English Harbour, Antigua cruise port guide

A dynamic, non-stop destination with good music, delicious food and an exciting history, Antigua is the Caribbean must-see island. Explore exciting St John’s or soak up the sun on one of 365 beaches. Learning to dive in a day or ATV off-roading are just two of the endless ways to make your stay even more memorable. Zip wire above treetop canopies or dive at exciting locations like Deep Bay. Loved by all for its stunning Caribbean beaches and warm welcome, Antigua is home to the rum punch party, some world famous cricketers and a fascinating history to boot. The port of English Harbour built in 1723 is one of the island’s most intriguing highlights. Explore the nautical heart and UNESCO world heritage site of Nelson’s Dockyard, Britain’s best colonial Caribbean legacy. Now a fully restored 18th century working dockyard, this is where Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson kept his fleet and lived for three years. The museum dedicated to his memory here includes exhibits and discoveries unearthed as recently as the last decade.