Top Barbados Rail Tours

Pre-booking for Barbados’ St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway means you’ll save time during your vacation and secure your train journey for your preferred time slot. During the narrated ride around the abbey grounds, admire the 17th-century Great House, plantation fields, woodlands and spectacular Atlantic views from Cherry Tree Hill. Get more from your experience by upgrading to a Great House and Rail combo that includes a tour of the house, museum and rum distillery all capped by a rum tasting.

The railway is an authentic steam experience with historic locomotives and traditional open air carriages allowing comfortable travel across the plantation.

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve at feeding time to interact with some of the resident animals. This half-day guided tour lets you learn about the biology and behavior of animals such as peacocks, iguana, tortoise, and the Barbados green monkey. You'll also make stops on the East Coast and North Point of the island for panoramic views and photo ops on the journey.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

Discover the marine life that lives beneath the turquoise waters of Carlisle Bay. This boat tour from Bridgetown allows you to swim around tropical fish, stingrays, seahorses, and turtles, as well as six different shipwrecks. While on board, you can take in the view from the upper deck or from the glass-bottom viewing area.

Exploring Barbados’s best snorkeling spots on your own can be hit-or-miss and difficult to reach from shore. This catamaran cruise along the island’s west coast takes you directly to the top snorkeling sites aboard a spacious 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran, with two or three swim stops—that may even include a shipwreck. Snorkel among tropical fish and coral reefs—you may even spot sea turtles—with all the sailing handled for you.

See what Barbados was like back in the 17th century as you explore St. Nicholas Abbey on a self-guided tour. Make your own way to the abbey and walk through the Great House to see several artifacts from the Amerindian settlement through colonial times. Then, visit the artisan distillery where you can see how rum is made from can to bottle.

Combine some of Barbados' top attractions on a single half-day tour. Take a tram tour through Harrison's Cave, then enjoy some beach time at Carlisle Bay. Hop on a boat ride in Carlisle Bay, where you can swim in the local sea turtles' habitat.

Get the most from rural Barbados on a private tour that gives you optimum choice with the bonus of a driver-guide’s recommendations. Plan your sightseeing with your guide’s help and settle into a comfortable private vehicle to experience the island’s country and coastal attractions. Alternatively, follow the recommended itinerary to ensure you cover Barbados’ natural highlights such as Bathsheba and Hunte’s Gardens, and also stop for shopping and lunch (own expense). Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included.

Check off three of Barbados’ natural wonders in just half a day on this comprehensive tour of the island's highlights—a hassle-free option for travelers with limited time. Join a local driver-guide to ride an underground tramway through Harrison's Cave, admire exotic plants and flowers at Hunte's Garden, and stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba.

Discover some of Barbados’ top natural wonders with this half-day tour of Harrison’s Cave, which includes time at a beach bar. Travel with ease thanks to included hotel pickup and drop-off, then board an electric tram to explore the underground limestone caverns' winding tunnels and dramatic formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Afterward, relax at the beach bar for as long as you like before returning.

Some cruises can feel crowded and anything but relaxing—but this small-group catamaran adventure is capped at a limited number of guests, creating an intimate, laidback atmosphere from start to finish. Departing from Bridgetown, sail along Barbados’ beautiful coastline with time to snorkel, swim, or simply stretch out and soak up the sun. With breakfast, lunch, and drinks included, there’s nothing to plan or pack—just step aboard and enjoy a day on the water.

Get a comprehensive overview of Barbados on this full-day tour that takes travelers from coast to coast. Listen to commentary from a guide on the history and culture of Barbados while traveling all over the island. Since all transportation is provided, this tour eliminates the hassle of renting a car and puzzling over directions. Highlights include Speightstown, Holetown, North Point, Bathsheba, and lunch at Sand Dunes.

Animal lovers will enjoy this opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special wildlife in Barbados. Start your day at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, helping the monkeys with their mid-morning snack and watching them zip through the trees. After lunch, cruise to Carlisle Bay to swim with the turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck, and get active at a fun waterslide before your return trip.

Experience life under the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic Submarine! On your 40-minute journey, you’ll be submerged to depths of over 100 feet (30 meters), passing vibrant corals, tropical fish, and a sunken shipwreck. Your expert co-pilot will explain facts about the marine life and reef while you descend into the ocean. This is a unique opportunity to see the deep sea, usually only accessible to scuba divers, within a safe, dry vessel.

When ships sink, they become artificial reefs, bursting with corals and fish. Discover Carlisle Bay’s shipwrecks from a “glass-bottom” see-through kayak on this private tour. Look for green and hawksbill turtles in some of their favorite locations; learn the history of three different shipwrecks as you paddle above them; and capture your experience as you go (your package includes a waterproof phone case). Finish with rum punch on the beach.