Bridgetown, Barbados

Tropical Gardens of Barbados

Idyllic Hunte’s Gardens and Flower Forest Admire a wealth of exotic plants during a visit to two botanical gardens deep inside Barbados’s lush rain forest. An uplifting experience for nature lovers, these two gardens display hundreds of colorful and unusual endemic species in their native settings. Take a scenic drive into the island’s center to Hunte’s Gardens. Created by noted horticulturalist Anthony Hunte, this series of mini-gardens showcases not only precious flora, but a variety of statues among the foliage. Classical music wafts through the trees, adding to the fairy-tale atmosphere. After a rum punch or lemonade, enjoy sweeping views from along Hackleton’s Cliff during a picturesque drive to Flower Forest. Stroll the pathways of this natural garden and uncover surprises at every turn as you glimpse slices of untouched rain forest peeking through the intertwining landscape of palms, shrubs and flowers. Relax over refreshments and local snacks on the veranda amid this tranquil setting before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges f