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The Cruise Terminal provides services for the use of cruise passengers and crew members. It offers 24 duty free shops, quaint pushcarts, unique Chattel Houses, the Customs, Immigration, Port Health, Plant and Animal Quarantine Services, a Post Office, a communications centre and general information services at the Barbados Tourism Authority.
Shops and Carts
Over 20 large duty-free shops offer a range of items, including jewellery and watches, fine china and crystal, electronic goods and perfumes.
Shop in air-conditioned comfort as you purchase tax-free merchandise, at prices typically 30% to 50% less than in Europe and North America.
Sixteen (16) colourful pushcarts are located along the center of the aisles where street-style lamps and plants give the impression of being on a Barbadian street. The pushcart vendors retail a range of items, particularly hand crafted objects and even home made cakes, condiments and confectionery.
Chattel Houses
Just outside the main entrance of the Terminal, a brightly painted marketplace has been created utilizing the chattel house style that is unique to Barbados. This area, familiarly known as the Chattel House Village, houses 13 small entrepreneurs who offer one of the largest selections of T-shirts and hand-made garments for all ages that can be found anywhere in Barbados.
There are also two open-air restaurants located in this area featuring well-stocked bars and local delicacies.
Concessionaires
A concessionaire’s market located just outside the terminal building allows passengers the facility to go as they please.
Passengers can also rent cars.
For those on pre-booked or organized tours, a special departures area with numbered departure gates has been set up to ensure speedy handling of tour groups.
Staying in Contact
A modern telecommunications centre, provides communications services and facilities such as internet access, postal, facsimile services, direct-dial services, rental of cellular phones and typing services.
Barbados Tourism Authority Information Office
The friendly staff at the Barbados Tourism Authority Information Office will be happy to provide information on any aspect of Barbados from the best beaches to the cost of busfares and taxis.
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