Situated in one of the most beautiful regions in the world, Barbados is everything that one could desire in a tropical destination. Palm trees swaying in the breeze, white sand beaches, clear teal water, and shipwrecks on the seabed just waiting to be explored.
The city of Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados, known for its well-maintained British colonial architecture and for being the site of the Parliament Buildings of Barbados. In 2011, Historic Bridgetown was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Know Before You Go
The Barbados dollar is pegged 2:1 to the USD — most tourist establishments accept US dollars but you'll often receive Barbados dollars in change. Harrison's Cave requires advance booking as slots are limited. The west coast (Platinum Coast) has calm water ideal for swimming; the east coast (Atlantic side) has rougher surf and is for experienced swimmers only.
Hot Tip
Take a water taxi across Carlisle Bay (~$5 USD) to the shipwreck snorkel area — several 19th and early 20th century wrecks sit in 15–25 feet of crystal-clear water surrounded by sea turtles that have habituated to snorkelers. One of the Caribbean's best free-to-access snorkel sites.
Bridgetown, Barbados – Quick Facts
CurrencyBarbadian dollar, though US dollars are generally accepted at most businesses. An ATM is located in the Butterfield Bank within the Cruise Terminal.
LanguageEnglish
WiFi & PhoneThe easiest and closest Wifi to access is within the Cruise Terminal. It is free to all visitors; simply connect to ‘FREE Cruise Terminal Wi-Fi’.
Where You DockBridgetown Port, Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown
