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St. John's Tours
D-Boat Experience
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Sunshine, fun and the best atmosphere, guaranteed, is what you’ll find at the only aquatic park located in the middle of the ocean. All aboard to enjoy the D-Boat Experience

Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • Boat transfers from Shell Beach Marina to D-boat
  • Open bar
  • Lunch
  • Waterpark
  • Beach access
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Snorkel equipment
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included
  • Ground transportation to/from Shell Beach Marina


Start:
  • St. John's, St. John's, Saint John Parish, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
    METTING POINT: Shell Beach Marina
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 65562P17

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • RECOMENDATIONS
    • Wear beach clothing, swimsuit, sunglasses, cap or hat and biodegradable sunscreen (preferably, apply prior to activity). Carry towel, camera (waterproof, preferably) and cash for souvenirs or
    • personal expenses.
    • NOTES
    • Some activities may not be suitable for peolpe with physical restrictions or pregnant women.
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 65562P17

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    • 1
      A brief boat ride will get you to the impressing “retired” oil-tanker converted now into an amazing water park 140' long, ideal to spend a spectacular day along with family. Toboggans and inflatable trampolines, a challenging slide, wind-up swings, and diving boards it’s what you could enjoy in this incredible place. But if you just want to take a relaxing break from it all, nothing beats basking under the sun on the ample deck, cooling off with your fave drink from the open bar, or discovering the submarine seascape on a snorkel exploration adventure. It's up to you! Permanently anchored next to Maiden Island, where you can enjoy watching the panoramic sights that you can share with your loved ones back home thanks to the unlimited, and free Wi-Fi connection. So, what are you waiting for? Do something different during your vacation in Antigua, live the D-Boat Experience!
    About the operator
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    • NexusTours Antigua
      270
      Caribbean
      Joined in January 2019
    • utahkingsfan
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Island Tour
      Our tour guide Flavor/Flava was awesome. He was super knowledgable about the island and provided so much history. This tour was wonderful, we visited all the key points on the island, Devils Bridge, Nelsons Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Bettys Hope. We have enough time at each place to take photos and browse on our own. We enjoyed lunch, included in the tour price, at Bettys Hope Plantation as well as drinks all day throughout the tour. Definitely recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the beautiful island of Antigua.
      Written 2 December 2024
    • F9383ZVka
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      DO NOT use - they cancelled trip and haven’t returned money
      The company cancelled my trip on the day we were due to go and said they would refund within 5-7 days however my monies have still not been sent back to me a month after cancellation! Loads of emails sent which are just being ignored. As a regular visitor to Royalton (the hotel that attaches its name to this company on sites) I cannot believe the service - it’s shocking. In addition to this they missold me the safari trip that was supposed to include Shirley Heights and accepted that they made an error and would refund half of that trip too. Again I’m still waiting for the money a month later. Almost $600 has been withheld from me Which has left me without money to do other things. I am still waiting for my refund Alongside all the others who were expecting to go on the Sunset Cruise trip with no explanation. When will we receive our money nexus???
      Written 22 November 2024
    • AlexHTravel96
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not usually one for reviews but this is a ripoff and not sure what you get for your money
      If you enjoy being herded like cattle then this is the trip for you. From the start you’re packed in like sardines with limited seating. The snorkelling was some of the worst I’ve ever seen. The reef is dead and fish few and far between. This is probably due to the large boats destroying the reef. Not only is the snorkelling terrible but you’re also made to swim like a pod of dolphins for 45 minutes and are restricted to this specific areas. In all fairness the food was decent and the bar had ample drinks for the day. The whole experience just seems to be one big cash driver. The staff don’t seem interested at the best of times and are incredibly rude in how they speak to you. To top off our day the boat broke down in English Harbour where we were stranded for several hours. They failed to communicate what was wrong and this meant people were just stood around on the boat in the baking heat. One woman passed out due to the heat and in the end they had to cancel the rest of the trip. We were told we would be transported back to our resorts by the taxis that brought us which was completely understandable however, the organisation of getting people to these taxis was chaos. The staff didn’t seem to know who was actually on their boat and where they needed to get to. Baring in mind we only completed part of the trip there was no mention of any kind of refund and then they had the audacity to say down the microphone that there’s a tip jar to tip the service.
      Written 20 November 2024
    • vann e
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great vibes and Energy
      My lady and myself had an amazingggg time! Great energy from the staff that made give the island feel we were seeking! The views of the island were amazing and everyone was respectable would recommend to any going to Antigua to enjoy the vibes of the Excellence!!
      Written 17 November 2024
    • SUNRAE81
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      All Good Here.
      I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this excursion. The crew (Philip, William, Miguel) were all amazing. The music and drinks were good. Stay away from the captain specials unless you are trying to have an extra good time. 3 of those drinks almost had me passed out in my hotel room. 🤭 The ride, the views and the entire tour was grand. Definitely put this on your bucket list.
      Written 30 October 2024
    • pebhj
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A tour with a bit more!
