Board your air-conditioned transportation and drive from Castries to Caribelle Batik, where you observe skilled craftsmen creating colorful works of art on silk and cotton. Then travel to La Sikwi, a restored sugar mill. During your tour your guide explains how cane was harvested and sugar was produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. The mill also exhibits old photographs of colonial days and displays tools used in sugar production. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and local snack before departing. Drive back to Castries, stopping for a brief photo opportunity at Marigot Bay, where scenes of Dr. Dolittle and Superman were filmed. This protected bay was once a hideaway for the British fleet during their battles with the French. At St. Marks visit a typical 18th-century merchant’s house and savor the view of the harbor below while enjoying snacks and a complimentary beverage.

Board your air-conditioned transportation and drive to Morne Fortune with its picture perfect views of the harbor and the capital, Castries. Leaving the Morne, drive through the banana plantations of Cul de Sac Valley and pass through several quaint fishing villages en route to Mamiku Gardens. Carved from tropical woodlands, the gardens encompass the ruins of an 18th-century estate. Your guided walk explores paths lined with lush tropical vegetation, brightly colored flowers, and towering trees. The highlights include Cassey and Vernonica’s Garden, the Creole Medicine Garden, and Bougainvillea Walk. Fresh fruit juice is served at the Old Plantation House. Return to the ship by the same route.