River Antoine Rum Distillery Tour: Caribbean's Oldest Distillery

An afternoon watching an antique water wheel turn, tasting rum made the same way since 1785

A small-group tour of River Antoine Estate, Grenada's legendary rum distillery, includes hotel or cruise port pickup, a guide-led walk through the entire production process from sugarcane to the aging house, and a tasting of the distillery's high-proof rums. Groups stay under 10 people, and the tour operates in all weather. Cruise passengers must provide ship details at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Grenada's oldest rum distillery

• Pickup from hotel or cruise port
• Drive scenic route through countryside
• Visit River Antoine Rum Distillery
• Observe traditional rum-making process
• Taste famous high-proof rums

The experience

River Antoine has been making rum by hand since 1785: the water wheel still turns, the molasses still simmers over fire, and nothing about the process has changed in over two centuries. Your guide picks you up from your hotel or cruise port in a private vehicle and drives through rolling Grenadian countryside to reach the distillery. Once there, you walk through the entire operation: the creak of the water wheel powering the machinery, the sugarcane being crushed, the slow simmer of molasses, the aging house where the spirit sits waiting. This is not a polished, sanitized experience. It's the working distillery as it has always been.

The tasting comes at the end, and the distillery's signature bottles (69% and 75% proof) carry a serious kick even in small pours. You'll have time to ask questions, watch the process unfold at its own pace, and understand why this place matters to Grenada's history. The group stays small, capped at 10 people, so there's no rushing through or waiting in lines. Your guide is a local who knows the distillery's story and can answer what you actually want to know.

Pickup and drop-off are included. If you're arriving by cruise ship, you'll need to provide your ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when you book so the timing works around your port call. Dress for the weather (the tour runs rain or shine), and bring cash if you want to buy a bottle at the distillery's prices.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off in a private vehicle.
• a guide-led tour of the entire rum production process at River Antoine Estate.
• a tasting of the distillery's signature rums.
• the opportunity to purchase bottles at distillery prices.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English10:00

Guide in English08:30 and 13:30

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 08:30, 10:00 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Vision Tours Grenada

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want hands-on access to the distillery floor and time to ask your guide detailed questions: the private vehicle and small group mean no rushing through a scripted tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4).

How long does the River Antoine tour actually take?

The tour runs several hours from pickup to drop-off, with the distillery visit and tasting taking up the bulk of that time. Exact timing depends on your hotel location and traffic, but plan for a substantial morning or afternoon.

What exactly happens during the rum tasting at River Antoine?

After you've walked through the production process, a rum expert introduces you to the distillery's signature bottles and you sample them. The 69% and 75% proof rums are potent, so tastings are poured in small measures.

Can I book this tour if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

Yes, cruise port pickup is included. At booking, you'll need to provide your ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the guide can time the pickup and return to match your port schedule.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

Both options visit River Antoine Estate with hotel or cruise port pickup and include the distillery tour and rum tasting. The main difference is the tour format or group arrangement. Confirm which option suits your preference at checkout.

Is River Antoine accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The distillery is wheelchair accessible. However, the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health due to the walking involved and the nature of the production facility.