Travel by way of The Island had warm, and enjoy the steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbors. The beaches of the hilly southwest corner of Antigua are generally less developed than those around St. John's further north.
This side of Antigua beaches is especially quiet worth the rough travel necessary to reach them, then stop in St. John’s for Duty-free shopping at Heritage Quay and Vendor’s Mall. Heritage Quay, Antigua’s premier shopping Centre, where all of our stores are completely Duty & Tax FREE for travelers! Heritage Quay is conveniently located in the heart of St. John’s, where major cruise lines make port, and passengers from around the world stop off to explore what our island has to offer.
Visit to the Antigua/Barbuda Museum. Drive up to the St. John’s Cathedral which was erected in the 1800’s. Visit the Antigua & Barbuda Archives. Enjoy a panoramic view of the City from Mount St. Johns. By way of some of Antigua’s Villages visit the Botanical Gardens in Bendals Village. On the way back stop by the St. John’s Vegetable Market and Vendors' Mall. In the City of St. John’s you will be delighted with the variety of shops at the Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quaywhere you will enjoy duty-free shopping.
We welcome you aboard for a full circumnavigation of our island’s magnificent coastline. Think you’ve seen all that Antigua has to offer? Wait till you experience the views by sea!
The sensation you will feel, as the alluring coastline glides by with its rolling hills shimmering in the distance, is one you will never forget. See areas such as the Pillars of Hercules, Jumby Bay, Bird Island and the natural spectacle of Devil’s Bridge, up close and personal. Be at peace with the world as you gaze at slender coconut palms swaying in the crisp breeze and listen to rhythmic calypso and reggae music as we sail along.
We will whisk you away to a secluded and uninhabited Green Island, where you can relax on the beach, explore the nearby reef or swim in the warm turquoise waters. Back on board the friendly crew will cook you a delicious lunch of chicken or fish accompanied by salad and local vegetables. Drinks are served to you by our crew from the open bar.
Next we will cruise across the Famouth Harbour Marina the home of many great events during the year.
Before we return to port our journey will take us passed the exotic western coast of Antigua in crystal clear waters, where virgin white sandy beaches and pristine bays can still be found.
Excellence is not just our name; it’s our way of life.
Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay, located along the island's developed northwestern coast, are the place to go for those who want the fully-loaded resort beach experience. The beaches most convenient to St. John's are Fort James, a locally-popular public beach, and Deep Bay.
Galley Bay attracts surfers during the winter months and a joggers during the evening. The series of four crescent beaches at Hawksbill are also highly regarded, then stop in St. John’s for Duty-free shopping at Heritage Quay and Vendor’s Mall. Heritage Quay, Antigua’s premier shopping centre, where all of our stores are completely Duty & Tax FREE for travelers! Heritage Quay is conveniently located in the heart of St. John’s, where major cruise lines make port, and passengers from around the world stop off to explore what our island has to offer.
Relax on deck, be pampered and prepare yourself for a carefree, fun filled, day-long excursion. As we glide over the turquoise Caribbean waters, you will see palm fringed white-sandy beaches, tropical marine life and neighboring Caribbean islands. We anchor in a beautiful bay where you can snorkel at Cades reef nearby. Here tropical marine life can be viewed at its best (providing the fish behave).
Aboard the ‘Mystic’ once more we sail around to another pristine beach with crystal waters where you can dip your toes, top-up your tan or just relax in the warm tropical breeze.
Our friendly and professional crew will serve you cool beverages throughout the day, whatever your preference, fruit punch, soft drinks, water or rum punch, you will begin to slip into the rhythm of the island. A delicious Caribbean style bar-b-que buffet lunch awaits you onboard after which we begin to sail back to Carlisle Bay.
As you sail gracefully along with the wind blowing in your hair, you'll realize that it just doesn't get any better than this. What more could you ask for, beautiful blue skies, sun, sea and sand. This is Antigua… paradise.
Climb on board a Land Rover jeep and be set to view parts of the island that could not be seen when travelling by car or bus. View the scenic countryside and learn from the guide about the island’s customs and Caribbean life.
