Barbados Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
68 ships from 24 cruise lines
Barbados cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 338 upcoming sailings on 68 ships from 24 cruise lines visiting Barbados, calling at 3 places. Cruises can start in Bridgetown and end in Bridgetown. Of 338 upcoming sailings, 105 start in Barbados and 112 end there. More Caribbean cruises.
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See every Barbados cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Barbados
Barbados is the easternmost island in the Caribbean and one of the region's most polished all-rounders. Cruise ships call at Bridgetown, where the UNESCO-listed capital and its Garrison are walkable from the dock. Beyond the port, the west coast offers calm beaches and luxury resorts, the east coast wild Atlantic scenery, and the south coast a lively local food scene. For American travelers in their late 50s to mid-70s, it delivers low-stress touring, a familiar language, and enough depth for a memorable milestone trip.
Typical routes
- Southern Caribbean loops from San Juan, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami: Bridgetown paired with St. Croix, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, or the ABC islands.
- Transatlantic, repositioning, and world cruises between Europe, the United States, and South America, often with a long day or overnight in Bridgetown.
Ports overview
Barbados's cruise traffic is centered on Bridgetown's Deep Water Harbour, with small luxury ships occasionally anchoring in Carlisle Bay. The island is both a port of call and a turnaround port on Southern Caribbean and world-cruise itineraries.
Cruise season
November to April is prime; May, June, and November are shoulder months; June to November is Atlantic hurricane season, though Barbados is south of the most active hurricane zone.
Find your Barbados sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Barbados, earliest departure first.
15 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Barbados. Also visits United States, Sint Maarten, St Kitts and Nevis
Island Princess
12 Days Bridgetown, Barbados Round Trip
Starts and ends in Barbados. Also visits Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda
MSC Meraviglia
14 Days New York, USA Round Trip
Visits Barbados. Also visits United States, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis
Queen Mary 2
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21 Days One-Way from New York to Southampton
Visits Barbados. Also visits United States, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis
Queen Mary 2
15 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, BVI, Antigua and Barbuda
Azamara Quest
8 Days One-Way from San Juan to Bridgetown
Ends in Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, BVI, Antigua and Barbuda
Azamara Quest
15 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten
Emerald Princess
8 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten
Emerald Princess
6 Days One-Way from San Juan to Bridgetown
Ends in Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten
Emerald Princess
26 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Bridgetown
Ends in Barbados. Also visits Italy, Spain, Morocco
Silver Spirit
26 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Bridgetown
Ends in Barbados. Also visits Portugal, Morocco, Spain
Silver Ray
8 Days Bridgetown, Barbados Round Trip
Starts and ends in Barbados. Also visits Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, St Kitts and Nevis
Emerald Princess
Where Barbados cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Bridgetown (328) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Bridgetown (328)
Ships by type: 68 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Barbados cruise port guide
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Frequently asked questions about Barbados cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Barbados?
3 Barbados places are visited by 68 ships from 24 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Barbados cruise?
November to April is prime; May, June, and November are shoulder months; June to November is Atlantic hurricane season, though Barbados is south of the most active hurricane zone.
Sources and further reading
Background on Barbados draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Barbados
- Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.: Visit Barbados
- U.S. Department of State: Barbados International Travel Information
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison
- Barbados Port Inc.: Cruise Terminal
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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