Issue 12 / Summer 2022
Inside It’s a Summer of Celebration!
The Local & Co. Restaurant
Harrison’s Cave EcoAdventure
UltraLuxurious Crusing
Sail from Barbados with Seabourn
Celebrate Outside
Unseen Barbados
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We’ve got lots to
celebrate this season! The global cruise industry is bouncing back as thousands of travellers have been bitten by the travel bug and as a result we are excited for the upcoming 2022-2023 cruise season. This season, we have a whopping estimated 390 vessel calls scheduled with a passenger totaling of 739,557. This puts us back to levels prior to 2019! Ships’ sailing capacity is expected to reach over 90 per cent and we anticipate pent up demand to help arrival numbers reach previously expected capacity and growth levels by the time the season begins. In more exciting news, the prestigious Ritz Carlton Yacht Collections will make Barbados its homeport for winter 2022-23 with 20 sailings embarking at the Port of Bridgetown. Premium style cruising is in right now and we are so happy that Barbados will get a chance to be showcased as a luxurious cruise destination. While we are grateful to have an impressive fleet of ships returning to our shores; we are especially happy to welcome the arrivals of MSC Seaside from MSC Cruises, Seabourn Ovation from Seabourn Cruises and the Evrima from Ritz Carlton. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines homeporting operations will continue with Rhapsody of the Seas offering 7–14-night itineraries. This is big news for Barbados, and we are eager to welcome you to our shores. While this season brings with it many exciting possibilities, we will not rest on our laurels, and we are working to ensure that the 2023-24 cruising season will surpass this one with many new onshore experiences. Ready to find out what else we have in store? Let’s cruise Inside Barbados!
Shelly Williams ................................................ Shelly Williams BTMI Chairman
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The Local & Co. Local & Co. is a true Farm to Table Restaurant. The food, created by UK celebrity Chef Sophie Michell & her team, focuses on ingredients sourced from local farmers, producers & foragers. Local & Co is housed in an early 1800’s building on one of Barbados most beautiful West Coast beaches, perfect for relaxing in a sun lounger with a cooler full of your favourite drinks for all day sunbathing. The Rum Bar also showcases the best rums & craft made cocktails in the golden glow of a mirrored alcove & library. The Market Place is not to be missed, it’s the best place for locally made artisan crafts & gifts! Book now at reservations@thelocalbarbados.com
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Harrison’s Cave
Eco-Adventure Join the action above or explore what lies beneath, or better yet, do both at the new Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park! The Monkey Zipline and the Gully Challenge Course are two of the newest heart pumping adventure experiences now available at this legendary location. Step off 100ft above the lush gully floor and prepare to be thrilled with non-stop action packed adventures. The park’s showstopper is Harrison’s Cave itself. Explore the underworld in a Signature Cave Tram tour where beautiful views of running streams, waterfalls and magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations deliver an enchanting experience. Be sure to also take a guided walk through our picturesque nature trail and learn much about the beautiful floral life on property. After all the action and exploration, it’s time to sip back with rum-tasting at the Mount Gay Rum Experience and learn about the history of Mount Gay, the world’s oldest rum. Stop by the Photo Desk before leaving to check out all the great action shots the photographers captured of you throughout the day or pick up a special keepsake at the Welchman Hall boutique gift shop. Visit chukka.com for details.
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UltraLuxurious
Crusing
The Ritz-Carlton® is taking its legendary service and unmatched luxury to the sea, offering all-inclusive cruises on the first of three custom-built yachts, Evrima, in late summer 2022. Evrima will feature 149 suites, each with its own private terrace, and accommodate up to 298 guests in a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere. Calling on unique and distinguished destinations alike, most voyages range from seven to ten nights, combining signature Ritz-Carlton service and amenities onboard with uniquely curated experiences ashore. With over 20 departures calling on Barbados, delve deep into the vibrant cultures, local cuisines and natural beauty of the Caribbean.
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Sail from Barbados
with Seabourn Proving just how popular Barbados is for discerning British travellers, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is increasing its capacity from the island from November 2022, when the company’s newest (and largest) ship, Seabourn Ovation will be cruising from Barbados until April 2023, and then returning to repeat the programme for winter 2023/4.
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Seabourn Ovation features 300 all-veranda suites, ultra-luxury amenities and an allinclusive lifestyle that covers everything from gourmet cuisine and attentive service to complimentary fine wines and spirits, plus a tipping not required policy. Seabourn is small enough to combine must-see islands with hidden yacht harbours, and one of the highlights of every Seabourn Caribbean cruise is the iconic Caviar in the Surf® beach party which takes place at Carambola Island, St Kitts. Guests will relax on a white sand beach, complete with a gourmet barbecue, as crew members wade waist-deep through turquoise waters to serve them chilled caviar and ice-cold champagne. Ovation’s captain may also deploy the ship’s retractable marina for a Marina Day® with complimentary watersports for a day of play like no other including water skiing, pedal boats, snorkels and windsurfing. All outdoor events are, of course, subject to weather conditions.
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Celebrate
Outside
Crop Over is back for Summer 2022! Already, parties are booking their dates and locations to ensure everyone gets a taste of the festival.
