Port of Calls

Barbados
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Barbados

Barbados


About

Barbados is the birthplace of rum and home to UNESCO-listed Bridgetown, sea turtle snorkeling at Carlisle Bay, and the dramatic Harrison's Cave.


Nearest Airport

Grantley Adams Intl (BGI)


Cruise Line that Stops Here

Royal Caribbean; Celebrity; Norwegian; Princess; Holland America; MSC; Carnival


Best Time to Visit

December - April


Shore Excursion Highlights

Visit Harrison's Cave (underground crystal cave); Bathsheba Beach (dramatic East Coast surf); swim with sea turtles at Carlisle Bay; Mount Gay Rum distillery tour; St. Nicholas Abbey Great House & Rum


Distance from Ship to Town

Bridgetown pier walkable to city center


Safety Tips

Barbados drivers drive on the left (UK style); Bathsheba ocean can be very rough - swimming not recommended there; sun is intense - reef-safe sunscreen essential; roads are narrow


Local Tips

Bridgetown is the only UNESCO World Heritage city in the Caribbean. Mount Gay is the world's oldest rum brand and the tour is fantastic. The rum shops are the real local bars - very authentic.


Food and Drinks Highlights

Flying fish; cou-cou; fish cakes; Banks beer; Mount Gay rum; rum punch


Shopping Tips

Bridgetown duty-free for liquor; rum; local pottery; Batik fabric


Family Friendly

Yes


Currency

Barbadian Dollar / USD accepted


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