The experience
Your driver-guide meets you at Lower Redcliffe Street and gets you into one of the open-back safari vehicles — the ones with the zebra stripes. From there the day follows the island's history: the National Parks Interpretation Centre, then Nelson's Dockyard, the only Georgian naval dockyard in the world still in use and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You climb to Shirley's Heights for the view that gave the British their lookout over English Harbour, then continue to Pot Works Dam, reputed to be the largest body of freshwater in the Eastern Caribbean. Lunch is served at Betty's Hope, a restored 17th-century sugar plantation with two stone windmills still standing.
After lunch the jeeps head to Devil's Bridge on the Atlantic coast, then finish with a beach stop at Long Bay on the quieter east side, where you can swim before the drive back to St. John's.
What to expect
A day in the zebra-striped safari jeeps that takes in the Antigua most visitors miss: the UNESCO-listed Nelson's Dockyard, the view from Shirley's Heights, lunch at the Betty's Hope sugar plantation, Devil's Bridge and a swim at Long Bay.
- Check in, St. John'sMeet your driver-guide at Lower Redcliffe Street at 8:30 am.
- National Parks Interpretation CentreAn introduction to Antigua's natural and human history.
- Nelson's DockyardA guided look at the UNESCO World Heritage dockyard at English Harbour.
- Shirley's HeightsThe classic lookout over English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour.
- Pot Works DamA stop at the largest freshwater body in the Eastern Caribbean.
- Betty's HopeLunch at the restored sugar plantation, with its twin stone windmills.
- Devil's BridgeThe natural limestone arch on the Atlantic coast.
- Long BayA swim and a beach stop before the drive back.
What's included
Included
- Experienced tour guides
- Scenic drive
- Island-wide sightseeing
- Lunch break
- Cold beverages
- Transfer
- Beach break
Not included
- Nelson's Dockyard entry fee, where applicable
- Gratuities
- Personal shopping
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- High-factor sunscreen
- A camera
- Money
Who it's for
First-time visitors who want the island's history and scenery in one day, photographers, and families. The jeeps are open-backed, so it is a good fit for guests who enjoy being outdoors.
Good to know
- Not recommended for guests with back or neck problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Booking and cancellation
Seats are confirmed by the Tropical Adventures reservations team when you book. Cancellation, weather and rescheduling terms are confirmed at the time of booking — call +1 (268) 480-1225 or email reservations@tropadantigua.com before you reserve if you need flexibility on dates.
If the weather prevents your tour from running, the team will contact you with the options available for your date.
Reviews
Tropical Adventures is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 629 reviews on Tripadvisor, based on the Excellence Catamaran listing. The company holds a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and was named Antigua & Barbuda's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in 2023.
