Shore Excursions in Antigua
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From USD 138Antigua Stingray Experience with Hotel Pickup & Local Guide
Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences in just 3 hours. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares local insights throughout the experience. The Times UK ranked swimming with stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short 8-minute boat ride, enter shallow waters (approximately 4.75 ft deep) and safely interact with friendly southern stingrays. No swimming skills are required. Suitable for all ages. Easy boat access makes the experience comfortable for guests with mild mobility concerns. Perfect for cruise ship passengers and hotel guests. Enjoy this experience in just 3 h. Small groups allow more personal attention and support. Your guide will also help capture memorable photos.
From USD 248Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation tour
The Xtreme Circumnavigation tour is a full day boat tour on our 45ft powerboat that goes right around the entire coastline of Antigua - make sure you count our 365 beaches! After passing the North Sound area, the first stop is Stingray City Marine Park where you will spend 45m-1hr in the water with these incredible rays & other marine life. We continue to Green Island, for lunch on the beach. We then head south to the historic Nelson's Dockyard (we don’t get off the boat) where the Captain points out all the colonial structures & gives a short talk. The 2nd snorkeling session is at the Pillars of Hercules, a fantastic spot where the limestone boulders enter the water at the mouth of Nelson’s Dockyard, base of the Shirley Heights cliff. The last stop is at the magnificent Rendezvous Bay, a secluded beach on the south side of the island, where you can swim, snorkel or beach comb & enjoy our homemade delicious rum punch. We take 22 passengers Max on this tour. It is not a private tour.
From USD 143Scenic Full Day Tour of Antigua
Your knowledgeable tour guide entertains and enlightens you on Antigua’s past and present. This extensive sightseeing tour visits the following sites: Devil’s Bridge, Dow's Hill Interpretation Center, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard, Lunch in English Harbour, Fig Tree Drive, West Coast for beach break, and much more! ITINERARY: We pick you up at the cruise terminal or your hotel’s reception! Devil’s Bridge Dow's Hill Shirley Heights Nelson Dockyard Lunch Stop Fig Tree Drive Caribbean Sea on the West Coast Darkwood (Beach Stop) WHAT TO BRING Comfortable light clothing and shoes Swimsuit Sunglasses sunscreen Towel Some cash for souvenirs
From USD 109FANTASTIC Green Island and Sea Turtles - Half Day share boat trip
Escape the Crowds. Discover Green Island Before Everyone Else. Most visitors reach Green Island with large excursion boats. We don't. With a maximum of just 7 guests, we arrive approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes before the larger tours, giving you the opportunity to experience this beautiful offshore island before the crowds arrive. Walk along white-sand beaches, snorkel with sea turtles in crystal-clear water, relax in natural pools and enjoy stunning Caribbean scenery. Many guests say that the highlight of the day isn't just seeing turtles—it's having Green Island almost entirely to themselves. Unlike crowded excursions, this experience is designed for travelers who value space, nature and authentic experiences. ✔ Maximum 7 guests ✔ Guided turtle snorkeling ✔ Natural pools ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Early arrival before larger excursion boats ✔ Free time to relax and explore If your idea of paradise is crystal-clear water, sea turtles and no crowds, this is the tour for you.
From USD 109Tuk-Tuk Adventures Rainforest and Beach Hopping Tour
Our tuk-tuks are a sight to behold on the roads of Antigua. With opened aired design, they provide a refreshing and immersive way to experience the islands breathtaking landscapes.
From USD 145Antigua Mud Buggy Adventure with Beach Stop - St. Mary's
Get ready for Antigua's splashier, dustier, more adrenaline-filled buggy ride. The St. Mary's Mud Buggy Experience puts you behind the wheel of a two-seat dune buggy and follows a local guide through village roads, countryside scenery, moderate off-road sections, and coastal stops. This is the tour for guests who want a shorter, high-energy adventure without spending the whole day on an excursion. Expect a fun mix of paved roads, rougher trail sections, dust, possible mud, and a beach stop on most tours. The route is guided from start to finish, so you can enjoy the ride without worrying about where to go. This is not an ATV or quad-bike tour.
From USD 144Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure (Pickup Included)
Walk from the shore and take control of your own sea scooter while exploring incredible world of corals and abundant marine animals on a snorkeling tour of the waters around Galleon Beach and The Pillars of Hercules. Enjoy a relaxing snorkeling experience as you marvel at the life under the surface. Following your expert guide, discover the incredible variety of marine life that inhabits the harbor at Galleon Beach. As your sea scooter propels you through the water, eliminating the need to swim, you expend less energy than you would on a regular snorkeling expedition, giving you the freedom to simply focus on the aquatic wonderland all around you. Your guide points out the many species you encounter, including sea turtles, rays, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, conch, hermit crabs, and a rainbow variety of tropical fish. Make this investment into your vacation today, and reap the reward of a great experience, come, let us help you create memories.
From USD 180Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour
Captain your own 11 foot 2 seater inflatable motorboat Reef Rider as you and your friend explore the beautiful west coast of Antigua out to the stunning Cades Reef. Put on your snorkel, mask and fins (provided) and dive into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Our boats are small enough to moor inside the reef lagoon to get you closer to the amazing marine life including stingrays, lobster, parrot-fish, surgeon-fish and wrasse, as well as the beautiful coral reef. Depending upon the time of day you may even see a turtle swimming in the lagoon!
