Princess Alice Bus Terminal → Harrison’s Cave
Take bus 4 to Shorey Village from Princess Alice Terminal. Bring BBD 3.50 in exact change. The source says it runs about once an hour.
Cruise port in Barbados
Bridgetown
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 12 hours. 28 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 42 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 736 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 12 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 245
Photo: © The Club Barbados, Elite Island Resorts
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Bridgetown Cruise Terminal.
- Official taxis at Grantley Adams International Airport
Official airport taxis use fixed fares rather than meters. Get a fare list at the official taxi desk outside arrivals.
About 12 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Bridgetown city centreAbout 10 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 11 hr 30 min
- Carlisle BayAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 11 hr 30 min
- Harrison's CaveAbout 35 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 10 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Grantley Adams International Airport → Bridgetown Cruise Terminal
Exit the arrivals area and get a fare sheet from the official taxi desk before taking a taxi to Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. The listed fare is BBD 74 per vehicle for 1–4 people.
Bridgetown Cruise Terminal → Careenage
Exit through the port security gate and turn right onto Princess Alice Highway. Follow the beach promenade alongside the road, then cross Chamberlain Bridge to the Careenage. It takes about 20–30 minutes to walk from the terminal to this area of Carlisle Bay.
Bridgetown Cruise Terminal → Princess Alice Bus Terminal
Walk from the terminal exit to Princess Alice Bus Terminal near the General Post Office. The walk takes about 10–15 minutes.
Bridgetown places to explore
Explore 21 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Nidhe Israel Synagogue
One of the oldest synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. The synagogue and excavated mikveh are protected by UNESCO within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison.
- Admission
- USD 12.50
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Sat·Sun Closed
National Heroes Square
A square mentioned on a walking tour of downtown Bridgetown.
- Hours
- Daily 05:00–19:00
Parliament Buildings
A building seen in downtown Bridgetown and included in a walking tour from the port.
Chamberlain Bridge
A place listed as a stop on a walking tour of downtown Bridgetown.
- Admission
- Free
George Washington House
An attraction in the Garrison district, described as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–16:00
Some sections of the underground tunnel are narrow, so skip the tunnel visit if you have claustrophobia.
Barbados Museum
A museum in the UNESCO World Heritage Garrison district, where you can see traces of old Barbados along with George Washington House.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00
Sun Closed
There is a crack in the last step when going down the stairs on the ticket-office and gift-shop side, so watch your step.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Carlisle Bay
About 15 min each wayTime at destination About 11 hr 30 min
NeighborhoodsCarlisle BayA beach in southwestern Barbados, good for swimming in calm water. Six shipwrecks sunk in the bay make it a popular snorkeling spot, and submarine and glass-bottom boat tours often operate here.
Food and cafésThe Boatyard Beach ClubA beach club restaurant close to the beach in the Carlisle Bay area.
An admission fee is required to use the beach club area and facilities, so plan separately from a visit to the free beach.
Food and cafésSavy on the BeachA local restaurant serving today's catch and flying-fish sandwiches with Banks beer. Enjoy the island atmosphere while watching locals play cricket on the beach.
NeighborhoodsBrownes BeachA beach reachable in a 20–30-minute walk or by taxi from the port. The water is calm and good for swimming, with a relaxed atmosphere, paid sun loungers, and public space farther along.
ActivitiesCarlisle Bay BoardwalkAn easy waterside walking path with scenic views and good photo stops along the way.
NeighborhoodsPebbles BeachThe far end of a white-sand beach 4.1 km from the port, with beautiful water and popular water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking.
Harrison's Cave
About 35 min each wayTime at destination About 10 hr 30 min
SightsHarrison's Cave Eco-Adventure ParkA signature Barbados attraction with streams, stalactites, and stalagmites in a limestone cave. In addition to the cave tram tour, zip lines and challenge courses are available.
It can get crowded when large tour buses arrive, so visit early in the morning if possible.
Cruises calling at Bridgetown
736 sailings are grouped into 221 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises38 departure dates24 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.02Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Fort de France
Fort-de-France departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,526
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Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
Discover the Best of the Caribbean
Marigot → Bridgetown
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 15,965
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Southern & Eastern Caribbean Discovery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,954
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Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Classic Caribbean
Bridgetown departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 9,920
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Americas cruises · 30 nights · Long cruise
30-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
New York, New York → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Americas cruises · 27 nights · Long cruise
27-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
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Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates2 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Discover Eastern Caribbean & Grenadines
Bridgetown → Marigot
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 13,736
221 cruises call at this port.
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About Bridgetown
Located beside the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree-lined beaches and a number of historical attractions. Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
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