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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
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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.
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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
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