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TRINIDAD
General Interest/Historical/Cultural Tours

A LIL' BIT OF TRINIDAD
3½ Hours
Minimum: 4 pax / No maximum

Interested in a brief overview of the man-made and natural landscape of Trinidad, then this is the tour for you! Tropical splendour at its best - the tour commences with a drive around the capital of Port of Spain and passes all the main points of interest; including the President's House, Queen's Park Savannah, Botanical Gardens, House of Parliament and shopping and residential areas. Then traverse one of the most beautiful areas in Trinidad through picturesque mountain scenery over the "saddle" of the island's Northern Range to Maracas Bay, a favourite and delightful beach. Return via the Saddle Drive, Santa Cruz Valley, the village of San Juan and the Lady Young Road, which offers a wonderful panorama of the whole city and the offshore islands.

CITY/PANYARD TOUR
4 Hours
Minimum: 50 pax / Maximum: 300 pax

Deaperture times: 8:30 am and 1:00 pm

This tour offers a combination of sightseeing around the city of Port of Spain passing the main places of interest coupled with an introduction to steelband and its history. This is definitely a unique experience and an opportunity to listen to the steelband in its home - a panyard! Enjoy the sweet sound of pan, Trinidad's contribution to music ... the only musical instrument invented this century ... like a native. Your mini concert will include classics, contemporary and pop songs and of course, our calypso. Light beverage refreshments provided.

This tour has been one of our signature tours for many years, and has been well received and consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients.

CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
4 Hours
Minimum: 50 pax / Maximum: 300 pax

For a delightful introduction to the "cultural callaloo" that is Trinidad and Tobago, this is the tour for you. Following a short tour of Port of Spain, during which you will see the architectural diversity and historical monuments, you will view a "local floor show" which will include Calypso and Steelband, Limbo and Indian dance. Complimentary local beverage served before the show.

CITY AND RUM DISTILLERY
3 ½ hours
Minimum: 6 pax / Maximum: 20 pax

Departure times: 9:00 am and every hour thereafter up to 2:00 pm

Following a brief tour of Port of Spain you will arrive at the House of Angostura. This is the home of Trinidad's foremost rum producers. A guided tour of this distillery takes you through the various stages of the manufacturing processes of two of the Caribbean's finest brands of rum - Fernandes and Old Oak. Of course our own world famous Angostura Bitters is also manufactured here. The ingredients in the process are a well- guarded secret. At the end of the tour enjoy a sample of the varied blends and rum products produced by the distillery.

(This tour has a maximum participation of 20 pax at any time due to the type of tour. However we can offer this tour on a staggered basis during the day to allow maximum participation.)

LIL BIT OF TRINIDAD & PANYARD TOUR
(This tour gives you an overview of the scenic and cultural elements of Trinidad)

5 Hours
Minimum: 50 Pax Maximum: 300 Pax

Departure times: 8:30 am and 1:00 pm

The tour will begin with a drive eastwards out of via the scenic Lady Young Road and then along the Eastern Main Road passing many of the small villages and town which have merged to form "ribbon-development" along the foothills of the island's northern range. Enter the Santa Cruz valley - home of lush vegetation and agricultural holdings. Then traverse one of the most beautiful areas in Trinidad through picturesque mountain scenery over the "saddle" of the island's Northern Range to Maracas Bay, a favourite and delightful beach. Return to Port of Spain via the Maraval valley - predominantly residential and commercial district. Then stop at the Silver Stars Panyard - one of Trinidad's oldest steelbands where you will receive an introduction to steelband and its history. This is definitely a unique experience and an opportunity to listen to the steelband in its home - a panyard! Enjoy the sweet sound of pan, Trinidad's contribution to music ... the only musical instrument invented this century ... like a native. Your mini concert will include classics, contemporary and pop songs and of course, our calypso. Light beverage refreshments provided. Then return to the ship.

NORTHWESTERN HIGHLIGHTS
4 Hours
Min: 4 pax / Max: 50 pax

This tour gives you a brief overview of the diversity of the Northwestern Peninsula of Trinidad. Visit the historic Waterwheel in Diego Martin Valley, a monument to the old sugar days when sugar estates ran the country and massive waterwheels supplied the energy. This wheel, at the far end of the scenic Diego Martin valley, is part of a restored estate house and museum. Then on to the Chaguaramas peninsula, for a stop at the Chaguaramas Military History and Aviation Museum, which is a must for anyone interested in military and aviation history. This is the Caribbean's only military history museum - a labour of love it covers centuries of military action on land, sea and air. Chaguaramas was a former US Naval Base during the Second World War. Several of the old buildings still remain. There are grand developmental plans for the area which offers yachting facilities, a golf course, convention centre and numerous nature trails. You will see some of the foremost residential areas in Trinidad during this tour.

CITY & MT. ST. BENEDICT TOUR
4 Hours
Minimum: 4 Pax Maximum: 40 Pax

Departure times: 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

The tour commences with a drive around the capital of Port of Spain and passes all the main points of interest; including the Houses of Parliament, Queen's Park Savannah and the Magnificent Seven, Botanical Gardens and President's House. They you will traverse the Lady Young Road with a brief stop at the "lookout" for a panoramic view of the city of Port of Spain and the Gulf of Paria. On a clear day you can even see the Venezualan mainland. Your will continue eastwards via Churchill Roosevelt Highway to St. Augustine - where evidence of Trinidad's agricultural, commercial and residential activities can be seen. At St. Augustine you will 'climb' the northern range to Mt. St. Benedict, the oldest Benedictine monastery in the Caribbean, which lies on the southern slopes of the northern range, some 800 ft above St. Augustine. Here you will see spectacular views of the islands central plains and have an opportunity to walk through the monastery and its gardens, as well as the on-site apiary. Refreshments (drink, snack included) will be served here. Return to Port of Spain for return to the ship.

 

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