Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore and Discover Barbados on this land and sea tour. Our first stop will be Cherry Tree Hill with its breathtaking views of the East Coast from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. Our next stop is Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty; it is also the location of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Then onto St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island, set on a cliff & capturing spectacular views. From this gothic church we will journey through the parish of St George past the Gun Hill signal station and the great Lion as we make our way to the Garrison Historic area.
For the second part of your day you will take a boat trip to swim with the turtles & snorkel at a shipwreck. Please be sure to wear your swimsuits and bring a beach towel for this excursion. On the way back to the port we will pass through the capital of Bridgetown a UNESCO world heritage site.
See more
Snorkel at a shipwreck
Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.
Bottled water
Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display
Air-conditioned vehicle
Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
Beverages
Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views
Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
Visit and swim in an area in Carlisle Bay where Turtles frequent
Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Because the Barbados pier is used for both cruise ships and cargo, you will most likely take a shuttle bus to the cruise terminal. On exiting the terminal you will arrive at the gate departure area. Our Excursions depart from Gate 1. A representative from Beautiful Barbados Tours & Excursions will meet you in this area. He or she will be holding a Beautiful Barbados Tours & Excursions sign and will direct you to your tour vehicle. We can't stress enough the importance of being on time for all trips.
St. John's Church, Union Hall, Caribbean The St John Parish Church
According to the Anglican tradition, worship has been conducted on this spot since 1645. The first building, a wooden structure, was destroyed by fire in 1676 and replaced by a stone structure.
Following the hurricanes of 1780 and 1831, the current building was constructed in 1836.
Fernando Paleologus,a former church warden and planter was buried under the choir when he died in 1670. He was buried with his head pointing to the west and the body embedded in quicklime in accordance with the Greek Orthodox custom. Following the hurricane of 1831 his tomb was moved to the churchyard.
Paleologus was a descendent of the brother of the great Emperor Constantine XI He fled to Barbados after his family was driven from the throne of Constantinople by the Turks 20 minutes
Bathsheba Beach, Bathsheba, Caribbean Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages. 20 minutes
Morgan Lewis Mill, Caribbean The Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill was built in 1727 it is one of the many Barbadian windmills once used to produce sugar, and one of the two last functioning sugar windmills in the world.
The Morgan Lewis Mill ceased grinding sugarcane for commercial purposes in 1947 and was subsequently given to the Barbados National Trust.
The site was listed in the 1996 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund. Restoration began by the Barbados National Trust during the following summer. In 1997, financial support was provided by American Express for emergency repairs. The mill was reopened in 1999. With all its original working parts having been preserved intact, the sails were able to turn again after the project was completed.
Cherry Tree Hill, Caribbean Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763. This is when France gave England back the islands that they had stolen from them during the Napoleonic wars. (Barbados was not one of the Islands Captured) 15 minutes
Tranquility Cruises, Bridgetown, Caribbean Join us aboard the "Tranquility" which has 2 washrooms on board, a bar and an upper and lower deck with lots of seating. There is a glass bottom area for those who prefer to stay on board and enjoy the sights below. Tranquility is also equipped with life vest, snorkel and mask for those who wish to get wet and explore a shipwreck or swim with turtles and fish. An extra treat for kids on board is the boat's waterslide.
Our Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise is 70 minutes long. The cruise departs from Copacabana on Carlisle Bay. Under the surface of the Bay there is an abundance of life: sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more! This unique array of marine life is due in part to the six different shipwrecks in the water as shallow as 12ft. For those seeking an adventure, you will not be disappointed with the sight of these sunken treasures.
Please note that the sea life seen from day to day varies. 70 minutes
Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown, Caribbean Carlisle Bay is named after the Earl of Carlisle who stole Barbados away from Sir William Courteen in the Great Barbados Robbery.
Today Carlisle Bay has the whitest sand in Barbados & the most brilliant turquoise sea. The Carlisle Bay Marine Park has 6 shipwrecks in close proximity. The great diversity of brilliantly colored marine life includes turtles, starfish, sand dollars, rays and more.
130 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
261tomv
16 Mar 2023
Onze gids/driver van onze excursie was Calvin, een topper. Veel info en uitleg gehad over Barbados tijdens de tour. Hij kon enthousiast vertellen en hij beantwoorde al onze vragen, die we hadden. Na de land tour op de boot gestapt om te snorkelen voor schildpadden en roggen (beide veel gezien :-) en over een schipswrak gesnorkeld.
Enige tip: neem zelf ook een flesje water mee. Bij de tour omschrijving staat: incl. drankjes. Maar dit is 1 drankje bij de lunch en 1 rumpunch (of alcoholvrij sapje) op de boot
Merle N
30 Dec 2022
Calvin, our guide, was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the island. But the snorkeling was rushed and too many people to see much.
Ofelia_O
29 Nov 2022
Barbados Shore Excursion Island Tour and Snorkel Cruise was by far the highlight of our Southern Caribbean Cruise. We loved the snorkeling cruise at the ship wreck and having seen turtles and bunch of fish in the snorkeling sites. We highly commend Tranquility Cruise for the job well done! They took care of the guests and made sure the purpose of the trip was fulfilled. All crew members were amazing! ????????????
This tour in
Bridgetown
is organized by
Beautiful (Barbados) Tours and Excursion
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.