Top Five Islands Village Cruises & Sailing

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.

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.

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.

See the whole island in one day: East, South, & West coasts plus Rainforest in a AC vehicle. What sets the Antigua 360° Heritage & Horizon tour apart is the total island coverage and the luxury of privacy. Unlike standard tours that only visit one area, we take you on a complete loop of the island, visiting the rugged Atlantic East Coast, the historic UNESCO South, and the turquoise Caribbean West Coast in a single day. You won’t be crowded on a bus with 30 strangers. This is a experience in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle where YOU set the pace. We include the lush Fig Tree Drive rainforest—a scenic route most tours skip—and provide a local perspective you can’t get anywhere else. With AJ’s Taxi, you get a dedicated guide, a flexible schedule, and a "Cruise-Safe" guarantee to ensure you’re back to the ship on time, every time.

Uncover the island of Antigua on this quaint tour with a local expert guide. You’ll be picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven around the island to see its landmarks and viewpoints, from Sugar Mill and Devil’s Bridge to Shirley Heights and the history-filled UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard. Your local guide takes care of everything, and shares insights, local legends, and fascinating facts along the way.

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.

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.

Sightseeing on your way to your epic beach adventure, complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas and lunch included

Experience an unforgettable adventure on the east coast of Antigua. Visit Stingray City and Long Bay Beach. This excursion is perfect for families & couples. If you’re visiting by cruise ship, you can book with complete confidence—your schedule is carefully monitored to ensure you return to your ship on time. Hotel guests are asked to wait in the lobby. Sandals guest at their security gate. Your journey begins with your Driver Guide sharing history tales along the way, then a stop at the beautiful Long Bay Beach, where you can relax and swim. You’ll enjoy either 1 hour or up to 2 hours and 15 minutes of beach time. The adventure continues at Stingray City, you’ll be taken by boat to the park. Interact with friendly stingrays in their natural habitat. Feed them, gently pet them, and enjoy the thrill of being up close with these amazing creatures. Capture unforgettable moments with photos that will last a lifetime. You’re free to bring a GoPro or waterproof phone case for memories.

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.

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.

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.

You never want a vacation to end; it's never long enough. That's why we've planned this comfortable tour of Antigua. You'll be able to swim in the shallow waters of Stingray City (you don't need to know how to swim because the water is chest-deep). You'll also be able to swim at one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the Antilles: Long Bay Beach. Snorkeling here is also perfect for those who want to try this unusual activity (equipment included). A vacation isn't a real journey if you don't understand the origins of its people, which is why we'll take you to the former sugarcane plantation where more than 300 slaves worked. We'll also take you to photograph the most photographed site in Antigua: Devil's Bridge. During the day, we'll savor a dish of authentic Caribbean cuisine. The most comprehensive tour of the island is waiting for you to discover it... Maximum on the group in the van 14 persons BUT at Stingray City will be others people from other companies.

Discover the best of Antigua on this private, customizable island tour, blending history, culture, and stunning scenery. Visit Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll explore historic buildings and a vibrant marina. Continue to Dow's Hill Interpretation Centre for an engaging multimedia presentation and panoramic views of English Harbour. Take in breathtaking views at Shirley Heights, famous for its scenic lookouts and lively Sunday sunset party. Enjoy a peaceful stop at The Blockhouse, offering dramatic coastal views. Explore Betty's Hope, a historic sugar plantation with restored windmills, then relax along Fig Tree Drive, a lush scenic route through rainforest and local villages. Enjoy private transportation, personalized service, and a flexible itinerary for an unforgettable Antigua 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.

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 day in Antigua's North Sound, swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the area's natural ecosystem. You'll bird watch at Great Bird Island, go caving at Hell's Gate, visit the turtle conservation project at Long Bay, and learn about the mangrove system at Guiana Island, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Spend half a day exploring the great outdoors in Antigua with this group tour. You'll kayak through a lagoon in a mangrove until you reach a private beach. From here, it's off to the Cades Reef by boat, where you'll spend time snorkeling before returning to the beach for an optional lunch.

The newspaper Times Uk has included the activity of swimming with the breeds among the top 3 experiences to live in Antigua during a holiday on this island. Bathing with Stingrays is by far the most unforgettable experience you can live in your stopover in Antigua. After 8 minutes by boat you reach a floating platform. Once you arrive you will be able to go down to the sea with a height of 150 cm (4.75 ft) then you will touch (the tide may be higher in some days). There is no need to know how to swim because THE WATER IS SHALLOW. It can be done by children from 1 month up to people 90 years old, getting on and off the boat is very simple and accessible even for those with mild mobility problems.

Galleon Beach is one of the most popular snorkeling spots in Antigua, fringed with colorful coral reefs and home to a diverse array of marine life. With this tour, enjoy a guided snorkeling experience from the shore and explore the natural harbor known for its wild sea turtles. While swimming and snorkeling, your guide might also point out rays, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, conch, and various tropical fish species.

See the best that Antigua has to offer during this private excursion. Customize your itinerary with your dedicated tour guide and sip on complimentary drinks while exploring by van. Stop at places such as Devil’s Bridge, the verdant rainforest, local souvenir shops, or the beach, the choice is yours. You may even get a chance to taste the official symbol of the island, the Antigua black pineapple.