Stop by the Humane Society where you will be able to meet the donkeys and spend some time having fun with these adorable creatures. Historical Betty’s Hope Plantation is the next stop where you will be able to relax and indulge in a delicious lunch Caribbean style. Back to the coast line where a boat ride takes you to an off-shore island in the blue waters of North Sound. Pick up your paddles and Kayak along the mangroves as the guide briefs you on the surrounding Marine life.
Back on board the dingy, and you’re taken to Bird Island where you’ll snorkel or have a refreshing swim in the warm turquoise waters.
Sácale el máximo provecho a tu escapada con nuestro servicio de asistente personal, dirigido a viajeros de todo el mundo y ofrecido por habitantes locales. Disfruta de tus vacaciones mientras viajas sin preocupaciones con la ayuda y el conocimiento de asistentes locales, que harán que tu experiencia sea de lo más placentera y enriquecedora.
Qué incluye nuestro servicio de asistente personal:
- Encuentro a tu llegada (bajo petición)
- Servicio de intérprete
- Información sobre las infraestructuras de la zona y el transporte
- Organización, reserva y compra de tours, entradas, atracciones, eventos, traslados y alquiler de coches
- Asistencia durante la estancia (concertar visitas con médicos…)
- Información sobre la cultura, estilo de vida y tradiciones
- Servicio 24/7
Idiomas: el servicio se ofrece en inglés y español.
Be our guest on the lovely ‘Mystic II’Catamaran as we set sail on a ‘one of a kind’ Tropical Sunset Cruise.
Antigua is blessed with some of the most majestic and stunning sunsets in the Caribbean, and undoubtedly the best away to experience this natural spectacle is aboard a catamaran at sea.
Upon boarding the Mystic you will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine, from the open bar, to sip on as you browse this sleek vessel. You can lounge on the sun deck or find a cozy little spot for you and that special someone.
The mood is romantic and relaxing, music will serenade you as the Mystic cruises through calm blue waters. Watch Antigua’s fabulous coast line glide by; palm trees waving in the cool evening breeze and strips of dazzling white-sandy beaches, all set before rolling green hills.
As the golden sun begins it’s decent below the distant horizon you will be overcome by its blissful splendor. This is the perfect opportunity to seal a toast with a kiss. Delicious hors’doeurves will be served as the Mystics drifts back to port.
See and learn about the history and culture of beautiful Antigua from this guided tour, whilst visiting the most stunning scenery on our island.Take advantage of amazing photo opportunities as we drive along the coast and look down onto Falmouth Harbour.
This fun filled day will lead you to the south west coast, the rainforest and the southeastern side of Antigua, where you will enjoy some spectacular stops, including a unique visit with the friendly donkeys at the sanctuary. A Caribbean lunch is served at the Roadside Café in Newfield Village, and then it is onto isolated Willoughby Bay with its stunning crystal waters and coral reefs.
The mystique of Half moon bay will entrance you while we stop for a refreshing swim in the calmer side of this world famous beach and its warm turquoise waters.
Enjoy a 90 min sea voyage with all that cruising has to offer. Allow the ‘Excellence’ to take you across to Barbuda, whilst you take in the vistas of the ocean, relaxing back with a cool drink of your choice.
Seeing Barbuda by boat is the best way to enjoy the nature island and its beaches. We cruise up along Low Bay, a 17 mile beach, where in season, turtle tracks will be visible, as some species may return every two weeks or so to lay up to 30 nests of 300 eggs.
At Low Bay, the Excellence will come up on the beach, and lower a beach ladder to allow disembarkation. At this point you are free to bask in the warm turquoise water or come with the group across to ""Codrington Lagoon"". Here Barbudan guides will be waiting with their small boats to whisk you across the lagoon and into the heart of the mangroves to see the world’s largest Frigate bird colony.
You will get very close to these huge birds and the Barbudan guides will enchant you with their local knowledge and observations of the life of the “Man ‘O’ War” bird, and maybe entice you to hold a jelly fish in this natural haven.
Once back to the beach a delicious Caribbean style lunch will have been prepared by the crew on board the Excellence. After lunch work on your Golden suntan. Swim in the warm water and allow your mind to drift away in this idyllic paradise.