From USD 1956h Ultimate Antigua Tour: Stingray City, Beach & Local Lunch
Stingray City, Devil's Bridge, Long Bay Beach and local lunch in one complete Antigua experience. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local guide ✔ Authentic local lunch included ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares Antigua's history, culture and local insights throughout the day. The Times UK wrote: "The waters around Antigua teem with marine life, and none is more impressive than the southern stingray." At Stingray City, interact with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required, and the water is approximately 4.75 ft deep. Continue to Devil's Bridge and Long Bay Beach, where you can relax, swim or snorkel. Enjoy an authentic local lunch before visiting Betty's Hope, Antigua's historic sugar plantation and open-air museum. Travel in a small group for a more personal experience.
From USD 143Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour
Eli’s Original Eco tour is Antigua’s oldest Eco tour. We spend a full day in the North Sound of Antigua where we have 22 uninhabited pristine offshore islands. Learn about the eco systems & the history of the different islands in this protected area. Also the turtle project at Jumby Bay, the reef ball system at Maiden Island, the beautiful and important Mangrove system of Guiana Island & much more. There are two snorkeling sessions (& a snorkel lesson for those who need) a beach stop at Bird Island where you might get a chance to see one our indigenous & endangered (nonpoisonous) Antigua Racer Snake. We also visit Hells Gate Island for a snorkel or a climb through a small cave-like structure that goes through the island & comes out over a natural bridge on top – seeing the Atlantic Ocean on one side & Caribbean Sea on the other. Local lunch and drinks are all included in the tour which is great for all ages!
From USD 1354h Antigua Must-Do: Stingray City & Long Bay Beach
Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays and relax at one of the island's most beautiful beaches. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Resort & cruise port pickup included ✔ Exclusive Personalized Stingray Certificate with your name, date, guide's signature & holographic sticker – only on our tour ✔ No swimming skills required ✔ Local professional guide ✔ Free SPF 50+ rash guard for every guest ✔ Water, fruit punch & local rum punch included ✔ Assistance before, during & after the tour Your journey is part of the experience. Your guide shares Antigua's history and culture. Guests departing from the cruise port or west coast also pass the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, named after Antigua's cricket legend. At Stingray City, feed, photograph and interact with friendly southern stingrays in shallow crystal-clear water (about 4.5 ft / 1.4 m). Then enjoy Long Bay Beach, where you can swim, snorkel or relax before returning to your resort or cruise port. Perfect for families, couples & first-time snorkelers.
From USD 1956h Bucket List Tour: Stingray City, Beach & Local Lunch
Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Enjoy a stress-free experience with hotel pickup, a local guide and assistance throughout the tour. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local professional guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Authentic local lunch included ✔ Participation certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after the tour ✔ No need to arrange taxis independently ✔ Small-group atmosphere More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares Antigua's history, culture and local insights, making the journey part of the experience. Swim alongside friendly southern stingrays in shallow waters (no swimming skills required), relax at Long Bay Beach and enjoy snorkeling with equipment included. Visit a historic sugar plantation, stop at Devil's Bridge and enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 7 guests. Stingray City is a shared attraction and other visitors may be present.
From USD 45Sunset party at Shirley Heights - SHARE round trip
TICKET NOT INCLUDED (entrance fee 10 USD). Shirley Heights is a restored military lookout and gun battery. The Lookout is a high point (about 490 ft.) that affords a superb view of English and Falmouth Harbours, the best view in Antigua. In this fantastic place every Thursday and Sunday at sunset you will have the opportunity to attend 2 typical Caribbean concerts: the first of calypso music and the second of mixed songs interpreted in a reggae key. At the Shirley Heights bar you can taste the best cocktails in all of Antigua, including the Rum Punch. The photo you can take at sunset will be an indelible memory of your holiday and this day.
From USD 110Antigua Zipline Canopy Adventure from St John’s
Soar like a bird through the Antigua rainforest as you follow a series of ziplines and suspension bridges on this half-day aerial adventure! Under the watchful eye of experienced guides, strap on your helmet and harness for an exhilarating ride. You’ll crisscross over a beautiful gorge, taking in the sights of fruit trees, vines and mossy boulders below. Water stations, fruit drink, and a certificate of completion are included on the action-packed trip.
From USD 259Explore Antigua Your Way Private Custom Island Tour 4-5-6 Hours
Discover Antigua at your own pace and according to your interests with a fully customizable private tour. Step aboard your private van with a local driver-guide and create the perfect experience: whether you want to relax on the island’s most beautiful beaches, explore historical sites, connect with nature. This tour is designed around you. Unlike standard tours, here you are in control. We'll be happy to suggest itineraries and must-see stops based on your preferences, helping you experience the best of Antigua in just a few hours. What to Expect: Fully private and customizable tour; Flexible duration: 3, 4, 5, or 6 h; Comfortable van with experienced local guide; Tailor-made itinerary based on your interests; Insider tips on beaches, history, nature or snorkeling; Selection of snacks and drinks. Whether it’s your first time in Antigua or you’re looking to explore it more deeply, this tour gives you the total freedom to experience the island exactly the way you want.
From USD 170Antigua VIP Tours - Private Platinum Tour
Prefer to tour alone? Then this should be your choice. Experience Antigua privacy and comfort in 6 hours and enjoy beach views, get a glimpse into our history and culture and enjoy local rum and our national fruit, the black pineapple. A stop for an opportunity to swim or snorkel or just bury your feet in the powder white sand is also included. Be sure to bring your swim wear and your camera to capture the unforgettable moments.