Pirates of the Caribbean & Dark View Falls Tour St. Vincent

Summary

St. Vincent Heritage Tour: Movie Locations & Waterfalls

You’ll walk through real Pirates of the Caribbean sets, cross a bamboo bridge to stand under Dark View Falls, and relax on Buccament Bay’s beaches—all with local stories and flavors along the way.

What’s the experience like?

We kicked off our day at Fort Charlotte, where the breeze carried a hint of salt from the sea below. From up there, you can spot Kingstown’s colorful rooftops and—if it’s clear—some of the Grenadine islands in the distance. Our guide Eli shared stories about old battles and pointed out tiny fishing boats heading out early. It’s only about 15 minutes from the cruise port, but it feels like you’re already somewhere else.

The drive along Nelson Mandela Highway is lively—windows down, reggae on the radio, and locals waving as we passed through Layou. We stopped for a quick photo at Layou Hill; honestly, you can smell fresh bread from a roadside bakery if you catch it at the right time. Barrouallie was next—a town with roots going back to 1719 when French settlers first arrived. There’s a quiet pride here; Eli explained how it was once St. Vincent’s capital, though now it’s more about friendly faces and old stone buildings.

Wallilabou Bay is where things get fun for movie fans. The actual Pirates of the Caribbean set is still standing—weathered docks, props left behind, even some old barrels that look like they haven’t moved since filming wrapped up. You can almost hear echoes of Jack Sparrow if you listen close enough (or maybe that was just Eli joking around). After snapping some photos, we kept rolling north to Chateaubelair—a bigger fishing village tucked under La Soufrière volcano’s shadow.

The real adventure started at Dark View Falls. There’s this wobbly bamboo bridge over a rushing stream—my heart skipped a beat crossing it! The falls themselves are loud and cool; standing under that 104-foot drop feels like nature’s own massage chair. I caught the scent of wet earth and moss everywhere. After drying off, we headed to Buccament Bay for some downtime. The northern beach has soft sand mixed with little shells—great for snorkeling if you’ve got your mask—and there’s a footbridge connecting two stretches of sand over the river. I grabbed a rum punch (Eli makes his strong) and just watched fishermen haul in their nets as kids played nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore St Vincent's West Coast

• View Kingstown and Grenadine Islands
• Photo stop at Layou Hill
• Visit historic Barrouallie
• Tour Pirates of the Caribbean set at Wallilabou Bay
• Pass through Chateaubelair fishing town
• Cross bamboo bridge and enjoy waterfall massage at Dark View Falls
• Relax and snorkel at Buccament Bay Beach

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Kids are welcome but need their own seat next to an adult; infants require a parent-provided child seat due to safety rules.

Are private or customized tours available?

Yes! Private tours with custom options are offered—just ask when booking so we can tailor your experience.

Is there WiFi or restrooms during the tour?

You’ll have WiFi onboard our vehicle and restrooms available at most stops along the route.

What should I bring for Dark View Falls?

A swimsuit, towel, comfy shoes for walking (the bamboo bridge can be slippery), and maybe an extra shirt if you plan to get wet at the waterfall.

What’s included

You’ll get bottled water, tropical fruit samples, WiFi on board, air-conditioned transport, plenty of photo stops—including movie sets—and St. Vincent’s famous rum punch to try along the way.