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Barbados: Carlisle Bay Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel
Barbados: Carlisle Bay Turtle & Shipwreck Snorkel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,060)1h 30mYou board at Bridgetown's Careenage and spend 90 minutes snorkeling around six shipwrecks in Carlisle Bay's calm turquoise water, spotting turtles, rays, lobsters and tropical fish. The boat includes equipment, a glass-bottom viewing area, a waterslide, showers and a drink. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you book the transport option.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel with turtles and explore shipwrecks without arranging your own transport or renting gear—the pickup from your hotel and the 90-minute timing fit into a half-day without eating your whole schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 36View ›
Snorkeling in Bridgetown: Catamaran Cruise with Turtles & Reef
Snorkeling in Bridgetown: Catamaran Cruise with Turtles & Reef★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,027)5hA 5-hour catamaran snorkeling cruise from Bridgetown visits a reef or shipwreck and a turtle habitat, with all equipment, a professional guide, lunch and a premium bar included. The boat holds a maximum of twelve people. Pickup is available from hotels or the port within the tourism belt; those outside it can arrange transport for an additional fee. Children from age 4 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?The guide leads in English, so you follow the commentary and the safety briefing without translation. Book this if you want to snorkel without renting gear separately or arranging your own boat—everything is set up and waiting when you board.Travelers' pickTop ratedKids −17%fromUS$ 175View ›
Barbados Island Tour: Full-Day 360° Sights & Local Lunch
Barbados Island Tour: Full-Day 360° Sights & Local Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (504)7hYou’ll circle Barbados in a day, riding past Bridgetown’s lively streets, pausing at wild beaches like Bathsheba and Bottom Bay, wandering historic churches and graveyards high above the sea—and sharing stories (plus lunch) with locals along the way. Expect salt on your skin, laughter from your guide, and maybe a little sand stuck between your toes by evening.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 105View ›
Atlantis Submarine Tour Barbados: 40-Minute Dive to 150 Feet
Atlantis Submarine Tour Barbados: 40-Minute Dive to 150 Feet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (376)2hThe Atlantis Submarine tour in Barbados is a 2-hour guided dive to depths of 150 feet aboard a pressurized vessel with large viewports, departing hourly from the Shallow Draught. A seven-minute shuttle ride on the Ocean Quest takes you to the submarine, where a co-pilot narrates the 40-minute underwater voyage and helps identify the fish, coral and shipwreck outside your window. Children must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches tall; wheelchair guests can participate if they can safely navigate a 7-step ladder. You receive an Atlantis Submarines Dive certificate at the end.Is it for me?Watch shipwrecks and the deep seafloor from a pressurized submarine cabin—no certification or wetsuit needed, just sit back while the co-pilot narrates the 40-minute descent.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 120View ›
Barbados Island Tour: Monkeys, Turtles & Snorkeling
Barbados Island Tour: Monkeys, Turtles & Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (356)7hYou visit the Wildlife Reserve to watch monkeys, climb to the scenic overlook at Cherry Tree Hill, eat a proper Barbadian lunch, pass through the surfer's beach at Bathsheba, then spend 1.5 hours snorkeling a shipwreck and swimming with turtles in Carlisle Bay before sliding off the boat into the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling equipment, and lunch are all included; the tour runs Monday through Saturday.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple sides of Barbados—wildlife, views, local food, and water—in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing the boat trip yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you're not making decisions between stops; you're just moving through the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromUS$ 134View ›
Barbados: Afternoon Catamaran Sailing & Turtle Snorkeling
Barbados: Afternoon Catamaran Sailing & Turtle Snorkeling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (321)3h 30mYou board at Calabaza's dock in Bridgetown at 2:45pm, get picked up from your hotel beforehand, and spend the afternoon at two snorkel sites with sea turtles and a reef or wreck. Equipment, a snorkel lesson for beginners, drinks and tapas are included. The boat returns by 6:15pm with a small group of 14 or fewer, which is why the snorkel spots stay uncrowded.Is it for me?Choose this catamaran cruise if you want to snorkel with turtles and skip the crowded morning boats — the afternoon timing and small group size mean you'll have the reef mostly to yourself, and the fixed pickup and return schedule takes the logistics off your hands.Travelers' pickKids −17%fromUS$ 175View ›
