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Antigua Reef Riders
Antigua Reef Riders
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Experience on the water excitement with our two person Reef Riders! Enjoy great views and snorkelling at Cades Reef. You don't need any experience to enjoy this tour. Come and have a thrill of a lifetime that is safe, sturdy, reliable and tons of fun! We offer guided 3hr snorkelling tours. Experience Antigua from our favorite point of view!
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Sarah E
22 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Everyone is really friendly. Small family run business that clearly love what they do, the boats are good fun! It was a bit choppy for us but that made it more fun driving the boat and then we got out to the reef and snorkelling gear provider was high quality stuff. Saw lots of different types of fishes!
On our way back they kindly dropped us at the local beach bar as well - nothing was too much trouble!
On our way back they kindly dropped us at the local beach bar as well - nothing was too much trouble!
Written November 15, 2022
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Noisynorth
Fulwood, UK43 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Andy and Charlie were simply fantastic! We booked their private motor cruiser for a 6 hour tour including drinks, lunch and a few water toys to use. It was my wife’s birthday and along with friends we had a brilliant day out. Great service and great value. They arranged transportation to collect us and drop us back to our accommodation. Organised a bottle of champagne to celebrate the birthday. We also met Tommy and his wife out on the water who helped my wife learn the basics of paddle boarding. Thanks to all of you for a very special day out. Love the story of how you landed in Antigua too, Andy. Cheers.
Written May 1, 2023
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Brad B
Atlanta, GA48 contributions
Mar 2021
Tigger and Andy were great hosts. The 2 man boat powered with 25hp outboard. Nice cruise around the western side of island out to the reef. Reef had nice selection of fish and urchin amongst the coral. Also nice sunken sailboat about 8m down. Good use of a few hours while on the island.
Written March 24, 2021
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Momof2Virginia
Ashburn, VA292 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We chartered the private boat tour with Andy as our captain and Charlie as mate. It was a fabulous day on the water and the highlight of our Antigua trip. We highly recommend the 6 hour boat trip with lunch and time for snorkeling, swimming and more. We enjoyed the opportunity to see more of the island from the water and learn a bit about it. Andy and Charlie took great care of us and provided a wonderful lunch and great rum punches. It was worth every penny and more. We would go again in a heartbeat!
Written March 17, 2023
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brian m
4 contributions
Feb 2020
Super fun...Sloan was a super guide and the couple who run it were just terrific, Saw many types of fish and sea life just beautiful. Overall running the boats and swimming in the warm water is just great!!!!
Written March 6, 2020
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Hannah P
Greater Manchester, UK19 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Andy and Charlie took us out fornthe morning. We are a family with 10 and 5 year old.
They were fabulous! Catering for iur special requests and taking the kids in search if sea turtles and fishes. Even turning round when the sea got a little choppy to ensure everyone was having a great time.
Really knowledgeable, interesting guys... with a lovely welcoming manner and loads of floaties for lods (and adults) would 100% recommend
They were fabulous! Catering for iur special requests and taking the kids in search if sea turtles and fishes. Even turning round when the sea got a little choppy to ensure everyone was having a great time.
Really knowledgeable, interesting guys... with a lovely welcoming manner and loads of floaties for lods (and adults) would 100% recommend
Written August 14, 2023
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LOML414
Tampa, FL14 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Tigger was a great guide and assisted us every step of the way. We enjoyed the boat ride and snorkeling, but surprisingly we had another couple with us that couldn’t swim and they still had an amazing experience just riding the boats out to the reef. Highly recommend supporting this local business!!
Written February 18, 2021
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Scott G
Delray Beach, FL422 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
We had done this trip when it first opened years ago with friends off a cruise. We had been trying to get back and do this and had friends again. It is a great time! We did have a couple of issues with the boats which are a little aged including our boat that did get deflated but they brought out another boat and we were on our wait in fairly short order. The tricky thing is some didn’t know how to drive a boat and if it’s a little roughy they fall way behind the group but the guides leave no person behind :-). Really great stuff. Unfortunately the reef we went to was destroyed a fair amount by the hurricanes I believe but still was fun to snorkel around and did see some good fish and things. I would recommend this every time. Can get there from the cruise port easily and they can arrange transportation which our driver was super. The staff are the best and the whole team was perfect!
