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.
Nine tours · Departing St. John's
Antigua tours: land, sea and combo excursions
Every tour below is run by Tropical Adventures on our own catamarans and safari jeeps. Filter by the way you want to see the island.
All tours
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.
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.
Island Safari & Half Moon Bay
The quiet south-east coast by jeep — Wallings Dam, Falmouth Harbour and a swim at Half Moon Bay, one of Antigua's most beautiful beaches.
Sting Ray Fantasy Tour
A jeep safari through the countryside to Stingray City, where you wade in with southern stingrays before snorkeling the reef.
Land & Sea Excursion
Safari jeep through the rainforest to Turner's Beach in the morning, then the Mystic catamaran along the west coast with snorkeling and a BBQ lunch.
Mystic Cades Reef Sail & Snorkel
A full day on the Mystic sailing catamaran, with a guided hour on Cades Reef — Antigua's largest reef formation — lunch on deck and a beach stop.
Mystic Lobster Lunch Cruise
Antigua's west coast from the Mystic, with two beach stops, a lobster lunch buffet, sparkling wine and the open bar.
Mystic II Sunset Cruise
Antigua's sunset from the water — 2.5 hours from Dickenson Bay with sparkling wine, hors d'oeuvres and the open bar.
At a glance
Which Antigua tour is right for you?
Compare duration, price and the reason to pick each tour. All prices are per person and start from the figure shown.
| Tour | Type | Duration | Start | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Barbuda By Sea | Sea Tours | 7 hours | 9:00 am | $195 | A full day off Antigua; birders |
| Excellence Circumnavigation Tour | Sea Tours | 5.5 hours | 9:00 am | $135 | Seeing the whole island in a day |
| Island Safari Discovery Excursion | Land Tours | 6 hours | 8:30 am | $130 | History and the classic sights |
| Island Safari & Half Moon Bay | Land Tours | 6 hours | 8:30 am | $110 | Quiet beaches and photography |
| Island Safari Sting Ray Fantasy Tour | Combo Tours | 6 hours | 8:30 am | $140 | Families and first snorkellers |
| Land & Sea Excursion | Combo Tours | 7 hours | 9:00 am | $140 | Both perspectives in one day |
| Mystic Cades Reef Sail & Snorkel | Sea Tours | 6 hours | 10:00 am | $115 | Reef snorkelling from a catamaran |
| Mystic Lobster Lunch Cruise | Sea Tours | 6 hours | 10:00 am | $130 | Celebrations and a long lunch |
| Mystic II Sunset Cruise | Sea Tours | 2.5 hours | 4:00 pm | $95 | Couples and an easy evening |
Planning
How a day with Tropical Adventures works
Antigua is small enough to cross in under an hour, which is why our tours can cover so much ground in a single day. Most begin at our office on Lower Redcliffe Street in St. John's, a short walk from the cruise ship terminal, where you check in and meet your crew or driver-guide.
Sea tours use our own catamarans: the Excellence power catamaran for the circumnavigation and the Barbuda crossing, and the Mystic sailing catamaran for the reef and lobster lunch cruises. Land tours use open-back safari jeeps with a driver-guide who knows the island's history, from the Georgian dockyard at English Harbour to the sugar mills at Betty's Hope.
Lunch is included on most full-day tours, and the open bar runs on the catamarans after snorkelling. Bring sunblock, a towel, swimwear for the beach stops and money for anything you want to buy ashore. The full-day tours run six to seven hours; the sunset cruise is two and a half.
If you are arriving by cruise ship, check your all-aboard time against the tour duration before booking. If you are staying on the island, our team can advise which day suits your itinerary — call +1 (268) 480-1225.
Before you book
Tours in Antigua: common questions
Departure points, cruise timing, what to bring and how booking works.
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.
Do the tours include lunch?
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.
Are the jeep safaris suitable for everyone?
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.
Ready when you are
Ready to pick your day?
Book direct with Antigua's largest tour operator, or call our reservations team for help choosing.