Antigua
Country: Antigua and Barbuda · Region: Eastern Caribbean · Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
Antigua is the larger island of Antigua and Barbuda, featuring beautiful beaches, energetic island culture, and a welcoming cruise port with easy access to St. John's via Heritage Quay. The island rivals other Caribbean destinations with diverse activities from water sports to historic sites.
Top sights
Nelson's Dockyard, Betty's Hope sugar windmill, Shirley Heights Lookout, English Harbour, Half Moon Bay, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Things to do
- Nelson's Dockyard
- A historic English dockyard located in English Harbour.
- Betty's Hope
- A 17th-century sugar cane processing windmill, the last functioning sugar windmill left in the world, open Monday to Friday 9AM-3PM.
- Shirley Heights Lookout
- An old British fort and signal station near Falmouth hosting 'Rum in the Ruins' parties on Fridays at 5pm during season, with spectacular views of English Harbour.
- Boggy Peak
- Antigua's highest mountain with a paved hiking trail offering views of Five Island Harbour from the summit.
Beaches
- Half Moon Bay
- A beach in the village of Freetown featuring pink-sand coasts and scenic landscapes with 600-person village setting.
- Darkwood Beach
- A stunningly beautiful and uncrowded beach on Antigua with a small reef fragment at the southern end.
Where to eat
- Heritage Quay
- Located at the cruise ship pier entrance to St. John's, offering a variety of dining and duty-free shopping options.
Bars and nightlife
- Shirley Heights Lookout
- Serves rum punch and hosts evening parties with Antiguan music and sunset views over English Harbour.
Forecast for Antigua
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Weather in Antigua by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F | 75°F | 1.6 in | 14 |
| February | 81°F | 74°F | 2.0 in | 13 |
| March | 82°F | 75°F | 1.8 in | 14 |
| April | 83°F | 76°F | 2.1 in | 15 |
| May | 84°F | 77°F | 2.3 in | 16 |
| June | 85°F | 79°F | 2.3 in | 15 |
| July | 86°F | 79°F | 3.1 in | 19 |
| August | 86°F | 79°F | 4.2 in | 21 |
| September | 86°F | 79°F | 4.4 in | 20 |
| October | 85°F | 79°F | 4.3 in | 19 |
| November | 83°F | 78°F | 4.1 in | 17 |
| December | 82°F | 76°F | 1.9 in | 15 |
Getting around
Taxis and minibuses are available from the cruise pier, though expensive; local buses are cheap (US$1-2) and depart from Market Street in St. John's, or rent a car from numerous island locations.
What to eat
Seafood is popular, and the national dish fungi with pepperpot is a must-try; most major cuisines are available on the island.
Tips
Cruise passengers can enjoy a short walk through Heritage Quay from the pier directly into St. John's for shopping and dining.
Best for
Beaches, snorkeling, sailing, historic sites
More ports in Eastern Caribbean
San Juan · St. Barts · St. Croix · St. Kitts · St. Maarten · St. Thomas · Tortola