ANTIGUA'S BEST TOUR: THE HEIGHTS AND LORD NELSON'S DOCKYARD
$253 For Up to 4 People

Your tour departs from Redcliffe Quay, the historic shopping district located on the south side of St. John's. 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. And 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.

Now continue on to Block House at Shirley Heights, Antigua's famous military complex. Shirley Heights may be 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 - yet it is still a great place to visit, both for the history and for the great views it affords of the island.

Your next stop is the Interpretation Centre where you will be treated to a visual and audio show of Antigua, before continuing on to Nelson's Dockyard. At the Interpretation Centre not only will you get an informative presentation about Antigua, you may also get a view of the Eric Clapton House!

Now you are on to Nelson's Dockyard, named after the victor of the battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Lord Nelson. Nelson, who was based at English Harbour 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, followed by another 30 mintues where you will be able to wander around on your own. Visit the many restored buildings, which now house modern facilities, yet still reflect the naval heritage of English Harbour. This is a place that is truely full of history - and although private yachts now replace naval vessels in the harbour, this spot still remains a favorite port for those making the long Atlantic crossing.

After the dockyard, head to a village bar to enjoy a local fruit drink, before heading back to the cruise ship pier

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