What is fun in Barbados?

[jlk806]

We will be visiting Barbados in July. We are on a cruise with 5 port days, and we already have 2 beach excursions planned, and another with a private charter boat booked to take us whale/dolphin watching and will also hit up a beach as part of that and plan to snorkel some that day... so for Barbados would kind of like to find something non-beach related that would be fun, although not ruling out being on the water somehow, if it was something different.. We are 6 girlfriends, aged 23-30. We are all physically active. We would like to do something that maybe a tour of some sort is involved, but not JUST a tour showing us the sights.

 

- Are there any reputable tour groups anyone can refer?

- Are there any marine life - type facilities (dolphins, etc)?

- Any all-inclusive resorts that do day passes?

 

Just tryin to come up with something fun and adventurous, any tips appreciated!

[barbados]

It sounds like you’re ready for something different. And that means not sitting in a taxi or van for hours, yes?

 

A more active tour (partially different) might be to grab a van first thing and head to Harrisons Cave and then do the zip line right next door at Aerial Trek at Jack-in-the-Box Gully St. Thomas.

 

This would be a fun-fun day for you gals if you can squeeze it in.

 

Here’s the zip-line site: http://www.aerialtrek.com/

 

Here’s Harrisons cave: http://www.harrisonscave.com/

 

Have a great holiday! :)

[sippican]

You may want to check out Calabaza Catamaran.

http://www.barbadossailingcruises.com/

 

Also check out the Barbados forum on the Tripadvisor site for other ideas.

[NorbertsNiece]

You may want to check out Calabaza Catamaran.

http://www.barbadossailingcruises.com/

 

Also check out the Barbados forum on the Tripadvisor site for other ideas.

 

Another big thumbs for Calabaza. We had a fabulous day with them. They only take 12 on board; we were fed extremely well and the snorkel with turtles was the highlight of my B2B.

[girlscruise2011]

Another big thumbs for Calabaza. We had a fabulous day with them. They only take 12 on board; we were fed extremely well and the snorkel with turtles was the highlight of my B2B.

 

I just booked a cruise for January 2014. I know its far away but this looks like a great time. I checked out the website but it doesn't show a cost. How much did you pay per person for this excursion? I'm a family of 5 so need to keep costs somewhat affordable.

[Bocadude85]

You could check out Harrison Cave and then do a rum factory tour. We did a tour of the Malibu Rum Factory and had a blast. We also really liked Harrison Cave.

[Krystilia]

Hi. I'll be ending a cruise in Barbados in February and our flight does not leave until 4:30pm. I'd like to find someplace to store my luggage and do something with my 6 y/o daughter that does not involve water or sand (no beaches).

 

I've already been to Harrison's Caves. Any other ideas for us and any info about where/if we can store our luggage would be appreciated.

[jgoulart1978]

Anyone know how much the sailing cruises are with Calabaza?

[aimodels]

http://www.calabazasailingcruises.com/

 

I believe it's around $110 or $120 PP.

 

Cheers, P:)

[MrSchwump]

Why dont you rent a car and take yourself on a tour of the island? You drive on the left, so there's your adventure! You'll get lost but you'll still see a lot.

My wife and I did this a while b

ack and we had a ball. We drove to the east coast which is really scenic. Get a car with a GPS and you'll be fine! The roads are in good shape and not too windy like on some of the islands.

[VillaHappy]

http://www.calabazasailingcruises.com/

 

I believe it's around $110 or $120 PP.

 

Cheers, P:)

 

We were on just last month.

It worked out to $110 for adults.

For the age 11 and under crowd, it was $90.

[OCruisers]

It sounds like you’re ready for something different. And that means not sitting in a taxi or van for hours, yes?

 

A more active tour (partially different) might be to grab a van first thing and head to Harrisons Cave and then do the zip line right next door at Aerial Trek at Jack-in-the-Box Gully St. Thomas.

 

This would be a fun-fun day for you gals if you can squeeze it in.

 

Here’s the zip-line site: http://www.aerialtrek.com/

 

Here’s Harrisons cave: http://www.harrisonscave.com/

 

Have a great holiday! :)

 

Agree with Barbados! You'll have both a fun and active day ... and be doing something different from your other port stops!

 

LuLu

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