Barbados Historical Tours

Join us aboard Tranquility Cruises a Snorkel Boat for our 90 minutes turtle & shipwreck adventure. The cruise departs from our. Dock in the Careenage in Bridgetown.  Our journey takes us to Carlisle Bay, on most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more!

There’s no better way to explore the beauty and wonders of Barbados than with a walking tour through the City of Bridgetown which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the few World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean. Bridgetown Barbados is full of interesting history that dates back to 400 years, the culture, people, food, and amazing sights. See our fantastic attractions like the Barbados Parliament Buildings, the Screw Dock, and walk the boardwalk on the site where Africans persons were bought from the Atlantic Ocean to be enslaved.

This tour includes Transportation to and from Harrison's Cave as well as entrance to the Caves. Harrison's Cave is a unique natural phenomenon, and the tram tour is the most popular, with guests being transported around the cave system on electrically operated trams. Along the journey, excellent tour guides provide historical facts about the cave. This trip will educate you geographically and historically as you explore Barbados' natural underground beauty and learn about the island's formation.

Visit the street where Rihanna once lived and see the outside of the home she lived in. The next stop will be Cherry Tree Hill for its breathtaking views from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. As we come down onto the coastline we will travel through Cattlewash and make a stop in Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty; it is also the location of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Our next stop will be St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island, set on a cliff and capturing spectacular views we will then journey through St George past the Gun Hill signal station and the great white Lion as we make our way to the Garrison Historic area.

This is Barbados coastal exploration that takes you through historic Bridgetown onto the affluent West Coast, through Holetown, through Speightstown, continuing onto North Point. Travel through the northern countryside to Cherry Tree Hill and onto the East Coast for a delicious bajan lunch at The Sand Dunes bar and Restaurant. Continuing along the East coast, you make a picture stop at Bathsheba. From there its on to the St John's Church. You will continue to the south of the island on through Oistins completing your coastal Barbados tour.

To start your day we will journey over to the East Coast of Barbados. Our first stop will be Cherry Tree Hill with its breathtaking views of the East Coast from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. .As we come down onto the coastline we will travel through Cattlewash and make a stop in Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty; it is also the location of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Our next stop will be St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island, set on a cliff and capturing spectacular views, then we will journey through the parish of St George past the Gun Hill signal station and the great white Lion as we make our way to the Garrison Historic area. Before our final stop we will make a stop for a sampling of a few Bajan treats. On the way back to the port we wil also pass through the capital of Bridgetown a UNESCO world heritage site.

Visit the street where Rihanna once lived and see the outside of the home she lived in. The next stop will be Cherry Tree Hill for its breathtaking views from there we will make our way to Morgan Lewis Windmill. As we come down onto the coastline we will travel through Cattlewash and make a stop in Bathsheba which was named for its great beauty; it is also the location of the Soup Bowl the favorite stop for surfers in Barbados. Our next stop will be St John's Church one of the oldest churches on the island, set on a cliff and capturing spectacular views we will then journey through St George past the Gun Hill signal station and the great white Lion as we make our way to the Garrison Historic area. For the second part of your day we will spend the afternoon at Carlisle Bay where you will enjoy beach time and be provided with a beach lounger, umbrella and a complementary drink. On the way back to the port we will also pass through the capital of Bridgetown a UNESCO world heritage site.

Explore some of the rums of Barbados, discover how the rum is made and best of all, taste the flavors of award winning rum.