Whether you happen to be in Antigua for a beach holiday or it's a stop on your Caribbean cruise, a very enjoyable way to spend the day is onboard the Wadadli Catamaran that circumnavigates the island. (Wadadli is the name of the local beer). The boat crew share loads of information about the island and its history, and of course, the beauty that you see along the way is worth the ride.
Antigua claims to have 365 beaches - one for each day of the year - and the Wadadli cat glides along to each hotel's beach to pick up passengers (a nice change from the normal bus trip to a pier). As you head around the island, they point out the extremely expensive accommodations that are available...Galley Bay and Jumby Bay are two that stand out for me. Oppulent luxury at well over $1,000/nt and of course, the neighbourhood is suitable, with one of Oprah's island homes just across the way.
As we near the northern corner of the island, the crew advise us to put all of our belongings inside the boat, and for the young and elderly and not so fit to make their way to the back of the boat. They tell us that the ride will become quite bumpy and we'll get wet...we grasp the rope meshing that separates the catamaran hulls and as we crash through the massive waves, we get utterly soaked. It's all good fun and we are all laughing until our sides ache.
We pass again to calmer waters and pull in to Green Island for a rest. The boat docks and we have the option to do some snorkeling, rest on the beach, or just relax on the boat in the sun with a bit of lunch.
After our short break, we carry on around the island to English Harbour and we all seem to be attacking the Rum Punch with a vigor that would make any holidayer proud. As we return to our hotel, we reflect on what a fabulous day it's been and now it's definitely time for a nap!
The Wadadli Cat circumnavigation cruise departs Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and cruises start at $110USD per person.
A truly enjoyable way to spend the day and to see the many beaches of Antigua, and in a true salute to the island, their motto is: SAIL FAST... LIVE SLOW
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