# Bridgetown

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/bridgetown

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## Overview

Photo:  · [CC BY-SA 3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bridgetown2.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- Description: Caribbean capital port combining historic districts and beaches
- Port name: Bridgetown
- English name: Bridgetown
- Country: Barbados
- Latitude / longitude: 13.10, -59.61

The capital of Barbados and a historic port town listed as a World Heritage Site. British colonial architecture blends with lively Caribbean culture, while white-sand beaches and its reputation as the birthplace of rum make it a popular cruise hub.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 110,000 in the capital region
- Climate: A tropical climate that is warm year-round. December to May is the dry season, and June to November is the rainy season.
- Language: English (Bajan Creole is also spoken)
- Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD; US dollars are also widely used)
- Best time to visit: December to April, the dry season

### Local food

The national dish, cou-cou and flying fish, along with makonga and rum.

### Sights

- World Heritage historic district and the Garrison
- Carlisle Bay beach and sea turtles
- Harrison's Cave (limestone cave)
- Mount Gay Rum Distillery

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 29 °C / 85 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Feb | 29 °C / 85 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Mar | 30 °C / 86 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F |
| Apr | 30 °C / 87 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| May | 31 °C / 87 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Jun | 31 °C / 87 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Jul | 31 °C / 87 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Aug | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F |
| Sep | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F |
| Oct | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Nov | 31 °C / 87 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Dec | 30 °C / 85 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1992–2006 · Station: GRANTLEY ADAMS · about 14.6 km from port · elevation difference about 47 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 156 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | BBD 1.15 | BBD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | BBD 12.50 | BBD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | BBD 17.50 | BBD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | BBD 8.50 | BBD | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Burger (Whopper) | BBD 13.80 | BBD | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Bridgetown (Barbados). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: BGI
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 14 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Costa Fascinosa
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Pointe-à-Pitre → Pointe-à-Pitre
- Port: Pointe-à-Pitre › Fort-de-France › Bridgetown › +2 › Pointe-à-Pitre
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,220.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-fort-de-france)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: MSC World Europa
- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Fort-de-France → Fort-de-France
- Port: Fort-de-France › Pointe-à-Pitre › Bridgetown › +3 › Fort-de-France
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $743.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [11-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-11n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04
- Ship: Celebrity Ascent
- Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) → Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
- Port: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) › Aruba (Oranjestad) › Curacao (Willemstad) › +4 › Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From $2,568.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [21-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Bridgetown](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-21n-bridgetown)

- Region: South America & Antarctica
- Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Feb 2028
- Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02
- Ship: EXPLORA II
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 21 nights
- Departure / arrival: Bridgetown → Bridgetown
- Port: Bridgetown › Devil's Island (Iles du Salut) › Macapa › +7 › Bridgetown
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From $13,000.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-7n-san-juan)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2027 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: Scarlet Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Juan → San Juan
- Port: San Juan › Philipsburg (St. Maarten) › St. John's (Antigua) › +3 › San Juan
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $763.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [12-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from New York](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-mary-2-12n-new-york)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Jan 2027
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01
- Ship: Queen Mary 2
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: New York → New York
- Port: New York › Philipsburg (St. Maarten) › Basseterre (St. Kitts) › +3 › New York
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From ¥310,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [14-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-elizabeth-14n-miami)

- Region: Caribbean & Bahamas
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Dec 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-11, 2027-12
- Ship: Queen Elizabeth
- Cruise line: Cunard Line
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Miami → Miami
- Port: Miami › Philipsburg (St. Maarten) › Tortola › +4 › Miami
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From ¥390,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-i-12n-san-juan-to-manaus)

- Region: South America & Antarctica
- Itinerary: Feb 2027
- Departure months: 2027-02
- Ship: EXPLORA I
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 12 nights
- Departure / arrival: San Juan → Manaus
- Port: San Juan › Gustavia (St. Barths) › Saint-Pierre (Martinique) › +5 › Manaus
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From $7,740.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bridgetown2.jpg)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-fort-de-france)
- [11-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/celebrity-ascent-11n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades)
- [21-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from Bridgetown](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-ii-21n-bridgetown)
- [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-7n-san-juan)
- [12-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from New York](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-mary-2-12n-new-york)
- [14-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-elizabeth-14n-miami)
- [12-Night South America & Antarctica Cruise from San Juan to Manaus](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-i-12n-san-juan-to-manaus)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados

Source: Wikipedia “[Barbados](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados)”, “[Bridgetown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))