Harrison's Cave worth the time?

[Chance's Mom]

We will be in Barbados for the first time in April. We would really like to do the turtle swim and were wondering about doing Harrison's Cave as well. The Harrison Cave website does not look very impressive. It seems to show more about the "out of cave" activities more than the cave itself. Is it worth it to schedule the cave in our plans? Thanks! Also, which would be better, the tram tour or the walking tour?

[daliflor]

We will be in Barbados for the first time in April. We would really like to do the turtle swim and were wondering about doing Harrison's Cave as well. The Harrison Cave website does not look very impressive. It seems to show more about the "out of cave" activities more than the cave itself. Is it worth it to schedule the cave in our plans? Thanks! Also' date=' which would be better, the tram tour or the walking tour?[/quote']

 

We did enjoy very much our visit to the Cave last December (2011).

 

The tram ride was bit wet and exciting and due to previous weather conditions, we were not able to use the trails for the 'walking tour,' so can't comment on that part.

 

However, everything looked clean, modern and safe:

 

Bridgetown: Bus ride to Harrison's Cave from Princess Alice Bus Terminal (Monday morning 12.26.2011)

 

Photos: http://2011holidaycruisecaribbeansummit.shutterfly.com/pictures/4629

 

 

Cave Interpretation Centre & grounds - Harrison's Cave, Barbados (Monday 12.26.2011)

 

Photos: http://2011holidaycruisecaribbeansummit.shutterfly.com/pictures/4811

 

Video:

or http://2011holidaycruisecaribbeansummit.shutterfly.com/videos/32

 

 

Tram ride inside the cave system at Harrison's Cave, Barbados (Monday 12.26.2011)

 

Photos: http://2011holidaycruisecaribbeansummit.shutterfly.com/pictures/4974

 

Video:

or http://2011holidaycruisecaribbeansummit.shutterfly.com/videos/33

 

 

[warmwatersailor]

The cave is absolutely beautiful, one of my favourite places on the island.

[lvcruzers]

We have done this in the past & it was wonderful. We did a tour from the ship that was a 4X4 & Harrison Cave tour. We are taking our grandkids & are looking for a similar tour but not thru the cruiseline. Anyone have any ideas?

Back to your inquiry.....It is beautiful. It was the largest caves I have ever seen. There is a small pool of water & a small waterfall in the caves. The lighting enhances the beauty. I wasn't that thrilled with caves but my hubby wanted to go & I am so glad we did. It was the highlight of our tour.

[cruisingbajan]

It is DEFINITELY worth the visit. There is nothing else that comes close to it...but I may be biased;):D.

 

Seriously though...I think it maybe one of the few if not the only cave of its kind in the world.

[psbfan01]

Bridgetown: Bus ride to Harrison's Cave from Princess Alice Bus Terminal (Monday morning 12.26.2011)

 

We want to catch a bus to Harrisons Cave first thing on a Monday morning when we're on Summit too...

 

Tell me please, daliflor, how did you get back to Bridgetown? Another bus or a taxi?

[aimodels]

No problem taking the bus from Harrison's back to Princess Alice Terminal in B'Town. IIRC, they run about every 15-20 minutes or so?

 

There's about a 5-10 minute walk from the caves to the bus stop.

 

Cheers, P:)

[daliflor]

Bridgetown: Bus ride to Harrison's Cave from Princess Alice Bus Terminal (Monday morning 12.26.2011)

 

We want to catch a bus to Harrisons Cave first thing on a Monday morning when we're on Summit too...

 

Tell me please, daliflor, how did you get back to Bridgetown? Another bus or a taxi?

 

We actually just missed the 12ish bus back to Town and the next bus wasn't coming 'til around 3pm... so we took a cab - shorter ride back into Bridgetown.

[Tugboatbob]

Do not miss a visit to the Harrison Caves, they are amazing. A group of us were there last month ( Feb 2012 ) and all agreed it was worth every penny ( $30 ).

[trubadur]

Ditto! If you didn't see it, must do it once!