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From $125.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Barbados, Barbados

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take a journey through Bridgetown up the West Coast of Barbados through the towns of Holetown and Speightstown, making stops at Cherry Tree Hill & Morgan Lewis Windmill. Stop for some Bajan treats and a refreshments before your visit to Bathsheba, St John's Church and make your way down pass Gun Hill to the Garrison Historic area before completing your Highlights tour of Barbados. For the second part of your day we welcome you on board Tranquility Cruises for a 90 minute cruise in Carlisle Bay with two stops. One to swim with the turtles and One to snorkel at a shipwreck. The perfect end to a day exploring Barbados.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Beverages

Bottled water

Drive along the platinum coast of Barbados through the historic first settlement town.

Friendly, knowledgeable & licensed tour guide

Hotel & cruise port pickup and drop-off

Light Bajan Treats Snack & Refreshments

Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)

Small group tour (transport) with a maximum of 8 persons unless you book a group

Snacks

Snorkel at a shipwreck

Visit and swim in an area in Carlisle Bay where Turtles frequent

Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast

Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks

Visit The Garrison Savannah a UNESCO World Heritage site and see a few of the cannons on display

Visit to St Johns Parish Church, one of the oldest on the island built on a cliff with great views

What's Not Included

Fuel Surcharge of between US$1.50 and US$5.00 per person payable on the day of tour in cash.

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 12
ADULT: Age: 13 - 93

Additional Info

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Infant meals not included
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

St. John's Church

The St John Parish Church

According to the Anglican tradition, worship has been conducted on this spot since 1645. The first building, a wooden structure, was destroyed by fire in 1676 and replaced by a stone structure.

Following the hurricanes of 1780 and 1831, the current building was constructed in 1836.

Fernando Paleologus,a former church warden and planter was buried under the choir when he died in 1670. He was buried with his head pointing to the west and the body embedded in quicklime in accordance with the Greek Orthodox custom. Following the hurricane of 1831 his tomb was moved to the churchyard.

Paleologus was a descendent of the brother of the great Emperor Constantine XI He fled to Barbados after his family was driven from the throne of Constantinople by the Turks

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bathsheba Beach

Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Morgan Lewis Mill

The Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill was built in 1727 it is one of the many Barbadian windmills once used to produce sugar, and one of the two last functioning sugar windmills in the world.

The Morgan Lewis Mill ceased grinding sugarcane for commercial purposes in 1947 and was subsequently given to the Barbados National Trust.

The site was listed in the 1996 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund. Restoration began by the Barbados National Trust during the following summer. In 1997, financial support was provided by American Express for emergency repairs. The mill was reopened in 1999. With all its original working parts having been preserved intact, the sails were able to turn again after the project was completed.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cherry Tree Hill

Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763. This is when France gave England back the islands that they had stolen from them during the Napoleonic wars. (Barbados was not one of the Islands Captured)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lunch at Sand Dunes. Sand Dunes saves up some of the best local cuisine on the island. Flying fish, grilled fish, baked chicken, beef strew, sweet potato, pease and rice, macaroni and cheese pie and salads. The menu may vary slightly from day to day

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tranquility Cruises

Join us aboard Tranquility Cruises. The boat has 2 washrooms on board, a bar and an upper and lower deck with lots of seating. There is a glass bottom area for those who prefer to stay on board and enjoy the sights bellow. Tranquility is also equipped with life vest, snorkel and mask for those who wish to get wet and explore a shipwreck or swim with turtles and fish. An extra treat for kids on board is the boats waterslide.

Our Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise is 70 minutes long. The cruise departs from Copacabana on Carlisle Bay. Carlisle Bay al crescent-shaped bay located on the South West Coast of the island and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches. in the world. On most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more! This unique array of marine life is due in part to the six different ship wrecks in the water as shallow as 12ft. The wrecks are obviously another important contributor to the popularity of Carlisle Bay. For those seeking an adventure, you will not be disappointed with the sight of these sunken treasures.

Please note that the sea life seen from day to day varies.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Carlisle Bay

Carlisle Bay is named after the Earl of Carlisle who stole Barbados away from Sir William Courteen in the Great Barbados Robbery.

Today Carlisle Bay has the whitest sand in Barbados & the most brilliant turquoise sea. The Carlisle Bay Marine Park has 6 shipwrecks in close proximity. The great diversity of brilliantly coloured marine life include, turtles, star fish, sand dollars, rays and more.

130 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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