Deep Bay is a typically beautiful Caribbean beach with picture perfect white sand fringed by tall palm trees. This is the perfect spot to drop anchor and either swim from the boat or head ashore and spend some time relaxing by the beach. It is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Antigua with beach bars and restaurants waiting to pour your next cocktail.

The beach is fantastic for snorkeling. In the middle of the bay lies the shipreck of The Andes; an English-built ship that was en route from Trinidad to Chile when it caught fire on the June 7, 1914. The wreck is in easy reach of divers and snorkelers and is teeming with marine life. Sometimes, when the tide is low, the ship's mast emerges out of water. If you want to stretch your legs then you can take a 10-minute hike to Fort Barrington that sits on the northern end of the bay.

The fort, dated about 1779, used to protect the southern approach into St. Johns and you can see its fortifications today.

The main commercial center, St. Johns, is the capital of Antigua on the western coast. It is also the main cruise ship port, so it's a bustling and busy town. There are many shops, restaurants, and galleries situated around the waterfront such as Redcliffe Quay. The main attractions are St. Johns Cathedral built in 1845 (previously destroyed by earthquakes in 1683, and again in 1745),  the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda (located in the colonial courthouse) and the local market that takes place every Friday and Saturday morning.