This scenic drive was especially designed for guests who want to take in the island’s highlights with little or no walking. Discover many scenic island sights, such as the National Heroes Square and the Parliament buildings in Bridgetown. Passing Gun Hill, you’ll see the carved stone lion, a landmark dating from 1868. As you drive across the island, you’ll pass through peaceful villages, eventually reaching St. John’s Church, which offers spectacular views of the east and southeast coasts.

After St. John’s Church, continue to the craggy and scenic area on the east coast called Bathsheba, a photographer’s paradise. From here, you’ll have an incredible panoramic view of the hills, gentle slopes and sweeping bays. The stunning boutique hotel, Atlantis is located in the quaint fishing village of Tent Bay. Dramatic views from here create excellent photo opportunities! On the way back to your ship, you’ll pass through Holetown, with its monument commemorating the landing of the first English settlers in 1625.

Walk through a forested gully with a naturalist guide that will describe the exotic flora and fauna, an experience complemented by relaxing at the beach. First developed in the 17th century, Welchman Hall Gully is a natural wonderland where hundreds of species flourish. The grapefruit – a hybrid of the shaddock and sweet orange – originated in the gully, and you may spot grapefruit peels discarded by the green monkeys that feast on the citrus. The monkeys are named for their thick greenish-golden fur, which looks particularly striking against their dark blue faces. Batts Rock is another place that green monkeys frequent, especially in the woods right behind the beach. You will be free to relax on this beautiful stretch of sand however you wish. You might bask in the sun, stroll along the shore and take a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters. How you spend the time is completely up to you.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Follow a naturalist guide through the woods that blanket Welchman Hall Gully.
• Learn about the species that thrive in the gully such as green monkeys.
• Relax on the beach at Batts Rock, a naturally beautiful area not far from Bridgetown.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Explore a crystallized limestone cave at the heart of an eco-adventure park from several perspectives and come away with a thorough understanding of this natural attraction. Harrison’s Cave lies in the island’s central uplands and although young in geological terms, the subterranean cave system is well developed. After watching a short film about the island of Barbados, you will board an electric-powered tram and ride through Harrison’s Cave, which is named for a settler that owned much of Barbados when it was a British colony. You will see bizarrely shaped stalactites, stalagmites and other calcite deposits that are beautifully illuminated, making them appear even more dramatic. There are even pools, streams and waterfalls within the cave. Back on the surface, you will experience more of the natural world by following a winding trail to an aviary full of tropical birds. Afterwards, you can browse the on-site Mount Gay rum museum.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride through the underground wonder Harrison’s Cave in an electric tram.
• Behold bizarrely shaped, beautifully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.
• Follow a winding trail through a natural setting to an aviary.
• Browse the Mount Gay rum museum and watch a film about the island of Barbados.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy the ultimate experience at Harrison’s Cave with an eco-adventure pass that includes an exploration of the subterranean world, ziplining, a rum sampling and plenty more. After watching a short film about Barbados, you will travel through a series of caves in an electric-powered tram. You can expect to see one spectacular geological formation after another, including eerie stalactites and stalagmites, which will be illuminated for dramatic effect. There are also crystal-clear pools, streams and waterfalls, which add greatly to the intrigue. Once you emerge from the cave, you will meander along a nature trail that ends at an aviary. The walk will serve as a warm-up for the thrills that await you as you zip line through the tree canopy and work your way through a challenge course in the lush gullies. To wind down, you will be treated to a tasting of Mount Gay rums in the on-site museum.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride through the underground wonder Harrison’s Cave in an electric tram.
• Follow a winding trail through a natural setting to an aviary.
• Race through the tree canopy on a series of zip lines.
• Test your balance and nerve on the Gully Challenge Course.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Relax however you please on three of the most magnificent beaches along the southern coast of Barbados, an experience that will showcase the island’s boundless beauty. The drive to the first beach will immensely fun and present an authentic look at local life as you will ride in a jitney, a colorful bus that is a popular form of public transportation. Before leaving Bridgetown, you will pass the 19th-century Parliament buildings, several notable neighborhoods and one leafy plaza after another. The exact beaches will be chosen the day of the excursion based on water conditions and the expected number of beachgoers. You will be free to enjoy the tropical settings as you like. You might stretch out on a towel and bask in the sun, stroll along the coast without a care in the world and take a refreshing swim in the sea. Shopping and dining on your own will also be options.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride a colorful jitney bus through Barbados with the locals.
• Enjoy free time on three different beaches, each with its own personality.
• Swim, bask in the sun, beachcomb and do most anything else you please at the beaches.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Soar high above the ground on a series of zip lines and toast the adventure with a tasting of several Mount Gay rums. A short film will introduce you to the wonders of Barbados, none more magnificent than Harrison’s Cave, around which an eco-adventure park has been built. One of its most exhilarating aspects is the Monkey Zip, a series of zip lines, some more than 100 feet above the ground. Once you are harnessed in and step off the first elevated platform, you will race downhill at a speed sure to raise goose bumps. Each zipline will offer a different sort of adrenaline rush, ensuring that there will never be a dull moment. And what better way to celebrate than with a sampling of Mount Gay rums, a brand first distilled in 1703. The tasting room is in a museum that tells the story of Mount Gay and describes the distilling process in fascinating detail.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Race through the tree canopy at an eco-adventure park on a series of zip lines.
• Sample a selection of Mount Gay rums made with water from a centuries-old artisan well.
• Watch a short film that presents the natural beauty and intriguing history of Barbados

