Top Antigua and Barbuda Shore Excursions

Tour the island of Antigua from one end to the other on this 3.5-hour exploration of all the area’s major landmarks. Join your guide as you check out major Antigua historical sites, including English Harbor, Blockhouse Ruins, Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, Shirley Heights and the location for most of the island’s yachting and sailing competitions. This overview of Antigua’s top attractions also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise ship, plus all entrance fees.

Spend a half-day at the stunning white-sand Fryes Beach on Antigua—without having to deal with logistics and navigation by yourself. Following pickup at the cruise terminal in Heritage Quay, arrive at the beach. You can relax in lounge chairs and swim, or sample various watersports and snorkeling (extra fee). Enjoy lunch and a non-alcoholic welcome drink included, with more drinks for purchase, before returning to your ship.

Explore Antigua from the back of a tuk-tuk with a local guide to show you around some of the island’s most scenic spots. From the greenery of Fig Tree Drive to meeting local vendors and trying fresh fruit, there’s plenty to do and experience. Visit three white sandy beaches where the only thing you’ve got to worry about is choosing between taking a dip and sunbathing.

Sail all the way around the island of Antigua in just one day with this powerboat tour. You'll get the chance to swim with rays before sailing off to dine on an included lunch right on the beach. You'll then head to the Pillars of Hercules for snorkeling and on to Rendezvous Bay for swimming and beach time before heading back to your departure point.

Take in the sights and sounds of Antigua by land and sea with this guided tour led by a local spearfisherman. Get the chance to snorkel with sea turtles and explore shipwrecks at Galleon Beach. This tour can accommodate all travelers, even those who do not want to snorkel. Other stops include Shirley Heights and Nelson's Dockyard.

Cruise on a boat to Stingray City from St. John’s for a unique and memorable experience of swimming with stingrays—leaving all the logistics to someone else. After being picked up from your hotel or cruise port, you’ll cruise to Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where you can swim with stingrays in their natural habitat. Enjoy rum punch on board (21+) and use the snorkeling equipment, all included.

Climb aboard a boat at St. John’s for a half-day at sea—leaving all the logistics to your crew. You’ll cruise to Green Island, one of the 51 islands off Antigua with natural pools, white sand, and sea turtles in the surrounding waters. Enjoy time to snorkel and watch the turtles, and relax on the beach. Then visit Emerald Cove to try and see starfish before returning to St. John’s.

Join a local tradition twice a week in St. John’s at this sunset party with live music, drinks, and gorgeous views. Enjoy roundtrip transportation from your hotel for convenience to the restored military lookout Shirley Heights, which offers incredible Caribbean Sea views. Enjoy watching the sun sink into the sea to the tunes of calypso and reggae music as you sip on rum punch with Antiguan locals.

Cruise on a boat to Stingray City from St. John’s for a unique and memorable experience of swimming with stingrays—leaving all the logistics to someone else. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience. Cruise to Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where you can swim with stingrays in their natural habitat. Then visit scenic Devil’s Bridge and relax at Long Bay beach, where you can snorkel, before returning to St. John’s.

Sea scooter snorkeling tours are popular shore excursion for visitors docked to Antigua and Barbuda. After your guide provides a sea scooter tutorial, dive in and propel through the water, taking in diverse ocean life around you along the way. In addition to souvenir photos, drinking water is included.

Discover the most beautiful beaches in Antigua on this small-group tour. Perfect for those who love taking picture-postcard photos of their holidays or visiting the most pristine and stunning beaches, this half-day island discovery adventure includes visits to several different beaches and bays, where you’ll get the chance to swim in turquoise waters fringed with endless white sands and tropical palm trees.

Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's most memorable experiences. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares local insights and assists you throughout the experience. The Times UK included swimming with southern stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short boat ride (8 minutes), enter shallow waters and interact with friendly southern stingrays in their natural environment. No swimming skills are required, making this activity suitable for all ages. Getting on and off the boat is simple, and the experience is accessible for children, families, seniors and guests with mild mobility limitations.

Learn about Antigua’s past and present on this guided tour of the island. This extensive sightseeing tour includes popular sights including Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive where you’ll see banana trees, pineapples and more. Plus, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurant.

