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Cliff Sharker

Sandy Beach, Barbados
246-259-6906
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Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: WHY CHOOSE US :• We are the only operation in Barbados taking underwater photos of you which we post on face book and send to your email at no... more » Owner description: WHY CHOOSE US :• We are the only operation in Barbados taking underwater photos of you which we post on face book and send to your email at no additional cost • We take on small groups where as catamarans have up to sixty people on board• We specialize in individual attention from fitting a mask to your face to monitoring common snorkeling problems such as a leaking mask, fogging up of the mask and not being able to use the snorkel • Extra attention given to first timers or non-swimmers and to people who would be nervous around turtles and fish. • Our 29 foot speedboat picks you up and drops you off directly from any south coast beach (where permitted)• For parties of six or more, you can have the boat to yourselves• We spend 3 to 4 times more time with the turtles than other boats. You will know it’s us coming… playing your favorite Bob Marley tunes as we drive in to pick you up right off the beach (south coast only).I am a former commercial fisherman with 24 years of boating experience. COST OF TRIP: Turtle and wreck snorkeling trip last about three hours. We take on groups of no more than 8 people but we take on families of up to approximately 12 people. The trip costs $80 US dollars or $160.00 Barbados dollars per person. We are fully insured for up to 16 passengers. Our boat is outfitted with all the latest required safety equipment. We look forward to giving you an unforgettable experience ,Charles Austin and crew. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Charles will wake you up early on your holiday but set your alarm clocks because it's definitley worth it!!! He arrives at the Turtle site long before all the Catamarns get there, so you have plenty of time to see the beautiful Turtles and a great opportunity to take underwater photos! You will not find this much one - one... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is an absolute must for visitors to the island. The owner, Charles, is very busy so be sure to try and book early on. We went on an afternoon trip - starting at about 1pm we were taken up the west coast to snorkel with sea turtles and to see some of the beaches and houses of the very... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I cannot praise Charles enough for the fantastic day we had on the Cliff Sharker turtles & wrecks tour. He managed to accommodate us at very short notice and was great at avoiding the crowds of the large catamarans & cruise ships so we could get a really good look at the turtles & spend time with them, having our... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

What a day provided by Charles and Bernard. Friendly, attentive and bursting with banter the guys managed to lay on the best day of the holiday for us in 10 days in Barbados. The seas were slightly rougher than expected on the day but Charles makes driving his boat look easy in the big swells. The journey back was particularly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Swimming with turtles was one of the main reasons we came to Barbados and our experience with Charles made it even more special. He is just brilliant at what he does and good fun too. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Me and 6 friends took the tour with Charles and Bernard who are two of the most frendliest, stereotypical Bajan's you'll ever meet. The knowledge and passion of Charles is phenomenal, he knows exactly what to say to novice swimmers like myself, as well as offering tips and advice to the more proficient among us. I have always been terrified... More

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West Milford, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We had the best experience with Charles back in March. We will definitely be back and he yet again will be a highlight of our trip. Don't forget he is a one person operation. He works basically 24/7 so may be he can have some time off if he is sick or his family needs him. Just because you happen... More

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Harmelen
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

For sure the experience will be great. However, I tried to make a reservation several times, but I never got a reaction. And I am not the only one because friends of us had the same experience. Planning a trip in advance ?. This is not the right guy... as people who didn't succeed to make a reservation also didn't... More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

In terms of strictly reviewing my experience with Cliff Sharker, I just want to echo the other reviewers on how phenomenal it is. It was just my husband and I and one other couple. The four of us had a blast. It lived up to expectations and more in terms of the actual snorkeling and interactions with Charles himself. He... More

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Bowling Green, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

I will begin by saying that I am the "1 person terribly afraid of water" in RichandLinda's group as mentioned before. I was unbelievably nervous about this trip since I do not swim, but I have to tell you, Charles quickly helped me overcome my fears about being in the water. He took care of the 5 others first, while... More

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