Welcome to your Crop Over Festival booking page!
By: Palmer Travel Experience (PTE)
The Crop Over Festival in Barbados is a yearly celebration that typically occurs between July and August. The festival spans over a few weeks, with the most exciting part being the week leading up to Crop Over Kadooment day. In 2025, we will be celebrating Crop Over from August 1st to August 6th.
Kadooment Day is a public holiday celebrated every first Monday of August in Barbados. It marks the finale of the six-week Crop Over festival and is one of the most vibrant celebrations of all the holidays in Barbados.
Mas Bands, short for 'masquerade', involve participants dressed in elaborate costumes, masks, and accessories as they dance along the parade route. These costumes bring a creative and storytelling element to the heart of the carnival.
The tradition of Mas bands dates back to enslaved Africans who initiated their own costumed events in their communities after being prohibited from attending parties hosted by French plantation owners. Today, mas bands offer a participatory experience, welcoming the general public to join a band and purchase a costume.
What's included in this trip:
- Accommodations: Hotel near the beach
- Costume and Bands: Backline Costumes
- Events: 3 Drinks Inclusive per event, AM & PM Parties, Cruise, Carnival/Parade (6 miles)
- Car Service: Transfers to and from the airport, Carnival, and all events
- Typically the mas bands provide restrooms, food and drinks along the route for parade participants. There are usually unlimited drinks, and lunch.
What's not included:
- Airfare (start tracking your flights, expect higher than normal) Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
- Travel Protection is optional, but HIGHLY recommended (FAYE is offered with each package selection. You are welcome to use any travel protection company of your choice.)
- Gratuities for the guide and driver are optional, but would be greatly appreciated.
- Personal Expenses (including breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Makeup Artist services (cost ranges from $75-$200)
- Costume upgrade ( Head piece, Hand pieces, backpacks etc)
- Transportation outside of itinerary is not included
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Fri. 8/1.... Travelers Arrival & Meet and Greet
- Day 2: Sat. 8/2.... Caesar’s Army Bush (J’ouvert), 3am–8am & Bliss 3pm–10pm,
- Day 3: Sun. 8/3.... Limerz Cruise, 11am – 5pm
- Day 4: Mon. 8/4.... Carnival: Crop Over Kadooment Day (Parade), 8am–5pm
- Day 5: Tues. 8/5.... Chill day...Enjoy the beach (Optional Additional events or tours can be added.)
- Day 6: Wed. 8/6.... Departure
Conditions and Agreements:
Please make sure to carefully review the conditions and agreements. Palmer Travel Experience cannot be held accountable for any issues arising from terms and conditions that were not thoroughly read.
- Read all Trip Packages Carefully. Contact PTE for Inquires. (text/call 843-864-9978 or email Palmer.travel@gmail.com)
- By making the trip deposit payment of $239, you are acknowledging and agreeing to Palmer Travel Experience’s Conditions and Agreements.
- Please ensure that your reservation is made using your complete legal name as it appears on your passport.
- Travelers must ensure they possess the correct travel documents, including passports that are valid for at least 6 months beyond the travel date.
- Travel Protection is not apart of any PTE package; however, it is offered by a separate vender (FAYE) and STRONGLY ADVISED that you acquire it in case of cancellation. There are stipulations to cancellations for all travel protection policies. It is the responsibility of all travelers to be aware of their travel insurance policies before canceling their trip. PTE is not responsible for any misunderstandings regarding your travel protection plan.
- PTE does not provide refunds ( unless the trip is cancelled by PTE). All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. To secure a new roommate, a new deposit must be submitted based on the current pricing and all monthly payments must current. Again, Travel Protection is Highly recommended.
- Should you need to cancel, be sure to contact your travel insurance provider to request a refund. Palmer Travel Experience is not able to assist with travel insurance matters. Save the contact information of your travel insurance provider on your phone for quick and easy access in case of emergencies.
- Monthly payments are REQUIRED to maintain your reservation.
- Any outstanding balances left after the final payment deadline will lead to the cancellation of your reservation. Please reach out to PTE at Palmer.travelex@gmail.com to discuss alternative payment options. A late fee of $100 per individual will be applied. Please note that payments will not be accommodated beyond May 15, 2025, and your trip will be automatically voided on May 16th at midnight. Kindly remember that PTE does not offer refunds. Make sure to review the terms of your travel insurance policy carefully.
- PTE will not assume liability for any accidents involving travelers or instances of illness, regardless of the cause.
- PTE will not assume responsibility for credit card authorizations nor any incidentals incurred. Ensure that you have a credit card available with available funds to hold for incidentals.
- During the trip, the host does not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen items.
- PTE does not assume responsibility for travelers who stray from the group or itinerary.
Available Packages
Crop Over Elite : Full package w/costume (Double Occupancy)
Available until
March 3, 2025
- available
$3,250.00
Deposit: $239.00 per person
Package includes
- Hotel Accommodations
- Backline Costume/Bands
- Event Tickets
- Car Service
***We will contact you personally to collect measurements and provide additional details about costumes once it becomes available.***
Important
If your roommate decides NOT to wear a costume, you will need to reserve separate packages. THEY MUST CHOOSE THE Crop Over Gold: Double Occupancy (Non-Costume) PACKAGE. Please select (1) traveler for both packages.
Contact us via email at Palmer.travelex@gmail.com to inform us of your roommate choice.
Service Charge: A transaction fee will be applied to each payment. The receipt will display the transaction fee for the entire package, but you will only be required to pay a portion of that fee until you reach the total amount.
CROPOVER DELUXE: Full Package w/costume (Single Occupancy)
Available until
March 3, 2025
- available
$4,250.00
Deposit: $239.00 per person
Package includes
- Hotel Accommodations
- Backline Costume/Bands
- Events Tickets
- Car Service
***We will contact you personally to collect measurements and provide additional details about costumes once it becomes available.***
Service Charge: A transaction fee will be applied to each payment. The receipt will display the transaction fee for the entire package, but you will only be required to pay a portion of that fee until you reach the total amount.
Crop Over Gold: Double Occupancy (Non-Costume)
Available until
May 3, 2025
- available
$2,325.00
Deposit: $239.00 per person
Package includes
- Hotel Accommodations
- Events tickets
- Car Service
Important
If your roommate decides to wear a costume, you will need to reserve separate packages. THEY MUST CHOOSE THE Crop Over Elite : Double Occupancy PACKAGE. Please select (1) traveler for both packages.
Contact us via email at Palmer.travelex@gmail.com to inform us of your roommate choice.
Service Charge: A transaction fee will be applied to each payment. The receipt will display the transaction fee for the entire package, but you will only be required to pay a portion of that fee until you reach the total amount.
Crop Over Silver: Single Occupancy (Non-Costume)
Available until
May 3, 2025
- available
$3,500.00
Deposit: $239.00 per person
Package includes
- Hotel Accommodations
- Events tickets
- Car Service
Service Charge: A transaction fee will be applied to each payment. The receipt will display the transaction fee for the entire package, but you will only be required to pay a portion of that fee until you reach the total amount.