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Take a journey through time as you travel in the Tjepper No. 5 steam locomotive along the St. Nicholas Abbey Heritage Railway, learning about Barbados’ farming heritage and relishing island-wide views atop Cherry Tree Hill. Your four-hour outing begins at the doorstep of St. Nicholas Abbey, a Jacobean-style great house built in 1658 and its surrounding sugar plantation hold a colorful history spread among several local families. Trace 300 years back, from early planters to today’s owners, the Warren family, who are still distilling St. Nicholas Abbey rum. You’ll even get the chance to hop aboard Tjepper No. 5, a historic Mallet steam locomotive built in 1914 and recently restored for modern-day use. Enjoy a narrated train ride on a narrow-gauge railway that crosses the plantation’s sugar cane fields and winds through mahogany forests that intersect tropical gullies full of cabbage palm trees. You’ll make a stop at Cherry Tree Hill to admire sweeping views of Barbados’ east coast, as rolling hillsides and the Caribbean Sea unfold before you. Be sure to pick up sweet Barbadian molasses, fruit preserves and handcrafted rum at the gift shop before heading back to the pier.

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the natural wonders at Harrison’s Cave before settling in for an inspiring tasting at the Mount Gay rum museum. After an introductory film that showcases the beauty of Barbados, you will explore the island’s most celebrated underground attraction. You won’t have to do much but sit back and enjoy the sights as an electric tram carries you through the subterranean world of Harrison’s Cave. You will pass colorfully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites that look like petrified waterfalls, many of them named for their shapes such as the Chapel and the Altar. The area above ground is equally captivating as you will discover by walking a nature trail to an aviary. Barbados is also known for its extraordinary rum, which has been distilled on the island since 1703. You will sample several blends of Mount Gay rum and learn about the company’s illustrious heritage at the on-site museum.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride through the underground wonder Harrison’s Cave in an electric tram.
• Behold bizarrely shaped, beautifully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites.
• Follow a winding trail through a natural setting to an aviary.
• Sample a selection of Mount Gay rums made with water from a centuries-old artisan well.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Observe the wonders underwater by swimming with sea turtles and snorkeling before relaxing on one of the island’s most spectacular stretches of sand. Barbados is known for its natural beauty and it extends well beneath the water’s surface. After cruising to a spot teeming with marine life, you will ease into the crystal-clear water for a wondrous experience. You may see enormous leatherback turtles gracefully swimming by and hawksbills, a species of sea turtle named for the shape of its head, which tapers to a point that resembles a raptor’s beak. Reef fish are also abundant as you will discover by snorkeling. You may spot queen angelfish, schools of brightly colored blue tangs and honeycomb cowfish, which are easy to identify by the honeycomb-like pattern on their scales that serves as camouflage. You can also expect to snorkel over a shipwreck before cruising to a lovely tropical beach to relax.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Admire the gorgeous scenery of Barbados while cruising off its southwestern coast.
• Swim with sea turtles such as hawksbills and leatherbacks.
• Observe an endless parade of colorful marine life by snorkeling the crystal-clear waters.
• Spend free time relaxing on one of the island’s most inviting beaches.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

The Historic UNESCO City of Bridgetown, of nearly 400 years of history is famous for its historic buildings and the best cityscape in the Caribbean. Your selfie experience will start at the Gothic style Parliament Building, the third oldest in the Americas and the most striking historic building. You will take amazing selfies at the Promenade and Waterfront.

After leaving Bridgetown, you will proceed to the east coast, a very popular tourist destination, where the rich and famous live and vacation. The tour then goes to the Animal Flower Cave, an amazing cave with a coral floor that opens directly into the Atlantic Ocean. Witness the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and take advantage of the waves beating on the rock for spectacular photo taking.

The next place to take a great selfie is Cherry Tree Hill, one of the most fascinating places in Barbados; it is 850 feet above sea level, with a phenomenal view of what Barbadians refer to as the Scotland district and learn the mysterious circumstances that locals and visitors have experience on cherry tree hill. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you the mystery!

Your Selfie Experience will end at Bathsheba. It is breathtakingly stunning; white sand beaches extend along a spectacular coastline of remarkable rock formations broken away from ancient coral reef!

Take unique and memorable selfies while you learn about the history of beautiful Barbados and sightsee the best landmarks across the island.

Selfie Spots:
• Bridgetown Parliament Building
• Promenade and Waterfront
• Animal Flower Cave
• Cherry Tree Hill
• Bathsheba Beach

Step aboard your air-conditioned coach for a scenic drive through the rolling hills of the countryside to Orchid World, which sits on 6 acres of land in the central parish of St. George. A meandering path winds its way between beautiful outcrops of coral, rock gardens, cool shady gullies and ponds. Hummingbirds and the soothing sound of running water add to the natural beauty of the natural terrain.

The orchids themselves are spectacular - thousands are grown in shaded houses and outside on freestanding palisades. Wonderful photo opportunities abound for the professional and amateur photographer.

You’ll continue to Farley Hill National Park, the imposing ruins of a once magnificent plantation house are surrounded by gardens, lawns and towering royal palms. Your drive then continues along the scenic west coast, home to many wealthy residents.

Experience a unique, exciting underwater adventure aboard a real submarine. Seated in spacious, air-conditioned comfort you'll see beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life, including coral formations, sponge, and colorful fish through large view-ports to depths of 130 feet.