Shore Excursions in Barbados

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown, spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and sea in Carlisle Bay. This full-day beach outing at Copacabana Barbados includes a boat and snorkeling cruise, use of a beach lounger, umbrella, and a provided drink. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port provided.

Come join  this journey back to 17th century Barbados as your guide takes you back to the Speightstown of that day.  This guided tour with personal audio devices is engaging as you learn about the agriculture, trading, forts and invasions, before enjoying a sumptuous 'Bajan' dinner with a commanding view of the setting sun. During this wonderful dinner you will also learn more about this quaint town. 

Barbados boasts a wealth of natural wonders and this full-day shore excursion checks off several in one day. Venture underground to explore Harrison's Cave, stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba, tuck into a traditional Caribbean lunch, then spot Green Monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Combine some of Barbados' top attractions on a single half-day tour. Take a tram tour through Harrison's Cave, then enjoy some beach time (with lounger and shared umbrella included) at Pirate's Cove. Hop on a boat ride in Carlisle Bay, where you can swim in the local sea turtles' habitat.

Experience the best bits of Barbados while in port on this comprehensive full-day shore excursion. Spot Green Monkeys at Welchman Hall Gully, venture underground to explore Harrison's Cave; enjoy a delicious Caribbean-style lunch; and cruise out to swim with wild sea turtles in Carlisle Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown port, spend some time at one of Barbados' most spectacular beaches during this flexible shore excursion. Departure times are 8:30 or 11:30am; return times at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm mean you can choose how long you stay. Welcome drink, one beach lounger, and shared umbrella included.

Touring Barbados' highlights independently in less than a day is impossible on a short cruise stop or without a hire car. This half-day tour from Bridgetown delivers: with air-conditioned transport and a guide to showcase island must-sees. Visit Bathsheba fishing village, see the monkeys at tropical Welchman Hall Gulley, and enjoy a Bajan lunch and island views at a country restaurant. Worry-free port or Bridgetown hotel transfers are included.

Go back in time on a 2-hour journey infused with island ancestors and the soft whispers of the historical buildings. The guided tour with audio headset is so engaging that you will not notice the passage of time from hearing about the Father of Independence, to the "Bridge" as you move on to explore a taste of the commercial and religious spaces of the beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes up the people known as Barbadians. We give you a sample of this rich town so that you can write your story "Once upon a time in Bridgetown..."

When your cruise ship docks in Barbados, embark on a comprehensive round-island tour. During this full-day adventure, get to see every coast of the island, each with their own charms, and learn about the culture, history, and environment from your guide. Highlights include Crane Beach, Speightstown, Little Bay, and a lunch stop in Bathsheba.

Make the most of your short time in port on this comprehensive Barbados shore excursion. With pickup and drop-off from the port, timed to your ship's arrival and departure, you can relax as you are taken to see the island's top sights the historic Garrison, Miami Beach, and St. John's Church.

Come join us on this journey back to 18th century Barbados as the life and times of British military occupation in Barbados are brought to life.  This guided tour with audio headset is engaging as you learn about the barracks, the hospital, the forts, the cannon collection, the prison and even the court martial site before visiting the house where George Washington stayed! A little snack helps pass the time as you are transported to the Barbadian military Garrison of 1705.

Snorkel in Carlisle Bay over shipwrecks during this 2-hour shore excursion from Bridgetown. Visit a marine park where you'll swim with sea turtles, feed tropical fish and stop for lunch and the local favorite rum punch at the Jolly Roger Tavern. This tour is limited to 20 people to ensure a small-group experience, and round-trip transportation from Bridgetown's cruise port is included.

Come join this journey back to 17th century Barbados as your guide takes you back to the Speightstown of that day.  This guided tour with audio headsets is engaging as you learn about the agriculture, trading, forts, invasions, before visiting the Arlington House Museum to learn more about this town.  A little snack helps pass the time as you are transported through the day to day activities of this quaint town and your tour will end with a local beverage at the renowned Fisherman's Pub.

Enjoy a day sailing on Barbados' Caribbean Coast while in port on a party boat and snorkel cruise! Visit the island's top snorkel spots, where you'll see shipwrecks and swim with sea turtles. After exploring life-under-the-sea, the party begins on board with an open bar, dance music and a barbecue lunch. Pickup and drop-off from port is included.

Go deep into the Caribbean Sea to discover Barbados’ reefs, wrecks and marine landscapes on a 2-hour shore excursion aboard the ‘Atlantis’ submarine. This expedition goes up to 150 feet (45 meters) beneath the surface, offering a unique glimpse of the island’s coast. Watch bright coral and swaying sponges from the submarine’s viewing windows, and follow schools of tropical fish as they dart through the clear water. Learn the story behind a remarkable shipwreck as the co-pilot narrates the passing scenery then return to the surface for an ocean side drink.

When your cruise ship docks in Barbados' port, get a comprehensive tour of the island in just 4 hours. Visit the Garrision Historic area, St. John's Church, Bathsheba, the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and Cherry Tree Hill. At the conclusion of your tour, get dropped at Pirates Cove or Bridgetown or choose to return directly to the cruise port.

Enjoy your trip to Barbados by visiting the Animal Flower Cave and make it a memorial one with  a small group tour of 12 people Max There no better way to explore the beauty of Barbados, than experiencing the natural wonders of Barbados on the northern tip of the island, witnessing the most dramatic view on the island, here you find, one of our biggest attraction on the Island the animal flower cave, discovered in 1780 by two English explorers. The cave stands at 6 feet high. There are coral steps which lead down through an opening in the roof into the cave the step were built in 1902. Inside the cave, you would sea anemones, which locals called animal flowers. The cave is surrounded by a spectacular view with rugged cliffs, and yes you can swim in the cave. . *Note: It's slippery in the cave, please wear good threaded footwear

Head underground and enter the subterranean world of Harrison's Cave on this short, guided tour. Board the cave's electric tram and glide past massive, sparkling rock formations growing off the limestone walls. Wind through the cave's natural pools, waterfalls, and streams as your guide reveals their unique history and geology.

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown, get to know the foods that Barbadian locals like best on this walking food tour. Listen to your guide talk about the history of Bridgetown as you stroll through the city streets, stopping for local bites along the way.

Immerse yourself in Barbados' history and culture on a 2-hour walking tour of Bridgetown, and enjoy a shore excursion to the island's elegant, UNESCO-recognized capital. Follow your guide through colorful streets to centuries-old landmarks, visit St. Michael's Cathedral and a 17th-century synagogue, then step under the vaulted ceiling of St. Mary's Church. Stroll shady rows of baobob trees and explore National Heroes Square, where statues of Bajan legends shine in the tropical sun. Pause for lunch and drinks, then browse for souvenirs before returning to your ship.