Barbados Wildlife Reserve: Green Monkey Feeding & North Point
Barbados Wildlife Reserve: Green Monkey Feeding & North Point★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (276)4hYou arrive at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve during feeding time and watch the monkeys come down to eat alongside deer, tortoises and iguanas. After that, you drive to North Point to stand at the cliff edge and watch the Atlantic crash into the rocks below. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and a licensed guide are included. The tour runs Tuesdays and Saturdays and takes a few hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the monkeys without timing it yourself or arranging transport — the tour leaves on set days when feeding happens, which is what makes the 99% sighting rate possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −24%fromUS$ 70View ›
Barbados: Full Island Coastal Tour with Lunch & Rum Punch
Barbados: Full Island Coastal Tour with Lunch & Rum Punch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (228)7hYou’ll circle Barbados with a local guide who brings history alive—from Garrison Savannah’s cannons to wild North Point cliffs and Bathsheba’s legendary surf breaks. Savor a seaside lunch and free rum punch while watching for whales or just soaking up salt air and island stories you can’t get anywhere else.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 145View ›
Harrison's Cave & Beach Day Barbados: Tram Tour & Lunch
Harrison's Cave & Beach Day Barbados: Tram Tour & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (228)6hYou board an electric tram that descends into Harrison's Cave, traveling through lit tunnels past waterfalls and crystal pools carved over centuries. After the cave, you spend flexible hours at a beach bar with a lounger and umbrella included, choosing when to return via shuttle (noon through 10pm). The whole day takes under four hours of actual activity, leaving room to breathe.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Harrison's Cave without arranging your own transport or timing the beach afterward — the flexible shuttle returns mean you're not rushed, and the lounger and umbrella take the guesswork out of where to sit once you're done underground.Kids −30%fromUS$ 123View ›
Private Half-Day Barbados Tour: Design Your Own Itinerary
Private Half-Day Barbados Tour: Design Your Own Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (210)4hA private half-day tour of Barbados where you design the itinerary with your guide before you leave. Groups up to 35 passengers travel in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel or port pickup included, and a licensed guide who knows the island and adapts to what you want to see. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying at a hotel or arriving by cruise ship and want to see Barbados without renting a car or joining a fixed group itinerary—the guide picks you up, you choose what to see, and the timing works around your ship's departure or your own schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 125View ›
Barbados: Harrison's Cave Tram, Monkey Reserve & Bathsheba Lunch
Barbados: Harrison's Cave Tram, Monkey Reserve & Bathsheba Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (174)6hYou’ll get up close to wild green monkeys at feeding time in Barbados Wildlife Reserve, taste local flavors over lunch by Bathsheba’s dramatic coast, and ride deep into Harrison’s Cave on a guided tram tour—all with hotel pickup included. Expect laughter, surprises, maybe even a little awe as you see Barbados from inside out.Travelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 154View ›
Barbados Island Highlights: Rihanna's Home & East Coast Half-Day
Barbados Island Highlights: Rihanna's Home & East Coast Half-Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (171)3h 30mYou visit seven major stops across Barbados's east coast and historic sites in a single half-day: Rihanna's childhood home, Cherry Tree Hill's panoramic views, the 1727 Morgan Lewis Windmill, Bathsheba Beach with its mineral-rich surf and mushroom rocks, St. John's Parish Church on a cliff, Gun Hill's 1818 signal station, and the Garrison Savannah UNESCO site. Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide and water, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked at Bridgetown Cruise Port or staying on the South or West Coast and want to see the island's east side, oldest church, and colonial history without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you step off the ship or leave your hotel and the rest is handled.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 60View ›
Barbados: Harrison's Cave Tram Tour with Pickup & Entry
Barbados: Harrison's Cave Tram Tour with Pickup & Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (165)2hYou’ll step from Barbados’ sunlight into the cool hush of Harrison’s Cave by tram, guided by locals who know every echo and story. See ancient limestone shapes up close, hear water trickle through darkness, and share laughs along the way. Includes pickup and entrance—just bring your curiosity (and maybe a light sweater).Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 100View ›
