Guided attractions in Antigua fall into a few groups: boat tours to the sandbars and islets of the north-east, a zip-line tour inland, a full day on Barbuda, and heritage visits around English Harbour and the former sugar estates. Prices below are in US dollars, the way operators and resellers usually quote them, and the local currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$2.70 to US$1). Confirm the current price and pick-up arrangements when you book.

Antigua gives couples long evenings on the water, a few memorable restaurants and some well-run resorts. The best time is high season, from mid-December to mid-April. Resort prices are usually quoted in US dollars, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70. Dinner at Sheer Rocks Sheer Rocks is a cliff-top, Mediterranean-style restaurant at Cocobay Resort in the Valley Church area. It is open to outside guests, not only resort residents, and tables have been bookable through OpenTable.

Antigua’s best sights are historic: a Georgian naval dockyard, hilltop forts, a museum in St. John’s and former sugar estates. English Harbour is the centre of it all. Prices are quoted in US dollars where sites list them that way, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70. Nelson’s Dockyard National Park The Antigua Naval Dockyard and Related Archaeological Sites were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.

Antigua’s best walking is on short routes: trails around the national park at English Harbour, a flat heritage loop in St. John’s and ranger-led hikes inland. Carry water, wear sun protection and start early, because the heat builds fast. Prices are in US dollars where operators quote that way, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70. Nelson’s Dockyard trails The national park around English Harbour has several trails:

Antigua is about 281 square kilometres, and no organised multi-day touring circuits cross the islands. Longer trips here are built from a base and a set of day outings, or from an overnight on a neighbouring island. The ideas below are the realistic ones. Prices are in US dollars where operators quote that way, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70. Antigua plus a night on Barbuda Sea Bridge Ferries crosses to Barbuda in about 90 minutes each way, with one-way adult fares from about US$65, and its schedule notes overnight stays on the Wednesday and Thursday sailings.

Antigua suits families because many of the best outings are short, on the water or at an easy walking pace. The sensible approach is to pick one main outing a day and leave the rest of the time for the beach. Prices are in US dollars where operators quote them that way, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70. Antigua Donkey Sanctuary At Bethesda, the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society cares for about 150 donkeys.

Antigua is small enough that most day trips are by boat to a nearby island or reef rather than long drives. The longest trip is Barbuda, and Montserrat is a different kind of journey that needs its own planning. Prices are quoted in US dollars, the local currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$2.70 to US$1), and operators set their own fares, so confirm before you go. Barbuda for the day Sea Bridge Ferries crosses to Barbuda in about 90 minutes each way, with one-way adult fares from about US$65.

Antigua is the hub of this two-island country, and Barbuda sits about 48 km to the north. Most activities are on Antigua, and the best ones are tied to a particular place: a sandbar, a nature reserve, a hilltop lookout or a harbour. Prices here are in US dollars where operators quote them that way. The local currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), pegged at US$1 to EC$2.70, and US dollars are widely accepted.