4 Workshops & Classes in Barbados to Build a Day Around

1.Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · from $67Our pick

At Mount Gay Visitor Centre in Bridgetown, you’ll sip rum punch, explore Mount Gay’s story with a Brand Host, taste four rums, then make your own rum cocktails with a mixologist. Zariah, Akeel, and Reshawn have led highly praised sessions. Bring a good meal first, since the drinks add up quickly.

“There was a lot to learn from the history and video was good. Tasting was interesting and making was even more fun. Our guide was knowledgeable and pick up was prompt and a really nice chap. We had great afternoon.”

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2.Surf lesson adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $85

Meet your instructor at Dover Beach at 10:30 a.m. for a two-hour beginner surf lesson in Barbados. Che’s Surf School keeps groups to eight, supplies boards and other equipment, and may move to a better beach by 4x4 surfari truck. Instructors including Che, Jason, Kai, and Erin focus on safety, patience, and helping you stand up.

“It was an amazing experience! Erin was so knowledgeable and patient. Definitely one of the best things you can do in barbados!”

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3.Cook like a Bajan cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $160

Meet your local chef in Christ Church at 11:30 a.m. for a private, hands-on Bajan cooking class. You’ll prepare a traditional Barbadian dish, learn spice substitutions for home cooking, and eat the finished meal together. Food, utensils, aprons, gloves, and hair coverings are provided. Groups are limited to 10 in the highlights, though the full description mentions up to 20, so confirm your group size before booking.

“The host and cook went above expectations for us. We wanted to try a vegetarian dish, and they went so far as to find bread fruit in a neighbor's tree, because it was not the season to find it in the store. The kitchen was spotless, much cleaner than mine. We cooked more lamb then we could possibly eat, yummy 😋.”

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4.Mixology Class in Bridgetown – 10 Minutes from Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $59Best value

Meet Dameain at Flaming Pelican, a short walk from Bridgetown’s cruise terminal, for a private rum class built around Barbadian flavors. Learn about local rum, taste it, and make three cocktails, including rum punch and Corn ’n’ Oil, with snacks served along the way.

“Just over an hour of tips and history. He is very knowledgeable.”

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