping hot coffee when we stepped aboard to the chocolate cake with cream for dessert at the end.
The snorkeling was good, saw turtles, lots of fish, and even a tarpon. Service was on point, you never had an empty drink in your hand and the crew was engaging with the children (5 kids age 6 and under) and also made sure safety was paramount.
Best day of relaxation on the whole trip. Our 11 person crew will definitely be back!
The snorkeling was good, saw turtles, lots of fish, and even a tarpon. Service was on point, you never had an empty drink in your hand and the crew was engaging with the children (5 kids age 6 and under) and also made sure safety was paramount.
Best day of relaxation on the whole trip. Our 11 person crew will definitely be back!
Written February 18, 2023
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Sally_Andrew
Alfreton, UK49 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We have been coming to Barbados for 15 years and following a recommendation have only ever sailed with Calabaza. Today was our 4th sunset cruise and I think our best ever. The crew were Chad, Fabian and Marley ( sorry if I have spelt any wrong) and they were all fantastic. There were only 10 guests (never more than 12) and we swam with turtles, tarpon, 3 stingrays and hundreds of sergeant majors and other fish. Food was delicious and plentiful ( even catering for gluten free) and a double rainbow and heavy shower did not prevent a glorious sunset. 4th but not last - thank you 🙏
Written February 16, 2023
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daisy'sdaysout
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We are getting married next Feb 2022 hopefully if world allows us to, we will have 7 adults but also a young child of 2 and a half.. Do you accept infants on your trips?
Warren
Hamble, UK465 contributions
Yes they do. Just get in touch with them.
Inspiration652536
Orlando, FL4 contributions
Is there music on the boat
TravelMania
Toronto, Canada139 contributions
yes!
Sheegwacat
Pittsburgh, PA58 contributions
Is the price for this tour in US dollars or Barbados $$?
grand dutchess
106 contributions
The price is in USD.
sandra523
London, UK841 contributions
Has this cat have plenty of outdoor seating with and without shade. ?
JenL
2 contributions
Yes, lots of seating and shade at the back of the boat. If the sails are up, there would be additional shade from the sail. If you were really feeling the heat, there is comfortable seating inside too.
QZeee
London22 contributions
Hi I’ve tried to contact calabaza sailing through here and via email. I would really like to book a 5 hour cruise for a couple of weeks time. Please can someone get back to me? Thank you! Or what is the best way to contact Calabaza? Thanks
Trikerkev
Cannock, UK45 contributions
We booked online gave our details dates hotel and the size of our party picked us up on time and Paid cash on the day ..... fantastic trip highley recommend calabaza
Is it available tomorrow afternoon ? Can we be picked from century park in ostri?
Thank you
CarEla7981
Weehawken, NJ20 contributions
We are traveling with a 9 month old baby, would she be allowed on the boat?
Gloria073
London, UK19 contributions
We did the adults only cruise, they also do family cruises but not sure what the minimum age is for children,it may say on their website.
travel2419
Dawson Creek, Canada3 contributions
Hi
Do you sail very far up the west coast or is it basically in one area of Barbados?
Lindsay30
Stourbridge, West Midlands94 contributions
We sailed up from Bridgetown up the west coast to roughly about Speightstown . It was a really lovely day and the crew were very good.
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