Bridgetown, Barbados

Bridgetown

Safety: 7.5/10

Barbados

Direct DockSouthern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~10 hours

Walk to Town

1 mile (20-25 min) to Broad Street

Currency

BBD (2 BBD = 1 USD) (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

AST (no DST)

Overview

Bridgetown's British colonial charm meets Caribbean warmth at this UNESCO World Heritage port. The historic Careenage, duty-free shopping on Broad Street, and proximity to premium beach clubs like The Boatyard make it a favorite for repeat cruisers seeking a sophisticated Southern Caribbean experience.

Top Excursions

Harrison's Cave

$60–$952-3 hours

Mount Gay Rum Distillery

$30–$501.5-2 hours

Carlisle Bay Snorkel

$35–$652-3 hours

Island Safari 4x4

$90–$1304-5 hours

Hunte's Gardens & Bathsheba

$130–$1805-6 hours

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Free Things To Do

Walk the Careenage

Stroll along the historic inner harbor where boats bob and colonial buildings line the waterfront.

Broad Street Shopping

Browse duty-free shops along Bridgetown's main commercial street.

Chamberlain Bridge Views

Take in views of the Careenage and Parliament Buildings from this historic bridge.

Restaurants Near Terminal

The Boatyard$$
Waterfront Cafe$$
Brown Sugar$$$

Getting Around

Taxis are unmetered — always confirm if the rate quoted is in USD or BBD (big difference!).

Emergency Information

Police

211

Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Hospital — 246-436-6450

US Consulate

246-227-4000

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