Monkey Feeding & Swimming With The Turtles
What your day looks like
Are you ready for a fun day in Barbados? This full-day lunch inclusive tour starts its day with the monkey feeding at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve after the monkeys have had their mid-morning snack and swung through the trees its time for us to make our way to the scenic views of Cherry Tree Hill and Morgan Lewis before stopping for a great Barbadian Lunch with some of our favorites dishes available on the menu for you to enjoy. After lunch, we will make a quick stop in Bathsheba a surfer's paradise before we start making our way to the calm waters of Carlisle Bay where you will take a cruise on Tranquility Cruises to swim with the turtles & Snorkel at a shipwreck. End off your day with a splash as you slide down Tranquility's waterslide into the welcoming waters in Carlisle Bay. After lunch, you will take a glass boat trip to swim with the turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck in the exquisite Carlisle Bay. This cruise is 1 hour 30 min long.
The experience, in brief
- Experience full day in Barbados
- Visit wildlife reserve for the Monkey feeding
- Visit Cherry Tree Hill and enjoy its fabulous sweeping views of the east coast
- Photo opp at the Morgan Lewis Windmill (endangered historical site)
- Explore Garrison which is now the Barbados Museum
- Visit the coastal town of Bathsheba and view the mushroom rocks
- Take a glass boat to swim with the turtles and snorkel in Carlisle Bay
- View tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more
The journey, in full
Barbados Wildlife Reserve: Cherry Tree Hill: Cherry Tree Hill is eight hundred and fifty (850) ft above sea level and is a part of the St. Nicholas Abbey plantation. Actually due to the size of the St. Nicholas Abbey property, Cherry Tree Hill actually borders, St.Peter and St. Andrew. Many years ago, the drive on either side to get to it was flanked by cherry trees, thus the reason for its name; however these were replaced with mahogany trees which now line the road. The trees were planted in celebration of the signing of The Treaty of Paris in 1763 Morgan Lewis: The Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill was built in 1727 it is one of the many Barbadian windmills once used to produce sugar, and one of the two last functioning sugar windmills in the world. The Morgan Lewis Mill ceased grinding sugarcane for commercial purposes in 1947 and was subsequently given to the Barbados National Trust. Bathsheba: Bathsheba is located on the Eastern coastline of Barbados. It is said that this area was named after the wife of King David whose name was “Bathsheba”. Legend has it that she bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft, and the rolling surf waters of Bathsheba’s “Soup Bowl” resembled Bathsheba’s bath. The area is popular with surfers. It is a popular area for locals and visitors alike and is dotted with several seaside cottages. Garrison: The Main Guard is the central point of the Garrisons and looks out on what was once the Parade Ground and now the race track. This structure was erected in 1804 and was used among other things as a court-martial with the prisoners being housed in a guardhouse which is now the Barbados Museum. The coat of arms is the George the III Coat of Arms. It is made of Coad Stone, which is not a stone but a ceramic made to resemble stone. The Formula was invented by Mrs. Elanor Coade in 1779 and its foremost property is its durability. The Coat of arms is dated 1803 and faces directly into the prevailing weather and has withstood 3 major hurricanes. Carlisle Bay: Carlisle Bay is named after the Earl of Carlisle who stole Barbados away from Sir William Courteen in the Great Barbados Robbery. Today Carlisle Bay has the whitest sand in Barbados & the most brilliant turquoise sea. The Carlisle Bay Marine Park has 6 shipwrecks in close proximity. The great diversity of brilliantly colored marine life includes turtles, starfish, sand dollars, rays, and more. Tranquility Cruises: Join us aboard Tranquility Cruises. The boat has 2 washrooms onboard, a bar, and an upper and lower deck with lots of seating. There is a glass bottom area for those who prefer to stay on board and enjoy the sights below. Tranquility is also equipped with a life vest, snorkel, and mask for those who wish to get wet and explore a shipwreck or swim with turtles and fish. An extra treat for kids onboard is the boat's waterslide. Our Turtle and Shipwreck Cruise is 70 minutes long. The cruise departs from Copacabana on Carlisle Bay. Carlisle Bay a crescent-shaped bay is located on the South West Coast of the island and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches. in the world. On most days Carlisle Bay boasts calm turquoise waters with no undertow, delicately lapping on the soft white sand. This bay draws both locals and tourists alike with its breath-taking beauty above water, but also its’ thriving marine park that is enjoyed by scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Under the surface of the sea, Carlisle Bay comes alive with vibrant tropical fish in abundance, sea horses, sea turtles, octopus, rays, and much more! This unique array of marine life is due in part to the six different shipwrecks in the water as shallow as 12ft. The wrecks are obviously another important contributor to the popularity of Carlisle Bay. For those seeking an adventure, you will not be disappointed with the sight of these sunken treasures. Bridgetown: Bridgetown the Capital of Barbados.