Barbados: Private Island Tour by Minivan with Pickup
Barbados: Private Island Tour by Minivan with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (162)7hYou’ll shape your own private Barbados tour with help from a local guide who knows all the shortcuts and stories. Expect spontaneous stops, snacks you won’t find in guidebooks, hotel or cruise pickup, and plenty of space for surprises—plus moments that might stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 200View ›
Barbados: Bridgetown, Rihanna Drive & Animal Flower Cave Tour
Barbados: Bridgetown, Rihanna Drive & Animal Flower Cave Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (157)6hYou’ll feel Barbados come alive—from Bridgetown’s buzz to quiet moments by wild Atlantic waves. Walk Rihanna Drive, taste local snacks from your cooler, and hear stories from your guide as you explore Bathsheba and Animal Flower Cave. Each stop brings something unexpected—and maybe leaves you with a new favorite memory.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 69View ›
Barbados: Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Garden & Bathsheba Day Tour
Barbados: Harrison's Cave, Hunte's Garden & Bathsheba Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (154)4hYou’ll sink into cool cave air at Harrison’s Cave, wander lush paths at Hunte’s Garden with local stories swirling around you, then breathe in wild Atlantic winds at Bathsheba Beach. This half-day Barbados tour includes hotel pickup and entry fees—expect real moments, not just postcard views.Travelers' pickfromUS$ 133View ›
Harrison's Cave tram tour and snorkel cruise: Barbados
Harrison's Cave tram tour and snorkel cruise: Barbados★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (88)6hThis 6-hour Barbados tour combines an electric tram ride through Harrison's Cave—descending into lit caverns to see stalactites, stalagmites and cascading pools—with a 70-minute boat cruise in Carlisle Bay where you snorkel at a shipwreck and swim with turtles. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included; the tour runs Thursdays and Sundays and requires a minimum of two people.Is it for me?The tram means you see the cave without climbing or descending on foot, and the boat provides snorkel gear and a glass-bottom option, so you can choose how much water time you want. This works for mixed groups where some want the full snorkel and others prefer to watch from the boat.Kids −30%fromUS$ 138View ›
Barbados: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Abbey, Wildlife & Lunch
Barbados: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Abbey, Wildlife & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (85)7hYou’ll wander lush garden paths with local stories swirling in your ears, feel salt spray at wild Bathsheba Beach, taste fresh-caught fish by the sea, and watch playful monkeys at the wildlife reserve—all in one day trip from Barbados’ coast. Expect laughter over lunch and quiet moments under ancient trees—you might find yourself thinking about this day long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −34%fromUS$ 171View ›
Barbados: Hunte's Garden, Bathsheba & St Nicholas Abbey Small Group Tour
Barbados: Hunte's Garden, Bathsheba & St Nicholas Abbey Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (77)5hYou’ll wander through Hunte’s Garden with its hidden corners and meet its creator, then feel salt spray at Bathsheba Beach before climbing Cherry Tree Hill for sweeping views. At St Nicholas Abbey you can taste award-winning rum or explore Jacobean-era rooms—all with hotel pickup, entry fees covered, and a fresh local lunch included.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%fromUS$ 146View ›
St. Nicholas Abbey Barbados tour: Plantation house & rum
St. Nicholas Abbey Barbados tour: Plantation house & rum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (56)4hSt. Nicholas Abbey is a guided morning tour of a 1658 plantation house, museum and rum distillery in Barbados, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. You choose at booking whether to tour the house and distillery alone or add a restored steam engine ride to Cherry Tree Hill. The house is one of only three authentic Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere, and the distillery offers rum tastings. Tours run Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; the experience takes around four hours.Is it for me?Book the house-and-distillery option if you want to focus on the architecture and rum production without adding travel time; choose the house plus Heritage Railway if you want the full morning experience and the coastal views from Cherry Tree Hill. The fixed schedule and group format mean timing is set for you, so the day holds together without building it yourself—pickup, entry and the guide's knowledge are all arranged.Free cancellationKids −34%fromUS$ 95View ›
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