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Your Barbados visit is a vacation in the Caribbean paradise that brims with rich culture, natural beauty, historical charm, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether you want to discover peaceful beaches, underground caves, the stunning underwater world, or Barbados’ colonial history, there is something for everyone.
There's just too much to see, so we've compiled the ultimate Barbados bucket list for you. Simply get there and make the most out of your island experience. Let us explore the top things to see in Barbados!
Here are the top-ranking things to see in Barbados:
No visit to Barbados would be complete without a tour on the Atlantis Submarine. This air-conditioned submersible vessel dives 150 feet down into the Caribbean Sea, all without the inconvenience of you getting wet in the process.
You'll float over enticing coral gardens, observe tropical fish, glide with the sea turtles, and meet the occasional rays. This tour has special viewing privileges to an intriguing underwater world. You can further explore:
Carlisle Bay, best known as a paradise for snorkeling, lies to the southwest of the island.
With clear waters revealing diverse tropical fish, and a mysterious sunken shipwreck, it is the perfect place where you can swim with sea horses, reef fish, and sting rays.
Tip: Get here early for peaceful waters and increased marine action.
Harrison's Cave is one of Barbados’ leading tourist attractions. Here you can explore beautiful marble-like stalactites, underground waterfalls, and crystal-clear streams rushing down limestone caves.
You can take the electric tram through illuminated tunnels that showcase the island’s splendor.
It also has an eco-trail, visitor center, and educational exhibitions. This isn’t just a fun outing but also an educational one for everyone.
This cruise is one of the most beautiful ways to appreciate the Caribbean coastline. Professional trips also include snorkeling at shipwreck sites and swimming turtles.
You can enjoy their Bajan-themed buffet and open bar.
Sunset Catamaran cruises are especially popular, with spectacular views as the sky is set on fire with orange hues.
George Washington's only home outside of the U.S., this 18th-century Georgian mansion is a historic museum.
It gives glimpses of colonial days, Washington’s visit in 1751, and American history links with Barbados.
Bridgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is rich in history and culture. You can book guided walks of the Parliament Buildings, Independence Square, markets & a colonial street.
The local guides entertain you with their charming stories to explicate the rich culture and heritage of Barbados. You will thoroughly enjoy this experience.
This is one of the Jacobean mansions in the western hemisphere (just 3 in the world), a restored plantation abode, surrounded by gardens, and a mahogany forest. This site also shows off a rum distillery and Barbados’ heritage railway.
This is one of the most popular Barbados day tours, which gives you an elegant and educational glimpse of the island’s plantation past.
Ocean across, The Cliff is gourmet dining with dramatic ocean views.
It's intimate, and candlelit, and great service all add to the modern and aesthetic vibe. House specials range from scallops and lobster ravioli to seafood with a Caribbean twist.
Find out more about saving sea turtles at the Barbados Sea Turtle Project. Assist with nest guarding or egg translocation, and release of hatchlings into the sea.
This is an entertaining and educational activity for kids and nature-loving visitors.
Hunte's Gardens lies at the center of the island harbors, a heavenly garden full of orchids, palms, and tropical flora.
You can experience whimsical sounds and peaceful walks that offer you a surreal and soothing trip.
You can also take private tours of the gardens or seasonally occasioned activities that are hosted by the Barbados Horticultural Society.
Here are some of the top activities for kids in Barbados:
This wildlife park acts as a reserve for green monkeys, deer, turtles, and peacocks. Children love watching monkeys, feeding them, and getting a lesson in animal conservation at a presentation led by professionals.
The Animal Flower Cave is located next to the seashore. It is a fun place for kids where they can explore sea anemones (animal flowers) and trek on guided tours along coral rocks.
You can also have a great meal at the family restaurant and let your kids play in the massive playing zone that overlooks magnificent cliffs.
Chefette is a 15-unit island favorite, where families can enjoy quick food with lavish kids' menus and in-store play spaces.
The Barbados coastline is perfect for family beach-hopping. Stop by:
These are other things to see in Barbados that bring local flavor to your visit:
Oistins has a street festival of fried or barbecue fish, rum punch, and music on Fridays. It offers the ultimate food, music, and island experience.
One of the most highly recommended Barbados day trips is Mount Gay, the world's oldest rum distillery, which dates back to 1703. See how rum is made, and taste connoisseur selections of premium blends.
Nightlife for every taste is available in St. Lawrence Gap. You can explore beach bars, live jazz, and late-night restaurants.
On Pebbles Beach, Cuz's Fish Stand is renowned for freshly cut fish sandwiches on salt bread with Barbadian condiments.
Barbados is leading the way when it comes to unwinding. Have a spa day at an overwater resort or a health-focused catamaran cruise where snorkelling is matched with gourmet meals.
The top things to see in Barbados include the day/night submarine dives, coves where you can snorkel, a visit to centuries-old historical places, and, of course, the entertaining rum tastings. Barbados is more like a book of tales; make the most of your vacation by checking off our list of bucket list experiences.
Discover the core of Barbados on the most rewarding underwater experience imaginable. Book your place on an Atlantis Submarine tour today and see what's beneath!
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Atlantis Submarines Barbados is located in the Shallow Draught Bridgetown, Barbados and the tour is operated on Freshwater Bay Reef which ironically gets its name due to rain water ending up on the reef.
Media Coverage of 2023 World Environment Day and Atlantis Submarines Barbados Living Classroom Program
Our tagline sums it up: 'Experience a unique underwater adventure in a real Submarine!' Atlantis Submarines specializes in making the underwater world accessible to those who don't dive by taking them underwater in a fully air-conditioned cabin. Being aboard a real, untethered, free-moving submarine in the natural marine environment can be done in only a few places in the world.
June 5th 2023, The Shallow-draught, Bridgetown, Barbados- Under the theme “Living Sustainably…Reduce Plastics Pollution to Protect our Blue Economy”., Atlantis Submarines and the Ministry of Environment reestablished its long-standing partnership focused on environmental education, for World Environment day.
The Atlantis Submarines is one of the most popular activities to do in Barbados. It is the most comfortable way to experience underwater marine life without needing any special equipment or instructions of any kind.
