Antigua Beach Vacations: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Antigua Beach Travel Guide

Beach Destinations Near Antigua

Barbuda,AG
(39 mi.)
Nevis,KN
(51 mi.)
Guadeloupe
(61 mi.)
St. Kitts,KN
(63 mi.)
Saba
(101 mi.)

Shirley Heights Lookout in Antigua (Erika Hunter Lloyd)

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Antigua Beach Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

Islanders claim there are as many beaches in Antigua as days in the year.
Swim and snorkel at Pigeon Point, a five-minute drive from southeast Antigua's English Harbour.
Join a game of beach cricket at Fort Bay on the northwest coast.
Rent a chair on the beach or buy a drink at a local restaurant or bar—the owners may waive the rental fee.

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Hotels

from: $1295

Jumby Bay,A Rosewood Resort - Hotel

P.O. Box 243
St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

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Curtain Bluff - Hotel

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P.O. Box 288
Morris Bay, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 4.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Siboney Beach Club - Hotel

Dickenson Bay
North of St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 5.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Off the northwest shore, about half a mile off Torrens Point

Distance: 100.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Popular dive site where divers can see sharks, crab and lobster.... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Sea Saba Advanced Dive Center

PO Box 598
Windwardside, Saba, Netherlands Antilles

Distance: 100.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Premier dive operator, offering dive packages, transportation, and a variety of other services.... Read More

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Hot Springs Dive Site

North and west of Tent Point off Saba's southwest side

Distance: 100.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: One of Saba's shallowest dives, where divers can see green sea squirts, star coral, and schools of tang and doctorfish.... Read More

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