Calabaza Sailing Cruises: Luxury Catamaran Excursion
Experience Barbados' pristine waters with Calabaza Sailing Cruises: personalized catamaran tours, snorkeling, Bajan cuisine, and unforgettable sunsets.
Calabaza Sailing Cruises offers intimate and personalized catamaran cruises along Barbados' stunning west coast. With a limited number of guests, enjoy snorkeling with turtles, exploring shipwrecks, and indulging in Bajan cuisine and premium drinks. Experience the Caribbean Sea in style and comfort.
A brief summary to Calabaza Sailing Cruises
- The Shallow Draught, Bridgetown, Saint Michael, BB11142, BB
- +1246-826-4048
- Visit website
- Monday 7 am-9 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-9 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-9 pm
- Thursday 7 am-9 pm
- Friday 7 am-9 pm
- Saturday 7 am-9 pm
- Sunday 7 am-9 pm
Local tips
- Book in advance, especially during peak season, as cruises have limited capacity for a more personalized experience.
- Arrive early for your cruise to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the Caribbean sun.
- Don't forget your swimwear and a towel for snorkeling and swimming.
- Consider bringing an underwater camera to capture your snorkeling adventures with turtles and shipwrecks.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal, exit the main gate and follow Trevor's Way, an ocean-side footpath. Walk along the path, with the ocean on your right. Continue until you reach the Pelican Craft Centre. Calabaza Sailing Cruises is located in The Shallow Draught marina, just past the Pelican Craft Centre. The walk is approximately 20 minutes and is considered safe and pleasurable. There are no costs associated with walking.
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Public Transport
From various points in Bridgetown, several bus routes can take you near The Shallow Draught. Look for buses heading towards the Spring Garden area. Bus numbers 27, 50, 51, 6, 9, 25, 3A, 1SA, 25A, 2, 3, 4, 2A, and 5E all have routes that pass close to the marina. Ask the driver to let you off at the nearest stop to the 'Pelican Craft Centre' or 'The Shallow Draught'. From there, it's a short walk to Calabaza Sailing Cruises. The bus fare is BBD 3.50 per person per ride. Ensure you have Barbadian currency, though some private buses may accept US dollars.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. Upon exiting the terminal, you'll find a taxi dispatch service. Ask for a ride to Calabaza Sailing Cruises at The Shallow Draught marina. The taxi fare from the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal to The Shallow Draught is approximately BBD 74. Confirm the price with the driver before starting your journey and clarify whether the price is in Barbadian or US dollars.
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