The 10 Best Beach Trips from St John’s

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $132Our pick

From Freeman’s Bay, you’ll learn to use a small sea scooter before snorkeling toward coral, fish, turtles, a shipwreck, and the Pillars of Hercules. Guides such as Rex and Renek stay nearby, take underwater photos, and help you feel at ease. Afternoon trips offer the best turtle odds. You must already swim or snorkel.

“This was brilliant would definitely recommend, the sea scooters were such a fun way to explore the sea and see the turtles! The guides were friendly and fun and the transfer was really easy, thanks so much!”

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2.6-Hours Tour East Coast of Antigua: Stingray City, Lunch & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $194

Spend six hours seeing Antigua by air-conditioned van and a short boat ride to Stingray City. You can feed and touch free-roaming southern stingrays without being a swimmer. Guides such as Andrew, Phoenix, Jerome, and Greta add local stories, while lunch, snorkeling gear, water, snacks, and a UPF rash guard are included.

“We booked with ACI. Jerome was our guide. We had an amazing day. He filled our time with his love and knowledge of his beautiful island. Our meal was delicious and our stingray experience was awesome. We highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Most Beautiful Beaches of Antigua: Valley-Jolly or Fort-Dickenson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $44Best value

Visit two or more of Antigua’s best-known beaches in about three hours and 15 minutes, with pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, water, snacks, and a guide beside you. Valley Church and Jolly Beach are the planned stops, though guides such as Andrew, Greta, Jerome, and Robert may adjust the route for weather, timing, or beach conditions.

“The beach visits were a bit short and our excursion was cut short by about 45 minutes. Thought it was supposed to be 3hrs and 20 minutes but it didn’t turn out that way. Andrew was a good tour guide though”

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4.Stingray City experience, Devils Bridge and Long Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $174

Spend about five hours with guides such as Jerome, Andrew, or Greta, visiting Stingray City, Devil’s Bridge, and Long Bay Beach. You can stand in waist-deep seawater, feed and photograph free-ranging southern stingrays, walk to Antigua’s famous rock bridge, and snorkel at Long Bay. Pickup, transport, water, snacks, and equipment are included.

“Awesome tour. Great guide Andrew. The stingrays Awesome amazing. Learned a lot about the area. We covered a big part of the island. 100% recommend”

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5.Horseback Riding Bareback Swim, &Fort James Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

You’ll travel from Heritage Quay or your Antigua hotel to Fort James Beach for swimming, a scenic horse ride, and a 10-minute bareback swim with the horses. English-speaking guides such as Crystal, Charles, Sunfire, and Shavi may lead different departures. Expect a gentle walking ride, not a gallop, with time for photos and a rum or fruit punch.

“Charles, our driver went above and beyond to ensure we got the most from out trip! The weather was changable, so when it raised during our time at the beach he took us for a drive, painting out places of interest. The horse riding was magical, especially the opportunity to ride bareback into the sea!”

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6.All-in-one day at Ffryes Beach with Swimming and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel from Zone 7 or Jolly Harbour to Fryes Estate and Ffryes Beach with an English-speaking guide. You can paint, make jewelry, swim, snorkel, kayak, hike around old sugar mills, enjoy lunch, and meet staff such as Andre, George, Jacqueline, or Vaughn, depending on the day.

“Loved the sip and paint Beach is stunning Everyone very friendly and helpful Would highly recommend this tour”

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7.Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $72

Visit Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, and Pigeon Point Beach in about four hours. The tour begins near St. John’s cruise terminal, includes admission fees and bottled water, and is led by guides such as Julie, Kim, Keisha, or Deborah, depending on the day.

“An informative and enjoyable overview of some of Antigua's historical sights plus a bonus beach break! Kim was a terrific guide and our driver, Wayne, was also a star. This would be a great Shore excursion for cruise ship passengers.”

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8.Half Moon Bay Beach Half-Day Trip by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Ride from St John’s to quiet Half Moon Bay Beach in a van shared by no more than six people. Your English-speaking guide, often Phoenix or Jerome, provides snorkeling gear, water, a sunbed, umbrella, and a bottle of wine. Expect a 50-minute drive, a short beach walk, three hours by the bay, and a peaceful, lightly developed shore.

“Der gesamte Trip, vor allem unser Guide Phoenix ! Sie hat wunderbar alles erklärt, uns zu unseren Liegen am Strand gebracht, Bier, Wasser dabei wir waren nur 4 Leute, es war wunderbar Der Strand ist traumhaft”

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9.St. John’s, Antigua Kayak, Snorkeling, & Beach Bird Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $147

Spend four hours exploring Antigua’s North Sound Marine Park by van, speedboat, kayak, and snorkel gear. Paddle through red mangroves, snorkel near Great Bird Island, and relax on a white-sand beach with fruit punch or rum punch. Guides such as Crystal add local history, music, and humor along the way.

“Loved the trip because of Captain Crystal! She made it an unforgettable day and experience.”

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10.Discover and Relax on 2 beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 3h 15m · from $54

You’ll spend a half day visiting two Antigua beaches, with a choice of northern stops near Fort James and Dickenson Bay or southern beaches near Valley Church and Jolly Harbour. Transfers, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, and money for chairs, umbrellas, lunch, or cocktails.

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