Welcome to the Bridgetown – Barbados cruise port guide. Barbados is known for its natural beauty and attractions. It is the only island in the Lesser Antilles that is non-volcanic. Barbados measures about 21 by 14 mile. Small hills are dotted with Georgian-style houses that remind us of a time when Barbados would bring in immense wealth for the British Empire. Your cruise ship will dock on the west side. This is were we find the beautiful white beaches in contrast with the rocky east side. Bridgetown is the capital with approximately 110.000 inhabitants. The busy streets are packed with great shops. For some lovely bounty time we would however advise you to get out of town and visit one of the many beaches, coves, hills or golf courses! Learn how to get further afield in the Barbados cruise port guide.

Barbados cruise port – fast fact

– Cruise ships dock at Barbados deepwater harbour
– Barbados’s cruise port is 1 mile from Bridgetown
– Large cruise terminal available at the dock
– Lots of transportation options at the cruise terminal
– Free wi-fi in port

Cruise Port Guide Bridgetown – Barbados: docked

Your cruise ship will dock at the Barbados deepwater harbour just a mile north of the city centre of Bridgetown. You will find the cruise dock offers a large cruise terminal with all kinds of nice facilities. At the Barbados cruise terminal you will find a tourist information center, car rental service, taxi services and sightseeing tours. You can also visit the souvenir shops and use the terminals free wi-fi.

Keep in mind there is not much within walking distance of the cruise terminal. The closest point of interest would be Bridgetown which is about 1 mile walk along the promenade. You will most likely need some form of transportation to get further afield. You could go around by rental car, taxi or organised shore excursion.

Barbados shuttle service

Some cruise ships provide a shuttle service into Bridgetown and some do not. If a shuttle services is not provided by the cruise line than please know that the taxi union has a service available as well. It costs 2 US dollars per person to get from the cruise terminal in Barbados to Bridgetown.

Barbados bus service

The Princess Alice bus terminal is 3 blocks (or 1 km) from the Bridgetown Cruise Port. Find it just behind Pelican Village. See the location also marked in the map. Busses run regularly to Holetown, Bathsheba and St. Laurence Gap. You will need to pay the exact fare. Buy your required tokens at the bus terminal.

Barbados cruise taxis

Barbados taxis are not metered and prices are regulated by the government. The taxi prices are clearly displayed at the taxi dispatch location in front of the cruise terminal. You can pay with USD dollar.
One way taxi rides are clearly displayed on the signs:
Barbados cruise terminal – to Accra beach = 7,50 USD per person
Barbados cruise terminal – to Boat Yard beach = 5 USD per person
Barbados cruise terminal – to Carlisle Bay Beach = 5 USD per person Barbados cruise terminal – to Miami beach / Oistins = 10 USD per person
Barbados cruise terminal – to Mullins beach = 10 USD per person
Barbados cruise terminal – to Paynes Bay Beach = 7,50 USD per person
Barbados cruise terminal – to Bridgetown = 2 USD per person

Also find the cruise tours by taxi displayed on the sign in the port area:

Usually the taxi’s are small vans seating 5 to 8 people. Always agree on a price before you step into the taxi though. It is also important to know that a licensed taxi plate always starts with Z or ZM. Please only get into vehicles which number plates starts with these letters.

Cruise terminal car rental

There is a car rental facility at the Barbados cruise terminal. Please know vehicles are limited and therefore reservations come recommended. Also keep in mind Barbados drives on the left. Roads are generally in good condition although they do wind up and down the hills side. Renting a car for the day cost you around 75 US dollar. Keep in mind that often a car with driver will only cost you about 10 to 20 US dollar more.

Barbados beaches

The best beaches of Barbados are found on the west coast of the island a short drive from where your cruise ship is docked. One of the best beaches are a short taxi ride away. Sandy Lane beach is known for its turquoise water and most popular amongst vacationing A-listers.
Find Carlisle Bay right in town. This beach is known as one of the most impressive beaches on Barbados, its luxurious hotels and best snorkelling location.
Both beaches are 10 – 15 minute drive from the Barbados cruise terminal.

Local souvenirs

Barbadian rum!

What to see and do on Barbados

Pelican Craft Centre – 1 km the east of the Barbados cruise port
Barbados museum – 4,5 km east of the Barbados cruise port
Mount Gay Distillery – 2 km north of the Barbados cruise port
Sandy Golf Club – 9 km north of the Barbados cruise port
Harrison’s Cave – 16 km north of the Barbados cruise port
Welchman Hall Gully – 16 km north of the Barbados cruise port
Barbados wildlife reserve – 26 km north of the Barbados cruise port
Farley Hill National Park – 26 km north of the Barbados cruise port

Bridgetown – Barbados

Barbados cruise port – fast fact

Also visit our other cruise port guides:

Cruise Port Guide Bridgetown – Barbados: docked

Barbados shuttle service

Barbados bus service

Barbados cruise taxis

Cruise terminal car rental

Barbados beaches

Local souvenirs

What to see and do on Barbados

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