Marigot Bay Rum Tour and Chocolate Making Class from Castries

Roll hand-made chocolate truffles at a working factory, then taste island rums overlooking the bay

A five-hour class from Castries combines a guided rum distillery tour in Roseau Valley with a hands-on chocolate truffle-making experience at a factory. You visit Marigot Bay for views and tastings, learn to hand-roll French truffles, and take home what you make. Hotel or cruise port pickup and a licensed English-speaking guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Morne Fortune10m · entry included
2. Marigot Bay10m · entry included

Rum tour and chocolate making

• Travel from accommodation to Castries
• Visit Morne Fortune viewpoint
• Visit Marigot Bay scenic spot
• Tour rum distillery in Roseau Valley
• Participate in chocolate truffle-making class
• Purchase flavored chocolate bars

The experience

The tour starts with hotel or cruise port pickup and a drive through Castries to Morne Fortune, where you get a view of the capital and harbor from the hilltop. From there, you head to Marigot Bay, the ultra-scenic anchorage the itinerary names as the pairing point for the island's rums and spirits. The Roseau Valley distillery comes next: a guided walk through how local rums are made, followed by tastings of the different flavored varieties the distillery produces.

The chocolate-making part is where you get your hands dirty. At the factory, an informal class teaches you to hand-roll French truffles from scratch, working with real chocolate and shaping each one by hand. You package what you make to take home. The tour also leaves time to pick out a flavored chocolate bar from the shop as a souvenir or gift. The whole experience runs five hours, with an air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed guide managing the stops and the timing.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel and cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• rum distillery admission and guided tour.
• licensed English-speaking guide.
• hands-on chocolate truffle-making class with ingredients and packaging for what you make.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Friday6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 49 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Tour For The Day

Is this one for you?You do the chocolate work yourself in an informal hands-on class, so this suits anyone who wants to make something to take home rather than watch a demonstration. The five-hour pace with three distinct stops (Morne Fortune, Marigot Bay, and the distillery) works for travelers who prefer a structured itinerary over a self-guided day.

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Top questions

What is Marigot Bay like, and why does the tour stop there?

Marigot Bay is an ultra-scenic anchorage on the island's coast, known for its views. The tour stops there to pair the scenery with rum tastings, so you experience the setting where the island's spirits are meant to be enjoyed.

Do I actually make the chocolate truffles myself, or watch someone else make them?

You make them yourself. The chocolate truffle-making experience is a hands-on class where you hand-roll French truffles from scratch and package them to take home.

What does the rum distillery tour involve?

The Roseau Valley distillery offers a guided tour of how local rums are made, followed by tastings of the different flavored rums and spirits the distillery produces.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

Hotel or cruise port pickup, transportation, the rum distillery admission, a licensed guide, bottled water, and the chocolate-making class are included. The chocolate factory charges an additional $45 per person, paid directly at the factory.

Is this tour available if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

Yes. Cruise port pickup and drop-off are included, timed to fit your ship's schedule.