Barbados Shore Excursions From Cruise Port in 2023-2024

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.

Island Highlights Half-Day Tour

The Island Highlights Half-Day Tour is an excellent Barbados shore excursion for families who want to see the sights of Barbados and have the option of shopping in Bridgetown or enjoying the beach afterwards. Your 4-hour excursion begins with meeting your professional guide at your cruise ship pier and where you will travel the east coast in a comfortable vehicle while absorbing interesting facts from your guide. Your first stop will be Cherry Tree Hill where you will marvel at the stunning views of the east coastline of Barbados. After shooting some photographs, you will then make your way to the Morgan Lewis Windmill which is one of the 100 most endangered historic sites in the world. You will continue your journey through the Cattlewash until you reach Bathsheba where you will have ample time for more photographs of the stunning tropical scenery as the surf roar violently onto shore. Next you will have the opportunity to view the Gothic-style St. John’s Church which offers spectacular views from its cliff-top location. You will continue to travel to your next location which is the 1705 St. Ann’s Fort where you will be able to visit the Garrison Historic area. Each of the before mentioned stops will be approximately 20-minutes in length. At this point on your Barbados shore excursion you can choose to return to your cruise ship pier with complimentary drop-off service or you can stay in Bridgetown and do some shopping as well as eat lunch. Another option is to go to Pirates Cove where you can frolic in the Caribbean Sea or enjoy lunch at the Pirates Cove Beach Bar. If you choose one of the later options, you will need to provide your own transportation to your cruise ship pier.

Barbados in a Day Tour

The Barbados in a Day Tour is the perfect Barbados shore excursion for you and your family to see all the wonderful sights of Barbados as well as enjoying some beach time and water activities. Your 7-hour excursion starts when you meet your expert guide at your cruise ship pier and begin to travel in a comfortable coach to your first stop at Bathsheba. You will have 10-minutes to take photographs and view the incredible Caribbean Sea as the surf pounds the coastline. Your next stop will be an hour at Welchman Hall Gully where you will see the incredible green monkeys in their own habitat. From here you will travel to Harrison’s Cave and spend 1.5-hours at this location. You will board an electric tram that will travel through the cave system where you will view fabulous natural wonders like stalactites, stalagmites and numerous streams that have carved waterfalls and left pools of water for your pleasure. Now you will travel to Carlisle Bay and enjoy a complimentary lunch that is served by locals. You will have an hour to spend lounging on the beach or swimming in the warm waters of the Caribbean. The last activity on this Barbados shore excursion is a boat ride where you can spend 45-minutes swimming the incredible sea turtles that reside just off-shore. Your tour ends with drop-off service back at your cruise ship pier.

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.

Cave, Garden and Plantation Tour

The Cave, Garden and Plantation Tour is a fabulous Barbados shore excursion for you to learn about the history and view the fantastic natural wonders of Barbados in a small group atmosphere. Your 7-hour excursion begins when you meet your professional guide at your cruise ship terminal. You will travel in a comfortable vehicle and listen to expert narrative about the history of Barbados while you travel your first stop which will be Harrison’s Cave. Once at the cave you will take an electric tram through a series of tunnels while view incredible natural wonders such as stalagmites, stalactites as well as the beautiful streams that have carved out waterfalls and pools of water. Your second stop will be at Hunte’s Garden or the Flower Forest where you will wander on cobblestone paths and view many species of native flora as well as the animals of Barbados. The next stop will be at Bathsheba where you will view the incredible landscape that the pounding surf of the Caribbean Sea has formed. Your fourth stop will be to enjoy a complimentary local lunch filled with great island cuisine. From here you will travel to Cherry Tree Hill and then to St. Nicholas Abbey where you will walk the grounds of this majestic site that was constructed of brick and limestone in the mid-1600s. This Plantation House is quite possibly the last remaining building of this time period and after viewing the remains of this historic site you will enjoy a sampling of rum which is produced there now. Your Barbados shore excursion 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.

