OceanBlue Resort - Experience Barbados
Experience Barbados in all its beauty with its white-sand beaches, rich culture, and warm Bajan hospitality. There are many tours to help you explore our Island. You can visit Harrison's Cave, take an Island Tour, explore our historic UNESCO capital Bridgetown and historic homes, swim with turtles, dive wrecks and experience the bustling Fish Fry at Oistins, just to name a few. Barbados will provide you with many unforgettable moments and create lasting memories.
Flower Forest Botanical Gardens, Barbados
The Flower Forest delights with dazzling colours, fragrant flowers, chirping birds, cool country breezes and stunning views of the surrounding countryside and distant eastern coastline. Within their 53 acres, the trees and flowers bloom all year round creating a true botanical paradise, making a visit one of the best Barbados outdoor activities.
Earthworks Pottery
Earthworks Pottery is one of a few hand-making studios in Barbados creating attractive and functional artistic pieces. Their pottery is made by Bajan potters who diligently create from scratch, decorate and fire this honest work, bringing Caribbean sunshine to your home. Earthworks Pottery is attractive, highly durable, functional, food safe (no lead or leachates) and both dishwasher and microwave proof.
St. Nicholas Abbey
Built in 1658, this Jacobean Great House is only one of three existing in the Western Hemisphere. The Property has been tastefully restored as a sustainable heritage attraction and working plantation, producing its own unique internationally acclaimed single cask rums. The tour includes the Great House, gardens, small museum, factory, distillery, not to be missed short movie circa 1930 and rum tasting.
Cool Runnings Catamaran Sailing Cruises
Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises was voted 2nd Most Popular Attraction by the globally recognised Zagat Survey as 'the Rolls-Royce of catamaran excursions' in Barbados. Their unique charter company specializes in personalised cruises, ensuring the utmost in comfort, service and enjoyment. Their elegant, custom-built catamarans sail with a limited number of passengers, to guarantee a superb day of sailing in an uncrowded atmosphere.
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
The Barbados Wildlife Reserve offers a unique, walk-through experience through four acres of lush mahogany forest. Unlike a traditional zoo, most animals here including the world-famous Barbados Green Monkeys, red-footed tortoises and shy brocket deer wander freely. This is the perfect destination for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture the wild heart of Barbados. Please contact the Barbados Wildlife Reserve for feeding and peak activity times as the monkeys are free to roam.
Beautiful Barbados Tours
Beautiful (Barbados) Tours & Excursions Ltd provide excursions and sightseeing tours, private and group tours and excursions in Barbados. They offer tours that capture the essence of Barbados sharing with you our island's main attractions whether onland or in the sea. Their Mission is to provide fun filled, adventure packed, informative tours and excursions. Visit their website to browse the vast range of tours that they offer.
eBike Barbados
With decades of stories, insider knowledge, and a knack for creating some of the islands best tours, Roger, Adam, Tom and Gregory live to show visitors the real Barbados. They go beyond the postcard beaches to reveal the hidden trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and quirky stories that are the island’s heart.
Harbour Lights Dinner Show
Every Wednesday and Thursday night experience the Caribbean with an unforgettable night of vibrant entertainment, delicious cuisine and unlimited drinks. Enjoy the floor show with dazzling performances of stilt walkers, fire eaters, the iconic Mother Sally, Kadooment dancers and three incredible live bands.
Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
Step into a world where nature thrives, birds sing freely, and ancient mangroves whisper the stories of Barbados’ past. Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is the island’s last remaining mangrove wetland — a living, breathing ecosystem teeming with life and wonder. Immerse yourself in the ultimate sanctuary experience, where nature meets tranquility.
Barbados Hiking and Sightseeing Tour
Offering a range of hikes for the casual walker to the experienced adventurer, come and explore Barbadian culture on a hiking adventure steeped in history. Guided by local Bajan experts, this 2.5-hour tour takes you through cliffs, quiet coral limestone passes, and hidden coastal paths along the striking east coast of Barbados.
