Snorkeling in crystal clear water, lounging on a Catamaran, catching waves on your surfboard, or dancing the night away?
No matter what your travel style, Barbados has plenty of activities, tours, excursions, and experiences you won’t want to miss. In the guides below, we’ll cover fun things to do in Barbados for the whole family that will help make your trip memorable.
Barbados Water Activities & Tours
The first thing I do when I arrive in Barbados? Jump straight into the ocean! The beach is one of the best parts of being in Barbados, and I’ve yet to find a more beautiful place to snorkel, swim, surf, and sunbathe. In these guides, you can find some of the best water activities, family activities, and shore excursions.
Surfing in Barbados
In addition to swimming and snorkeling, Barbados is also an amazing surf destination. I’m a nervous surfer (sunny days and tiny waves for me, please!) and Barbados is consistently one of my favorite places to try. For lessons, make sure to go with my friend Bodie from Bodie’s School of Surf. He’ll take good care of you!
Barbados Beach Guides
No trip to the Caribbean is complete without some quality beach time. Here are some of the top beaches around the island, but you really can’t go wrong anywhere!
- 12 Best Beaches in Barbados
- Crane Beach Barbados Guide (Pink sand beach on the south coast)
- Shark Hole Beach Barbados Guide (Secluded swimming hole on the south coast)
- Best Beaches Near the Cruise Port (Beaches near the Bridgetown cruise terminal)
Historical Tours and Attractions
When you need a break from the beach, Barbados also has some incredible historical sites and natural beauty. Visit sea caves, historic homes, and pirate castles, or spend the evening watching a magic show!
- Animal Flower Cave Visiting Guide (Cave with natural pool)
- St. Nicholas Abbey Visiting Guide (Visit a rum distillery and historic home with heritage railroad)
- Barbados Magic Lounge Review (See the best magic show on the island in St. Lawrence Gap)
Dining in Barbados
After a long day of sightseeing, swimming, and sunbathing, there’s nothing better than a delicious meal. These are some of my favorite restaurants around the island.
Featured Guide: 36 Fun Things to do in Barbados
Snorkeling shipwrecks, magic shows, nature parks in sea caves, and world-class waves — this guide has the best tours, activities, beaches, and sights in Barbados for all kinds of travelers.
