Bridgetown: all 14 tours and excursions for your cruise

Embark on a comprehensive Barbados excursion visiting several areas that showcase the island’s colourful heritage, craft culture, and rugged natural beauty. Set off by coach from the Bridgetown Port, headed first toward the East Coast and scenic Bathsheba. Bathsheba and the WindmillSome 45 highly scenic minutes’ travel eastward across the island brings you to the picturesque village of Bathsheba, where you’ll stop awhile to marvel at the coastline’s rugged beauty and impressive...

Note Please note: This tour and airport transfer, concluding at the Bridgetown Grantley Adams International Airport, is offered only to guests with flights departing after 4:30 pm. This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometres), at times over uneven surfaces, footpaths and 19 steps at Sunbury Plantation House. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe...

A dozen miles north of Bridgetown in the coastal parish of Saint Peter, charming Speightstown offers up a delightfully preserved glimpse backwards into Barbados’ past. Following the scenic drive here by coach, you’ll set out on foot for a leisurely guided amble through picturesque streets lined with colourful heritage buildings and bustling with friendly shops and vendors. Just off Queen’s Street, one especially well-restored 18th-century building now serves as Arlington House...

Experience the tropical splendour and legacy of Barbados during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Holetown Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive through historic Holetown, where the first settlers landed in 1627. Along the way, see many of the splendid hotels, restaurants and homes scattered through the area, also known as the 'Gold Coast'. St. Nicholas Abbey and Rum Production Next, drive north to the parish...

Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion include: Bridgetown, White-Sand Beaches, Coral, Tropical Fish, Hawksbill Turtles, Barbecue LunchNote Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity and a minimal amount of walking for approximately 273 yards (250 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and embark/disembark the catamaran, and four steps at the catamaran dock. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests...

Step into one of the safari Toyota Land Cruisers and prepare yourself for a fun filled tour of the Island. Along the way, learn about the folklore, culture and history of St. Joseph Parish Church and Indian Pond to name a few. Countryside and Coastal Views Your journey will take you through the lush countryside and sugar estates with their timeless houses. Keep your eyes peeled for mischievous Barbadian Green Monkeys who are indigenous to the Island. In...

Guests with flights departing Barbados after 3:00 p.m. can explore the island's coastal beauty during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Scenic West Coast Drive Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 55-minute drive to Bathsheba. En route, ride along the scenic west coast, known as the 'Platinum Coast' for its famous celebrity and wealthy residents, then drive north across sleepy and quaint country villages dotted with chattel houses. ...

A scenic drive will take you Earthworks Pottery. Earthworks Pottery Established in 1983 by Goldie Spieler, Earthworks is now run by her son David, along with the capable Earthworks staff of 24 persons. They produce red clay ceramic pieces fired to stoneware temperatures that make it ideal for the home or restaurant. You will find all kind of shapes and sizes and many different patterns. Best of all you can watch the team create those pieces right in front of...

Discover the splendid beauty and historic landmarks of Barbados during this picturesque, half-day island excursion. Gun Hill Signal Station Depart the pier for the brief, scenic drive to the Gun Hill Signal Station. Located in the centre of the island, Gun Hill was a former military post and lookout during World War II, and offers wonderful panoramic views of the island. St. John's Parish Church Next, re-board your coach and proceed to St. John's...

Discover the amazing natural splendour of Barbados from above-and-below-ground during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Harrison's Cave, Stalactites, Stalagmites, Waterfalls, and Emerald Pools Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 40-minute drive past the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister en route to the parish of St. Thomas, and a visit to Harrison's Cave. Upon arrival, board a tram for a guided tour of this unique natural phenomenon....

Guests with flights departing Barbados after 4:30 p.m. can explore the island's historical and natural beauty during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Orchid World Board your coach for a 30 minute ride and reach the gardens at Orchid World. Walk along meandering pathways and enjoy thousands of Orchids as well as the stunning views in the Orchid houses. The views of the coast line from this enchanting tropical flower garden are spectacular. ...

Harrisons Cave This Barbados cave excursion is a unique opportunity to experience a journey deep beneath the earth's surface to uncover the magic of Harrison's Cave. Start your tour by meeting your driver and accessible van at the Barbados cruise dock. From here, you will head out on a scenic drive to the center of Barbados, Harrison's Cave, where you will enter the visitor center and take a special elevator down to the ground level of the cave entrance. As you wait to board the tram, you will...

Your first hour will be spent ascending through lush island terrain to visit the historic Gun Hill Signal Station, commanding panoramic island views from the heights of St. George Parish. As you explore this 19th-century military lookout, consider how these hilltop stations positioned around Barbados could alert each other to the approach of potential invaders by sea. In the lush surrounding landscape, an iconic stone lion carved from a single rock in 1868 stands guard to this day. Historic Garrison...

The countryside of Barbados’ South Coast is, in a word, picturesque. Traversing the rolling hills and fertile fields, you'll see a region of the island rich in agricultural beauty and rural charm. Small villages, sugarcane fields, and traditional chattel houses (small workers’ homes originally designed to be portable) create a landscape brimming with appeal. Escape into nature Just a half-hour by coach from busy Bridgetown port, Paradise Nature Park affords a serene escape –...