Half Day Barbados Tropical Pathways Tour

The Half Day Barbados Tropical Pathways Tour is perfect for families that want to view the best of the natural wonders that can be found on Barbados. Your 4-hour Barbados shore excursion begins when you meet your professional guide at your cruise ship pier and travel comfortably to the fabulous Harrison’s Cave while your guide tells interesting stories of the sights as you drive. At the cave, you will board an electric tram system which will carry you through a series of tunnels while you view such natural wonders as stalagmites and stalactites. The majestic aspects of the cave are enhanced by the numerous streams that have created beautiful waterfalls and pools of colored water. Your next stop will be at the impressive Hunte’s Garden where you will walk on cobblestone paths and take photographs of one of the best tropical landscapes you will find on Barbados. The garden is rich in native flora and the calmness that you experience will leave lasting memories. Your last stop on this Barbados shore excursion will be at another one of Barbados natural wonders, Bathsheba. Here you will view an incredible oceanfront landscape with the mighty Caribbean Sea pounding on the shoreline. Your tour concludes with drop-off service back at your cruise ship terminal.

Harrison's Cave Tram Tour

The Harrison’s Cave Tram Tour is a perfect way for a family to spend part of their day exploring the #1 attraction of the island of Barbados. Your 3-hour excursion begins with pickup service by a professional guide. Your guide will give you interesting narrative as you travel to the majestic underworld of Harrison’s Cave. Once at Harrison’s Cave you will proceed to travel through the underground cave through tunnels on a customized electric tram system. You will be amazed as you gaze at such natural wonders like stalagmites and stalactites as you travel comfortably on the tram. In addition, you will view the many waterfalls and pools which have been created by the flowing streams that have carved this natural wonder. Your Barbados shore excursion ends with drop-off service at your cruise ship pier.

Carlisle Bay Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure

The Carlisle Bay Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure is a perfect selection for families looking for fun in the sun and adventure underwater. Your 2-hour excursion begins when you meet your expert local guide at your cruise ship terminal. From here you will board a pontoon-style boat and travel to Carlisle Bay. Once at Carlisle Bay you will have the opportunity to explore one of the best marine parks in the Caribbean. You will snorkel around amazing coral reefs, famous shipwrecks like the Bajan Queen as well as swim with colorful marine life including sea turtles. When you are finished with your underwater adventure you will have a great complimentary lunch at Jolly Roger Tavern which includes a sample of a delicious Jolly Roger rum punch. Your Barbados shore excursion concludes with drop-off service back at your cruise ship pier. All snorkeling equipment is included and you must be 4 years of age or older to participate on this tour.

Bridgetown Walking Tour

The Bridgetown Walking Tour is a fine selection for families who want to learn the history and culture of Bridgetown. Your 2-hour Barbados shore excursion begins when you meet your expert local guide at your cruise ship pier where you will walk first to St. Michael’s Cathedral and tour this beautiful church that was originally constructed in the mid-1600s. From here you will go to the Jewish Synagogue which was built in 1654 and restored in the 1980s to its original splendor. Continuing on your tour, your next stop will at St. Mary’s Church which is a beautiful example of Georgian-style architecture of the mid-1800s. As you walk you will travel to Queen’s Park which is a national park that contains one of the largest trees in Barbados the Baobab. Your next stop will be at the National Heroes Square where tribute is paid to several Bajan heroes including a bronze statue of Lord Horatio Nelson. You also have the opportunity take photographs of the numerous Parliament, Senate and House of Assembly buildings. Your last stop is for lunch at a local restaurant where you will have time to browse shops for souvenirs. This 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.

Full 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.

Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Turtle Shipwreck Adventure and Beach Day

A fun and exciting Barbados shore excursion for all types of travelers is the Barbados Glass Bottom Boat Turtle Shipwreck Adventure and Beach Day Tour. Your 9.5-hour adventure begins with complimentary pick-up service from your port-of-call or hotel where you will meet your expert guide and be transported to Copacabana Barbados on Carlisle Bay. Here you will spend time learning about the Earl of Carlisle who was the instigator of the Great Barbados Robbery. The bay is stunning with soft white sands that are ideal for relaxing and the Carlisle Bay Marine Park is just off shore. The marine park is fascinating with six shipwrecks within a close distance of each other that is teeming with marine life such as turtles, star fish, sand dollars and numerous rays. Your next stop will be the Copacabana Beach Club where you will have some time to enjoy the club that offers watersports, drinks, food and a fun atmosphere. While you are at the Copacabana Beach Club you will board the Tranquility Cruise which will take you out into the bay. The boat used by Tranquility Cruise is fantastic with an upper and lower level, plenty of bathrooms, a waterslide for children and on the lower deck you can gaze through a glass bottom. While gazing through the glass bottom you can expect to see the six shipwrecks, octopus, sea turtles and rays as well as sea horses. You can also decide to go snorkeling while out on the boat where you can interact with the marine life. Your beautiful day concludes with drop-off service back at your port-of-call or hotel.