Bridgetown

The island of Barbados is rimmed by beaches. The eastern edge, rugged and hilly, lies on the Atlantic Ocean. The west coast is washed by the calmer leeward sea and has most of the resort hotels. It is on this side that you will find the capital, Bridgetown, and the older settlement towns. Barbados has seaside villages and English country churches that date from the 17th century.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

"where de Sugar Come From" Plantation Tour
Tour Code: BDS-7258
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

Explore picturesque villages and plantations of Barbados during this scenic, half-day tour of the coast and countryside, and a special visit to the St. Nicholas Abbey. Depart the cruise terminal for a leisurely drive along the famous west coast of Barbados. Along the way, you will pass the charming seaside villages of Holetown and Speightstown.

Turning inland, your drive will continue through the Barbadian countryside and past sugar cane fields en route to St. Nicholas Abbey. Upon arrival, you will tour the elegant Jacobean mansion. Built in 1650, this home is one of only three of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and one of the Seven Wonders of Barbados. The plantation and its buildings have hardly changed in the 350 years of existence, thus preserving a wealth of history and traditions. After your tour of the house, you will be served a complimentary rum or fruit punch in the cozy courtyard.

Next, you will proceed for a visit to the Sugar and Rum Bond Museum. Here, you will find fancy brown sugar and molasses, and sample their famous Pepper Rum. You will also see a display of Bajan products, and the hand-bottling of a special blend of 2006 St. Nicholas Abbey in the old stables. During your visit, you may purchase a beautifully-engraved bottle of their Limited Edition Rum, which will be bottled right before your eyes. Afterward, you will view a brief old film depicting life on the plantation and in Bridgetown. Finally, you will take a tour of the Boiling House, where you will see a refurbished 19th-century steam-driven mill and an original mule cart.

Your tour will then continue on to the outskirts of St. Nicholas for a brief photo stop at Cherry Tree Hill. Located 850 feet above sea level, this viewpoint offers panoramic vistas over the Scotland District, which covers the parish of St. Andrew and was named after the Patron Saint of Scotland. You will then proceed with a scenic drive along the east coast to view the Atlantic Ocean's pounding surf, unusual rock formations from ancient coral reefs and a pristine 9-mile stretch of beach with whirlpools of foaming surf before turning inland again to cross the Island and return to the Harbour.

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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.