Festive Week Programme
Join us for a week filled with magical celebrations at Carlisle Bay! From parties to family time, we have it all for you to experience an unforgettable Christmas in the Caribbean!
For more information about the Festive Season in Carlisle Bay, check out our brochure here
Monday 21st December
7am - 8am Sunrise Pilates – sign up at CARA Organic Beauty Spa by 6pm the day prior (Complimentary: Min 2 / Max 12 guests).
8.30am - 6pm Visit CARA Organic Beauty Spa and book an ESPA Muscle Reviver relax and revive body and mind after a long journey; easing tension, re-invigorating and restoring a positive mindset (50mins: USD$125).
4.30pm - 6pm Book a Private Sunset Cruise on our Fjord36 – Carlisle Bay’s motor yacht; sail along Antigua’s South-Western coastline, viewing the beauty of the island from the Sea, whilst enjoying your first sundowner of the holiday! (USD $650).
5.45pm - 6pm Festive Welcome: Meet the management team with cocktails at the Coconut Grove.
Tuesday 22nd December
8.30am - 6pm Our team are on standby at the Bay Boutique for last minute gift ideas and complimentary gift-wrapping service.
3pm - 4pm Cades Reef Snorkelling trip – explore local Caribbean marine life, spotting turtles and swimming with sting rays… simply book in with Water Sports (Complimentary).
5.45pm - 7pm Fashion Show & Spa Evening: join the festivities, showcasing the latest designs from the Bay Boutique, along with, sample massage treatments and product testing (20% discount on all ESPA skincare range).
Wednesday 23rd December
7am - 8am Sunrise Yoga – sign up at CARA Organic Beauty Spa by 6pm the day prior (Complimentary: Min 2 / Max 12 guests).
8.30am - 7pm Start your vacation with a stimulating and detoxifying ESPA Salt Scrub at CARA Organic Beauty Spa; remove dead skin cells and prepare your skin for a smooth and radiant glow (40mins: USD$62.50).
11am - 12pm Sailing Clinic; reserve your place with Waterports and learn the basics to get out on the Caribbean seas in one of our Hobie Cats (Complimentary).
5.45pm - 6.30pm Join us for the Christmas Tree Lighting in the Pavilion, along with Jermaine George on the piano playing festive favourites, and complimentary cocktails and canapes.
Thursday 24th December
8.30am - 6.30pm Book in at CARA Organic Beauty Spa for an ESPA Inner Beauty Facial; a deeply cleansing, hydrating and rejuvenating facial, tailored precisely to your skincare needs (60mins: USD$131.25).
4.30m - 6.00pm Book a Sunset Cruise on our Fjord36 – Carlisle Bay’s private motor yacht; sail along Antigua’s South-Western coastline, viewing the beauty of the island from the Sea, wine and canapés included. (USD $650: Max 6ppl).
6pm - 7pm Local Choir performing traditional and local carols in upper Indigo on the Beach.
Friday 25th December - Happy Christmas!
7am - 8am Sunrise Pilates – sign up at CARA Organic Beauty Spa by 6pm the day prior (Complimentary: Min 2 / Max 12 guests).
8.30am - 6.30pm Book in at CARA Organic Beauty Spa and indulge in our signature Carlisle Bay experience: Pepperpot of Massages – West Indian Massage, Hot Lava Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology… four deeply restorative treatments combined, to restore total wellbeing (2hrs: USD$318.75).
11am Santa Claus lands in Coconut Grove! Bring the family along for festive celebrations.
12pm - 4pm Private Half Day Picnic – cruise along on our Fjord36 to your favourite beach with a sumptuous picnic to celebrate a Christmas Day ‘island style’…advance booking required with our team at Water Sports (USD$800).
5pm - 6pm After all the Christmas festivities, relax in the Pavilion with a Cheese & Wine Pairing event, hosted together with our Head Somellier and Head Chef.
6pm - 9pm A Traditional Christmas Dinner will be served in Indigo on the Beach with live entertainment (reservations please).
Saturday 26th December
8.30am - 6.30pm Unwind at CARA Organic Beauty Spa with an ESPA Deep Muscle Massage; Restore flexibility and ease of movement, whilst relieving persistent tension, with this intensely effective massage (90mins: USD$187.50).
9am - 11am Book in at Water Sports for a festive Fishing Trip – fishing Marlin, Tuna, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark or Barracuda in the Atlantic waters of Antigua (USD$650).
5pm - 6pm Sunset Yoga on the Jetty – sign up at CARA Organic Beauty Spa the day prior (Complimentary: Min 2 / Max 12 guests).
6pm - 8pm Firepit Event at the Jetty Grill with soulful sounds and original music from local artist, Arlen Seaton, accompanied by acoustic guitar.