Antigua is a beautiful place to travel to in the Caribbean Islands. Below is our Antigua travel guide. We go over everything from which charger to buy, money to use, where to stay, things to do, transportation, and how to book your flight.

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My Trip: I went to Antigua from November 11th to the 15th. I had the time of my life, from swimming with stingrays to jet skiing at Dickenson Bay. Our favorite place to eat on the water was Sheer Rocks! The BEST beach was Fort James! Tom and I loved Antigua so much that we booked a new flight back to the Island in June 2024! This travel guide is to help you if you ever want to go to Antigua.

Tips:

• Money to use: Antigua uses Eastern Caribbean Dollars. Antigua accepts US dollars. 1 US dollar is equivalent to 2.70 Eastern Caribbean Dollars.
• Charger: You can use the same charger as a US charger.
• Where to stay? All Inclusive Hotels | Beachfront Hotels | Airbnb We recommend staying at a beachfront view!
• Where to book your flight? We recommend booking all flights on Hopper to save you money, especially if you are on a budget! Download the app on your iPhone and start looking at prices for specific dates you want to go.
• Transportation? The most common form of transportation in Antigua is by Taxi. The taxi fare ranges from $6.00 to $31.00.

How to Spend 5 Days in Antigua:

Tip: I recommend watching the sunrise at least once and the sunset every night!

Day 1:

• Arrive at your hotel, unpack, and settle in.
• Relax by the hotel pool with a pina colada in hand.
• Go to the beach closest to you: Antigua is home to 365 beaches and offers a diverse experience. Antiqua is beautiful year-round with perfect weather. The best beaches to visit are Halfmoon Bay, Dickenson Bay, Fort James Beach, Honeymoon Cove, Sea Grape Beach, Eden Beach, and Royal Palm Beach.
• Participate in any watersport activity: Watersports to pick from in Antigua are everything from jet skiing, surfing, or kayaking to paddle boarding, kitesurfing, and parasailing!
• Watch the sunset: The best place to watch the sunset is at Galleon Beach!

Day 2:

• Stingray City Tour– This tour picks you up at St. Johns. Not only will you be able to feed stingrays, but you will explore the island of Antigua. Food and transportation are included with the tour.
• Visit the Natural Caves- If you are up for more exploring, head to Antigua’s natural caves. Antigua is home to Darby Dave’s cave and Two Foot Bay. The Dark Cave is an interesting one where you will find rare amphipods and blind shrimp.
• Dinner on the Water– Make a reservation to have dinner on the ocean at Sheer Rocks. Be sure to get there before sunset because the views are immaculate.

Day 3:

• Self-Drive Boat Tour- We recommend this self-drive boat tour! The boat is inflatable! Snorkel gear is provided in the tour.
• Red Cliff Bay- Redcliffe Quay is a cozy district that appeals to art lovers with tons of souvenir stores to go shopping.
• Boggy Peak- Reach the most elevated point in Antigua at Boggy Peak, which sits at 1,300 feet. It is a great hiking spot with an expansive view of the tropical vegetation below. 

Day 4:

• Guided Tour of the Island- This guided tour will teach you about Antigua’s past and present. You will see major landmarks, including Devil’s Bridge. The tour will stop at the Blockhouse, Shirley Heights, Nelson Dockyard, and Fig Tree Drive. Fig Tree Drive is an art gallery. A waterfront lunch is served and included in the price. Shirley Heights is a military complex at 492 feet above sea level and is a lovely place to go hiking.
• Antigua’s Market– Antigua’s Market is in the heart of St. John’s. We talk more about everything to eat and drink in Antigua below.

Day 5:

• Relax at the beach!
• Check Out of Your Hotel
• Flight home

Things to Do in Antigua:

• Pig Paradise: Pig Paradise is where you can pet, feed, play, and swim with pigs on the beautiful beaches of Antigua
• Watersport Activities: Jet Skiing, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, parasailing
• Hiking to Boggy Peak or Shirley Heights
• Snorkeling with stingrays, sea turtles, tropical-colored fish
• Renting a self-drive boat
• Visiting Devil’s Bridge
• Antigua’s Market
• Relaxing at the beach: Halfmoon Bay, Dickenson Bay, Fort James Beach, Honeymoon Cove, Sea Grape Beach, Eden Beach, Royal Palm Beach
• Donkey Sanctuary
• Shopping at Redcliffe Bay
• Darby Dave’s Cave and Two-Foot Bay
• Fig Tree Drive Art Gallery
• Nelsons Dockyard

Where to Eat in Antigua:

• Seafood:
  • Sheer Rocks – Reserve a Table This Caribbean seafood restaurant has a beautiful waterfront view and a delicious list of cocktails.
• Local Food:
  • Hemingway’s Caribbean Cafe & Restaurant – Reserve a Table Hemingways has everything from lobster to pasta dishes and excellent reviews on TripAdvisor
• Street Food/ Market:
  • Antigua’s Market– Always give street food a try when traveling. You might be surprised. You have to visit the Antigua Market in St. John’s to get a sense of what it is like to eat like a local. You will find everything from fresh fish, vegetables, and meat to traditional clothing and shoes. You can also buy souvenirs.
• Brewery:
  • Antigua’s Brewing Company- Learn more about the company on their website!

Have you ever been to Antigua? Please comment below about your experience.

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