Bridgetown, Barbados

Historic Repair Dock Carinidzh

The historic Careenage dry dock was the first port in Barbados for ships making transatlantic crossings, on their way from Africa. Translated from English, Careenage means heeling - a ship tilting without the keel leaving the water, used for cleaning the underwater hull of barnacles and for minor repairs to the ship’s plating. With no access to dry docks, sailors often resorted to this practice, which was carried out in secluded coves. Today, the Careenage is not only a port, but a huge leisure complex for enjoyable downtime, featuring restaurants, bars, shops, and boutiques. And a stroll along the waterfront will take you back in time - charming historic buildings have been preserved here.

Nidham’s Point Beaches

Under the general name of Needham’s Point, three beaches are known at once on the south-west coast of Barbados: Needham’s Point itself, Drill Hall, and Pebbles. This is a place that both locals and guests of the island like-and even the most true-to-the-profession hospitality professionals, no less: after all, a Barbados hotel, Hilton, was built here. On this side of the island, the water is usually calm, and the sand is coarse-so the sea is clean and clear, turquoise-blue. There’s nothing for surfers to do along this coast (unless at Drill Hall you can catch a small wave), but for a relaxed beach holiday, Needham’s Point is practically ideal. Needham’s Point has a distinctive atmosphere-nearby there is the 18th-century Fort St. Anne. Its cannons are still aimed at the sea.

Flower Forest Botanical Garden

The Flower Forest Botanical Garden covers an area of 20 hectares. It is located 20 km from Barbados, near the town of Saint Joseph. The flower garden is notable not only for the abundance of plants found on its grounds, but also for its masterful layout-strolling through it is a real pleasure. The park has benches and gazebos, and during walks through the lovely glasshouses and spacious avenues, guests will be told plenty of interesting stories about local flora species, since Barbados is home to many unique plants. Huge begonias, royal palms, plane trees, agaves, and cacti-an amazing and complete variety of the plant world. This is a wonderful place to enjoy fresh air and beautiful nature.

Malibu Rum Factory

If traditional rum has been made in Barbados for three centuries, then “Malibu” is a liqueur that has only been produced on the island for just three decades. However, the popularity of this drink is high, and it is known all over the world. At the factory, they show how the distillation process works and offer a variety of cocktails to taste. A beneficial distinguishing feature of the factory that makes the fragrant coconut rum “Malibu” is that it is located right on the seafront, and you can enjoy your cocktail properly-on a sun lounger on a sunny beach.

Beaches around Bridgetown

In the outskirts of Bridgetown, there are such popular beach areas as Brandon’s, Bottoms Rock and Fitts Village. The sea here is calm, as along the entire west coast, and the beaches are made of white coral sand and surrounded by palm groves. All beaches in Barbados are municipal, meaning they are open to tourists. The beach areas are equipped with changing rooms, showers, picnic areas and children’s playgrounds. Bridgetown is surrounded by coral reefs. They are ideal for diving and snorkeling. Coral reefs are located both in close proximity to the shore and at a distance of up to 3 km from it. Here you can find the most diverse tropical fish and larger marine inhabitants - barracudas, loggerhead turtles and others.

Mount Gay Rum Factory

Mount Gay Rum Distillery is a factory producing one of the oldest existing rum brands in the world.It is located in the northern part of Bridgetown, not far from the coast.The distillery has been producing its products since 1703; rum under the Mount Gay brand is sold in 110 countries around the world. The founder is Sir John Gay. Thanks to sailors and pirates, the product became known worldwide and the distillery is now a sponsor of many sailing regattas. It is quite noteworthy that one of the drinks that James Bond ordered in the film "Casino Royale" is Mount Gay Rum with soda. The distillery offers guided tours with tastings, and there is also a great shop with souvenirs and the factory’s products.

Island Overview Excursion

The tour goes along the island’s west coast through Speightstown, which was the island’s first important port and a commercial center, to Cherry Tree Hill, “Little Scotland” - a hill 850 meters above sea level, from which there are magnificent views. Next, the tourists will head to the small fishing village of Bathsheba, known for its sand-shore pools. The next stop is Andromeda Gardens. This is a beautiful botanical garden with orchids, palms, and many other lovely and exotic plants and trees. After a delicious lunch, the island’s guests will visit the Sunbury Plantation House museum home, which has been around for over 300 years, the city of Oistins, the main fishing town of Barbados, and will travel along the South Coast of Barbados.

Sea trip

During a sea excursion on catamarans along the coast of Barbados, you can enjoy the calm and peace. Beautiful coastal landscapes, turquoise water, and a warm gentle breeze are the main ingredients of a great getaway. During the cruise, there are stops at the habitats of sea turtles, where guests will be given a unique opportunity to see them in their natural environment and swim alongside them. There will also be a stop at the reefs, where you can admire an unusually beautiful underwater world.

For a more detailed list of excursions and their prices, you can see it after booking the cruise in your “Customer Personal Account”.