Excursions Barbados

Catamaran Cruise
Today begins with transfers to the Bridgetown marina where a beautiful, sleek luxury catamaran waits for guests to embark for an unforgettable cruise down the Island’s tranquil West Coast.

A collage of sun, sea, music and gentle Caribbean breezes invite you to be their guests for the day, as the natural beauty and lush vegetation of the Island avail themselves to you! Crystal clear waters beckon as the catamaran anchors at a beautiful beach for guests to enjoy snorkelling, swimming, or just relaxing on the beach. Guests will also have the opportunity to snorkel with the turtles, and swim with them in their natural habitat.

A sumptuous lunch on board is served, and drinks for the entire day are included. Snorkel gear and flippers are also included on board the catamaran. 

 

Jeep Safari
Climb into one of the comfortable Safari rigged Land Rover Jeeps, and prepare yourself for a tour of our Island like no one else can show you!  From beginning to end, this incredible Safari will afford your guests the opportunity to witness some of the most awesome and breathtaking spots in Barbados.  Nooks and crannies that even the locals don’t know exist, places inaccessible to other tour coaches or cars, but no problem for the 4x4 Safari Land Rovers.

This will truly be a day of adventure and exploration!  Here, with guests, 6 to a jeep, your driver/guide will keep you informed with a little history, folklore and culture about the various sites.  We guarantee to show you some of the most exquisite and unknown wonders of Barbados.

Good fun and great food on this adventure of a lifetime!
 

Harrison Cave
Get ready for one of the best days as you take in some of the most exquisite and unknown wonders of Barbados.

The day begins with a guided tour of Harrison's Crystal Cave in the parish of St. Thomas. A unique phenomenon of nature, Harrison's Cave is an amazing gallery of stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave, and stalagmites that emerge from the ground, with streams of crystal-clear running water that drop from breathtaking waterfalls to form deep emerald pools. The stalactites and stalagmites were formed over thousands of years and in some places the stalactites have reached down to the stalagmites and a spectacular pillar has been formed. The Caves facility has recently been expanded to include an interactive observation area, glass walled elevators to assist one’s descent to the main Cave entrance, a restaurant and gift shop. A short and informative movie on the history of the Caves is shown at the start of each tour before the trams descend for an unforgettable subterranean journey.

Then it's on to Hunte’s Gardens. Created by a legendary horticulturist with an unusual flair, Anthony Hunte, these extraordinary gardens will please even the most keen gardeners and enthusiasts.  Their placement is really most unusual - in the centre of Barbados' rain forest, in a sink-hole-like gully. Thanks to such an interesting location, the garden offers a multidimensional experience, with vigorous plants densely growing on many levels - from sunny and open spaces, down to a mysterious, dark heart of a real Caribbean jungle. 

A picturesque and easy-to-walk path offers many surprises, thanks to the superbly created series of mini-gardens embedded within the main large unit, combining vibrant colors and textures of rare exotic plants to offer the visitor a most uplifting and fulfilling experience. The owner and creator of this beauty, Anthony Hunte, is the heart and soul of this place. You may meet him in the garden or around his extraordinary house (actually converted from an old stable, would you believe it!), and you can be sure to be welcomed with fascinating and colorful stories.

Leaving the gardens behind we travel towards the east marveling as its rugged coastline unfolds before you. Enjoy the scenic views of Bathsheba - the Mecca for surfers – you are sure to see some out in the ocean – and local and international tournaments are held here.  This will truly be a day of adventure and exploration as your driver/guide will keep you informed with a little history, a little folklore and a little culture as you visit each and every site along the way!

 Passing St. John’s Parish Church, we make our final stop at Sunbury Plantation House for a mouth-watering lunch at one of the islands’ beautiful plantation houses. A chance to view the historic Sunbury Plantation House should not be missed. Originally dating back to the 1600's and known as "Chapman’s", after the name of the first planter families of the Island, Sunbury was tragically destroyed by fire in 1994. Today, Sunbury has been fully restored, with all of its rooms open for viewing, displaying the grand style of life on a successful sugar plantation boasting some of the finest Barbados Mahogany antiques, and original prints on the Island.