Atlantis Submarines Barbados
Embark on an unparalleled underwater adventure and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Caribbean Sea as you explore its depths and uncover the mysteries of the ocean like never before. With advancements in marine technology, these submersibles provide a safe and immersive experience, allowing adventurers to descend into the mysterious world beneath the waves.
Foursquare Rum Distillary
Foursquare Rum Distillery is a historic Barbadian distillery located in the southern countryside of Saint Philip on the site of a former sugar plantation. It is widely celebrated as one of the most modern and award-winning rum distilleries in the world, renowned for its commitment to unadulterated rum. Their master distiller Richard Seale, is insistant that rums should be made without adding flavours or being flagrant with age statements, and the Cask strength represents the pinnacle of this ethos.
Local Attractions FAQs
Start planning your Barbados adventure by finding answers to common questions about nearby beaches, cultural sites and how to get around.
What is the best way to get around Barbados?
The local number 11 bus is a short walk from OceanBlue. It travels between Inch Marlow and Bridgetown stopping at many of the popular beaches along the way. The cost is BBD 3.50 or USD 1.75 per person, per ride. Alternatively you can hire a car from Stoutes Car Rental, Drive-A-Matic or Go Rent A Car. If you are planning to rent a car then do this early on as availability is limited between November and December and during Crop Over. Some of our guests choose to rent a car for a few days during their stay to explore the island and then use the bus for beach days.
Is there an Uber service in Barbados?
PickUP Barbados is our Uber equivalent. You can visit their site to downlad the PickUP Barbados App at https://pickupbarbados.com/
How much is a taxi from the airport to OceanBlue?
The cost of a taxi from the airport to OceanBlue is about BBD 50 or USD 25 cash. Very few taxis in Barbados accept credit cards so it is advised to travel with cash.
Can I pay with foreign currency?
Most places in Barbados will accept USD at an exchange rate of USD 1 to BBD 2 (some stores may exchange at USD 1 to BBD 1.98) as the Barbados dollar is tied to the US dollar. Any other currency will need to be changed at a bank so it is reccommended to travel with either Barbados or United States dollars. Please note that US coins, 1 dollar bills or any marked or torn bills will not be accepted at any location in Barbados. It is also advised to travel with denominations of 5, 10 and 20 dollar bills.
What are the best beaches near OceanBlue Resort?
Enterprise Beach, also known as Miami Beach is near Oistins and is our closest swimming beach. Further west you will find Accra Beach where the boardwalk begins. Closer to Bridgetown is Carlisle Bay where you can dive shipwrecks and swim with turtles.
What activities are recommended for cultural experiences?
Try visiting the Mount Gay Rum Distillery or attending local festivals to engage with Barbadian culture firsthand. The very popular Oistins Fish Fry is a ten minute drive from OceanBlue. Be prepared to go early if you are planning to eat dinner there on a Friday night.
How do I book tours or excursions from the resort?
Our front desk team can assist with booking guided tours, snorkeling trips, and island excursions tailored to your interests. Alternatively, many of the tours can be booked online directly with the tour company before you travel. This is recommend especially during the months November to April as popular tours do get booked up.
Barbados in a Nutshell
The Barbados in a Nutshell 2025-2026 guide by Miller Publishing is the current definitive pocket resource for travelers. Pick up your copy at OceanBlue or read it here to help you start planning your stay in Barbados. It's the perfect guide for navigating our island's top attractions and daily logistics.

See What Makes Barbados so Very Special
Barbados is a sovereign parliamentary republic and the easternmost Caribbean island. Characterized as a unique coral limestone island known for its white sand beaches and strong African and British influences, this Atlantic-facing nation provides safe high-quality drinking water filtered through its coral geology. Barbados boasts a 99% literacy rate and offers free educaion and healthcare to its citizens.
