Barbados cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Barbados, Barbados (Southern Caribbean). Carlisle Bay, the main turtle and shipwreck snorkel spot, is about 10 minutes from the terminal.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submarine / glass-bottom | – | $130 | $158 | – | $120 | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | – | $296 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $105 | $158 | – | $115 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | – | – | $279 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $187 | – | $127 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | – | $148 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | $99 | – | $65 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | – | – | $34 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $90 | $187 | – | $90 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $55 | $108 | – | $90 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $112 | $138 | – | $145 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $80 | $99 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Barbados were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Barbados Carnival in Barbados NCL in Barbados MSC in Barbados
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Bay | 2.4 km | ~10 min by road |
| Harrison's Cave | 11.2 km | ~30 min by road |
| Bathsheba | 17.1 km | ~40 min by road |
| Oistins | 10.9 km | ~30 min by road |
Distances are measured from Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.