Frequently asked questions

Most tours check in at Lower Redcliffe Street in St. John's, Antigua, where the Tropical Adventures office is based. The exception is the Mystic II Sunset Cruise, which departs from Dickenson Bay on the north-west coast. Check-in times are listed on each tour page.

Tropical Adventures describes itself as Antigua's largest tour operator, running land tours by safari jeep, sailing catamaran cruises on the Mystic and Mystic II, and power catamaran tours on the Excellence. The company was named Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in 2023.

Yes. The Mystic and Excellence catamarans and the Island Safari jeeps can be chartered privately for 12 to 60 guests, for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, corporate functions and sunset cruises. Send an inquiry through the private charters page or call +1 (268) 480-1225.

Choose your tour, check the departure day and time, and book online through the booking panel on each tour page. If you would rather speak to someone, call +1 (268) 480-1225 or email reservations@tropadantigua.com.

Most tours are timed for cruise port calls in St. John's. The Excellence Circumnavigation runs 5.5 hours from 9:00 am, and the Island Safari land tours run 6 hours from 8:30 am. Always check your ship's all-aboard time before booking.

Bring sunblock, a towel, swimwear if your tour includes a beach stop, and money for anything you want to buy ashore. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the jeep safaris. A camera is essential on the Barbuda and circumnavigation tours.

Most full-day tours include lunch. The Barbuda, Circumnavigation, Land & Sea, Lobster Lunch, Cades Reef and both Island Safari land tours include a meal. The Mystic II Sunset Cruise includes hors d'oeuvres rather than a full meal.

The safari jeeps are open-backed and travel on some rough roads, so the land and combo tours are not recommended for guests with back or neck problems or for pregnant travellers. If you have mobility concerns, call +1 (268) 480-1225 and the team will advise on the best option.

The safari jeeps are open-backed and travel on some rough roads, so the land and combo tours are not recommended for guests with back or neck problems or for pregnant travellers. If you have mobility concerns, call +1 (268) 480-1225 and the team will advise on the best option.

The Island Safari Sting Ray Fantasy Tour is the most family-friendly: the stingray interaction happens in shallow water and lunch and drinks are included. The Barbuda tour suits children aged 7 and over, and the sunset cruise is a good short option for younger children.

The Excellence Circumnavigation gives the widest view of the island in a single day, and the Island Safari Discovery Excursion covers the main historic sites. Guests who want both often choose the Land & Sea Excursion.

No. Snorkelling is guided and flotation gear is available, and guests who prefer to stay dry can remain on board. At Stingray City you stand in shallow water.

Some are easier than others. The safari jeeps require stepping up into an open-back vehicle and are not suitable for everyone. Call +1 (268) 480-1225 before booking and the team will advise on the best option for your needs.

Cancellation and weather terms are confirmed at the time of booking. If you need flexibility, call +1 (268) 480-1225 or email reservations@tropadantigua.com before you reserve, and the reservations team will confirm the current policy for your date.

If conditions prevent a tour from running, the Tropical Adventures team will contact you with the options available for your date. Sea conditions on the Atlantic side and the Barbuda crossing are the most weather-sensitive.

No. Wear what you would wear to the beach — swimwear, shorts and a cover-up. For the sunset cruise, shorts are recommended because your feet may get wet boarding.

Tropical Adventures describes itself as Antigua's largest tour operator, running land tours by safari jeep, sailing catamaran cruises on the Mystic and Mystic II, and power catamaran tours on the Excellence. The company was named Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in 2023.

Tropical Adventures was named Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in 2023, received an Antigua & Barbuda Hotels & Tourism Association Appreciation Award in 2023, and holds a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. The Excellence Catamaran is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 629 Tripadvisor reviews.

Eagle Tours is our sister company, based in St. Maarten, and runs the Anguilla and St Barth's excursions. Tropical Adventures runs the Antigua and Barbuda tours from St. John's.

Call the office on +1 (268) 480-1225, email reservations@tropadantigua.com, or visit us at P.O. Box 301, Lower Redcliffe Street, St. John's, Antigua.

Anguilla and St. Barth's excursions are operated by the sister company Eagle Tours, based in St. Maarten. Links to those tours are on the Destinations page.

The Excellence Barbuda By Sea tour runs on Fridays and is not available from November to April. It is a single weekly departure, so book early.

The Mystic II Sunset Cruise departs from Dickenson Bay on Antigua's north-west coast at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.