West Indies
Cricket Travel Redefined

There is nothing in world cricket quite like a tour of the West Indies. The combination of island-hopping, turquoise seas, calypso music drifting from the stands, and Test cricket played under Caribbean skies makes it the most intoxicating experience in the game.

Every island has its own character. Barbados is polished and welcoming, with Kensington Oval as its beating heart. Antigua is laid-back, with 365 beaches and a cricket ground named after the greatest batsman to ever walk out of the Caribbean. Jamaica is raw and passionate — Sabina Park beneath the Blue Mountains is unforgettable. Trinidad brings energy, street food, and carnival culture. St Lucia offers the most dramatic natural scenery you'll find anywhere in the cricket world.

This guide is built from years of Caribbean travel experience — every hotel recommended, every island explored, every rum punch tested. It's the guide I wish I'd had on my first Caribbean cricket trip, and it's updated before every tour.

Entry Requirements

UK passport holders do not need visas for short stays across most Caribbean islands including Barbados, Antigua, Jamaica, Trinidad, St Lucia, and Grenada. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date. Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for specific island requirements before you travel.

Currency

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is used in Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, and St Kitts. Barbados uses the Barbados Dollar (BBD), Jamaica uses the Jamaican Dollar (JMD), and Trinidad uses the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD). US Dollars are widely accepted across all islands. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants. We recommend carrying some local currency for smaller establishments and tips.

Weather

Expect temperatures between 26–31°C year-round. England typically tour January to March, which falls in the dry season (December to May). Occasional tropical showers are common but usually brief. Pack light, breathable clothing, strong sunscreen (SPF 50+), and a decent hat. A light rain jacket is useful for the odd shower.

Getting Around

Inter-island flights are the primary mode of travel between venues. Caribbean Airlines and regional carriers operate frequent services. Flight times are typically 30 minutes to 2 hours between islands. Ground transfers on each island are usually 20–45 minutes from airport to hotel. All inter-island flights and ground transfers are arranged as part of our packages.

Time Zone

The Caribbean operates on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is GMT-4. There is no daylight saving time, so the time difference from the UK is 4 hours behind in winter and 5 hours behind in summer.

Health

No mandatory vaccinations are required for entry from the UK. Mosquito repellent is recommended, particularly in the evenings. Bottled water is widely available. Consult your GP or a travel health clinic at least 6 weeks before departure for the latest advice.

Mobile Phones

Check with your UK provider about international roaming packages before departure — roaming charges can vary significantly between islands. Alternatively, purchase a local SIM card on arrival at each island. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and many restaurants. Coverage varies by island — Barbados and Trinidad have the most reliable networks.

Barbados is the spiritual home of Caribbean cricket. Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is one of the great cricket grounds of the world, and the island itself offers an unbeatable combination of beaches, culture, food, and rum.

Kensington Oval

Capacity approximately 28,000. The region's first Test was played here in 1930, and the ground has been at the heart of West Indian cricket ever since. The iconic Gary Sobers statue greets you at the entrance. The ground underwent a major redevelopment for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, modernising the facilities while retaining its Caribbean character. The atmosphere on a Test match day here is unforgettable — calypso music, rum punch, and passionate local support.

Things to Do

• Oistins Fish Fry — the famous Friday night fish market and party, a must-do
• Harrison's Cave — stunning crystallised limestone caverns deep beneath the island
• Bathsheba — dramatic Atlantic coast with world-class surf breaks and the Soup Bowl
• Rum tours — Mount Gay (the world's oldest rum distillery) and St Nicholas Abbey (historic plantation house with its own rum)
• Catamaran cruise with sea turtles — swim alongside hawksbill turtles off the west coast
• Bridgetown UNESCO World Heritage walk — the historic Garrison area and parliament buildings

Recommended Hotels

Antigua is a cricketing island through and through. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium carries the name of one of the greatest batsmen to ever play the game, and the island offers 365 beaches — one for every day of the year.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Capacity approximately 10,000. Purpose-built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. The ground features the Andy Roberts End and the Curtly Ambrose End — named after two of Antigua's greatest fast bowlers. Widely regarded as having the best catering of any cricket ground in the Caribbean — the local food stalls inside the ground are excellent.

