Dickenson Bay Red Phone Booth & Fort Bay Beach tour from Antigua

Two beaches, one van, your own pace

A guided beach tour of Antigua visiting Dickenson Bay (home to the iconic red telephone booth), and Fort Bay Beach, with a driver and vehicle that remain with you for the entire outing. The tour includes snacks, water, and air-conditioned transport. It runs roughly three hours and suits all fitness levels. Pickup is included. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Dickenson Bay1h 10m
2. Fort James1h

Visit Dickenson Bay and Fort Bay Beach

• Arrive at Dickenson Bay beach
• Take photos at red telephone booth
• Relax or rent sunbed and umbrella
• Travel to Fort Bay Beach
• Explore former defense point
• Swim and relax at Fort Bay Beach

The experience

The red telephone booth at Dickenson Bay is one of the first images that appears when you search Antigua online, and this tour takes you straight to it. You'll spend time at the beach photographing the booth, swimming in the water, or simply relaxing on the sand. The choice is yours. If you want a sunbed and umbrella, you can rent them there. The second stop is Fort Bay Beach, a white-sand cove with the same turquoise Caribbean water and a quieter feel. It was once a defense point for the island and now serves as a swimming and walking spot.

What sets this tour apart for cruise passengers is the arrangement: your driver and van stay with you throughout the entire outing, not dropping you off and disappearing like the taxis at the port do. That continuity means you're never stranded, the vehicle is always there when you're ready to move on, and your return to the ship happens on schedule. The tour includes snacks and a bottle of water. The van is air-conditioned for the drive between beaches.

The total time is about three hours, which includes the drive from the port and between the two beaches. Punctuality matters. The operator asks that you be ready on time so the tour can stay on schedule and get you back to your ship without stress.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned van transport with a driver who remains with you for the entire tour.
• snacks and a bottle of water.
• pickup from your cruise ship or hotel.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 12:40

AgesAdult (15 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 14 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Antigua chiama IT Tour by C.M.W.

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Italian, so you can follow the tour in whichever language you're comfortable with. If you're traveling with young children, infants can sit on an adult's lap throughout the drive and stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 14 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the red telephone booth at Dickenson Bay?

The red telephone booth at Dickenson Bay is a landmark that has become one of Antigua's most photographed attractions. It sits on the beach and draws hundreds of tourists who come specifically to photograph it. It's the reason Dickenson Bay is known as the most famous beach on the island.

Can I swim at both beaches on this tour?

Yes, both Dickenson Bay and Fort Bay Beach have swimming available. At each stop you can swim in the turquoise water, take photographs, or simply relax on the sand for as long as you'd like during the tour.

Do I need to rent beach chairs and umbrellas, or are they included?

Beach chairs and umbrellas are not included in the tour price, but both are available to rent at each beach if you want them.

Is this tour suitable for cruise ship passengers with limited time?

Yes, the van and driver stay with you throughout the tour and return you to the ship on time, unlike taxi services at the port that come and go. The roughly three-hour duration fits inside a typical port call, and the operator prioritizes punctuality to ensure you're back before departure.