Barbados
Another of the British influenced islands, Barbados retains the Empires customs of afternoon tea, cricket and polo matches. For more fun, take a stroll through the outdoor straw market and Trafalgar Square in Bridgetown, The Barbados Meseu and the Flower Forest. Or soak up the sun on one of the many postcard beaches.
Attractions
For the ultimate day of fun-in-the-sun Barbados-style, cruise on the MV Harbour to a spectacular sandy beach. Snorkel on reefs teeming with tropical fish. Enjoy the rope swing, sun tanning or walking on the beach. Cruise back along the scenic coast while dancing the calypso or limbo, or just relax on deck.
Activities
- Turtle Bay includes many activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, or a submarine dive aboard the Atlantis submarine.
- Many land activities include mountain biking, horseback riding, safari rides through the Wildlife Reserve, hiking, and golfing.
- Explore Harrison's Cave, a unique phenomenon of nature, where colossal stalactites hang from the ceilings, stalagmites thrust up from the ground, and streams of crystal-clear water drop from breathtaking falls into emerald green pools.
Adventures
Surround yourself with beautiful coral and exotic marine life as you take a snorkel adventure through the Caribbean waters.
Shopping
Often called the duty-free center of the Eastern Caribbean, Barbados' convenient location and friendly natives make it a true shoppers' paradise. Find competitive prices on diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and designer jewelry and watches including pieces from Chopard, Honora, John Atencio, John Hardy, Kabana, La Nouvelle Bague, Starnight, Cartier, Concord, Maurice Lacroix, Michele Watches and Movado. World-renowned Barbadian rum and delicious local rum cakes are also excellent buys.
Currency
The Barbados dollar (BBD) is the official currency. U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted.
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Holland America ms Zuiderdam on 06/20/09 · $1149
Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas on 11/20/10 · $1039
Celebrity Celebrity Equinox on 11/23/09 · $1449
Celebrity Celebrity Constellation on 01/02/09 · $1,049
Celebrity Celebrity Galaxy on 01/30/09 · $649
Celebrity Celebrity Century on 02/14/09 · $449
Celebrity Celebrity Solstice on 03/01/09 · $929