Barbados Shore Excursions From Cruise Port in 2024

Pirate's Cove Turtle and Shipwreck Adventure

The Pirate’s Cove Turtle and Shipwreck Adventure is great way for families to spend the day relaxing and enjoying water activities while on the island. This excursion has several options which will determine the time length of your tour. Your tour begins with pickup service by a local guide at your cruise ship pier. You will travel in a comfortable mini-van to beautiful Carlisle Bay Beach where you will spend time on this gorgeous beach at the Pirate’s Cove Beach Bar. You will have access to an umbrella and lounger as well as receive a complimentary welcome libation. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the surf and sun as well as lunch (additional fee) on this magical beach. You may also choose to extend your tour by going on a 1.5-hour boat ride where you can snorkel at a shipwreck and view incredible marine life as well as swim with sea turtles in the open waters of the Caribbean Sea. Your Barbados shore excursion ends with drop-off service at your cruise ship terminal.

Coastal Sightseeing Tour

The Coastal Sightseeing Tour is ideal for travelers that want to see and photograph the whole island of Barbados. Your 7-hour Barbados shore excursion begins by meeting your professional guide at your cruise ship terminal. Once comfortably seated in an air-conditioned coach, your guide will drive and offer interesting narratives of the different stops you make on your trip around Barbados. You will first travel the highlights within Bridgetown before traveling south to the Garrison Historic area which houses the 1705 St. Ann’s Fort where you will have 10-minutes to take photographs. Then you will proceed to Miami Beach for a 20-minute stop which features complimentary fish cakes and drinks. You will continue along the south coast until you reach Foul Bay where you will have 10-minutes for photographs of the turquoise water, before heading to Codrington College. The college was constructed in 1705 and you will have time to take photographs of the oldest theological college in the Western Hemisphere. Next you will spend 20-minutes at the Gothic-style St. John’s Church which is one of the oldest churches on Barbados. Set atop a cliff this church offers brilliant views of the east coast of the island. You will then travel to beautiful Bathsheba where for 10-minutes you can gaze at the ferocious Caribbean Sea smash against the shoreline. From here you will drive past Morgan Lewis Windmill before reaching North Point. You will spend an hour at North Point enjoying a complimentary locally inspired lunch at Animal Flower Cave Restaurant while you watch the waves crash onto the limestone shoreline. From here you will drive west and travel through Speightstown and Holetown while your guide completes his historical narrative of the two cities. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with drop-off service at your cruise ship terminal.

Natural Wonders and Harrison's Cave Tour

The Natural Wonders and Harrison’s Cave Tour is an ideal Barbados shore excursion for you to view the natural beauty of Barbados and enjoy an island lunch. Your 7-hour will start when you meet your professional guide at your cruise ship pier. From here you will travel in a comfortable vehicle and listen to an interesting narrative of Barbados history from your guide. Your first stop will be a 1.5-hour tour of Harrison’s Cave where you will ride an electric tram through this wonderful cave system. You will view century old stalagmites, stalactites, waterfalls and pools which have been created by the flowing rivers of the cave. Your second stop will be an hour at Hunte’s Garden or the Flower Forest where you can choose whether you wish to see a native tropical landscape or a pristine garden of natural flora. From here you will spend a 15-minute photograph stop at Bathsheba where the oceanfront landscape meets the violent waves of the Caribbean Sea. After this location you will travel and stop for a complimentary island lunch which is prepared by locals. Your last stop on this Barbados shore excursion will be an hour at the Barbados Wildlife Preserve where you can photograph and view green monkeys playing in their natural habitat of the island. Your tour concludes with drop-off service at your cruise ship pier.

Explore and Discover Barbados

The Explore and Discover Barbados is the perfect way for families to experience the natural beauty of Barbados. Your 6-hour Barbados shore excursion begins when you meet your expert local guide at your cruise ship terminal. You will travel in a comfortable vehicle along the east coast of the island while you listen to an interesting narrative from your guide. Your first stop will be at Cherry Tree Hill and then to Morgan Lewis Windmill where you will tour this magnificent structure which is listed as part of 100 endangered historical sites in the world. Next you will experience the Cattle wash as you travel to Bathsheba, where you will look in amazement at the tropical shoreline landscape and listen the powerful surf pound the coastline. You will then travel to the Gothic-style St. John’s Church which is perched on a cliff-top which allows for unbelievable panoramic views. You will continue on your journey past Gun Hill Signal Station as well as the Great White Lion until you reach the Garrison Historic Area where you will be given time to explore this wonderful site of the past. Your day does not end here though and you will travel to Carlisle Bay where you will enjoy an excellent complimentary island lunch at Pirates Cove. After lunch you will travel by boat to swim with numerous sea turtles in the warm Caribbean Sea as well as having sufficient time to lounge on the white sand beach at Pirates Bay Beach Bar. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with drop-off service back at your cruise ship terminal.