Written August 25, 2020
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CLW
14 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. We’re in our late 50s and had a blast on the waves in the reef riders.
Tiggr gave a great explanation of how to operate the boats (easy) and was interesting to listen to. The snorkeling on the reef was really great. We took our own equipment but used their flippers. We had about 45 mins in the water, which was enough to see the beautiful coral formations, Damsel fish, parrot fish and so many others. Sadly no rays, but maybe next time…
We were so glad we booked as it was a great adventure!
Tiggr gave a great explanation of how to operate the boats (easy) and was interesting to listen to. The snorkeling on the reef was really great. We took our own equipment but used their flippers. We had about 45 mins in the water, which was enough to see the beautiful coral formations, Damsel fish, parrot fish and so many others. Sadly no rays, but maybe next time…
We were so glad we booked as it was a great adventure!
Written March 6, 2023
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Wendy R
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Jan 2023 • Couples
We booked the Sunset tour on the private cruiser. Everything was perfect from the transfer by Randy the taxi driver to the beautiful sunset to complete our trip. Andy the capital and his son Charlie could not do enough for us. Food and drinks were free flowing and delicious. Thank you for a lovely memory we will return next year Lamen and Wendy
Written January 24, 2023
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Is it hard to get back on the boat from the water?
Written January 11, 2020
Hi Doreen,
Your guide will help you getting back on board. It is actually quite fun. They pull you back on board. It is also quite easy for bigger or heavier people because you are wearing a swim vest.
I hope that helps. It is a fantastic experience. Do it 😉
Written January 11, 2020
Hi do you pick up from the port where the cruise ships dock
Written August 18, 2019
Hi.
There are different ways to book our tour.
1) You can book directly on our website and if you wish to be picked up then you simply select this option from the drop down menu. The price for the transportation varies depending upon distance. Many people choose to arrange their own transportation or use their hire car or the plentiful local buses. Lots of information is included in the FAQ section of our website.
2) You can book through TripAdvisor/Viator which includes a set price for pick up from anywhere on the island.
Written August 25, 2019
Hi.
Great question!
"Tipping is never expected but always appreciated".
You will not see any tipping jars or signs and never be asked for a tip, but if your guide has exceeded your expectations then a little something will make their smile even wider.
Written March 10, 2019
How hard is it to get back into the boats form snorkeling?
Written January 16, 2019
Hi
We take thousands out to the reef every year and EVERYBODY gets back into the boat....some more elegantly than others!
We teach you to swim into the boat, but if you really cant handle it then there is always a strong and friendly guide willing to lend a hand.
Written January 16, 2019
jennmitchell29
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hi comming to Antigua in November and wondering if I can book this when at my hotel (sandals) or if u need to book before comming over ?
Written July 24, 2018
Hi.
Our tour is available to book via the Island Routes desk in your hotel, or you can book online before you arrive to reserve your boat.
Written July 24, 2018
We were Staying at sugar ridge hotel ...
Written July 16, 2018
Hi,
How much did it cost to go and snorkel at this reef?
thanks, Richard
Written January 20, 2018
Yup, fee as described. I went on a quiet day (October - just after the hurricanes) and we stayed a bit longer on the reef. So, added a nice tip on top ... went back twice more because it was such a great time.
It's an amazing reef by Caribbean standards. Much recommended.
Written January 20, 2018
How long is the tour? Do my spouse and I each get our own boat?
Written July 18, 2017
The answers on the previous posts are correct. Our tour was about 2.5 hours and yes you can take your own "jet ski" Lots of fun and a great half day tour. Would have like to have had more time to snorkel but wasn't to be. Would highly recommend it.
Written July 19, 2017
cuanto costo tiene una excursion de buceo con compañia de instructor cuanto tiempo y si nos buscan donde'
Written January 22, 2017
Hola
Nuestro tour es de $ 80 por persona. Por favor vea nuestra página web para detalles completos incluyendo cómo reserva
Written January 22, 2017
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