Things to Do

• Nelson's Dockyard — beautifully restored Georgian naval dockyard and UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Shirley Heights Sunday sunset party — the famous hilltop barbecue with panoramic views, steel band music, and rum punch as the sun goes down
• 365 beaches — from Dickenson Bay to Half Moon Bay, every one worth exploring
• Cades Reef snorkelling — crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs on the south-west coast

Recommended Hotels

Jamaica is where Caribbean cricket meets its rawest, most passionate form. Sabina Park in Kingston sits beneath the Blue Mountains and has hosted some of the most dramatic Test matches in history.

Sabina Park

Capacity approximately 15,600. One of the oldest Test venues in the Caribbean, set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains. Historically known for fast, bouncy pitches that have produced some of the most thrilling fast bowling in Test cricket. The atmosphere is raw and intense — Jamaica produces some of the most knowledgeable and vocal cricket fans in the world.

Things to Do

• Blue Mountain coffee tour — visit the plantations that produce one of the world's finest and most expensive coffees
• Bob Marley Museum — the legendary musician's former home in Kingston, an essential visit
• Dunn's River Falls — iconic cascading waterfalls near Ocho Rios, climb the 180-metre limestone terraces
• Port Royal — the sunken pirate city across Kingston Harbour, once called the "wickedest city on earth"

St Lucia is arguably the most beautiful island in the Caribbean. The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground sits in Gros Islet, forming a natural amphitheatre surrounded by lush green hills, with the iconic Pitons visible in the distance. The ground is just 10–15 minutes from Rodney Bay, the main tourist area.

Daren Sammy Cricket Ground

Capacity approximately 15,000. Renamed after St Lucia's World T20-winning captain Daren Sammy. The ground's setting is spectacular — a natural amphitheatre with hills rising on all sides. Floodlit for day-night cricket and a regular CPL venue. The proximity to Rodney Bay makes it one of the most convenient grounds in the Caribbean for tourists.

Things to Do

• The Pitons — UNESCO-listed twin volcanic peaks, hike Gros Piton for breathtaking views
• Sulphur Springs — the world's only drive-in volcano, with therapeutic mud baths
• Hotel Chocolat chocolate experience — the Rabot Estate offers bean-to-bar tours and tastings in a stunning plantation setting
• Zip-lining — fly through the rainforest canopy on one of the Caribbean's best zip-line courses
• Pigeon Island National Landmark — historic fort with panoramic views and excellent snorkelling

Recommended Hotels

Trinidad brings the energy. Port of Spain is a vibrant, multicultural city and Queen's Park Oval — the most-used Test venue in the Caribbean — sits at its heart with the stunning Northern Range mountains as a backdrop.

Queen's Park Oval

Capacity approximately 25,000. The most historic cricket ground in the Caribbean with over 60 Tests hosted since its founding in 1897. The famous Concrete Stand is the place to be for atmosphere — it's where the most vocal supporters gather. The Northern Range provides a dramatic mountain backdrop that makes this one of the most photogenic grounds in world cricket.

Things to Do

• Port of Spain street food — doubles, roti, bake and shark from the locals' favourite spots
• Caroni Bird Sanctuary — boat tour through mangrove swamps at sunset to see the Scarlet Ibis, Trinidad's national bird, returning to roost in their thousands
• Maracas Bay — Trinidad's most famous beach, a scenic 40-minute drive over the Northern Range from Port of Spain, famous for bake and shark from Richard's
• Carnival — if your tour coincides, Trinidad Carnival is one of the greatest street parties on earth

Grenada — the Spice Island — is one of the Caribbean's hidden gems. The National Cricket Stadium in St George's has a capacity of approximately 20,000 and provides an intimate, welcoming setting for international cricket.

Things to Do

• Grand Anse Beach — two miles of pristine white sand, regularly rated one of the best beaches in the world
• Underwater Sculpture Park — the world's first underwater sculpture gallery, snorkel or dive among the installations
• Nutmeg plantation tours — Grenada produces a third of the world's nutmeg, tour the plantations and processing stations
• River Antoine Rum Distillery — the oldest functioning water-propelled distillery in the Caribbean, producing rum since 1785

Recommended Hotels