Top Barbados Nature and Wildlife Tours

Get a look at tropical marine wildlife underwater from the comfort of a boat during this short, guided, glass-bottom boat cruise. Set off from Bridgetown and head to Carlisle Bay, and watch the turquoise waters for turtles, fish, and rays all swimming together. Look out over the ocean from the upper-deck or watch the ocean from the lower deck.

Get an overview of Barbados in a day with this sightseeing tour that takes you around the entire island. Travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle to top highlights like Oistins, Bottom Bay, Codrington College, St. John’s Parish, Bathsheba Beach, Speightstown, and Holetown, passing by Bridgetown and Barbados Garrison on the way. Includes lunch.

Visit Harrison's Cave on Barbados on this tour that includes hassle-free hotel or port pickup and drop-off. Explore the underground limestone cavern on board an electric tram, which takes you along the winding tunnels so you can admire the cave's stalagmites and stalactites. Groups or families booking 8 or more people, will have their own driver/guide and vehicle for their excursion.

Animal-lovers will love this opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special wildlife you will find in Barbados. Start your day at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, feed the monkeys their mid-morning snack and watch them zip through the trees. After enjoying lunch and scenic views, swim with the turtles at Carlisle Bay and snorkel at a shipwreck.

When your cruise ship docks in Bridgetown, spend the day enjoying the sun, sand, and sea in Carlisle Bay. This full-day beach outing includes a boat and snorkeling cruise, where you can observe tropical fish, sea horses, turtles, octopus, and much more. Then, head to a beach club where a beach lounger, umbrella, and a welcome drink are waiting. Round-trip shuttle transportation from the cruise port is provided.

Cruise the west coast of Barbados for a day on a 60-foot (18-meter) catamaran. You’ll make two or three stops where you can dive in and experience life under the sea at premier snorkeling spots, including a shipwreck. Swim among the tropical fish, vibrant corals and possibly turtles and other marine life. Choose between either a three- or five-hour excursion. Unlimited drinks and a light breakfast are included, as well as lunch on the five-hour cruise.

Discover the best of Barbados’ rum culture on a day trip to the Mount Gay Rum Visitor Center from Bridgetown. You’ll explore the factory with a guide to learn about the process of making rum, before sampling some speciality rums and understanding what makes the Caribbean spirit so moreish.

Some sailing excursions in Barbados can be crowded experiences; avoid that uncomfortable feeling on this catamaran cruise, which sails with just a small number of passengers. After jumping into the water to swim and snorkel, enjoy the open bar, snacks, and Bajan buffet lunch as you cruise the coastline.

Book Fast Track arrival service to receive VIP treatment and breeze through the crowds at the Barbados Airport. Upon touchdown at Grantley Adams International Airport, meet your friendly representative and enter a fast track line through immigration. Get assistance with your checked bags and sail through a separate fast track customs line before being escorted to your ground transportation. Begin your Barbados vacation immediately, avoiding long lines and immigration hassles with this VIP service.

View the Turtle Shipwreck from a glass-bottom boat on this half-day tour from Barbados' Carlisle Bay. See vibrant tropical fish, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and other creatures in the shallow, turquoise water. Snorkel and then relax with a shared beach chair and umbrella. One drink and round-trip transportation from local hotels or the cruise port included (if option selected).

Get a comprehensive overview of Barbados on this full-day tour that takes travelers from coast to coast. Listen to commentary from a guide on the history and culture of Barbados while traveling all over the island. Since all transportation is provided, this tour eliminates the hassle of renting a car and puzzling over directions. Highlights include Speightstown, Holetown, North Point, Bathsheba, and lunch at Sand Dunes.

Get the most from rural Barbados on a private tour that gives you optimum choice with the bonus of a driver-guide’s recommendations. Plan your sightseeing with your guide’s help and settle into a comfortable private vehicle to experience the island’s country and coastal attractions. Alternatively, follow the recommended itinerary to ensure you cover Barbados’ natural highlights such as Bathsheba and Hunte’s Gardens, and also stop for shopping and lunch (own expense). Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included.

When your cruise ship docks in Barbados' port, get a comprehensive tour of the island in just 4 hours. Visit the Garrision Historic area, St. John's Church, Bathsheba, the Morgan Lewis Windmill, and Cherry Tree Hill. At the conclusion of your tour, get dropped directly to your hotel or the cruise port if you are a cruise passenger

Gain an authentic impression of the underground caves and rivers of Barbados. The island consists of limestone and has many beautiful caverns adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Cole's Cave has had limited human modification so you'll enjoy a unique, natural experience. While walking up the river you'll become immersed in nature, and the included flashlights will guarantee you won't miss a second of adventure.

Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve at feeding time to interact with some of the resident animals. This half-day guided tour lets you learn about the biology and behavior of animals such as peacocks, iguana, tortoise, and the Barbados green monkey. You'll also make stops on the East Coast and North Point of the island for panoramic views and photo ops on the journey.

Get to know Bridgetown, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital of Barbados, on this comprehensive walking tour. Exploring with a guide ensures you won't miss any highlights and you'll learn much more about the city's culture and history than you would wandering around on your own. Highlights include the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, the Nindhe Israel Synagogue, the screw dock, and the Barbados Parliament House.

If you've seen the most well known Barbados attractions already, or simply want a unique family-focussed adventure that many tourists miss, consider this half-day Caves and Critters tour. Board an electric tram to travel through Harrison's Cave, a natural wonder that was unknown until the 18th century. Then head to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, one of the best places to see the island's fauna as it was prior to habitat destruction and predation. This tour is aimed towards families, making it a great option to entertain young and more experienced travelers alike.

Traverse the coasts of Barbados with this half-day tour. You'll be led by a professional guide across the country. You'll start at the historic Bridgetown. Here you'll see gorgeous views at Bathsheba Beach a refreshing drink and witness where the Atlantic Ocean fuses into the Caribbean Sea. Then transition across to the northern countryside before completing the tour on the scenic southern drive.

Go off-road with this tour of Barbados scenic locations. Start at Gun Hill and make your way to the panoramic heights of Edgecliff before transitioning to Batheseba to witness rock formations in the east coast breeze. Afterwards, head for lunch at the Sugar Cane Club Hotel and Spa. Highlights of the day include blowholes spouting into the air; the trade wins breeze and the shade of the trees.

Check off three of Barbados’ natural wonders on this action-packed tour. Ride the underground tramway through Harrison's Cave, admire exotic plants and flowers at Hunte's Garden, and stroll the palm-lined beach of Bathsheba. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off is included.

Ensure you don't miss a thing on your visit to Barbados by booking this scenic drive around the island's coastline. Visit the charming seaside town of Speightstown, enjoy a rum punch at Cherry Tree Hill, explore the rugged Scotland District, St. John's Church and enjoy a Caribbean-style lunch.

Experience the island's natural wonders and visit Hunte's Gardens or Flower Forest . Next make a stop in Bathsheba, famous for its breathtaking beauty and pounding surf. The final stop for the day will be the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you can catch the Green Monkeys at play along with a wide variety of other animals. We visit the Reserve at feeding time to give you the best opportunity to see the monkeys. Starting in Nov 2022 This tour also includes a light lunch

Make the most of your shore leave and combine several activities into one tour. Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve to see monkeys during their morning feeding time. Afterwards, stop for Bajan snacks at a local shop before continuing to Bathsheba Beach on the East Coast. The tour ends with a cruise on a glass-bottom boat around Carlisle Bay, where you can snorkel at a shipwreck and swim with turtles.