5-Hour Antigua Island Tour with Dockyard, Pineapple Tasting and Beach

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, built on top of a dormant volcano
• 02 Stop at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, named after a West Indies cricket legend
• 03 Discover the vibrant culture of All Saints and Liberta villages
• 04 Enjoy panoramic views of lush hills and Buggy Peak
• 05 Taste Antigua Black pineapple at 'Mama Elaines' in Sweets Village
• 06 Spend time swimming and relaxing at Valley Church Beach

Explore Antigua's cultural and historical heritage on a 5-hour island tour from St. John's, passing landmarks such as the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, Country Pond, and the old Sugar Factory. Visit All Saints and Liberta villages, discover Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights, and head to the tropical side of the island for a taste of Antigua Black pineapple at Sweets Village. The journey also takes you through the rainforest for panoramic views of lush hills and Buggy Peak, with time at Valley Church Beach for swimming and fun.

Depart from St. John's, passing the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, built on a dormant volcano.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City St. John's

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historic Landmarks, Rainforest Views, and Valley Church Beach

• Depart from St. John's, passing the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, built on a dormant volcano.
• Continue past Country Pond, historically vital for water, as well as landmarks such as the Prime Minister's Office, Parliament Building, and the remnants of the old Sugar Factory.
• Stop at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, named after the legendary figure in West Indies cricket.
• Journey to All Saints village, renowned for pottery and the national dish, and to Liberta village, where you will visit natural limestone churches that are over 300 years old.
• Explore Nelson's Dockyard for 40 minutes and Shirley Heights for 20 minutes.
• Proceed to the tropical side of the island to Sweets Village, stopping at 'Mama Elaines' to try the world's sweetest Antigua Black pineapple.
• Continue through the rainforest for panoramic views of lush hills and the island's highest peak, Buggy Peak.
• Pass by Sir Andy Roberts' home and stop at Valley Church Beach for swimming and fun before returning to the ship.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees to Nelson's Dockyard and Shirley Heights
• Rum punch
• Fruit punch
• Tour guide
• 2-hour beach time
• Air-conditioned taxi

What's Not Included

• Extra purchases

What to bring

• Towels
• Swimsuit
• Cameras

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Tour start

St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.