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River tubing
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a local traffic jam – you’ll always be looked after. Our Destination Services team takes the hassle out of day trips, with no hidden surprises, while providing flexibility if guests need to cancel up to 24 hours before the excursion.
Q. What’s the most popular excursion? It’s got to be the St Kitts Scenic Railway in Basseterre. St Kitts is a fond favourite and a super example of Caribbean history. Built between 1912 and 1926 to transport sugar cane, the railway was converted to a tourist attraction in 2003 after the sugar industry closed. Passing through lush rainforests, small villages and dramatic Caribbean coastlines, the double-decker carriages offer superb panoramic views while giving visitors the chance to absorb information about the island’s past. We’ve made sure the St Kitts railway can be enjoyed in another way too by combining it with a catamaran experience. In Antigua, one popular adventure is the high-flying Montserrat Volcano Helicopter Experience. This vertical escape offers a bird’s-eye view of Montserrat and its Jurassic landscape, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Q. What is your favourite excursion? I’ve been lucky enough to have worked in the tourism industry for over 30 years, during which I’ve had placements both overseas and on cruise ships, as well as in an office environment. I’ve been very fortunate to experience many destinations and their unique beauty, so it’s difficult to choose a favourite. My highlights range from the Batu Caves in Malaysia to an aerial tram gondola in Costa Rica. Dubrovnik Old Town will forever be close to my heart too, having wandered the streets with my parents from a young age, and I’m thrilled that we offer tours there on our Adriatic itineraries. It’s a privilege to be responsible for creating special moments and memories for our guests by working closely with our local partner experts.
Other Caribbean
excursions to consider on a Marella cruise
• Rhino Riders (self-driven inflatable motorised boats) – Sint Maarten
• River Tubing – Dominica and Grenada
• Flying Dutchman, one of the world’s steepest zip lines – Sint Maarten
• Walk the streets of San Juan on our Foodie tour – Puerto Rico
• Taking a party bus to the beach
• Island sightseeing • Open-top bus rides • Botanical gardens
Q. What makes excursions so worthwhile? Shore excursions take you to the highlights of a destination in one easy trip and give you the opportunity to experience authentic and genuine culture. We make sure our excursion programme fits with the cruise schedule, taking care of all the arrangements, giving peace of mind and hassle- free planning for our passengers throughout their cruise. They don’t have to worry about being dropped in the middle of a big city or a place they’ve never been to before and told they have eight hours to make the most of it. Taking a guided excursion maximises guests’ valuable time while experiencing the destination’s best sights.
A helping hand:
Destination Services
St Kitts Scenic Railway
Welchman Hall Gully, Barbados
PICTURE: Shutterstock/Tonktiti
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