Bridgetown, Barbados (scroll down for cruise itineraries)

Introduction

Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, was settled in 1628 by Charles Wolverstone, a British representative for a group of merchants in London. English sailors originally landed on the island of Barbados three years earlier, claiming the island for King James I as a possession of England. There were traces of earlier settlement, but the area was largely abandoned other than an aged, crude bridge that spanned the swamp situated in the center of town. This is where the town got its name. Today Bridgetown welcomes visitors from around the world with beautiful sights and plenty of duty free shopping.

Where the Ship Docks

Cruise ships dock at the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal located roughly one mile to the west of Bridgetown at Bridgetown Port or Deep Water Harbor, as it is known. You can begin your shopping before you even leave the port at the shopping mall located on site.

What to See and Do

In Barbados there are many historical sites to visit and plenty of places to shop and have fun. One place you may want to visit is the Bayshore Complex, just outside of Bridgetown, that offers plenty of history and shopping with a lovely beach area just a short distance off the courtyard. Another place that you should try to see is the Parliament building in Bridgetown that dates back to the late nineteenth century and presents a lovely example of architecture from that period. The Parliament building also contains the Museum of Parliament depicting the history of the island as well as the National Heroes Gallery featuring the profiles of some of the most distinguished citizens of Barbados throughout its history. On another note, for those who are interested in going to beaches, Payne's Beach and Brighton Beach are the most famous and popular beaches in Barbados. Those who are nature buffs should visit Welchman Hall Gully national park which has many interesting animal species and is a great place to spend some time. Barbados is also famous for its 3 botanic gardens - Orchid World, Flower Forest and Andromeda Botanic Gardens - which are definitely worth a visit if you can find the time.

Eating/Drinking

When visiting Barbados, be sure to sample the rum punch! The birthplace of rum, Barbadians make a delicious rum punch that is the perfect complement to an afternoon at the beach. Also, be sure to sample the local cuisine while visiting. Seafood is a staple of the area and there are a number of wonderful beach front cafes and restaurants where you can sample the local delicacies. Prices vary from reasonable to high-end so there is something for everyone. Many restaurants offer intimate seating on the beach with beautiful views of the Caribbean.

Getting Around

Transportation in Bridgetown is readily available. Upon arrival, there are taxis posted at the port waiting to take you around the island. You can also rent a car or ride the bus, which is a very inexpensive mode of transportation. The downtown area of the city of Bridgetown is also pedestrian-friendly and only around a one mile walk from the port.

Miscellaneous But Important

The currency in Barbados is the Barbadian dollar with an exchange rate of around $1.99 in local currency to $1.00 U.S. dollar. Most merchants, however, will accept U.S. dollars. Should you need to use the Internet to check your email or to call someone outside of Barbados, you can do it right at the port, at the Telephone Center.

Here is the beautiful Parliament Building in Bridgetown.

Payne's Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Barbados.

One of many beautiful flowers in Orchid World botanic garden.

Sunset is really beautiful in Barbados.

Cruises to Bridgetown, Barbados

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise From San Juan, PR

Ship:	Jewel of the Seas
Departure:	San Juan, PR
Arrival:	San Juan, PR
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Saint Kitts Island; St. John's, Antigua; Saint Lucia Island; Bridgetown, Barbados; Cruising; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 25, 2013	$1,289	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 15, 2013	$1,079	$1,179	N/A	N/A
July 6, 2013	$1,229	$1,279	$1,679	$2,429
July 27, 2013	$1,079	$1,179	$1,549	$2,529
August 17, 2013	$699	$799	$799	$1,599
September 7, 2013	$649	$849	$849	$1,599
September 28, 2013	$599	$949	$949	$1,749
October 19, 2013	N/A	$1,109	$1,179	$1,679

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise From San Juan, PR

Ship:	Carnival Valor
Departure:	San Juan, PR
Arrival:	San Juan, PR
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Lucia Island; Saint Kitts Island; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 26, 2013	$649	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 2, 2013	$784	N/A	$1,034	N/A
June 9, 2013	$784	$829	N/A	N/A
June 16, 2013	$804	$839	$1,049	N/A
June 23, 2013	$809	$939	$1,144	$2,049
June 30, 2013	$809	$929	$1,164	$2,099
July 7, 2013	$809	$929	$1,119	$2,099
July 14, 2013	$799	$879	$1,089	$1,499
July 21, 2013	$769	$939	$1,099	$1,499
July 28, 2013	$779	$859	$1,029	$1,489

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise From Barbados

Ship:	Carnival Valor
Departure:	Barbados
Arrival:	Barbados
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Lucia Island; Saint Kitts Island; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Bridgetown, Barbados

