St. Lucia
La Belle Marigot
Price per adult: $34.00 - child: $20.00
(ages 2-12)
(3 hours) Traveling through Castries, the capital, you wind your
way through lush residential areas to Caribelle Batik. This Victorian
house (haunted according to folklore) houses the workshop where
artists leaning over simmering cauldrons of wax create fine Batik
from Carabelle. Before stopping at St. Marks, an old Colonial
style house perched on a hill overlooking Castries Harbour, your
bus will stop at Marigot Bay, a tranquil blue lagoon surrounded
by lush green hills.. exotic.. unspoiled.. a tropical retreat!
North Island and Beach Tour
Price per adult: $32.00 child: $20.00 (ages
2-12)
(3 hours) Your tour will take you through the main shopping center
in Castries and on to Bagshaws, where you can purchase exquisite
hand silkscreen clothing. The next stop will be at historic Morne
Fortune from where you get a sweeping view of Castries. Traveling
along the north, you will pass by Rodney Bay Marina, home to many
luxurious yachts, GrosIslet, a small fishing village and then
to Pigeon Pointe with its ruins of battles long ago. Before returning
to the ship, a stop will be made at the St. Lucian, a prestigious
hotel on Reduit Beach, where you will have time to relax or swim
Soufriere Cruise
Price per person: $82.00 - child: $56.00
(ages 2-12)
Price per person: $91.00 with snorkel gear
- child: $65.00 with snorkel gear
(8 hours) Leaving Castries, you will cruise along the picturesque
west coast to Soufriere where you will enjoy the view of the Pitons,
2 peaks rising over 2000' out of the sea. Once ashore, you will
visit the walkin volcano, the Sulphur springs and the tropical
Diamond Bath and Falls. A stop will be made at The Still, an old
rum factory converted into a restaurant, where a snack and beverage
will be served. Cruising back, you will stop at deserted Anse
Cochon for a swim before returning to the ship.
Rain Forest Jungle Trail Tour
Price per person: $89.00 - child: $60.00
(ages 2-12)
(7 hours) Leaving Castries, you will ride up Morne Fortune to
capture the picturesque harbour and pass through many fishing
villages of Indian and French descent. Upon arrival at Mahoe,
your walk begins through the MahoutDes Cartiers Trail where the
guides will brief you on the various plants and fauna you may
encounter. Afterwards, a picnic lunch will be served. Your tour
continues to La Tille Estate, a small "Garden of Eden" with a
host of fruit and vegetable gardens. Marvel at the beauty of the
Mahoe River and its waterfall before returning to the ship along
the east coast
Tropica Gardens and Beach Tour
Price per adult: $36.00 child: $24.00 (ages
2-12)
(3 hours) Leaving Castries, you will ride up Morne Fortune to
capture the picturesque harbour en route to Eudovic's, a wooden
craft studio with authentic St. Lucian pieces. Driving through
the countryside, you will pass by the banana fields on one side
and the unique landscape on the other. The French heritage cannot
be missed. At Bonne Terre, you will enter the estate of the Denveer
Family. Tropica Gardens was conceived in 1978 out of the family's
profound love and admiration of nature. Afterwards, you will stop
at Pigeon Island, one of the best beaches for swimming and sunbathing.
Plantation Delight
Price per person: $64.00 - child: $40.00
(ages 2-12)
(6 hours) Driving through Castries, you will get a taste of the
commercial life of the capital of St. Lucia. Continuing up the
hill towards Morne Fortune, a stop will be made so you can enjoy
the beauty of the harbour. The French heritage cannot be missed
as you pass by many small villages. Next stop is the Sulphur Springs,
often referred to as the world's only drive-in Volcano. This site
is the result of volcanic eruptions 300,000 years ago. From there
you will be taken to the magnificent Morne Coubaril Estate, a
working family plantation. Walk among the tropical flowers and
smell the fresh coffee and cocoa. Enjoy a buffet lunch at this
beautiful setting. Heading toward Soufriere, you will see the
magnificent twin peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton. A short stop
will be made at the craft centre before returning to the ship.
4-Wheel Sugar Mill Adventure
Price per person: $54.00
(4 hours) Departing the city of Castries, a stop will be made
at Morne Fortune to admire the magnificent beauty of the city
and surroundings. Passing by banana plantations and through Roseau,
a detour will be made to the countryside, passing through the
quaint villages of Millet, Durancleau and Venus, where you will
see how the local people live. On more rugged terrain, you will
view the outskirts of the rain forest, view Mt. Gimie, St. Lucia's
highest mountain and cascading waterfalls. Before returning to
the ship, a stop will be made at the Sugar Mill, where refreshments
will be served.
Morne Coubaril Plantation Tour
Price per person: $46.00 - child: $34.00
(ages 2-12)
(4 hours) Experience a sense of nostalgia and a communion with
nature on this tour of a working plantation. The journey begins
with a delightful ride along the west coast with the rain forest
on the left and the beautiful Caribbean Sea on the right. Soufriere,
nestled below the majestic Pitons, is a sight to behold before
approaching Morne Coubaril Estate where you can experience the
wonders of a working family plantation. Walk along the tropical
flowers and fauna, peeping in and out of buildings constructed
to depict the living and working quarters of years gone by. Watch
ladies prepare the coconuts which will end up as oil, butter,
creams or soaps. Smell fresh coffee and cocoa and see how they
are processed as well. And don't miss the old mill where the sugar
cane is ground to produce sugar, and of course - Rum!!
Mountain Ridge Bike Tour
Price per person: $75.00 - child: $65.00
(ages 2-11)
(3 1/2 hours) Leaving Castries, the bus will travel to the top
of Morne Fortune where you will mount a mountain bike for a ride
through hill top roads with their spectacular views of the harbour
on one side and the dramatic mountain range on the other. First
stop will be Caribelle Batik to see the process of making Batik
fabric by hand. The ride continues past banana plantations, through
rural neighborhoods and the water treatment plant. At Babonneau
Hill, a stop will be made for fresh fruit and refreshing coconut
water. Then downhill through the lush valley of Balata and to
Union Gap where you once again board a bus for the trip to Ganters
Bay before the ferry back to the port.
Great Horse Adventure
Price per person: $64.00
(4 hours) Driving to the northeast side of the island, you will
see the scenic countryside affording excellent mountain views
and a look at the true Lucian-style of country living. At Country
Saddles, you will be given a short briefing and issued a helmet.
The ride begins at the old sugar plantation passing the historic
mill built by the French in the 1770's. Splashing across the river
and through the banana fields and mangroves, you will emerge onto
a cliff lined beach. Upon return to the plantation house, there
will be time for a cold drink and a walk through the property
to enjoy the country setting.
Country Garden Paradise
Price per person: $63.00 - child: $50.00
(2-11)
(4 1/2 - 6 hours) Traveling through the heart of Castries up a
picturesque and winding road to Morne Fortune, you will capture
the magnificence of the harbour on one side and the dramatic mountain
range on the other. Driving down, you will pass by banana plantations
and fishing villages before your arrival at Mamiku Gardens, an
18th century old estate. The beautiful grounds are carved out
of the woodlands, surrounded by tropical plants and flowers. Afterwards,
lunch is served at the Fox Grove Inn, an exotic restaurant with
a fantastic view of Plaslin Bay.
Please Note: All excursions, descriptions and pricing
are subject to change at time of sailing; the duration of the
tours are approximate times only.
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