Excursion Scenes of castries & rum tasting tour at Castries

Depart from the Cruise Terminal and enjoy a scenic drive through the vibrant city of Castries. Then, wind your way up the curves of Morne, marveling at lush vegetation and hillside homes that offer stunning views of the landscape.

Visit To St. Marks & Panoramic Viewpoint

Stop at St. Marks, an historic colonial-style house perched high in the hills. From here, take in sweeping panoramic views of Castries Harbour set against the deep blue sea and, on clear days, see Martinique in the distance along the northern coastline. Enjoy local snacks along with a refreshing Rum Punch or Fruit Juice.

Explore The Morne Complex

Continue your journey through the historic Morne complex, a former military site from the 18th century where the British and French battled 14 times for control of Saint Lucia. View the remaining buildings where soldiers once took cover, noting the unique brick patterns representing the different nations. Today, these structures house the campuses of the University of the West Indies and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

Visit To St. Lucia Rum Distillery

Next, head to St. Lucia’s only award-winning rum distillery—St. Lucia Distillers. Begin with a short introductory video, then explore the pot and column stills in action. Walk through historical rooms and the original distillery cellar with scenic views of sugarcane fields. Stroll through the spice garden and sugarcane plantations to the aging cellars where the rum matures. Experience the lively Carnival exhibit, showcasing the island’s festive spirit with dazzling costumes.

Rum Tasting & Shopping

Conclude your visit at the tasting bar, where you can sample and purchase a selection of premium rums, creams, and specialty spirits, making for perfect souvenirs or gifts.

After a rich journey through history, culture, and rum-making traditions, board your vehicle for the scenic drive back to your cruise ship.

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking. Guests must be 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. All guests participating on this tour must be in good health and not suffering from heart, respiratory, back, leg, hip or neck conditions as the roads are winding and bumpy. Guests are required to walk from the gangway to the buses, 1-2 steps getting on and off the buses, navigate  6 to 8 stairs to enter St. Mark’s Colonial House and walk and stand throughout the tour of at the rum distillery .