Nelsons Dockyard and Shirley Heights Shared Tour
Tour Times: 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM
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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview
You will be met at the cruise port by your guide, who will then take you to the air conditioned transportation ready to commence the tour.
Your tour departs from Redcliffe Quay, the historic shopping district located on the south side of St. Johns. Once used as the slave-trading area for the town, it now consists of restored warehouses and old buildings painted in a rainbow of colors. Although the area has been redone to attract shoppers; there are all manner of shops, from novelty stores selling local wares to boutiques carrying the trendiest clothing; it still retains a sense of history.
Continuing on, well visit Block House at Shirley Heights, Antigua's famous military complex. Shirley Heights is divided into three sections: Block House, the easternmost part of the military complex that was designed as a place of last refuge; The Ridge and Artillery Quarters (part of which were used, after the army left, as an insane asylum); and The Lookout, which provides the best view in Antigua. Today, the entire complex is mainly in ruin, except The Lookout, which has been turned into a restaurant. Regardless, this is still a great place to visit, both for the history and for the great views of the island.
Now, were on to Nelsons Dockyard, named after the victor of the battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Lord Nelson. Nelson, who was based at English Harbor from 1784 to 1787, was senior captain at only 27 years of age and became the temporary commander-in-chief of the Leeward Islands for a short time. Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour here and visit the many restored buildings, which now house modern facilities, yet still reflect the naval heritage of English Harbor.
The history still lives here and is easily visualize with the help of your guide. You can see where the English beat the French because Napoleons Navy could not get into the harbor. You can still see where the sails were repaired. Very cool! This is a place full of history and, although private yachts now replace naval vessels in the harbor, it remains a favorite port for those making the long Atlantic crossing.
What's Included
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Air conditioned Transportation
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English speaking driver
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Nelsons Dockyard Entrance Fee
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Shirley Heights Entrance Fee
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Time at the beach
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Food and Beverages
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Tips/Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet at the cruise port
Tour Start
Drive to Nelsons Dockyard
Panoramic Drive
Nelsons Dockyard 45 Minutes
Free Time
Drive to Shirley Heights
Photo Opportunites
Drive to beach
Panoramic Drive
Free time 45 minutes
Relax on beach
Return to cruise port
Tour End
Considerations
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Most shops are closed on Sundays
Special Instructions
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Local currency is East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) and the US dollar is widely accepted.
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Bring your swimwear, beach towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat, and water bottle.
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Wear comfortable light clothing and walking shoes.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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Price Info
Nelsons Dockyard and Shirley Heights Shared Tour
Per person
USD $ 80.00
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