Cruises to Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Port description
Antigua is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, to the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin. Friendly people, gorgeous weather, 365 beautiful beaches, and a wide selection of accommodations draw visitors to these islands. Whether they prefer the more varied vacation options offered on cruise deals to Antigua, or the quiet beauty and laid-back lifestyle travellers can find the perfect mix of activities and relaxation. Cruises to Antigua are an amazing experience.
Typical Excursion
Whether you are the type who prefers to spend your days sailing or on the town seeking the best shopping deals, a cruise to Antigua has what you're looking for. Popular activities include golf, fishing and tennis. A diving or snorkelling trip in Antigua allows you to explore all the lies beneath – including haunting shipwrecks, colourful reefs, and varied sea life. Head to Shirley Heights Lookout for a night of beachside barbecue and socializing, or stop in to one of the island’s many cafes for hot coffee, art displays, and open-mike nights. The Caribbean’s most popular festival, Carnival, brings fun and excitement to a cruise deal to Antigua in July or August of each year. Events incorporated into the festival are parades, beauty pageants, and street parties throughout the island. Others you won't want to miss include the annual Round the Island Race and the International Kite Festival.
Antigua's vacationers can stay for a year and never visit the same beach twice. With 365 beaches, the island of Antigua is the one place where every type of traveller can find the perfect beach for them.
On a cruise to Antigua you will find plenty of European and American food available, often given a West Indian flair, using local ingredients. Of course, sampling traditional local favourites will give you a better taste of the island. Seafood dishes like blackened fish and salted codfish with tomato sauce are beloved by islanders, as well as barbecue chicken and roast suckling pig. Roti, Callao, and pepper pot stew are other Antiguan specialties. And don't miss out on all the delicious tropical fruits whilst on a cruise to Antigua.
The culture and population of Antigua owes much to the African slaves who worked on the island's once-prosperous sugar plantations. Most islanders are descended from slaves, and their music, artistic traditions, and Carnival celebrations bear many African influences. The British also left their stamp on the country, especially in sports and religion. Since the demise of the sugar industry, tourism and agriculture have formed the backbone of Antigua's modern economy and all this can be seen whilst generally touring the Island on your cruise to Antigua.
A cruise deal to Antigua offers the best of a cruise holiday along with the beauty of the Caribbean, the mountains, sea, music and chance to see and explore some of the most amazing reefs and beaches. Our cruise deals to Antigua are flexible, cheap and simple to organise for all the family so you can arrive when you want, how you want and on a budget to suit you, book today to get the best deals.