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 29, 2013	$809	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 5, 2013	$769	$869	N/A	N/A
June 12, 2013	N/A	$879	$1,119	N/A
June 26, 2013	$889	$969	N/A	N/A
July 3, 2013	$869	$969	$1,289	N/A
July 10, 2013	$999	N/A	$1,339	N/A
July 17, 2013	$1,039	$1,219	$1,549	N/A
July 24, 2013	$1,099	$1,179	$1,549	N/A
July 31, 2013	N/A	$1,309	$1,489	N/A
August 7, 2013	N/A	N/A	$1,369	N/A

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise From San Juan, PR

Ship:	Jewel of the Seas
Departure:	San Juan, PR
Arrival:	San Juan, PR
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Croix, Virgin Islands, USA; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. John's, Antigua; Saint Lucia Island; Bridgetown, Barbados; Cruising; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
June 29, 2013	$1,229	$1,379	$1,869	N/A
July 20, 2013	$1,229	$1,279	$1,629	$2,529
August 10, 2013	$1,079	$1,079	$1,399	$2,379
August 31, 2013	$599	$749	$749	$1,399
September 21, 2013	$789	$979	$979	$1,729
October 12, 2013	$689	$1,329	$1,329	$2,249
November 2, 2013	$609	$759	$979	$1,629

10 Nights Caribbean Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Norwegian Sun
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	10 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Roseau; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Lucia Island; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
October 20, 2013	$799	$849	$1,279	$1,749
November 10, 2013	$699	$819	$1,119	$1,749
December 1, 2013	$799	$799	$1,169	$1,749
December 22, 2013	$1,419	$1,429	$2,189	N/A
January 12, 2014	$749	$849	$1,229	$1,749
February 3, 2014	$799	$879	$1,269	$1,739
February 24, 2014	$829	$979	$1,399	$1,949
March 17, 2014	$899	$1,049	$1,449	$1,949
April 7, 2014	$949	$1,099	$1,509	$1,949

13 Nights Caribbean Cruise From Boston, MA

Ship:	Brilliance of the Seas
Departure:	Boston, MA
Arrival:	Tampa, FL
Duration:	13 Nights
Ports:	Boston, Massachusetts; Cruising; Saint Kitts Island; Saint Lucia Island; Bridgetown, Barbados; Cruising; Willemstad, Curacao Island; Aruba Island; Cruising; Tampa, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
October 27, 2013	$1,284	$1,284	$1,949	$4,049

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise From Boston, MA

Ship:	Norwegian Dawn
Departure:	Boston, MA
Arrival:	Tampa, FL
Duration:	14 Nights
Ports:	Boston, Massachusetts; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; St. John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Willemstad, Curacao Island; Aruba Island; Cozumel Island, Mexico; Tampa, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
November 1, 2013	$899	$1,049	$1,579	$2,149

7 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise From San Juan, PR

Ship:	Celebrity Summit
Departure:	San Juan, PR
Arrival:	San Juan, PR
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	San Juan, Puerto Rico; At Sea; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Lucia Island; St. John's, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; San Juan, Puerto Rico

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
November 2, 2013	$559	$849	$1,399	$2,149
November 16, 2013	$549	$749	$1,149	$1,849
November 30, 2013	$649	$859	$1,049	$1,499
December 14, 2013	$659	$679	$899	$1,349
December 28, 2013	$1,149	$1,549	$1,799	$3,199
January 11, 2014	$599	$1,199	$1,399	$1,699
January 25, 2014	$549	$699	$1,049	$1,599
February 8, 2014	$599	$849	$1,199	$1,999
February 22, 2014	$599	$799	$1,099	$4,799
March 22, 2014	$649	$749	$1,049	$1,599

10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ship:	Emerald Princess
Departure:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arrival:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration:	10 Nights
Ports:	Fort Lauderdale, Florida; St. John's, Antigua; Saint Lucia Island; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Kitts Island; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Princess Cays, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
November 9, 2013	$1,019	$1,149	$1,649	$2,049
December 19, 2013	$1,499	$1,699	$2,199	$2,649
January 8, 2014	$999	$1,199	$1,649	$2,049
January 28, 2014	$1,049	$1,249	$1,699	$2,099
February 17, 2014	$1,099	$1,299	$1,749	$2,149
March 9, 2014	$1,099	$1,299	$1,749	$2,149

20 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ship:	Emerald Princess
Departure:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arrival:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration:	20 Nights
Ports:	Fort Lauderdale, Florida; St. John's, Antigua; Saint Lucia Island; Bridgetown, Barbados; Saint Kitts Island; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Princess Cays, Bahamas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Princess Cays, Bahamas; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Dominica, Dominica; St George's, Grenada; Kralendijk, Island of Bonaire; Aruba Island; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
November 9, 2013	$1,979	$2,199	$3,099	$6,199
January 28, 2014	$2,049	$2,449	$3,349	$4,149
March 9, 2014	$2,099	$2,499	$3,399	$4,199

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