Things to do in Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua: Mangrove Kayak & Cades Reef Snorkeling with PickupYou’ll paddle through Antigua’s lush mangrove lagoon with a local guide, then take a quick boat ride out for snorkeling at vibrant Cades Reef—look for turtles or just float above bright coral. Afterward, relax with fruit punch or rum punch on Cades Bay’s sand before heading back, salt still on your skin.
Green Island & Sea Turtles: Small Group Snorkel, Early AccessYou arrive at Green Island nearly two hours before the larger tour groups, giving you quiet time on white-sand beaches and one-on-one snorkeling with sea turtles in clear water. The boat holds just seven guests, includes all snorkeling gear, fresh fruit, drinks and hotel pickup, then returns you by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Green Island and snorkel with turtles without fighting crowds—the small group size and early arrival are what make that possible, and they also mean you need to be on time and ready to leave when the boat does.
Cooking with Rum in Antigua: Caribbean cuisine classNicole's Table is a hands-on cooking class in Antigua where you learn to prepare Caribbean dishes using rum as a flavoring ingredient, from starter through dessert. The class runs four hours in a local home with views of the Caribbean Sea, taught by Nicole in an informal style that weaves in the history of rum in the region and stories of West Indian life. You'll taste six regional rums—starting with Antigua's award-winning English Harbor—and finish by eating the three-course lunch you've made together, with all recipes to take home. Children from age 3 are welcome; the minimum group size is four people.Is it for me?Book this class if you're cooking with others—the minimum is four people, and the experience centers on making and eating together in a local home rather than in a commercial kitchen. The four-hour format and the informal teaching style suit travelers who want to slow down and learn the story behind the food, not just the steps.
Antigua: Stingray City & Long Bay Beach with PickupYou're picked up from your resort or cruise port, taken by fast boat to Stingray City where you feed and interact with southern stingrays in shallow crystal-clear water, then transferred to Long Bay Beach for swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes snorkel gear, a rash guard, refreshments, and a personalized certificate before returning you to your starting point in four hours total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to interact with stingrays and swim at one of Antigua's best beaches without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or equipment—the four-hour format fits between a morning arrival and an afternoon departure, and pickup from your resort or cruise port means you don't negotiate logistics at the dock.
Antigua Rum Making Masterclass: Distill & Bottle Your OwnYou get a private pot still and work station to distill rum from scratch, blend your own flavors under expert guidance, and bottle a personalized batch to take home. The masterclass covers Caribbean rum history, both traditional and modern distilling methods, and flavor creation. You leave with your own bottle after two to three hours of hands-on work.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn rum-making hands-on and leave with something they made, not just watched — the personal still and take-home bottle are what make it stick with you after you're home.
Snorkeling in Antigua: Glass Kayak Eco Tour with TransferA 3-hour snorkeling activity in Antigua where you paddle transparent glass kayaks through a calm, mangrove-lined bay to watch marine life from above the water, then dive in to swim among it. Round-trip transfer from the cruise port or select hotels is included, along with snorkeling gear, a light meal and fruit punch. A live English-speaking guide leads the outing. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?If you're arriving by cruise ship or staying without a rental car, the included transfer means you don't have to arrange separate transport to the bay—the guide picks you up and brings you back, leaving you free to focus on the kayaking and snorkeling itself.
Antigua: Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights & Beach Half DayYou’ll step into Antigua’s living history at Nelson’s Dockyard, catch sweeping views from Shirley Heights with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then sink your toes into Pigeon Point Beach’s soft sand before heading back—all with easy pickup and entry included. It’s a half-day that lingers longer than you’d think.
Antigua: Seafood Cooking Class with Island Lunch & Sea ViewsYou’ll dive straight into an Antigua seafood cooking class where today’s catch decides the menu. Prepare dishes alongside Nicole in her breezy kitchen, then share a relaxed lunch on her porch overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Expect laughter, local stories, all food and drinks included—and recipes to bring a taste of Antigua home with you.
Antigua: Ffryes Beach Day with Private Bar & Local LunchYou’ll settle into your own shady spot on Ffryes Beach, greeted with a cool drink and island music. Enjoy a local BBQ lunch and fresh pineapple while Mamma Nancy shares poetry and laughter drifts from the private bar. Swim or just let the quiet sink in—it’s all yours for the afternoon.
Antigua beaches tour: Valley Church & Jolly BeachA half-day tour of Antigua's most beautiful beaches, visiting Valley Church and Jolly Beach with a guide and dedicated driver who remains with your group throughout. You spend roughly an hour and ten minutes at each beach to swim in turquoise water, walk the sand or photograph the scenery. The driver stays with you—a key difference for cruise passengers who need to return to the ship on time—and the tour includes bottled water, snacks and an air-conditioned vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise and need a driver who stays with your group throughout—unlike port taxis that leave between stops—so you can visit two beaches and return to your ship on time.