Your day, step by step
Bridgetown
Wildlife Safari at Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
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Sightseeing at Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados.
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Sightseeing at Morgan Lewis Windmill.
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Sightseeing at Bathsheba, Barbados.
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Sightseeing at Garrison.
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Boating at Carlisle Bay, Barbados.
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Snorkeling.
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Swimming.
What to know before booking
Included
Local guide Boat Trip to Swim with the Turtles & Snorkel at a shipwreck Air-conditioned vehicle Use of Snorkelling equipment Visit Wildlife Reserve for the Monkey feeding Scenic views of the East Coast, Bathsheba, Cherry Tree Hill & Morgan Lewis
Not Included
Tip or Gratuity THIS IS NOT A CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER TOUR
What to Bring
Towels and swimwear
Restrictions
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets. No public transportation nearby. Infants must not sit on laps. Not recommended for people with back problems.
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barbados Thank You for booking a Tour with Beautiful Barbados Tours & Excursions Ltd. We are vary happy that you have chosen to spend some of your time in Barbados with us and we will do our best to make sure your experience is a great one. PLEASE READ ALLL OF THE BELLOW INFORMATION AS IT GREATLY IMPACTS YOUR EXCURSION. If you have not yet provided your accommodation details please do so now. Your tour is not confirmed until your accommodation details are provided. Because we are unaware of where these pick-ups will be at the time of your booking, we will give you a wide window of time for your pick-up. On the afternoon before your tour, we will contact you by email to provide you with a more accurate pick-up time within the window provided to you at this time. YOUR PICK-UP WINDOW IS: 8:00-10am Please note you will be contacted the day before your tour with you exact pick up time. If you are not contacted please call 246 231-2932 to reconfirm your pick up time as times can sometimes change due to pick up schedules for the day. Please note the following: It is vital to be on time for your tour, please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel. Our guides can only wait a maximum of 5 minutes for you if you are late. If you have not already done so please provide us with your room number, if you have not yet checked in to your resort please email us at reservations@barbadostoursandexcursions.com after you have and provide the number. This will make your pick up process run efficiently. If you are not staying at a hotel please provide the location pin and a contact number that you can be reached at during your stay. Our guides can contact you on whatsapp so if you have a whatsapp number that is best. As your tour includes Harrisons Cave it is imperative that you visit their website and complete their waiver before the day of the tour. If you do not do this you will not be able to enter the cave. This is the link to the waiver that is to be completed. https://chukkabarbados.rezgo.com/waiver/295652 IF your tour includes a visit to St. Nicholas Abbey Please remember the following if you have booked activities at St Nicholas Abbey. The wait time can be up to 1 hour depending on the option you have booked. The stop at St Nicholas Abbey will involve customers that will be doing different options at St Nicholas Abbey. Some customers book the train tour, some the house and some the combo tour. If you are only doing the house or the train there will be some wait time involved until all guest return. It is a very beautiful area and you are welcome to enjoy the surroundings as you wait. If you wish to upgrade your tour to the combo tour the cost will be US$30 per person, please let us know by email and we will reach out to the attraction requesting an upgrade. Please note this is often not available on the same day hence why we advise that at booking the desired option should be selected and we advise of the wait time on the booking page. If the upgrade is available, we will confirm this to your guide who will inform you. If it is not available There is a lovely little cafe that you can sit and relax under the great big trees during this time.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Great tour! Michael was so informative and we saw almost the entire island. Lunch was so so delicious! The water was not very clear so it was challenging to see some of the snorkeling. A few things that could help with the highlights or description: -You are not feeding the monkeys, the employees are. I went into it thinking that we would get to hold them and that was not the case. Regardless, they were so cute! -There was no windmill stop or Barbados museum stop. -While wildlife varies, we only saw fish and barellllly saw a sea turtle. -The boat has one tiny section that has a glass bottom - not the entirety. The boat ride was literally one minute to the shipwreck. -Michael was very serious about us not getting his van seats wet, with good reason. It would have been better if we were advised to bring an extra pair of clothes to change back into so that we didn't get his seats wet. Overall, I highly recommend!
Our driver was so friendly and informative. Got us to all the stops and made sure we enjoyed ourselves for the whole day. We got to see baby monkeys and two sea turtles!