I’m a family travel expert and these are the best things to do in Barbados with kids
I’m a family travel expert and these are the best things to do in Barbados with kids
Share:
The warm waters of the Caribbean are absolutely teeming with life, and one of the easiest ways to get up close and personal with the locals - from turtles to fish - is on the Atlantis Submarine. The window-lined sub dives down to a maximum of 150ft and your journey along the coastline takes you past shipwrecks and coral too, all narrated by the captain. Little ones need to be at least three feet tall to board. Tickets cost from around £48 per child and £90 per adult, but there are often great deals to be had like two-for-one kids’ tickets.
We lost count of the number of tortoises we met at Barbados Wildlife Reserve. They freely roam the entire site, comically blocking the way on the paths. It was the closest my children had ever been to one of these beautiful creatures and they were both mesmerised. Also at the reserve you’ll find exotic birds, alligators (safely behind a stone wall) and more. And perhaps the best bit? At set times the keepers feed the local wild monkeys, who swing down in their droves from the nearby trees to feast on fruit as you watch on. Absolutely magical. Tickets cost around £19 for adults and £10 for children.
Harrison's Cave Eco Adventure Park is the most popular tourist destination in Barbados for a reason - it’s completely fascinating. As you sit on a comfortable tram, you are driven down 160ft below the surface to explore a maze of underground tunnels with waterfalls, stalactites and stalagmites to gawp at. An awe-inspiring natural wonder that the whole family will remember for a long time to come. Thrill seekers can enter the cave on foot too, meandering their way through the tight passages, as part of a guided tour. Tickets start at around £46 per person for the signature tram tour.