Antigua Airport Transfers: Private Ride & Flight TrackingYou’ll step off your flight in Antigua and spot your driver waiting inside with your name on a sign—no stress or searching required. Enjoy a private ride with air conditioning, help with luggage, and automatic flight tracking if you’re delayed. It’s smooth, low-key comfort from airport to hotel—and maybe even a quick local story along the way.
Swim with Southern Stingrays in Antigua: Small-Group AdventureSwim with Antigua's southern stingrays in their natural habitat on a small-group activity that includes hotel pickup, a local guide, rashguard, and about three hours total (boat ride, 60 minutes in the water, return trip and shore time). No swimming skills are required; the water stays shallow enough to stand throughout. The stingrays are completely free and wild, not confined or trained.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English and shares local insights as you go, so you understand what the stingrays are doing and why the experience works the way it does. This suits anyone—families, non-swimmers, older travelers—who wants to interact with wild animals in shallow water without needing swimming ability or special fitness.
Antigua: Cades Reef Snorkel & Beach Lunch Catamaran SailYou board a sailing catamaran at Antigua's dock and cruise the southern coast to Cades Reef, where you snorkel the island's largest protected reef formation with provided equipment. After returning to the boat, you eat a fresh BBQ lunch while anchored at a secluded bay, then swim or rest on the beach with drinks brought to you. The sail back includes live music and unlimited drinks from the open bar until you return to the starting point, usually in late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Caribbean day without arranging multiple activities — the catamaran handles the transport, the snorkeling spot, the lunch, and the music all in one departure, and the open bar means you're not paying for drinks separately as the day goes on.
Antigua snorkel tour: 6-passenger maximum, exclusive beachesYou’ll swim through clear reef waters off Antigua’s coast with a small group and local captain guiding you to quiet beaches only accessible by boat. Taste fresh-cut pineapple and local snacks after snorkeling among colorful fish—then relax on soft sand or take another dip before heading back.
Crystal Clear Kayak Drone Photography AntiguaCrystal clear kayak paddling in Antigua with drone photography included. You operate the transparent kayak in shallow beach waters while overhead footage and still photos are captured; images arrive within 4–6 business days. Children are welcome from age 10, and moderate fitness is needed for the paddle.Is it for me?Choose this if you want both the underwater view through the transparent hull while paddling and professional drone footage captured from above—two perspectives you can't get any other way.
Antigua Airport: VIP fast track meet & greet on arrivalYou’ll step off your flight in Antigua and be met by a friendly local rep who guides you past long lines with VIP fast track service. Get help through immigration and customs, plus tips from someone who knows the airport inside out. It’s an easy start to your trip that’ll stick with you long after you reach your hotel.
Antigua E-Bike Tour of Forts & Beaches with GuideGet ready to explore Antigua’s forts and beaches by e-bike with a local guide who brings history to life. Cruise up to Shirley Heights for sweeping harbor views, wander through Nelson’s Dockyard museum, and enjoy snacks along the way. It’s an easygoing day full of color and stories you’ll remember long after you’ve left the island.
Antigua: Kayaking, Snorkeling & Paddle Board Lagoon TourYou get picked up from your hotel and spend a morning kayaking through lagoons to Nelson's Dockyard, then snorkeling at Turtle Beach to see turtles and shipwrecks. Paddle boards, snorkel gear, drinks, and photos are included. The truck brings you back to your hotel when you're done.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try multiple water activities in one morning without arranging your own transport or equipment — the pickup and the gear rental take those decisions off your hands, and the mix of kayaking, snorkeling, and paddle boarding means you're not locked into one thing for the whole day.
Antigua: Sea Turtle Snorkeling & Aqua Scooter AdventureYou snorkel from Freeman's Bay with an eco-friendly aqua scooter that propels you to the Pillars of Hercules rock formation, where you'll see sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, and shipwrecks. Your guide handles the photos and provides snorkel gear, water, and drinks. The scooter does the work, so you focus on what's below. Plan your own transport to the bay.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see sea turtles and shipwrecks without the physical strain of traditional snorkeling — the scooter handles the propulsion, so you're free to look around and stay calm underwater.
Antigua: Kayak Mangrove & Cades Reef Snorkel with LunchYou kayak through mangroves teeming with fish and wildlife, then snorkel Cades Reef, Antigua's most vibrant barrier reef, with all gear and a certified guide included. A light snack and water are provided at Cades Bay; add Caribbean lunch for $10 if you order ahead. The whole adventure takes a few hours from South Coast Horizons on the southern coast.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see both Antigua's mangrove ecosystem and its best reef in one morning without arranging your own boat or gear—the guide handles the logistics and knows where the fish actually are.
