Marigot Bay, Rum Distillery & Howelton Estate
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Port
Castries, Saint Lucia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$60
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Begin your tour with a breathtaking view of the city from Morne Fortune, whose name means Hill of Good Luck. You're off to a great start!
Your first stop is at an old colonial plantation-style home called St Marks. Learn the history of the family and the home itself.・@
Marigot Bay, one of the loveliest tropical inlets in the Caribbean, is a double harbor that shelters many visiting yachts. You will have time to stroll here and take photos. Marigot Bay was the setting for the movies Doctor Dolittle and Superman 2.・@・@
At the only rum distillery on the island, you'll see how this heartwarming nectar of the gods is produced and taste the finished product, perhaps buying a bottle to take home. A guided tour includes an audio-visual presentation, after which you'll see how a village street, spice market and carnival have been recreated to give an insight into the lifestyle and spirit of St Lucians.・@
Continue to Howelton Estate, where you'll see a brief demonstration of batik making. Admire and perhaps purchase some of the wall hangings and apparel for which Howelton Estate is justifiably famous. Fruit and rum punch are served before you return to the pier.・@
Please note: Terrain includes up to 30 steps at Howelton Estate, steps on two levels at the rum distillery, uneven surfaces, and gravel. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. The route is winding. Guests who are prone to motion sickness should consider this before booking and/or take appropriate medication. Minimum age is 18 years.