Celebrate the Season in Barbados

Barbados: Where the Sand and Sea Shine Even Brighter
From pink sand beaches to limestone caverns, and rum tasting to watersports, Barbados is a premier destination for any traveler. Located in the Southern Caribbean, Barbados is a port of call for many popular cruises and offers travelers every aspect of island life: land and sea adventures, culinary indulgences, and rich history and culture. With Barbados’ 50th Anniversary of Independencecelebration taking place this November, the holidays are a great time to visit.

Green Turtles and Blue Waters
The modern capital city of Bridgetown, the main cruise port, is the gateway to all that tropical Barbados has to offer. Jump in the turquoise waters to swim among Barbados’ most popular residents, the protected sea turtles. Dive in deeper at Carlisle Bay marine park and explore shipwrecks lying under the swaying waves. Above the seas, there’s fishing, paddleboarding or sailing on catamarans.

Monkeys, Gullies and Caves, oh my!
Beyond the white coral beaches of Barbados lies more breathtaking beauty inland. Spot monkeys while driving through the lush tropical vegetation of the Welchman Hall Gully. Nearby, stop at Harrison’s Cave where visitors cruise on small trams through the crystallized limestone cavern to a 40-foot waterfall. Adrenaline seekers can see Barbados’ scenery up close on a 4x4 jeep safari or off-road Segway tour.

Savor the Flavors
From locally caught seafood to gourmet restaurants, Barbados has something to ignite everyone’s taste buds. Savor it all at the Barbados Food & Rum Festival, held each November. The streets of Bridgetown are always filled with local flavors and spices, as vendors serve hot and fresh flying fish, a national favorite. Rum has been distilled on the island of Barbados for more than 300 years, and is still made today with sugarcane grown on the island. Sip history at the Mount Gay Rum distillery, relax with a rum punch on the beach or buy some bottles as gifts to make the season brighter back home.

50 Years of Independence…Centuries of History
Bridgetown was recently recognized as a world heritage site…and not just because Barbados is the birthplace of rum. Stroll the medieval streets and marvel at the colonial British architecturewhile listening to local guides tell stories of Barbados’s blended English, African and Caribbean history. Explore museums, art galleries and sugar mills to learn all about local culture, folklore and traditions.

Looking to sail to Barbados on a cruise this holiday season? Bridgeport is a port of call on large ships from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises as well as boutique ships from Oceania Cruises and Seabourn Cruises. Contact your local Cruise Planners Travel Advisor to find the perfect ship and Southern Caribbean itinerary for your Barbados vacation.