SHORE EXCURSIONS · BARBADOS
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The 8 most popular barbados shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Barbados cruise shore day: Carlyle Bay beach club time, then Tranquility Cruises snorkeling and a shipwreck stop with turtles, plus pickup.
Most Popular“Fabulous day out. Well worth the money. Easy pick up at cruise port, great time out on the boat with life jackets etc, free rum punch or soft juice, and a rum punch beer or water on the beach. Lovely experience ….”
Carlisle Bay beach chairs plus a turtle swim and shipwreck snorkeling on Tranquility Cruises, all timed for your cruise day.
See Barbados from the east to the west: Morgan Lewis Windmill, cliff churches, UNESCO Bridgetown, then Carlisle Bay loungers and a free drink.
“This tour was average in what sites it offers. However our guide, Charles (aka Mike) was wonderful. His knowledge of the island was fantastic. The stops were mediocre at best but he made it worthwhile.”
Carlisle Bay turtle and shipwreck snorkel cruise from Bridgetown. Two stops, glass-bottom views, slide, and gear included for $48.
“It was easy to find the tour at the cruise terminal. I was unhappy because we had to drive to the beach to pick up other passengers and that took awhile. The snorkeling was nice but we only saw one turtle. I understand that the tour excursion cannot guarantee what wildlife was there. The guys…”
3-hour Bridgetown shore walking food tour with all tastings, UNESCO sights near the port, small group up to 10, $94.
“Our guide Paulette was wonderful. Full of energy, very likable and her knowledge of Barbados and Bajan history was wonderful. Come hungry—there is so much food! We had a wonderful time.”
A small-group East Coast highlights loop from Bridgetown with coastal viewpoints, a cliff church, and UNESCO sights for a cruise-day hit.
“Excellent guide and driver. She was knowledgeable and was easy to understand. Activity was mild and appropriate for older travelers.”
Barbados Surf & Turf mixes monkey feeding at a wildlife reserve, Bathsheba coastal views, and a Carlisle Bay snorkel cruise with sea turtles.
“An overall good tour. We had a small group (the two of us plus a 4-person family) in a van. The driver of the vehicle was also the guide. It would have been nice to have a separate tour guide, as the roads in Barbados are difficult, and we did nRead more”
A 6-hour Bridgetown shore day blending wild monkeys, UNESCO forts at Garrison Savannah, and easy beach time at Carlisle Bay.
“Fun, entertaining, driver was knowledgeable about the island.. just be prepared to take a little tour of the island before actually get into your destination, which unfortunately does cut into some of your excursion time. Carlisle Bay beach was absolutely beautiful..”
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