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Barbados is a great choice for a magical Caribbean cruise adventure, surrounded by palm-fringed sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, enchanting reefs and glorious landscapes. You’ll also discover sensational restaurants, up-market duty-free shops, vibrant nightlife in the fabulous St Lawrence Gap area and a welcoming smile everywhere you go. The main towns of Bridgetown, Holetown, Oistins, Christ Church and Speightstown are packed with attractions and entertainment. The island is steeped in rich history and culture, with glorious colonial buildings, 17th century plantation houses and a synagogue dating back to 1654 among the attractions. For an unforgettable holiday time in all-year-round sunshine, look no further than magnificent Barbados.
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The cruise holiday of a lifetime awaits in awe-inspiring Barbados, a haven of beauty, wonder and charm in the eastern Caribbean. The island is brimming with fabulous attractions for couples, families and groups of friends yearning for a fun-packed cruise adventure in a mesmerising laid-back destination. You’ll be wowed by beautiful coral beaches, enchanting coves and the crystal-clear sea is perfect for swimming, boating trips and some thrilling water sports action.
Key attractions on the island include Harrison’s Cave, Carlisle Bay, Andromeda Botanic Gardens and Barbados Parliament Buildings. Bridgetown, the island capital is steeped in Bajan culture, with historic landmarks, duty free shops, great restaurants and pulsating nightlife, while Saint James, dubbed the ‘platinum coast’ boasts blissful landscapes and incredible beaches. Speightstown is a charming 400-year-old sea port and St Lawrence Gap in Christ Church is the place to dance from dusk till dawn in pulsating night clubs.
Barbados is a shopper’s paradise with everything from bustling street markets where you can haggle for a bargain to glitzy boutiques with all the latest big name fashion items.
Barbados is home to many local and traditional gastronomic delights which will tantalise your taste buds during your cruise visit to the island. You'll discover plenty of street food stalls and vans across the island selling popular local fare, including jerk chicken, fish cakes, pig tails and macaroni pie. The island also has a multitude of superb beach front bars, cafes and restaurants where you can savour local delicacies.
Freshly-caught fish and grass-fed meats figure prominently on Barbadian menus, with West Indian curries and rotis proving a popular choice with visitors to the island. Bajan pepperpot stew is a classic dish featuring pork, mutton, beef, Bajan spices and hot peppers, while rice and peas is a much-loved combination which is often served with fresh fish.
A famous dining occasion in Barbados is the weekly Oistins’ Fish Fry where tuna, swordfish, lobster, marlin and other seafood delights are grilled in front of you. The event also features an evening of lively dancing and music on the beach. A popular local drink that's definitely worth trying is rum punch, while Mauby is a thirst-quenching beverage, made from the bark of the Mauby tree and boiled with orange peel, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
Barbados is mostly sunny and warm all-year round, with 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and an average daytime high of 30°C. A great time to visit is during the driest part of the year between December and early April, when the prevailing north east trade winds create a pleasant cooling effect. There will be plenty of invigorating sunshine, warm temperatures and clear blue skies. The peak holiday time on the island is January.
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Temperatures do not vary much during the year, averaging between 21.1°C and 31.1°C. The average daily high temperature is 30°C. The wet season runs from June to November, with rainfall presenting itself in the form of brief showers, but there will still be plenty of wonderful sunshine. The showers often offer a welcome break from the muggy and humid weather. The best time to avoid the crowds in Barbados is from June to August.
There’s so much to see and do in beautiful Barbados, from secluded bays and coves where romantic couples can watch glorious sunsets to lively night clubs and beach bars where groups of friends can really get in the party spirit. The island also has a myriad of wonderful things to provide a feast of fun for families – the attractions include the Turtle Swim and Shipwreck Tour in Carlisle Bay, Barbados Wildlife Reserve and the Atlantis Submarines underwater experience in Bridgetown. A must-see natural wonder is Harrison’s Cave where you travel by tram through an underground network of caverns, passing stalactites, stalagmites and waterfalls along the way. Other fabulous attractions include Independence Square in Bridgetown, the 16th century St. Nicholas Abbey, Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre, Andromeda Botanic Gardens, Bathsheba Bay and the huge Baobab Tree in Queen’s Park, Bridgetown which dates back more than 1,000 years.
The people of Barbados love their festivals and events to watch out for when you visit the island include Barbados Crop-Over Festival, Barbados Reggae Festival and the Holetown Festival. Popular activities on this enthralling island include snorkelling, windsurfing, golf, jet-skiing, cycling, paddleboarding, cave hiking, catamaran trips, kayaking, buggy safaris and mountain biking.