Discover Antigua at your own pace and according to your interests with a fully customizable private tour. Step aboard your private van with a local driver-guide and create the perfect experience: whether you want to relax on the island’s most beautiful beaches, explore historical sites, connect with nature. This tour is designed around you. Unlike standard tours, here you are in control. We'll be happy to suggest itineraries and must-see stops based on your preferences, helping you experience the best of Antigua in just a few hours. What to Expect: Fully private and customizable tour; Flexible duration: 3, 4, 5, or 6 h; Comfortable van with experienced local guide; Tailor-made itinerary based on your interests; Insider tips on beaches, history, nature or snorkeling; Selection of snacks and drinks. Whether it’s your first time in Antigua or you’re looking to explore it more deeply, this tour gives you the total freedom to experience the island exactly the way you want.

Hop in your own 2-seater motorized boat and follow a guide to secluded natural locations off the coast of Antigua. In addition to navigating, your guide brings you to the best that the island has to offer, from the coastline views of Darkwood Beach to a snorkeling session at Antigua National Marine Park. Round-trip hotel transport is included for your convenience.

Antigua’s Bikini Beach Bar is on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island—Dickenson Bay—and this is your private invitation to visit for a day of fun in the Caribbean sun. With everything from a lobster lunch cooked up on the beach and return transport to your accommodation included, along with beach umbrellas and a fully staffed bar serving delicious rum punch, all you need to bring is your towel.

Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Professional local guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Participation certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after the tour ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares local insights and assists you throughout the experience. From pickup to drop-off, enjoy personal assistance every step of the way. The Times UK ranked swimming with stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short 8-minute boat ride, enter shallow waters (approximately 5 ft deep) and interact safely with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required. Suitable for all ages and ideal for families, couples and solo travelers. The animals are free and respected, offering an authentic and ethical wildlife experience.

Maximize your time in St. John’s on this 4-in-1 land and sea tour. Cruise on a boat to Stingray City from St. John’s to swim with stingrays in their natural habitat. Then, see scenic Devil’s Bridge and visit Long Bay for snorkeling. Back on land, enjoy an Antiguan lunch and tour of old sugar plantation Betty’s Hope. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Explore the villages, history, wildlife, and landscape of Antigua without the stress of planning your own route around the island with help from this UTV adventure. This adventure tour lets you hop on a UTV with a guide leading the way as you explore some of the best spots on the island’s southern side. See hidden gems and make a stop at a beautiful beach to get free time to swim, too.

Take a thrilling ride through the skies above Antigua on this 1.5-hour aerial adventure across ziplines, suspension bridges and rope challenges. Strap on your helmet and follow your guide as you tackle the park’s numerous aerial obstacles, zooming above the beautiful scenery of mossy boulders, fruit trees and gorges below. This heart-pounding zipline adventure includes all necessary equipment, bottled water and a certificate of completion for your bravery at the end.

IMPORTANT FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: FOR US IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR RETURN TO THE SHIP IN TIME, THAT IS WHY THE VAN AND THE DRIVER WILL ALWAYS REMAIN WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE TOUR, UNLIKE THE TAXIS THAT YOU CAN FIND AT THE PORT THAT WILL CONTINUOUSLY GO BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT ALWAYS STAYING WITH YOU. THIS IS AN EXTRA TRANQUILITY TO LET YOU LIVE THE TOUR SERENELY. "A few dollars more for so much more serenity." Dickenson Bay has been nominated in the "USA TODAY 10 Best Readers" Choice Travel Awards! The most famous beach of Antigua with the RED TELEPHONE BOOTH NEXT TO THE SEA. The second beach you will visit will be Fort Bay Beach: a captivating Caribbean beach with a rich historical backdrop. The watchword will be FREEDOM and RELAX: a swim in turquoise waters, a romantic walk or simply lots of photographs. PLEASE N.B.: BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLAS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Shirley Heights is a restored military lookout and gun battery. The Lookout is a high point (about 490 ft.) that affords a superb view of English and Falmouth Harbours, the best view in Antigua. In this fantastic place every Thursday and Sunday at sunset you will have the opportunity to attend 2 typical Caribbean concerts: the first of calypso music and the second of mixed songs interpreted in a reggae key. At the Shirley Heights bar you can taste the best cocktails in all of Antigua, including the Rum Punch. The photo you can take at sunset will be an indelible memory of your holiday and this day.

Get up close to Antigua’s vibrant marine life on this private snorkeling tour. Climb aboard a catamaran and set off into the sea. Snorkel, swim or relax on deck as you take a break from the island crowds. All this will build up an appetite, so enjoy a stop off at a local restaurant for lunch. Perfect for a group or family looking for something to do that will keep everyone entertained and happy.