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Feeling Sporty?

There are so many activities on Barbados – you really are spoiled for choice. Tennis and golf are both available – and of course there is always the ocean with its variety of activities….

There’s sailing, snorkelling, surfing, scuba-diving, sea-kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding when you are feeling active – or let a local expert take you out swimming with turtles. There is so much to see and do..

Barbados has so much to offer and so much to see. Our local agents – St James Travel & Tours can arrange tours and trips with very experienced guides guides.

Scuba diving & Snorkelling

Barbados has excellent wreck and reef dive sites and there are many well-trained, experienced and professional dive shops to lead you to them.

If your not quite ready to take the full plunge, don’t worry, as you too can enjoy the beauty of underwater Barbados as you snorkel over shallow reefs and swim with sea turtles.

Windsurfing

Besides Hawaii, Barbados is one of the best windsurfing and surfing spots of the world. The chances of wind are high and the waves are perfect for jumping and waveriding in inshore winds. Not only wave cracks, speed freaks and beginners as well will find dream conditions in the 27 degree warm waters of the South Coast on this most easterly situated Caribbean island.

Cricket

Cricket is the national sport of Barbados and the West Indies. Thousands of Barbadians, other West Indians and visitors flock to world-class matches at Kensington Oval, Barbados to watch powerful batsmen and towering fast bowlers.

You can catch a good game of cricket almost any time in Barbados. It could be an international Test Match or One-Day at Kensington Oval, an exciting local First Division match, or a friendly game on the beach, an open pasture or village field. Whichever it is, prepare to cheer as the batsman drives through the covers for four, or as the middle stump gets rocked back by a fast delivery! And at the end of the match join in the joyous celebrations that follow!

Horse Riding

Explore Barbados on horseback, local riding centres offer a variety of trail rides and exciting scenic rides along the beach for those with any level of experience. Most Barbados horse riding centers keep their groups small, so you don’t feel overcrowded and you can have lots of individual attention if you need it.

The east coast of Barbados is ideal for horse riding, with scenic views, miles of coastline and cooling tradewind breezes and the west coast offers more tranquil, but equally beautiful beaches.A horse ride through the Barbados countryside shows off the lush tropical beauty of the island and takes you to spots not seen on the usual island tours & safari!

Sea Kayaking

Explore Barbados by kayak! Enjoy a fascinating experience in the warm tropical breezes as you glide across the crystal clear Caribbean waters and past white sandy beaches.

This scenic trip can take you over colourful coral reefs, afford you a glimpse of our breathtaking underwater life and give you an unforgettable experience with friendly sea turtles.

 

Sport fishing

The warm waters off the coast of Barbados offer ideal fishing for Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado and the Marlin species.

There are a fleet of cabin cruisers available for charter. Most charters include drinks, all tackle and bait.Spin fishing from the many beaches and inshore fishing from open boats is a popular pastime for Barbadians.

Golf

Barbados is indeed a golfers paradise with several existing golf courses and several more being developed. There is something for everyone as Barbados golf courses appeal to the recreational golfer and the more serious!