7-Day Antigua Beach & Sailing Adventure

Arrive at V.C. Bird International Airport, where guests meet their pre-arranged transfer for transportation to their accommodation. After check-in and time to settle in, enjoy an introductory coastal experience around the northwestern part of Antigua. Depending on arrival time, visit Dickenson Bay, known for its sandy shoreline and inviting Caribbean waters. Guests can enjoy a relaxed beach walk, swimming where conditions permit and time to appreciate the island’s tropical surroundings. The evening is reserved for independent exploration and dinner, allowing travelers to settle into the Caribbean atmosphere before the sailing activities begin.

After breakfast, travel towards Antigua’s historic southern coastline for a guided exploration of English Harbour. Begin at Nelson’s Dockyard, where restored Georgian-era buildings, historic maritime structures and the working marina provide insight into Antigua’s naval and sailing history. Continue towards the waterfront and explore the surrounding heritage area, learning about the people, including enslaved Africans, whose labor helped build and maintain the dockyard. Afterward, visit the scenic Shirley Heights lookout for panoramic views across English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour. Depending on the day’s schedule, guests can enjoy a short stop at Galleon Beach before returning to their accommodation.

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the designated marina for a full-day sailing excursion. Board a shared or privately chartered sailing vessel or catamaran, depending on the selected package option. Sail along Antigua’s western coastline, enjoying views of sheltered bays, coastal villages, beaches and the island’s green hills. The sailing route may include the Cades Reef area, where suitable conditions allow guests to experience snorkeling among tropical marine life. There will be opportunities for swimming and relaxation at designated anchorage points, with time to enjoy refreshments and lunch if included in the selected sailing package. In the afternoon, return to the marina and transfer back to the accommodation.

After breakfast, head towards Antigua’s eastern coastline for an offshore island experience around Nonsuch Bay and Green Island. Board a suitable boat for a guided excursion through the sheltered waters, enjoying views of the coastline and surrounding marine environment. Depending on the operator’s route and sea conditions, guests can stop near Green Island for beach relaxation, swimming and snorkeling in suitable areas. The protected waters around Nonsuch Bay offer a different experience from the more exposed Atlantic-facing coastline. Enjoy a relaxed lunch break, take photographs of the surrounding scenery and return to the mainland later in the afternoon.

Spend the day discovering the eastern coastline of Antigua, beginning with a visit to Half Moon Bay. Famous for its sweeping crescent-shaped beach, pale sand and Atlantic-facing scenery, the bay offers an opportunity to enjoy a different coastal environment from Antigua’s calmer western beaches. Guests can relax along the shoreline, swim only where conditions are safe and enjoy the surrounding natural landscape. Later, continue towards Devil’s Bridge National Park to see its dramatic limestone arch and the Atlantic waves that have shaped the coastline. The guide will explain the area’s geological features and natural significance. After sightseeing, return to the accommodation.

Following breakfast, enjoy a relaxed beach-focused day around the English Harbour area. Begin at Pigeon Point Beach, where guests can spend time swimming, enjoying the shoreline and appreciating the quieter coastal setting. Continue towards Galleon Beach, a scenic location overlooking the waters near English Harbour. Depending on local conditions, guests can enjoy additional swimming or snorkeling opportunities. There will also be time to explore the surrounding coastal scenery and observe the sailing vessels anchored in the harbor. In the late afternoon, enjoy a final visit to the English Harbour area before returning to the accommodation.

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed final morning in Antigua. Depending on flight departure time, guests may have an opportunity for a short beach visit, a final walk along the coastline or some independent souvenir shopping. After check-out, meet the pre-arranged transfer for transportation to V.C. Bird International Airport. The package concludes with memories of Antigua’s beaches, sailing experiences, coastal landscapes and maritime heritage.