Castries, St. Lucia

River & Rum

Roseau River Rafting Experience and Distillery Visit Immerse yourself in nature during a tranquil rafting experience, then indulge in St. Lucia’s finest rum blends. Transfer to the Roseau Valley, the starting point for your rafting excursion. Meet your guide and receive a short briefing, then board your authentic St. Lucian bamboo raft and set off down the Roseau River, one of the country’s largest and longest waterways. Relax and admire the unspoiled beauty of this tropical paradise as your guide navigates these calm waters, keeping an eye out for local wildlife along the way. You will stop for refreshments at a traditional Creole house before continuing your serene journey through a majestic mangrove forest. At the end of your float down the river, travel to the island’s only distillery, where you will learn more about the art of making rum and enjoy a sample of the end results. Afterward, you will return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.