Late flight home from Barbados - what to do all day?

[Mardymadam]

Can anyone tell me what sort of time do they make you disembark? Our return flight is not until 18.30, what can one do all day? does anyone have any ideas or options?Many thanks.

[Cristaltips]

There is a trip that ends up at the airport, I’m sure others who have done it will tell you if it’s any good. Personally, we wander up into Bridgetown, it’s about a 20 minute stroll.

[John Bull]

I've just answered in your first-time cruisers thread

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2619257-late-return-flight-from-barbados-with-p-o/

 

JB 

[Mardymadam]

2 minutes ago, Cristaltips said:

There is a trip that ends up at the airport, I’m sure others who have done it will tell you if it’s any good. Personally, we wander up into Bridgetown, it’s about a 20 minute stroll.

Many thanks, can you advise if we can leave luggage somewhere? and also, is there somewhere secure to leave hand luggage (containing passports etc) Would much appreciate any information you can give, and thanks in advance.

[Mardymadam]

Thankyou very much to everyone who has replied with information, it has helped a lot and put my mind at rest. Things are a bit comnnfusing for first timers, so the information is much appreciated. Best wishes.

[kruzseeka]

3 hours ago, Mardymadam said:

Many thanks, can you advise if we can leave luggage somewhere? and also, is there somewhere secure to leave hand luggage (containing passports etc) Would much appreciate any information you can give, and thanks in advance.

Your hold luggage is left outside your cabin the night before and taken to the airport - you won't see it again until your arrival airport at baggage reclaim.  Your hand luggage in which you will need to put everything you'll need overnight, during your departure day and the flight can be left in a supervised baggage drop on board.  They give you a raffle ticket for reclaim purposes.  You should however keep your passport, money and valuables with you.  They suggest that you don't leave valuables in your hand luggage which you are putting in the store.  

We too like to take a leisurely stroll into Bridgetown.  There are some stalls and shops in the port area and the walk into town is pleasant - along the waterfront.  As we get to the bridge in town we cross over the pedestrian bridge to the Bridge House on the opposite side where we have a drink on the terrace looking over the water.  We have a relaxed morning, stroll back to the ship for some lunch by which time it's not long before they will be transferring you to the airport.

 

 

Edited January 3, 2019 by kruzseeka

[Mardymadam]

 I think a stroll into Bridgetown seems a lovely idea, many thanks for all the info, it has been a real help.

xx

[lebreos]

I know it means a trip to and from airport - there is the concorde experience there - you get to go onboard and get a tour etc...its pretty interesting to see one up close