Tours in Antigua
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Bird Island Catamaran Cruise
Sail along Antigua's north coast to a lovely offshore
nature island for lunch, snorkeling and swimming.
Full day with lunch and open bar.
For passengers staying at Blue Waters, Rex Halcyon
Cove, Sandals, Coconut Beach, Royal Antiguan, Galley
Bay, Hawksbill, Jolly Beach, and Coco Bay, passengers
meet the catamaran on the beach at a designated spot
and scheduled time to be advised by Alexander, Parrish
locally. For passengers staying at any other hotel,
round-trip transportation is required to between the
hotel and the designated meeting point. Such
transportation must be arranged and paid for by the
passenger directly with the taxi. For passengers
staying at Pineapple, Dian Bay, St. James Club, and
The Inn, the meeting point is at Tony's Watersports
at Dickenson Bay (adjacent to Rex Halcyon Cove). For
passengers staying at Carlisle Bay and Rex Blue Heron,
the meeting point is at Lydia's Restaurant at Jolly
Beach Resort. Please be advised that taxi fares can be
very expensive on Antigua.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Days: Fridays
Included: Lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear
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Cades Reef Catamaran Cruise
Sail south along the west coast to spectacular
barrier reef off Antigua's south coast. Snorkel
on the reef. Stop at a beach for swimming and
lunch. Full day with lunch.
For passengers staying at Blue Waters, Rex Halcyon
Cove, Sandals, Coconut Beach, Royal Antiguan, Galley
Bay, Hawksbill, Jolly Beach, and Coco Bay passengers
meet the catamaran on the beach at a designated spot
and scheduled time to be advised locally by Alexander,
Parrish. For passengers staying at any other hotel,
round-trip transportation is required between the hotel
and the designated meeting point. Such transportation
must be arranged and paid for by the passenger directly
with the taxi. For passengers staying at Pineapple, Dian
Bay, St. James Club, and The Inn, the meeting point is
at Tony's Watersports at Dickenson Bay (adjacent to Rex
Halcyon Cove). For passengers staying at Carlisle Bay
and Rex Blue Heron, the meeting point is at Lydia's
Restaurant at Jolly Beach Resort. Please be advised that
taxi fares can be very expensive on Antigua.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Days: November 1st to May 1st: weekly Wednesdays and Fridays. The rest of the year: Wednesdays.
Included: Lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear
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Kayak Eco-Adventure
This fun and informative land/sea tour is located on
the secluded northeast coast of Antigua. Activities
include kayaking on the tranquil lagoons around coastal
nooks and crannies and offshore, uninhabited islands
and exhilarating ride by powerboat to Great Bird Island
and the North Sound Marine Sanctuary. At the island
guests will have a chance to swim, snorkel and explore
the small island with its rich tropical seabird life.
The tour operates from a land-base, which facilities
include a lounge area, small gift shop and rest rooms.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Days: To be advised locally (on request).
What to Bring: Guests should wear a bathing suit and shirt (T-shirt
recommended), and bring a change of clothes, sun block,
beach towel and sturdy shoes (i.e. sneakers).
Included: Round-trip transportation between the Kayak
base facility and hotel, snorkeling gear,
refreshments, equipment, local guides and
use of facility.
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Catamaran Sail, Snorkel & Lunch Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing, fun day sailing with the cooling
trade winds on the beautiful Caribbean Sea surrounding
Antigua. After sailing past some of Antigua's most
scenic coastline, the catamaran will anchor off one
of Antigua's beautiful coastal sights where you will
have plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming, and
relaxing on the beach. Snorkeling gear is provided
on board at no extra cost. A delicious buffet, barbeque
lunch will be served on board. Throughout the cruise,
our friendly crew will serve refreshments from the
open bar and local snacks.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Days: Wednesdays and Fridays
What to Bring: Guests should wear a bathing suit, shirt and rubber-soled
shoes and bring sun block and a beach towel.
Included: Catamaran, open bar, local snacks, barbeque
lunch and snorkeling equipment. Facilities
on the catamarans include toilets, bar and
audio system for music.
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Excellence Power Catamaran to Barbuda
Barbuda is Antigua's "sister-isle" about 30 miles away.
With a small population of just 1,000 people Barbuda is
known for it's unspoiled beauty, long white-sand beaches,
clear waters, and one of the largest nesting sites of
the Frigate Bird, a tropical bird with a wingspan of
over 6 feet (as an adult). In our comfortable and fast
power-catamaran, it will take about an 1-1 ½ hours to
cross the ocean passage to Barbuda. We cruise up the
14-mile beach to Low Bay, which takes about 1/2 hour
with a breathtaking view of deserted white sand beach
streaked with shades of pink. In season turtle tracks
will be visible as some species may return every two
weeks or so to lay up to 30 nests of 300 eggs.
At Low Bay the Excellence will come up on the beach,
a ladder will be lowered and at this point you are free
to bask in the water or come with the group across to
the lagoon where the local guides will be waiting with
their small boats. With about 10 people in each boat
we are whisked across the lagoon and into the heart of
the mangroves to the Frigate bird colony. We can get
very close to these huge birds and the Barbudan guides
will enchant you with their local knowledge and obser-
vations of the lives of the "Man 'O' War" bird, perhaps
entice you to hold a jelly fish in this natural haven.
We return to the Excellence and after a short dip lunch
featuring barbequed chicken or pan fried catch of the
day will be served onboard. Our side dishes include
rice and peas, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, tossed
salad and fresh rolls. For dessert freshly baked banana
bread is served. Please try a glass of wine with your
lunch.
Gently cruising back down the beach we can enjoy a view
of the historical Martello Tower, the exclusive hotels
Coco Point and The K Club, a favorite hideout for the
rich and famous.
Weather permitting we will anchor off the beach and enjoy
some snorkeling in the pristine waters of Spanish Point.
Relax and enjoy swimming and snorkeling with our experienced
staff available to help the novices before setting our
sights on Antigua and our passage home.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Days: Tuesdays
What to Bring: Guests should bring a bathing suit and shirt (T-shirt
recommended), and bring a change of clothes, sun block,
beach towel, and sturdy shoes (i.e. sneakers).
Included: Catamaran, open bar, trip to Frigate Bird
Sanctuary in Barbuda, snorkeling and lunch.
Pick-up and drop-off at all hotels where
appropriate.
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Island Jeep Safari and Kayak Eco Tour
Imagine a tropical island where the only way to explore
is by Land Rover and Kayak. In the morning Island Safari
takes you through the countryside seeing all the unspoiled
places our beautiful island has to offer. We go where
no other tour bus dare take you, in comfortable 4X4 Land
Rovers ending at our Mangrove Forest Eco-Site where the
experienced guides will introduce you to the natural
history and ecology of mangroves, reefs and plant life
amidst the natural habitat of egrets, flying fish, herons,
sea turtles, crabs, barracuda and more. This is an outdoor
experience that is educational and fun... we are certain
that this peaceful, unspoiled paradise will be the
highlight of your visit. After kayaking enjoy a delicious
lunch and then snorkeling, swimming or simply relaxing
on the beach at our private facility.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Times to be confirmed locally.
What to Bring: Guests should bring a bathing suit and shirt (T-shirt
recommended), and bring a change of clothes, sun block,
beach towel and sturdy shoes (i.e. sneakers).
Included: Land tour by safari-type jeeps with
driver/guides and refreshments, tour
by kayak with guides, open bar, snorkeling
and lunch. Jeeps pick-up and drop-off
passengers at their hotels.
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