COUNTDOWN TO 2026
Say hello to the New Year by the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy aprogramme of activities and special events during the whole week while countingdown to 2026.
SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER
07:00-08:00 SUNRISE YOGA & MEDITATION JOURNEY AT YOGAPAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior.
08:00-12:00 GUIDED HIKE TO RENDEZVOUS BAY AT WATERSPORTS HUT
Join our guided hike to Rendezvous Bay, including Mount Carmel and Cactus Hill. Be sure to bring plenty of water and sun cream. Sign upby 6pm day prior at Reception (max numbers apply)
11:00-12:30 COOKING CLASS AT EAST
Join our Executive Sous Chef Shellon to learn how to prepare some local Antiguan Favourites, make sure to bring your appetite. Space are limited please sign up at reception
14:00-15:00 BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT AT JETTY LAWN
Join the team for a game of volleyball
15:00-16:30 SHAKE IT LIKE A PRO - COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS WITHJASON ATHILL AT PAVILION BAR
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of flavour, flair, and island vibes at our Caribbean Cocktail Masterclass, hosted by the one and only Jason Athill, our expert mixologist!
17:00-18:00 SUNSET PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior. Complimentary.
17:00-18:00 SIP AND PAINT AT CARLISLE ROOM
Come and explore your creativity in the Carlisle Room by creating your own work of Art.(minimum 4 guest required)
19:00-21:00 SMOKE AND SPICE SATURDAY AT JETTY GRILL
Sip cocktails on the beach, listening to the best of local talent with Arlen Seaton & Carlos Bridges, whilst the firepit lights up the beach
ENTERTAINMENT
12:30-14:30 WESTSIDE SYMPHONY AT JETTY (LIVE STEEL BAND)
19:00-21:30 JERMAIN GEORGE AT PAVILION (LIVE PIANO)
19:30-21:30 ARLEN SEATON & CARLOS BRIDGES AT JETTY GRILL(ECLECTIC)
SJUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER
07:00-08:00 SUNRISE PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior.
08:00-18:30 PEPPERPOT OF MASSAGES AT CARA SPA
Indulge in one of our delightful massages in one treatment: hot lava stone, foot reflexology, Indian head and West Indian massage.
09:00-09:40 TENNIS CLINIC AT TENNIS COURT
Minimum 2 persons required. All skill levels are welcomed to play. Complimentary. Sign up at CARA Spa
10:00-10:45 SOCA ZUMBA AT YOGA PAVILION
Where high energy fitness meets Caribbean focused routines. Ages: 13+. Complimentary. Sign up at CARA Spa
14:00-16:00 BEACH CRICKET TOURNAMENT AT JETTY LAWN
Join some local talent from the Antigua Team for a game of cricket.
17:30-18:30 SUNSET YOGA & MEDITATION JOURNEY AT YOGAPAVILION
Sign up at Spa by 6pm the day prior. Complimentary
18:00-20:00 BAY BOUTIQUE FASHION SHOW AT PAVILION LOBBY
Kicking off our Festive Season at Carlisle Bay! Showcasing our Bay Boutique Fashions along with mini CARA Spa taster treatments.
ENTERTAINMENT
17:00-19:00 GAVIN FRANCIS AT JETTY BEACH (SOLO STEEL PANPLAYER)
MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER
07:00-08:00 SUNRISE PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior.
08:00-12:00 GUIDED HIKE TO SIGNAL HILL - SIGN UP ATRECEPTION
Join our complimentary guided hike to Mount Obama(originally known as Boggy Peak), departing at 0800. Sign up by 6pm day prior at front office (max numbers apply)
13:00-15:00 COOKING CLASS AT EAST
Elevate your culinary journey by joining our EAST Culinary team and learn how to prepare sushi and dishes from the Middle East
14:00-15:00 HOBBIE ADVENTURE AT WATERSPORTS
Sign up at water sports to sail to Curtain Bluff and back
15:00-16:30 SHAKE IT LIKE A PRO - COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSWITH JASON ATHILL AT PAVILION BAR
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of flavour, flair, and island vibes at our Caribbean Cocktail Masterclass, hosted by the one and only Jason Athill, our expert mixologist!
17:00-18:00 SUNSET PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior. Complimentary.
ENTERTAINMENT
19:00-21:30 THE EXPERIENCE AT INDIGO ON THE BEACH (LIVE BAND- ALL GENRES)
TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER
07:00-08:00 SUNRISE PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior.
10:30 SAILING REGATTA AT WATERSPORTS HUT
Sign up to the Hobie Cat sailing regatta, first launch10.30am, sign up by 6pm day prior at waters ports
17:00-18:00 SUNDOWN COCKTAILS MASTERCLASS AT JETTY
WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER
JOIN US FOR OUR FAMOUS CARLISLE BAY NEW YEARS EVE GALA. THISYEAR'S THEME IS "THE GREAT GATSBY"
07:00-08:00 SUNRISE PILATES AT YOGA PAVILION
Sign up at CARA Spa by 6pm the day prior.
19:00-20:00 COCKTAIL PARTY - POOLSIDE
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with our “Great Gatsby’ inspired Cocktail Party. Come dressed to impress Gatsby style and meet us poolside for cocktails and canapés, accompanied with live music.
20:00-22:00 STEP INTO THE ROARING TWENTIES THIS NEW YEAR'SEVE AT PAVILION
You’re invited to an unforgettable night of glamour, glitz, and Gatsby-style celebration at our Great Gatsby Gala Dinner in The Pavilion. Slip into something spectacular and toast to the New Year with sparkle, sophistication, and a touch of Gatsby magic.
Adult US$275 | child aged 7-12 US$137.50 | child aged 2-6years US$50.00 | Children 0-1 years free of charge | (plus17% government tax and 10% Service Charge)
22:00-LATE PARTY TIME AT PAVILION
The party continues with live music from the 1761 Band, as we dance the night away to ring in the New Year with fireworks and Champagne on the beach.
THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY
07:00-10:30 NEW YEAR'S DAY BREAKFAST AT INDIGO ON THE BEACH
Enjoy a slow morning classical breakfast at Indigo on the Beach including Bloody Mary & Mimosa Station.
12:00-14:30 NEW YEAR'S DAY BBQ LUNCH AT JETTY GRILL
Unleash a symphony of flavours with our famous BBQ featuring live grills and steel band music entertainment.
12:00-14:30 SHAKE IT LIKE A PRO - COCKTAIL MASTERCLASSWITH JASON ATHILL AT PAVILION BAR
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of flavour, flair, and island vibes at our Caribbean Cocktail Masterclass, hosted by the one and only Jason Athill, our expert mixologist!