Top Antigua Shore Excursions

Get the perfect introduction to the history and scenic beauty of Antigua during this 3.5-hour tour of its top attractions. During your visit you’ll stop by Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, a colonial-era naval base and renowned yachting location, taking some time to browse the area’s unique shops and art galleries, then stop by the picturesque Blockhouse Ruins and finish your day with panoramic views from Shirley Heights. Your Antigua visit also includes round-trip transportation from the port and all entrance fees.

This private tour of Antigua’s highlights and hidden gems allows you to fully customize the day's itinerary according to your interests. In addition to navigating while you take in the scenery, your guide offers anecdotes about the island’s top landmarks, from Nelson’s Dockyard to Devil’s Bridge. The tour includes round-trip transport, an open bar and all necessary admission tickets.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a 3-hour ATV ride through Antigua’s highlights and hidden gems. The tour’s itinerary showcases areas often missed by visitors, including local villages, Greencastle Hill, Diamond Hole Reservoir, and the secluded Sea Fort beach. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost and learn about the area along the way. Light refreshments are included for your comfort and convenience.

Spend a day in Antigua's North Sound, swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the area's natural ecosystem. You'll bird watch at Great Bird Island, go caving at Hell's Gate, visit the turtle conservation project at Long Bay, and learn about the mangrove system at Guiana Island, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Hop in your own 2-seater motorized boat and follow a guide to secluded natural locations off the coast of Antigua. In addition to navigating, your guide brings you to the best that the island has to offer, from the coastline views of Darkwood Beach to a snorkeling session at Antigua National Marine Park. Round-trip hotel transport is included for your convenience.

Explore Antigua by bike, kayak, and on foot during this outdoor adventure from St. John’s. This small-group tour is limited to 10 travelers and covers some of the most beautiful parts of the island. Pedal through village streets, kayak over the azure waters, and take in the scenery during your hike which ends at a historic fort.

Showcasing Antigua’s scenic and historic hotspots—from the island’s best viewpoints to the beaches and 18th-century ruins, dockyards, and sugar plantations—this private island tour is the perfect way to maximize your time on Antigua. Offering door to door service, your guide will take you out to Nelson’s Dockyard, Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation, Dow’s Hill, and Shirley Heights. You’ll also visit a beautiful white sand beach and enjoy lunch and drinks.

Learn about Antigua’s past and present on this guided tour of the island. This extensive sightseeing tour includes popular sights including Devil’s Bridge, Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard, Fig Tree Drive where you’ll see massive banana trees, and more. Plus, enjoy lunch at a waterfront restaurant with alfresco dining on the harbor side.

This small-group boat tour to secluded islands takes you far from Jolly Harbor, to secluded islands nearby making it a popular choice for visitors to Antigua. Visit Maiden Island, snorkel on a coral reef and enjoy a freshly prepared beachside lobster lunch including grilled lobster (seasonal). Walk with your guide to a viewpoint at the top of Bird Island, and unwind on the beach with a rum punch or another drink. Hotel pickup is included on this 6-hour tour.

Book your round-trip Antigua airport transfer using this convenient option, saving you the time and hassle of booking before you leave. This simple transfer package takes you from Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport to your hotel or private residence, and then back again when it’s time to leave. It’s the perfect way spend more time enjoying and relaxing on this beautiful island, and less time worrying about logistics.

Discover the best of Antigua and Barbuda on this fully customizable private tour of the island. Visit key landmarks such as Nelson’s Dock Yard, Shirley’s Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and more as you travel around in an air-conditioned minivan. Learn about the Island's culture and take in the picturesque island scenery from many beaches and viewpoints around the island. Drinks are included.

Take in the top sights in Saint John’s during this 3-hour sightseeing visit to the city’s top attractions. Stop by the most popular spots in the capital, including Heritage Quay, the vegetable market, the town center and more as you soak up the unique architecture and Caribbean vibes of this charming urban area. Your Saint John’s excursion also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Make the most of your time docked in Antigua on this 4-hour shore excursion with stress-free round-trip transport from St. John’s cruise terminal. In addition to navigating while you take in scenery, your guide provides historical background at each stop on the day’s itinerary, including a pineapple farm, a private Antiguan home, and two colonial sugar mills. Wind down with free time on the beach and a freshly-prepared lunch.

