Bridgetown, Barbados

Andromeda Botanic Garden

Discover Native Barbadian Plants and Trees Admire flowering trees and tropical plant species during a visit to the Andromeda Botanic Gardens. Embark on a scenic drive to St. Joseph, where you will be greeted by your expert guide. Andromeda Botanic Gardens is a glorious tropical setting created by the award-winning horticulturalist Iris Bannochie during the 1950s. It began life as a private botanical garden; today, it is a lush eight-acre oasis that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. In the ethnobotanical garden, enjoy a stroll as you smell the aromas of various herbal remedies and gain insight into the use of plants for food, clothing and jewelry. At the on-site café, sit down to savor a delicious lunch, accompanied by fresh fruit juice. Your appetite sated, reboard your motor coach for the return journey back to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.