The Ocean Suite

Antigua's magical landscapes will surely capture the imaginations of visitors, young and old! For days spent close to home, Carlisle Bay offers a wide range of family-friendly activities. The resort is home to three excellent kids’ clubs run by experienced childcare professionals. Open seven days a week, the clubs host age-appropriate group activities for children between the ages of four and twelve. With a huge variety of fun activities available, children will be supervised and encouraged by caring, enthusiastic staff members whilst enjoying a range of watersports, sunny games on the tennis courts, beach adventures and movie screenings! There is even a Cool Kids Beginners Club for children aged two and three.

For an exciting day out, drive inland along Fig Tree Drive, and within ten minutes, you will reach the incredible Antigua Rainforest Canopy Park. Here, a ziplining and rainforest adventure awaits! A range of fun and friendly eco-activities is available, with options to suit all age groups. With knowledgeable instructors on hand to guide you at every step along the way, you will cross suspension bridges and rope obstacles whilst ziplining your way above the tree tops and crisscrossing a stunning gorge. Not for the faint-hearted, this exhilarating day out varies in intensity, with zip lines throughout the rainforest at various heights and lengths. Don’t forget to take a break in the magical twin tree houses tucked away in the dense rainforest.

The hiking and trekking trails of Nelson’s Dockyard are another great way to get closer to nature, this time with your feet planted firmly on the ground! Make your way from the marina at Nelson’s Dockyard up to the panoramic views of Shirley Heights on a quiet weekday afternoon for a scenic hike that everyone will remember. This is a relatively easy hike but do make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and pack plenty of water. There are handy downloadable trail maps available online.

Back down at Nelson’s Dockyard, there is plenty of fun to be had out on the water, with sailing excursions for beginners and more experienced sailors available. On land, horse riding enthusiasts can saddle up by arranging a visit to a local riding club. Horseback tours can be booked to suit a range of age groups and abilities, taking in gorgeous valleys and pristine beaches with the help of new friends. For an introduction to a truly important facet of Antiguan culture, why not take the family to watch a local cricket match? The island is fiercely devoted to its national sport, which is played everywhere, though official matches tend to take place on weekends.

Younger visitors to the Antiguan capital of St. John’s will be delighted by the vivid colours and sounds of this lively port city, where the whole family can visit a local restaurant to sample some of the island’s delicious delicacies. From here, head back to Carlisle Bay Beach for a relaxing sunset swim together before you make your way to your private terrace to enjoy the ocean views and the starry night ahead.