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Best Excursions in Antigua

Posted by Ashley Wright

Maybe you’re a yachtie docking in Antigua and you found yourself in need of some adventure before the demanding responsibility of catering to guests. Maybe you’re a traveler who is just looking for a unique experience comprised of land and water activities. Whatever your reason for seeking a getaway, consider the many options that Antigua has to offer. With plenty of beaches to choose from and various activities to suit your interests, you’re sure to have an unforgettable time. Take a look at the best Antiguan excursions!

Antigua VIP Tours

Antigua VIP Tours

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This tour permits you to completely tailor the day to your liking. It starts with you and your party getting picked up by your guide and ends at the destination of your choice. From Nelson’s Dockyard to Devil’s Bridge and Long Bay, you will learn anecdotes about the principal sights and be surrounded by stunning scenery. Not only does it include round-trip transport, but it also has an open bar!

Voyages Antigua Tours and Services

Voyages Antigua Tours and Services

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After being picked up at the cruise terminal or hotel reception, you will be taken on a compelling, informative tour of Antigua. Unlike any other excursion, this tour offers personable insight, opportunities to relax on the beach, and more. You’ll visit sites like Betty’s Hope, Blackhouse, Shirley Heights, and many others. It is approximately six hours, but every single hour will be worth it.

Johnny's Antigua Tours and Snorkeling

Johnny’s Antigua Tours and Snorkeling

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If you’ve been seeking an authentic tour full of historical landmarks and ocean activities, then you’ve found it. Guided by a local spearfishman, this tour directs you through land and water. Even if you’re a newbie to aquatic activities, the guides are known to be patient and knowledgeable. Going on an Antiguan adventure can sure make you hungry – luckily, you will most likely be able to visit one of the many street vendors for delicious authentic food! You’ll visit everywhere from Shirley Heights to Fort James on this unforgettable journey.

Adventure Antigua - The Extreme Circumnavigation

Adventure Antigua - The Extreme Circumnavigation

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While this tour is slightly shorter than the rest, one unique feature it offers is a refreshing rum punch drink for the ride back! The tour is done on a powerboat that goes all around Antigua, first stopping at the Stingray City Marine Park to explore marine life. You’ll visit a plethora of other beaches, stop for lunch on the beach, visit colonial structures, and more.


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Ashley Wright

Hi! I’m Ashley! I am a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism. My hobbies include reading, writing, and binge-watching the newest Netflix craze.

 

I hope to one day be a reporter, but I also have an interest in social work. When I’m not in school or working, you can find me relaxing with friends, shopping or working on my first novel. I’m so excited to be given the opportunity to write for OITA and I know it will benefit my journalism career. Feel free to reach out if you’re in need of a writer and check out my website!

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