Sip & Paint Antigua
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We employ talented local artists to teach our guests how to execute our local art styles, all while enjoying a smooth glass of wine with lunch. This group experience is packed with fun, excitement, and laughs from start to finish.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ffryes Beach
Depart the pier area and take a scenic drive to a local art gallery where artisans practice their crafts. Enjoy a welcome beverage and snacks and meet a local painter and observe her painting some of her favorite island scenes. Take part in her painting class and have a souvenir of this special day to take home. You will be entertained with stories of Antigua and her past through music and poetry reading spoken in the local dialect. Local vendors will have their handiwork on display and for sale. You can find arts and crafts, sea island cotton and local clay pottery and some of these items will be produced right before your very eyes. Take in the beautiful surroundings of the two old sugar mill ruins on the estate as you make your way to the beach. This secluded spot offers swimming for anyone who would like to take a refreshing dip. At the arranged time, your transportation will return you to the pier area and your ship
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Built in the 17th century and was the old Court House for the British Settlers. Today it host the nation Artifacts.
What‘s Included
A delicious Antiguan lunch, consisting of 1 side (Rice or Pasta), Fresh Salad, and Grilled BBQ Chicken. Complementary Drink is also Included.
Alcoholic Beverages
Beach chairs, and Large umbrellas. These can be rented from the bar.
For pick up options outside of St.John's area, a $10 USD upcharge will applied.
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Sip & Paint Antigua
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not quite what we booked
Charlotte S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We didn’t really get what we’d booked but did get to paint which was lovely and reminded me that I used to enjoy mixing colours. We arrived at the check point to find around a 100 plus cruise ship passengers off the 4 cruise ships in port. All having booked The Antigua Experience tour. We presented ourselves and our Sip and Paint vouchers. They then put us in a group of 20 on a bus with the Antigua Experience passengers. So instead of visiting artists, workshops and having an artistic day we did a tour that included visiting a plantation family and seeing their house, collection and history. They appeared to forget all plantations relied on enslavement. We’d rather have complete history please. I think the tour was aimed at the American market , but The guide Jerry was great and knowledgeable and driver Nigel very skilled!
Best Shore Excursion of Our Cruise
matthewlW3254VY,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best shore excursion of our cruise. My wife and I have absolutely no artistic ability. We can barely draw stick figures. As a result of the knowledgeable and patient guidance from local artist, Looby, we created two beautiful pieces of art that are now hanging in our home. We had a great time doing it. Make sure to bring a swimsuit, because the beach next to where she teaches is beautiful. The music by the Caribbean band is a lot of fun and the food is very good. I want to end by commending Looby one more time. She is kind and talented. She helped us create a beautiful piece of art and a beautiful memory.
This excursion was done...
Shijuan R,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was done on my birthday. It started off great had an amazing time on the beach, sipping and painting. Jackie our host was amazing and I would definitely recommend.
Amazing experience!
Ayisha B,,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing time! Jacqui was an accommodating host and wonderful tour guide as well as a talented artist! She help me to create a lovely painting when on a normal day I can barely draw a stick man. Extremely funny lady and knowledgeable about the island, she gave us a tour
Awesomeness of Miss Jackie
Kowaine B,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The sip and paint experience with Miss Jackie was unforgetabl. The level of interaction with our party was irreplaceable and so greatly appreciated. The food served was 5 stars and entertainment was more than I could have asked. She went out of the way to ensure the birthday experience was the best.
Memories that last in A paintbrush !
Rebecca S,,May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was the first time for us visiting Antigua and also first time sipping and Painting ! To do it at a beautiful beach was surely a beautiful thing . Our guide/ driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The actual experience was really enjoyable and very memorable , as we also didn't know we had a little skill :) our Art Teacher was very kind and patient, also seeing we had kids with us . And also very encouraging. She made the time one well spent. The whole vibe is really cool and island sweet . We also got to take home our paintings to our country.! It was really a very memorable and enjoyable experience for us all . The staff , and all involved are really a great vibe. I would recommend this event to someone visiting Antigua
Painting great but......
Alan S,,Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00We were only two for this tour (paint piece) and were grouped on another tour that passed painting location without our prior knowledge nor consent. Therefore the parts of the tour that included: "drive to a local art gallery to meet artists displaying their work and learn about local art styles" and "Partake in the painting class while listening to stories of Antigua and taking in the surrounding sugar mill estate landscapes" did NOT occur. Instead scenic tour included a stop an estate with garden and collections of stuff. Tour guide on overall tour was excellent in his presentation but we were disappointed in our unexpected "art" scope of tour. Also tour advertised as two hours that would left us options for balance of port visit for doing other things instead of being captured on this tour for four and a half hours that included an hour of wait time at a beach. Sullied Viator credibility.
We made great memories!
Anne B,,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What a spectacular experience. Our tour guides picked us up right where we were staying and on the way to Ffryes Beach, told us all about Antigua, and even stopped to get local fruit for us to try. When we arrived, the gorgeous beach setting was breezy and beautiful and so inspiring! Jackie was an amazing instructor. She's so full of life and joy, we couldn't help but have a good time. She's also a great teacher, and helped us both make a painting that will help us remember our glorious Antigua vacation. After a delicious lobster lunch (which we gladly paid a little extra for...YUM!) We headed home, completely satisfied. What a blast!!
The way tours are suppose to be.
Ellen C,,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a fun time with the guide and driver. The sites, the driving, the food, ALL GOOD! The island is beautiful.
One of my best shore excursions ever
R3987EFmichelep,,Jan 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alexis and Marlin, our tours guys were nothing short of amazing. They both have wonderful personalities and Alexis knew the name of everyone on the tour within about 30 minutes. Each were very informative and knowledgeable. We rode in the same van as the Antiguan experience and home tour so basically experienced the same as they did. However once arriving to the beach they had beach time while we painted. The lunch provided was excellent. I was with my daughters ages 24 & 21 and they both felt the same way. I would do this excursion again, no question. The only slight drawback was my emails didn't get answered timely, but I am willing to dismiss that because of our wonderful experience.
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