Circumnavigate Antigua aboard Excellence
The whole coastline in one day — 28 miles past the Pillars of Hercules, Bird Island and Devil's Bridge, with snorkeling and lunch at Green Island.
Antigua & Barbuda · Departing St. John's
Catamaran tours and jeep safaris in Antigua
Nine land, sea and combo excursions from St. John's — sailing catamarans along the coast, a power catamaran across to Barbuda, and open-back safari jeeps across the island.
4.3 from 629 Tripadvisor reviews 2023 World Travel Awards winner The only organised day tours to Barbuda
4.3 / 5629 Tripadvisor reviews
Leading Tour OperatorAntigua & Barbuda, World Travel Awards 2023
Nine curated toursLand, sea and combo days
12–60 guestsPrivate charters on our own fleet
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A day with Tropical Adventures
Our catamaran cruises and jeep safaris in Antigua, in our own video.
Signature tours
Three ways to spend a day in Antigua
Every tour leaves from Lower Redcliffe Street in St. John's, close to the cruise terminal, and runs with our own boats and jeeps.
Island Safari Discovery
Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley's Heights, Betty's Hope and Devil's Bridge by open-back safari jeep, with lunch and a swim at Long Bay.
Barbuda by Sea aboard Excellence
A 90-minute crossing to Antigua's sister island, the 17-mile beach at Low Bay, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary and two long beach stops.
Choose your day
By land, by sea, or both
Antigua is 108 square miles of coastline, rainforest and reef. Pick the angle you want to see it from.
Jeep safaris
Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley's Heights, Betty's Hope and Half Moon Bay in open-back safari jeeps.
Land tours
Catamaran days
Cades Reef, lobster lunches, sunset sails and the full circumnavigation of Antigua.
Sea tours
Combo tours
Jeep in the morning, catamaran in the afternoon — two views of Antigua in one day.
Combo toursOur own fleet
Antigua's largest tour operator runs its own boats and jeeps
Booking direct means you are booking with the crew who sail the boat and drive the jeep — not a reseller.
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Excellence
A state-of-the-art power catamaran used for the Barbuda crossing and the 28-mile circumnavigation of Antigua.
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Mystic
The sailing catamaran behind the Cades Reef snorkel and the lobster lunch cruise, with an open bar and lunch served on deck.
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Mystic II
Our sunset catamaran, sailing from Dickenson Bay on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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Island Safari jeeps
Open-back safari vehicles with covered roofs and a driver-guide, used across the land and combo tours.
The tour was informative and the drinks were frequently handed out where we were sitting. We had a snorkeling stop where we saw turtles. All equipment was provided.
- World Travel Awards 2023Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator
- AHTA Appreciation Award 2023Antigua & Barbuda Hotels & Tourism Association
- Tripadvisor Certificate of ExcellenceAwarded to Island Safari and Excellence
Where we go
Antigua, Barbuda and the islands beyond
Our home is Antigua. Our sister island is Barbuda. For Anguilla and St. Barth's, our sister company Eagle Tours runs the crossings.
Antigua
365 beaches, the UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard, the rainforest at Fig Tree Drive and Cades Reef. Every land and sea tour starts here, from St. John's.
Barbuda
A 90-minute crossing to the 17-mile beach at Low Bay, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary and Princess Diana Beach. We are the only operator running organised day tours to Barbuda.
Private charters
Charter the whole boat, or the whole jeep fleet
The Mystic and Excellence catamarans and our Island Safari jeeps can be booked privately for 12 to 60 guests — birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and corporate functions.
Before you book
Questions before you book
Short answers to the things guests ask us most often. More on the FAQ page.
Where do Tropical Adventures tours depart from?
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.
Is Tropical Adventures the largest tour operator in Antigua?
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.
Can I book a private charter?
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.
How do I book a tour?
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.
Are tours suitable for cruise ship passengers?
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.
What should I bring on a tour?
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.
From the journal
News from the water
September 8, 2023
Tropical Adventures as Antigua and Barbuda’s Leading Tour Operator 2023! 🎉
And the celebration continues! We are happy to announce we have won another prestigious award.
November 29, 2022
Antigua Tourism Cadets Group On Island Safari Jeep Tour
Tropical Adventures took the Antigua Tourism Cadets Group on an Island Safari Jeep Tour Adventure of Antigua's popular historical, scenic and natural…
November 29, 2022
Antigua’s Premier Tour Operations Company
Tropical Adventures specializes in superior quality excursions with emphasis on maintaining high levels of customer service and satisfaction.
Ready when you are
Nine tours, one island, and a boat with your name on it
Choose your day in Antigua — then book direct with the crew who run it.