Top Speightstown On the Water

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.

The vibrant coral reefs and exotic marine life of Barbados are even more spectacular by night. On this tour, hop aboard the Atlantis Submarine and discover the wonders of the ocean on a thrilling nocturnal tour. Reaching depths of up to 150 feet (46 meters), you’ll have chance to spot rare nocturnal marine life, admire the illuminated corals, and see what happens underwater after-dark. Finally, celebrate your return to land with a cocktail reception.

Swap the crowds on land for the calm late-afternoon waters off Bridgetown on this sunset sail. Snack on canapes, sip drinks from a premium bar, and make two snorkel stops—where you are likely to see turtles and tropical fish—then enjoy the golden spectacle of the sun setting into the Caribbean Sea. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included between Speightstown and Oistins. Children under four are not permitted.

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.

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.

Add glamour to your Barbados vacation and experience crowd-free island views you can’t replicate unless you're on an expensive private charter with this deluxe, shared-group cataraman cruise. Settle aboard a skippered catamaran and drink in the views over the palm-fringed coast on route. Sip a glass of prosecco, swim and snorkel around sea turtles and a fish-filled shipwreck; and savor a gourmet lunch before sailing back.

Prebook for a catamaran cruise off Barbados to secure your place and save time on vacation. Then, on the day, absorb the views and breezes as you sail along the coast. Stop to snorkel at a shipwreck, swim in waters known for sea turtles, and drop anchor to relax on deck, on the sands, or in turquoise waters. A buffet lunch, open bar, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels included.