The 10 Best Beach Tours in St John’s

1.Turtle Beach Power Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · from $132Our pick

At Freeman’s Bay, you’ll learn to use a small sea scooter before exploring coral, fish, turtles, rays, and a shipwreck with guides such as Rex and Renek. The two-hour shore trip includes equipment, drinking water, underwater photos, and transfers from listed hotels and pickup points. Afternoon departures give you the best chance of seeing turtles.

“Could not recommend this excursion enough. Definitely the coolest thing we did on our trip. The guide, Renick, was fansastic and we had a great time with him?”

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2.6-Hours Tour East Coast of Antigua: Stingray City, Lunch & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $194

Spend six hours seeing Antigua by road and sea, with a close encounter at Stingray City, a beach stop at Long Bay, local lunch, Devil’s Bridge, and Betty’s Hope. Guides such as Andrew, Phoenix, Jerome, and Greta are known for lively island stories. Transport, snorkel gear, rash guards, drinks, snacks, and lunch are included.

“Tour guide Greta was great. Came with a group of eight and everyone had a good time. Stingray city was an amazing experience.”

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3.Most Beautiful Beaches of Antigua: Valley-Jolly or Fort-Dickenson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $44Best value

Spend about three hours visiting Antigua beaches with a guide such as Greta, Andrew, Jerome, or Robert. Swim, walk, take photos, and enjoy bottled water and snacks while riding in an air-conditioned vehicle. Stops may include Valley Church and Jolly beaches, with routes sometimes changing to Ffryes, Fort James, or Dickinson Beach.

“Left us on the pickup point and did not find us so left without us. We were on time to exotica meeting point sat at front steps. No refund, no offer to meet downline, no agent at the port to help. VERY UNRELIABLE COMPANY…. Watch out…. Don’t be fooled into booking with this company in Viator.”

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4.Stingray City experience, Devils Bridge and Long Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $174

Spend about five hours exploring Antigua with an air-conditioned ride, bottled water, snacks, and snorkeling gear. At Stingray City, stand in shallow sea water with free-roaming southern stingrays, then see Devil’s Bridge and relax at Long Bay Beach. Guides such as Andrew, Jerome, and Greta have led past departures.

“The trip started out when Andrew picked us up at Sandals. We had to wait a little while on other passengers at the cruise terminal, but he did the best he could because the ship was late docking after that we rushed to stingray city. We Read more”

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5.Horseback Riding Bareback Swim, &Fort James Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

You’ll spend time at Fort James Beach, ride through coastal roads and past old sugar-mill and fort remains, then return to the surf for a short bareback swim with your horse. English-speaking guides such as Crystal, Charles, Jake, and Sunfire handle transfers and instruction. The pace is gentle, not a gallop, and beginners can use a lead rope.

“Our whole experience was AMAZING! Crystal organised everything around us to make sure we made the most of our time & kept us in the loop with having 2 activities in 1 day. Feeling cared for and having great chats with the guides, especially during the horse riding, made us feel so special. Thank you Crystal, the horse riding team & the stingray team for giving us truly fun & magical memories we will never forget 🧡”

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6.All-in-one day at Ffryes Beach with Swimming and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel from Heritage Quay or Jolly Harbour to Fryes Estate, where you can see old sugar mills before settling at Ffryes Beach. Choose swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, sip-and-paint, jewelry making, or a massage, then enjoy a local buffet lunch with steel-pan music and poetry. English-speaking guides such as Andre, Jan, and Jacqueline help shape the day.

“Loved the sip and paint Beach is stunning Everyone very friendly and helpful Would highly recommend this tour”

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7.Half Day Historical Tour in Antigua with Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $72

Start near Heritage Quay and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson’s Dockyard, and Pigeon Point Beach. Guides such as Julie, Kim, Keisha, and Deborah explain Antigua’s past and local life. Admission and bottled water are included, with about an hour reserved for beach time.

“Great personal and knowledgeable tour guide Would recommend her to anyone who wants a real feel for the island. Just a beautiful day all together.”

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8.Half Moon Bay Beach Half-Day Trip by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Spend three relaxed hours at Half Moon Bay after a 50-minute van ride from St John’s. Your English-speaking guide, often Phoenix or Jerome, provides snorkeling gear, water, wine, a sunbed, and an umbrella. The beach feels remote and quiet, though food is not included and water shoes are a smart extra.

“Der gesamte Trip, vor allem unser Guide Phoenix ! Sie hat wunderbar alles erklärt, uns zu unseren Liegen am Strand gebracht, Bier, Wasser dabei wir waren nur 4 Leute, es war wunderbar Der Strand ist traumhaft”

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9.Sip & Paint with lunch on exciting Ffryes Tiki beach Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel from St. John’s to a local gallery and Ffryes Beach for painting, lunch, music, poetry, crafts, and swimming. Meet painter Jackie and hosts Alexis, Marlon, Elaine, and Miss Loobey. Your $65 includes transport, welcome drinks, buffet lunch, entertainment, and a take-home painting.

“I am so glad we opted for this activity, when our initial one was cancelled I looked for something comparable. This sip and paint went above and beyond our expectations. We were a group of 9 women on a retreat. Alexis and Marlon took great care of us, they were so engaging and full of character! Miss Jackie and Miss Elaine were like the cherries on top of the sundae! They were so welcoming and the food was soooo good! Out of all the beaches we visited during our stay Ffryes was our favorite in part because of the amazing people who took such good care of us! I'd recommend…”

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10.Discover and Relax on 2 beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 3h 15m · from $54

You’ll choose a north or south Antigua beach route, ride in a van with round-trip pickup, and have time for swimming, photos, a shoreline walk, and a beach-bar drink or lunch at your own cost. Cruise passengers meet near the pier at Exotic Antigua Shop. English service is provided.

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