Cross to Barbuda on a private speedboat to witness the Western Hemisphere's largest Magnificent Frigatebird colony — over 5,000 nesting birds in a protected pink-lagoon sanctuary. One of the Caribbean's most extraordinary and least-visited wildlife spectacles.
What to expect
A high-speed 45-minute crossing to Barbuda sets the tone for an adventure. Your Barbudan guide poles a flat-bottomed skiff silently into the Codrington Lagoon, where hundreds of frigatebirds perch within metres of the boat, males inflating their brilliant red throat pouches in courtship display. After the sanctuary, explore Barbuda's almost-deserted pink-sand beaches — arguably the finest in the Caribbean — before the exhilarating return crossing. The island's remoteness and silence are themselves a luxury.
Good to know
This is a full-day excursion (approx. 8 hours including transit). Confirm your ship's all-aboard time carefully — a 6 pm or later all-aboard is recommended. Book well in advance as Barbuda day-trips have limited licensed operators. Bring hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and a long-lens camera.