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Enjoy a cruise to Bridgetown with Royal Caribbean cruises.
The Careenage © garybembridge
Overview: There are many Eastern Caribbean cruises that board and disembark in Barbados, an island nation renown for its friendly locals, superb beaches, excellent snorkelling and dive sites, and both natural and historic attractions. There are various island attractions accessible from the Bridgetown Port, including the world renown 'Platinum Coast' beaches running north from Bridgetown, intriguing cave networks and historical Jacobean buildings. There are also various shopping and dining options available nearby for cruise passengers. Ships dock at Bridgetown Port, the deep water harbour on the south-west corner of the island, only a mile from the city. One of the largest in the Caribbean, Bridgetown Port can accommodate as many as five cruise ships simultaneously.
Contact:

Barbados Tourism Authority

Tel: +1 (246) 427-2623

btainfo@barbados.org

www.barbados.org

There is Tourist Informationa available at the port and the main offices are on Harbour Road, Bridgetown.

Transport: Bridgetown is easily accessible by shuttle or taxi, both of which are available from outside the port terminal. The city is about 1 mile (1.6km) away, a manageable walk if preferred.
Attractions: Once in Bridgetown, there are many things to see and do. Bridgetown's Nidhe Israel Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere, and Mount Gay is the oldest rum refinery in the world! Bush Hill House is where George Washington spent two months as a teenager (his only foreign trip), and the Careenage is the town's picturesque boat inlet. The Iron Gardens is noted for its sculptures made from used car parts - a very unique island attraction!
Restaurants:
  • Waterfront Café - Bajan influenced café serving great Creole stir-fries
  • The Boatyard's South Deck - Good for burgers and fresh, grilled fish
  • Wispers on the Bay - serves international 'New Wave' cuisine with a Caribbean twist.

Best dish: Creole seafood stir-fry

Shopping: The port offers numerous duty free shops, and there are still more to be found in town. Broad Street is the main street of Bridgetown and has many department stores and duty free shops. The Pelican Craft Centre sells souvenirs including batik textiles and glass art, while the open air market is good for local produce such as fruit and vegetables. Swan Street, Roebuck Street and Tudor Street are home to smaller shops and a few roadside vendors.

Best buy: Mount Gay rum, handmade leather footwear from roadside stalls throughout town

Excursions:
  • Go down in the Atlantis Submarine to observe sea life and shipwrecks.
  • Dive into the Animal Flower Cave's deep, natural pools
  • Take in the village of Bathsheba's picture-perfect scenery
  • Visit two of the oldest buildings in Barbados, the Jacobean structures of Drax Hall and St Nicholas' Abbey
  • See the Barbados Green Monkey at the Wildlife Reserve in St Peter