Description
A magnificent excursion divided into two parts - we explore St. Lucia firstly by sea, with a catamaran/sailing ship cruise to discover the beaches and breathtaking scenery of Soufrière, then we continue by coach to admire the typical banana plantations and landscapes. A truly complete and unmissable tour!
What we will see
Beach, town of Soufrière, Pitons, sulphur springs, botanical gardens, tropical flora and fauna
Restaurant buffet
Local banana plantations
Pointe Seraphine shops
What we will do
During the first part of our excursion, which is carried out aboard a motor catamaran/cruising boat, we stop just off a beach where we can go for a swim. From here, we reach the small town of Soufrière, nestled in the foothills of the Pitons, two famous twin volcanoes - Gros Piton (797 m) and Petit Piton (750 m) - symbol of the island and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from where we can enjoy amazing views.
Soufrière means “solfatara” and is named after the sulphur water springs that are so common in the region. Founded by the French in 1746, Soufrière is now a lively town with a typically Caribbean atmosphere. Here, we can visit the sulphur springs offering an amazing bubbling sulphur spectacle.
The next stop on our tour is the botanical gardens, where we can admire amazing species of tropical flora and fauna.
For lunch we head to a restaurant to enjoy a buffet of Caribbean dishes.
On our way back to the ship by coach, we can take pictures of a few characteristic views offered by the lush banana plantations.
Before reboarding the ship, we will also stop at Pointe Seraphine, where the best duty free shops of the Caribbean are located, and you can buy jewellery, perfumes, make-up, spirits, cigarettes and cigars, souvenirs and local crafts.
What you need to know
We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
Minimum age: 5 years
To participate in this excursion, you must be physically fit and be able to swim; the tour is not recommended for those who have mobility problems or suffer from sea sickness.
There is limited availability of English speaking guides.
This excursion is not recommended for pregnant women.