The Crop Over Festival is Barbados’ most popular, most colourful, and most anticipated event. This unique summer festival attracts thousands of visitors from across the globe who come to enjoy Barbadian heritage, culture, music, food and dance, every May through August. One of the Caribbean’s most culturally significant festivals, the 300-year-old tradition of Crop Over marks the end of the sugar cane growing season. Crop Over culminates with Grand Kadooment, held the first Monday in August. Costumed revellers can be seen parading through the streets from morning until evening, and if lucky, may even catch a glimpse of one of the many celebrities known to frequent the island during this time, including Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Barbados’ very own Rihanna. This year, the Prime Minister, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, promises that we will have a modified version that will be done in a new and innovative way without sacrificing enjoyment and safety. Stay updated on the developments of this on our website www.visitbarbados.org.
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Unseen Barbados
Indulge, Explore and Unwind If this sounds like your vacation bucket list, then Unseen Barbados is the perfect charter for you. Welcoming guests aboard their selection of elegant Sea Ray Yachts, the experienced crew of concierge, chefs, deck hands and captains, specialise in making you a priority. Step into the effortless luxury of their stylish interiors, spacious cabins and inviting decks, where guests can expect more than an average day at sea. Time will stop, as you lounge under a canopy of tropical skies or revel in the collection of sea bobs, kayaks, flite board and other ecofriendly toys. Shaped by a commitment to quality, Unseen Barbados will leave no stone unturned in its delivery of sophisticated service, bespoke menus, and limitless adventures. Design your exclusive experience with concierge@unseenbarbados.com to turn your vacations and special occasions into prime memories. Visit unseenbarbados.com for details.
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Made ine
Barbados SOMETHING SAMARAH Handmade in the heart of Barbados, Something Samarah jewellery blends casual sophistication with richly textured craftsmanship, the métier of this label is its natural unglazed finish. Founded in 2016 by Samarah Comissiong, Something Samarah pieces, while modern, create heirlooms in place of trinkets, as its production to packaging serve up a mix of handmade, homemade, and sustainably-made pieces of this joyful brand. Instagram: @somethingsamarah
Pink Lemonade With a meticulous eye for detail, Rotchelle Parris designs for the everyday woman who doesn’t want to blend into the crowd. Established in 2010, Pink Lemonade by Rotchelle Parris is exactly what it sounds like: sassy, sweet and always refreshing. Each piece is perfectly tailored to our beautiful Caribbean landscape, and versatile enough to suit every setting and any occasion. The brand’s accolades include three consecutive showings at Tobago Fashion Week, a feature in UK magazine OK, resort-wear sponsor of Miss Universe Barbados for 3 years, and recipient of the Caribbean Style & Culture Award of ExcellenceFashion Innovation. For more information visit pinklemonadebyrp.com Instagram: @pinklemonadebyrp
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We’d like to
Welcome you
We look forward to welcoming all the cruise lines coming to our port of call this upcoming winter season with our much valued visitors. Some of these cruise lines will also be homeporting with us and starting their cruise journey from Barbados. Now’s the perfect time to book your room on board and enjoy sailing from our shores. Choose to stay with us before or after your cruise for even more island experiences! Transit/Port of Call Cruise Lines . AIDA Cruises . Atlas Ocean Voyages – Mystic Cruises . All Leisure Group . Carnival Cruise Lines . Celebrity Cruises . Club Med Cruises . Crystal Cruises . Costa Cruises . Disney Cruise Line . Hapag Lloyd Cruises . Holland America Line . Hurtigruten . Majestic Cruise Line . MSC Cruises . Norwegian Cruise Lines . Oceania Cruises . P&O Cruises UK . Ponant Cruises . Princess Cruises . Regent Seven Sea Cruises . Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines . Seabourn Cruise Line
. Star Clipper Cruise Lines . Sea Dream Yacht Company . Saga Cruises
Cruise Lines Homeporting In Barbados . Windstar Cruises . Seabourn Line . Star Clipper Cruises . Silversea Cruises . Sea Cloud . Seadream Yacht Club . Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines . Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . MSC Cruises . AIDA Cruises . P&O UK . TUI Cruises GMBH . TUI UK & Ireland . Scenic Luxury Voyages . Oceania . Regent Seven Seas Cruises . Ponant INSIDE BARBADOS I SUMMER 2022 INSIDE BARBADOS I SUMMER 2022
See you
soon!
If you’ve ever dreamed of living where you vacation Barbados is making it a reality with the 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp. This one year visa gives visitors the opportunity to work remotely. For more details visit www.barbadoswelcomestamp.com Barbados’ accommodation choices caters to those looking for luxurious all-inclusive resorts, intimate hotels with outstanding service and amenities, private villas or a home away from home like an Airbnb or HomeAway property. These longer stay visitors will now be able to utilise cruising to explore neighbouring islands in this enchanting archipelago, all from the homeporting hub, Barbados. Check out www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travelguidelines-2022 to stay up-to-date. Visitors arriving on transit calls are free to disembark and select from a series of Supervised Shore Excursions via authorized Taxi Operators and independent Tour Operators. Please visit our website for further information.
Pre & post
stays
Barbados is pleased to welcome cruise visitors to our shores again to experience all the island still has to offer. The vast number and amazing diversity of attractions and experiences in Barbados encourage longer stays – more than just a few hours in a single day can fulfil. The longer the cruise stay and island encounter, the greater the chance to celebrate Barbados with its people, beautiful landscapes, food, rich heritage and beaches too. Contact your travel agent for booking information on our pre and post cruise packages.
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