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Tours in Antigua

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Tours

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.