On this day we guarantee to show you some of the most exquisite, known and unknown wonders of Barbados! 

 

A Scenic Island Tour
Drink in the beauty that Barbados has to offer as, from the Bridgetown Port you travel west to the island’s “platinum” coast along the sheltered Caribbean Sea, where 5* hotels and villas nestle side by side with Bajan chattel houses.   Historic Speightstown, affectionately called “Little Bristol”, will show off its colonial heritage and blend of modern day hustle and bustle before giving way to “Old Barbados” and the quaint fishing village of Shermans, a vestige of old Barbados.

A drive through the country will bring you to St Nicholas Abbey, a Jacobean Mansion built in 1650, before ascending Cherry Tree Hill (believe it nor not, actually lined with towering mahogany trees!).  The panoramic view from the crest of Cherry Tree Hill offers a panoramic view of the “Scotland District” and the rugged East Coast - a great photo opportunity.

The meandering drive down Cherry Tree Hill takes you past Morgan Lewis Mill, originally built circa 1776 and carefully restored, down to the breathtaking rugged beauty of Cattlewash and Bathsheba – home to surfers and to both local and international competitions. Then it’s on to St John’s Church, which offers a sweeping view of the East Coast from its high cliff side vantage point before heading across the rolling countryside returning to the Bridgetown Port.

 

Mount Gay Rum Visitor
We invite you to come and tour the distillery of the world's oldest and finest rum, as a warm welcome and a truly Barbadian experience await you at the Mount Gay Rum Visitor's Center. The friendly and knowledgeable guides will share with you the story of the world's oldest and finest Rum. During your visit, you will discover the historic personalities, the expertise and the tradition behind this quintessential Barbadian spirit.

The tour begins with a visit to the World of Mount Gay with your knowledgeable guide, who will explain the history and family story of the forefathers of Mount Gay products.

The guide will then escort everyone into an air-conditioned theatre built in a replica of a Rum Shop. Here, you will discover the colourful history of how sugar became “King” through a spectacular audiovisual show. This ten-minute presentation is followed by an informative explanation, which covers the different processes and stages of making rum including refining, aging, blending and bottling.

The tour concludes at the centre where you will be invited to indulge in a 'Tasting', getting tips from the expert on how to fully appreciate the high quality of the rum.

Then it’s off to bustling Bridgetown with a driver- guided, highlighting historic sites. You have a chance to catch a glimpse into a bygone era and be introduced to some of the events and people that shaped our nation. Enjoy a casual brush with the past, just enough to whet your appetite, with some of Barbados' fascinating 350-plus year old history. Your driver will point out St Michael’s Cathedral, Queens Park, The Synagogue, the Parliament buildings, the Careenage, the Chamberlain “swing” Bridge, and the statue of Sir Errol Barrow (the Father of Barbados’ Independence), among other points of interest, while keeping guests entertained with bits of trivia and local lore. 

The Atlantis Submarine
The Atlantis Adventure is an unforgettable undersea expedition! Discover the natural phenomenon of Barbados' undersea world when you board the Atlantis. See the mystery and charm of this fascinating world unfold to reveal a kaleidoscope of exotic fish and marine life.

Your journey takes place in a state-of-the-art submarine, where the emphasis is comfort, to allow your senses the freedom to enjoy this breathtaking experience. Your crew includes a seasoned pilot to navigate the reef and an experienced co-pilot to narrate your unforgettable journey.

This excursion begins with round-trip air-conditioned transfers to Bridgetown where the Atlantis Submarine office is located. The guests board a ferry, the ‘Ocean Quest’, where a safety briefing will take place while they ride to the Sub.

The submarine pops up alongside the ferry, and guests’ board for a 50 minute adventure under the sea. The entire trip, from departure and return to the hotel is approximately 2 ½ hours.

Deep Sea Fishing
There is nothing like hooking a Blue Marlin and landing it! Perhaps you might hook a Wahoo (locally called a King Fish) or a Barracuda. Barbados is a coral Island and the fish are closer to the shore line, so you might hook your prize very soon after leaving the dock. Why not try it!? In groups of 6 guests per fishing vessel, any day of the week, the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea awaits …