Getting to Barbados

With three excellent ways of getting to the island of Barbados, the choice is yours

Pick One

Vacationers can arrive on Barbados in many ways. The most popular method is air travel. Those who don't visit by plane often choose to arrive by cruise ship. Some adventurous sailors even take to the seas themselves in a chartered ship or on their own vessel.

When flying to Barbados, passengers will arrive at the Grantley Adams International Airport on the south side of the island. There are a relatively small number of airlines with regularly scheduled service to the island, however a large number of flights are available for travelers from around the world.

Other vacationers will travel to the island aboard a cruise ship. They should note that these tours will generally only stay on Barbados for a short time, but passengers are encouraged to explore the many duty free shops of the main port in Bridgetown. This port has plenty of information and shops for the curious visitor. It is also one of the Caribbean's busier cruise ports, always bustling with international travel.

Sailors are warned of rough waters and coral reefs, but personal travel is still an option, and boats are permitted to come into one of two major ports. They can explore the island and its waters in their own boat, though those on the island will not be able to charter their own ship.

With so many travel options, getting to Barbados can be half the fun.


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