Explore Antigua without the stress of navigating on this 3.5-hour shore excursion with convenient round-trip transport from your cruise terminal. Going with a guide ensures you learn facts often missed by visitors about Antigua's history and culture. The tour features sweeping views of the island from the Shirley Heights lookout and a jaunt through the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyards.

Sail all the way around the island of Antigua in just one day with this powerboat tour. You'll get the chance to swim with rays before sailing off to dine on an included lunch right on the beach. You'll then head to the Pillars of Hercules for snorkeling and on to Rendezvous Bay for swimming and beach time before heading back to your departure point.

Sea scooter snorkeling tours are popular shore excursion for visitors docked at St. John cruise ports. After your guide and captain provide a sea scooter tutorial, dive in and propel through the water, taking in diverse ocean life around you along the way. In addition to souvenir photos, light snacks and beverages are included.

Experience the beauty of Antigua on foot without the risk of getting lost by joining a guided small-group hike. Active, outdoor-loving travelers will enjoy hitting the island's trails along the coastline and in the hills. Check out the incredible views while being immersed in them, unlike when you're on a bus tour. This tour is best suited to moderately fit travelers who enjoy walking.

Explore the beautiful underwater world off Galleon Beach without getting too tired when you join this sea scooter snorkeling safari. After an introduction on how to use the handy vehicles, your guide will take you to see the most amazing coral and sea life, plus the Pillars of Hercules rock formation. Cover more ground (or, rather, sea) than you would just swimming on your own.

Situated in the picturesque Jolly Harbour Marina, just a short 20-minute taxi ride from St. John’s Port, WCT Antigua Reef Riders presents you with a unique opportunity to captain your own 11-foot, 2-seater inflatable Reef Rider boat on our award-winning snorkeling tour. We are a small company that specialises in offering small, intimate tours, usually of no more than 10 guests, although we can accommodate larger groups. The Reef Riders offer a fun, safe, enclosed, secure, and exhilarating experience, far safer than jetskis, and there’s absolutely no previous experience required. That’s why our tours are recommended by most of the cruise lines visiting our island, including: ♦ Royal Caribbean ♦ Celebrity Cruises ♦ P & O ♦ NCL ♦ Viking ♦ Disney ♦Carnival ♦ Marella ♦ Windstar ♦Royal Clipper ♦ Crystal ♦ SilverSea

Take in the sights and sounds of Antigua by land and sea with this guided tour led by a local spearfisherman. Get the chance to snorkel with sea turtles and explore shipwrecks at Galleon Beach. This tour can accommodate all travelers, even those who do not want to snorkel. Other stops include Shirley Heights and Nelson's Dockyard.

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Antigua on this 4-hour combination safari tour and Stingray City visit. Start your excursion with a backcountry ride through the lush countryside of Antigua in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender, as you look to observe exotic plants and animals not visible anywhere else on the island. Then complete your wildlife exploration with a trip to Stingray City, where you’ll get to swim and feed some of these fascinating (and gentle) marine animals. Your wildlife adventure also includes a guide, lunch, beverages and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Hop aboard your very own inflatable motorboat and sail out to Cades Reef on this 2.5-hour shore excursion. Zoom across the pristine waters and then gear up for a 45-minute snorkel adventure in Antigua’s National Marine Park to search for local species such as stingrays, parrotfish, surgeon-fish, and colorful coral reefs. Enjoy your time on the water making donuts, figure eights, and much more with a professional instructor.

Head out on a snorkeling adventure off of Antigua's western shores with this private experience. Your captain will take you out to the reef, where you'll have the chance to swim and snorkel with tropical marine life. You'll then hop back on board, where you'll be served local drinks and snacks as you sail off to a quiet local beach.

Cruise around Antigua with ease on this half-day guided e-bike tour. You’ll see more of the island by using comfortable, easy-to-ride electric beach cruisers. Learn about the history of the island, and stop at Shirley Heights, a restored military lookout and gun battery, and Nelson's Dockyard, a historic naval dockyard and museum.