Bridgetown, Barbados Port Reviews

Visited as a separate part of our holiday. Loved it. Laid back, with such friendly people.

Visited: Feb 01, 2018

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Swam with the turtles and shipwrecks - a unique experience!

Visited: Aug 12, 2018

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All I can say is good lord the water and views, we did an excursion that included the possibility of seeing some green monkeys, well we were not disappointed we not only seen them but they were all over the place we watched them get fed and they were within arms reach so close, it was amazing would do it again.

Visited: Apr 09, 2018

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Another island is another island I would visit again! I went to the Boatyard beach and I loved it! The sand and water were out of a movie! And the fact that it want crowded was the Best!

Visited: Jul 15, 2017

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Went to Carlisle Beach with friends we met on the cruise. Hailed a cab once we got off the ship. The cab driver was very kind and even arranged to came back and pick us up later. Upon arriving to the location it looked run down until you stepped inside and went out back! Gorgeous! We rented lounge chairs and umbrellas for about $10.00 US. The water was clear and warm and we just had a wonderful day! Changing rooms and restrooms were clean and colorful.

One word-“BOATYARD”!! So much fun and no excursion needed. The $25 entry fee includes a welcome drink, umbrella & chairs, non motorized water sports equipment, free snorkeling excursion to see the turtles and a sunken ship along with one of the most beautiful beaches!! And -free shuttle back to the ship. Very safe and next to no people trying to sell you anything. Hop in a taxi and enjoy your day in paradise!

Always a terrific stop. Island tour was very good.

Visited: Feb 18, 2018

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Took an excursion to Harbour Lights Beach. Well organized and safe. A little crowded but not over crowded. The sand is white and powdery. The water is cool, clean, and very calm. No seashells or seaglass. Nice vendors for food and trinkets. Fresh cut coconuts with water and rum for sale. Great showers to rinse off before returning to the shuttle bus.

Boatyard Beach was beautiful!! Like a postcard. Lots of fun. Can’t wait to go again!! Fun activities all day long. Free snorkeling trip too. Snack bar and bar also

First off I was a little surprised at how long the walk from the ship to the cruise terminal was but when we actually walked it, it really was not that bad at all!! In fact it was enjoyable seeing the tugboats close up and the most beautiful clear blue waters!! There were busses that would drive you over if you preferred not to walk. In the terminal and just outside the building there were some nice little shops & hutts with good quality T-shirts and hats and wraps and dresses! I wish I had spent a little more time here for souvenirs! Anyways our plan was to visit The Boatyard for the day mainly because I had read that your $25 admission included a snorkeling excursion to swim with sea turtles and visit a shipwreck. When I talked to the taxi driver he said that The boatyard was getting full and we shouldn’t go there. I just told him we wanted a beautiful beach that’s quieter and has good snorkeling with potential to see sea turtles. He suggested Payne’s Bay Beach so off we went. It was the most beautiful beach! We rented beach chairs and umbrellas and parked down the way where it was quieter. Absolutely gorgeous! Before long a guy approached me offering a snorkel excursion with sea turtles and stop at a shipwreck for $25! I was all in!! The waters were so warm and blue and clear! And yes- I did swim with the most beautiful we turtle! And saw so many amazing fish. The boat also had a really cool glass bottom section in the middle on the floor so we could see coral reef nd fish all the way there and back! Unlimited rum punch was included too!! It was the best $25 I have ever spent! It only got better. When I got back my husband and I went snorkeling just off shore and there was another sea turtle right there! We swam with him for 10 minutes- he didn’t mind us hanging out with him at all. And then we just swam a little further and to the right and there was incredible coral reefs there with all kinds of fantastic sea life!! The beach was really long and soft sand. We took a nice walk. Bathroom at the beach bar is $1 to use just FYI. Couldn’t have been happier with this beach stop! So glad we didn’t end up going to the Boatyard!!!!

Visited: Apr 21, 2019

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