Atlantis Submarine Expedition

The Atlantis Submarine Expedition is the perfect choice for families looking for underwater fun while riding in a state-of-the-art submarine. Your 2-hour excursion is available at different departure times and begins with a short walk to Shallow Draught where you can shop for souvenirs before you board your shuttle. You will have a short 5-minute ride and be able to view many sights on shore from your shuttle vessel. Once at the loading platform you will view the Atlantis submarine emerge from the Caribbean Sea. After you board the Atlantis submarine, you will submerge to depths of 100 to 150 feet underwater where you will view colorful coral reefs, energetic marine life and even a sunken shipwreck. During your 40-minutes on Atlantis you will hear engaging commentary from your submarine captain. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with a shuttle vessel back to land and a short walk to your cruise ship pier.

Half Day Tour of Bridgetown

The Full Day Tour of Bridgetown is the ideal day trip for first timers and families to the island who want to see as much as possible in small group atmosphere. Your 7-hour Barbados shore excursion begins with pickup service by a local guide at your cruise ship pier. You will travel in a comfortable coach where your first stop will be Harrison’s Cave. Here you will board a tram system and travel through the cave system viewing incredible stalagmites and stalactites as well as the beautiful river with stunning waterfalls that flows through the cave. Your next stop will be the gorgeous Bathsheba Beach where you will be delighted in the natural beauty and the heart stopping pounding of the surf on the shoreline. After this stop you will enjoy a complimentary Caribbean-style lunch complete with beverages. After lunch you will travel to Cherry Tree Hill where you will tour the St. Nicholas Abbey which features many structures and buildings that were constructed around 1658 of limestone and brick. Now the Plantation produces award winning rum and you will be able to sample some of the makings. Your last stop will be at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you can watch the elusive Green Monkey in a natural habitat. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with drop-off service at your cruise ship terminal.

Walking Food Tour

A perfect Barbados shore excursion that has you experiencing the local food and viewing some of the most important monuments on the island is the Walking Food Tour. Your 3-hour journey into food and history begins when you meet your expert guide at Independence Square in Bridgetown. From here you will start your 1.5-mile journey where at each stop your guide will inform you of the importance and interesting facts of what you are experiencing. Some of the monuments you will see and learn about at Independence Square include the Independence Arch, the Parliament Buildings which are historic Neo-Colonial style buildings and the National Heroes Square-a solemn garden area complete with fountains. While you are walking and learning you will smell the delightful scent of local food in the air. Your guide will take you to several small restaurants to taste the unique island fare that is sure to please your taste buds. Your Barbados shore excursion is complete after lunch and you are free to wander through the square or return to your port-of-call or hotel on your own.

Garden Delight Full Day Tour in Barbados

Submerge yourself in the tropical beauty of the island on the Garden Delight Full Day Tour. Your 5.5-hour Barbados shore excursion starts with complimentary pick-up service from your hotel or port-of-call where you will meet your local guide who is packed with intricate knowledge of the island. Once you board a small coach your first stop will be at the Flower Forest. Here you will indulge in walking nature trails through 53 acres of beautiful forests of flowers that include some of the world’s most precious orchids, ferns and fauna. Your next stop will be at the Andromeda Botanic Gardens where you will learn about the research and conservation of gardens which is a leading place for students to hone their horticulture skills. While you are at the gardens there will be plenty of time to interact with the students and faculty about the rare plants as well as time to walk along a few nature trails that are loaded with bright colorful flowers that leave a sweet scent in the air. Continuing on your tour, you will stop at the Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden in Saint George. The garden is well-known for its beautiful landscape of orchids which is explained to you by a professional botanist while you wander the trails within the garden. Your last stop is at Hunte’s Garden where you will witness an incredible reconstruction of a Caribbean forest within a sink-hole type crater. The gardens were founded in 1950 and continue to be one of the finest in Barbados. An added bonus on this excursion is a free lunch and beverages as you travel from on garden to the next viewing the stunning landscape of the island. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with drop-off service at your port-of-call or hotel.