      Danian picked us up from the Royalton and as luck would have it we were the only two on board. Danien was informative and patient. He looked after us well. Not only did p he do all the tourist spots on the schedule but he took routes though local communities to show and explain island life. Often pulling over to point out local fruits and vegetation. He was rightly proud of the local schools and medical facilities he pointed out. This was a tour with a bit more, and we finished the day feeling like we had seen Antigua.
      Written 16 October 2024
    • anci12
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stingray city
      An amazing and excellent experience. Amillia and Shana was extremely helpful in setting us up for the tour and also very knowledgeable in their respective roles, excellent customer service. Thank you team @ Royalton Antigua and the stingray city team for an unforgettable experience
      Written 10 October 2024
    • keirrawebster108
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oklahoma to Antigua 🫶🏽🙂‍↕️
      Truly a blast to be able to be on the waters with such a skilled crew ! Waters got rough for a bit but the crew was informative and hilarious on our tour experience. Definitely worth it ! Food was eh but overalll for price I’m here for this.
      Written 8 August 2024
    • terrinat2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A fabulous experience and an absolute privilege
      This was a truly amazing experience. It was an absolute privilege to interact with the rays. Every member of staff that we met from arrival to departure made sure that everyone had the best possible experience and before leaving the rays made absolutely sure that everyone had the opportunity to hold and have a photograph taken and to feed them. We were made to feel welcome and were looked after the whole time.
      Written 24 July 2024
    • Scenic448383
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very unique experience
      The review is 5 star but there were a couple of hiccups which the tour company needs to improve upon. First of all we did the extreme circumnavigation tour and not the one chosen in the dropdown here because that option does not appear. We were told To be at the beech at 8am but the tour did not start until 9:20. Apparently the start time was 9:20 but the staff who sold us the tour were told wrong. The staff just brushed it off as not their fault while. We wait at hot beach for 1hr 20 minutes. After the tour started everything changed and we had a fantastic experience. The crew - Rasheem, Kewaine and Mark were really good - very knowledgeable - took interest in what guests wanted and best of all had a great sense of humour. Turtle stop was great - we saw atleast a dozen of them. Crew were actively pointing them out to us. Sting ray city was wonderful! Again the crew helped my who has water phobia to get i to water and hold a sting ray! That in itself was a miracle! Sting ray city is a wonderful spot and so unique - one must visit! Lunch spot was heaven! On an uninhabited island with crystal clear and warm waters it was a place we did not want to leave. Lunch in itself was decent. The English harbour information was brillliant. This is where the crews knowledge came out and they gave a very informative tour of the harbour through water - there was no stopping here. Then t snoring stop wasn’t for the faint hearted. It needed a lot of swimming through choppy waters and tested the stamina out of some people. Perhaps they can moor a little closer to the spot rather than testing your swimming skills! The final spot for rum punch was also great - lot of sea shells for kids to collect and pleasant warm waters. On behalf of my family I would like to thank the crew for the experience they gave us and the way they looked after my wife and successfullly encouraged her to get into water. All the issues of the morning with late start were completely forgotten and we were left with a memory of a lifetime!
      Written 1 June 2024
    • dannynY2187WR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable
      I recently had a wonderful experience with Nexus Tours in Antigua, thanks to the exceptional service from our sales representative, Ms. Savena. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the booking process seamless. The tour was well-organized and offered a perfect mix of historical sites, stunning views, and local experiences. I highly recommend Nexus Tours and commend Ms. Savena for her outstanding service.
      Written 29 May 2024
    • stephanie3238
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience in Antigua
      This review is not about an excursion but about a nexustours employee by the name of Shana A. She’s responsible for booking tours in Antigua (Royalton Antigua). Shana Archibald was amazing. She was very patient with me. I reached out to Nexustours/Shana Archibald to book excursions for a group of 12. It's not easy booking excursions for 12 different people. 12 different people making who can’t decide what excursion they would like to do. Her professionalism and patience are unmatched. If you’re going to Royalton Antigua, Shana is your girl to book excursions with. She deserves praise. I will definitely recommend nexustours to all my friends and family because of Shana.
      Written 28 May 2024
    • bmacpt
      0 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not worth the money
      Stopped to snorkel...nothing to see but a few fish. Did get to see some turtles, but overall the snorkel was terrible. Too many snorkelers in the group, and the "guide" went speeding by the reef and yelling for everyone to keep up. As soon as we got out to the reef, he turned us around and zipped back to the boat. Back on board for lunch and then "beach time" on the little parcel of sand. What a waste of money.
      Written 19 May 2024
    • Ambassador567091
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      We went on the extreme excursion in Antigua. The crew was very friendly and made sure we all had a terrific time. Lunch and drinks were included and they were tasty. Would recommend! We even managed to spot a humpback whale late in the season so we went on a little detour to watch it for a little bit, very cool.
      Written 7 May 2024
    • jennyleiber
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great day sightseeing
      Shauna was our rep at the beach. She was patient and informative and knew exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to experience the local towns, villages with some island history along the way. Our driver John was very accommodating. We made stops along the way at Devils Bridge and English Harbour both were amazing. We ended the day with a cold beer and swim at long beach. It met everyone’s expectations. We were a private group of 10 family members ages 3-70 and everyone could participate. Best $$ money spent and affordable for everyone. Lots of access to bathrooms, drinks along the way, photo ops and breezy drive.
      Written 26 April 2024
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