Explore and Discover Barbados to start your day we will journey over to the East Coast of Barbados. Our first stop will be Cherry Tree Hill with its breathtaking views of the East Coast from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. The windmill is on the top 100 endangered historical sites in the world. As we come down onto the coastline we will travel through Cattle Wash and make a stop in Bathsheba which was names for its great beauty and home of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Our next stop will be St Johns Church one of the oldest churches on the island set on a cliff and capturing spectacular views. From this gothic church we will journey down past Gun Hill signal Station an old military defense station on the island. After a morning rich is scenic beauty and history we will stop for lunch before making our way onto the West Coast of the Island. Once on the West Coast we will stop at one of the most beautiful beaches on the island ''Payne's Bay'' there you will take a boat trip to snorkel with the turtles and enjoy an hour and a half beach time. As the beach you will be provided with a beach chair, umbrella and a beverage.
Forever Barbados begins at Earthworks a truly extraordinary local Pottery from there we head Flower Forest where you will enjoy a walk through a lush forest will beautiful tropical flowers. Monkeys can also often be seen playing in the trees. Next a scenic drives through the beautiful Bathsheba followed by cattle wash with a stop for lunch. Our last stop will be St. Nicholas Abbey. It is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the ''New World''. When this residence was built around 1658 of brick and limestone, many of the structures in the North America were made of timber, and have long since perished. The residence was built only 30 years after Barbados' settlement by the British in 1627, so it is of significant historical value to the island. The Plantation also has a small but very Beautiful Gardens with the largest and most colorful hibiscus I have ever seen. Our last stop on this unforgettable tour will be North Point. North Point is quite often a highlight of any tour. It is at the Northern Tip of the Island and is the perfect place to enjoy the power and beauty of the ocean as great breakers crash into the cliff. There is also a Cave there for those fit enough and adventurous enough may explore and even swim in.
Full day round the island tour with stops at major highlights. The best way to get a good overview of the entire island. This is a coastal tour that takes you through historic Bridgetown onto the affluent west coast, through Holetown and onto Speightstown making a brief stop, continuing to North Point. Travel through the northern countryside to Cherry Tree Hill and onto the East Coast making a picture stop at Bathsheba. From there to the St. John’s Church onward to the Sunbury Great House, where you would do the house tour an afterwards enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Little England was what Barbados was called many years ago while we were still under British rule. It is true that Barbados has been independent since 1966 but there are still remnants of those days gone by. Those days can be best seen in our Gardens and great houses. Hunts Gardens is full of tropical colours and beautiful pathways that one can meander. Following the gardens we will head off to St. Nicholas Abbey. It is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the ''New World''. When this residence was built around 1658. St Nicholas Abbey is a phenomenal sight and along with the house tour and historic video you will also be invited to partake in a bit of Rum Tasting.
We are very lucky in Barbados in that deep water is within a mile of the beach. This allows us to be fishing just ten minutes after leaving the dock. We typically troll along the fifty fathom ledge and here we catch Wahoo, Sailfish, Tuna, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Barracuda and a few other species.
We fish off the south-east and the west coast usually. The west coast is sheltered from the prevailing east trade winds and so it’s very calm and perfect for those with poor sea legs. We do venture further offshore when in search of Marlin, although it’s possible to catch them on the fifty fathom line occasionally.
Everyone wants to spend a day in paradise and Barbados is truly just that. Journey over to the East Coast of Barbados. Visit Cherry Tree Hill, Morgan Lewis Windmill, Cattle Wash, Bathsheba and St Johns Church.
After a morning of Tropical beauty we make our way across country traveling through the Garrisons Historic area built in 1806 and onto Copacabana on Carlisle Bay. With white sand and turquoise water this beach is a real slice of paradise. At Copacabana you will be provided with a welcome drink along with a beach chair and umbrella .The facility has lockers, washrooms and showers. Although Lunch is not included there is a restaurant and bar that will be happy to serve you on and off the beach.
Carlisle Bay is a marine park with 25 ship wrecks and although not included. Excursions to swim with the turtles and snorkel and one of the shipwrecks can easily be organized at the beach. There are also jet skis and banana boat rides available for hire.
On our way back to the port we will also be traveling through the Garrisons Historic area built in 1806 and through the Capital of Bridgetown.
Enjoy VIP service at Grantley Adams International Airport for a relaxed, easy experience from the moment you step off your plane. Meet and greet in the arrivals hall followed by fast-track service through customs and immigration.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you are greeted by a VIP Fast Track Representative holding a personalized name sign. From there you are escorted to a dedicated immigration line before continuing on to baggage claim. Once you collect your baggage, follow your representative through the dedicated customs line before exiting the terminal.
You’ll probably be in no hurry to move from your sunbed, but there’s more to see beyond the beach. This day out lets you follow your senses around the isle, from west to east. You’ll start with a trip to family-run Earthworks Pottery, where you can watch as they make and decorate pots, plates and mugs, and order your own custom-made accessories. You’ll stop in Speightstown for a quick photo of the tropical-coloured houses, before touring one of the three Jacobean mansions left in the Western Hemisphere, St Nicholas Abbey. Heading to the coast, you can snap views from 850 feet above at Cherry Tree Hill, and breathe in the ocean air at boulder-studded Bathsheba beach. And, after a whistle-stop morning of sights and sounds, there’s time for a Bajan lunch at antique-filled Sunbury Plantation House.
Our first stop on this unforgettable tour will be Harrisons Cave where you will travel through the winding tunnels in trams and make your way into the specially lighted caverns, view the majestic stalactites and stalagmites which have been growing from the floors and ceilings for many centuries.
Cascading through the caves, the crystal blue waters from magnificent pools and waterfalls, Harrison's cave is guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime. Then make your way up the Island's green hills down on to our spectacular East Coast. After enjoying these breathtaking sights and stops you will enjoy a quick lunch. Then we are off to the Wild life Reserve for a glimpse of those mischievous Barbados green tail monkeys.
For the second part of your day we will spend the afternoon at Paynes Bay. Your time at Paynes Bay includes: a boat trip to swim with the turtles, a beach lounger and umbrella, a complementary drink and use of their washrooms and freshwater shower.
Meeting Point: Departure South Coast Hotels 8-8:30am, Cruise Ship Port 8:45am, West Coast 9-9:30am. Duration: 6-7 hours.
Other information: Please be sure to wear your swimsuits and bring a beach towel for this excursion; towel and swimwear, voucher and a photo ID. We only accept collapsible wheelchairs with people who are at least able to get in and out of vehicles on their own or with limited help. We do not accept scooters.
Dockside show featuring Pirates of the Caribbean followed by a Pirate Cruise with dinner and open bar, music for dancing. It includes round trip transfers, cocktail eats from some of the Caribbean islands, such as Jerk Pork from Jamaica, Bol Jol from St. Vincent, Pelouri Balls from Trinidad, Fish cakes and Breadfruit chips from Barbados along with a BBQ Steak or grilled Tuna or Baked Chicken buffet dinner and unlimited drinks. The Show is fabulous with fire eating, limbo dancing, stilt walkers, an interactive show with theme dancing, beautiful costumes, the notorious comical Bajan characters Town Cryer and Mother Sally.