Now t’would have been how Robinson Crusoe got about and certainly on this island… bamboo rafting in Saint Lucia.
Join the dots and you can work out that twas actually Tobago which was actually where Robinson washed up.
But it’s Saint Lucia that has extended the water fun by becoming the first island in the Eastern Caribbean to offer bamboo rafting.
Only twenty minutes away from the Castries’ cruise ship harbour you can turn native.
By taking to the Roseau River on a bamboo raft with your guide.
You’ll learn about the rich local history.
And enjoy appetisers on-board (that’ll almost certainly be a rum punch).
And observe the intricacies of the majestic mangroves.
On the Rum and River Bamboo Rafting Experience (see we told you).
Life on the river
Along the journey birds, butterflies and all flutter by in the rainforest settings.
Your cruise will culminate on one of the most tranquil beaches.
Where there will be a locally flavoured barbecue.
Along the way you’ll learn about the process of manufacturing rum at the Caribbean’s finest distillery tour experience.
Sample spice rum and other award-winning St. Lucian blends.
And we’re told not to forget to bring some rum for the ride on bamboo island.
Of course these rafts are built for two… you and the one who loves you too.
Who loves prosecco, wines and champagne.
Lunch on board while you go down the Roseau River coasting for two miles to the Caribbean Sea.
Then Segway to the sheer seclusion of a simply sublime mangrove cluster.
Observe the tide’s flap on the coastline and fishermen from a nearby fishing village clear nets from the day’s catch.
Includes: champagne, wines, lunch on board, sodas, beer, return transportation to cruise ship or hotel.
So if you want to enjoy a truly authentic Caribbean experience get on board bamboo rafting in Saint Lucia.
We found seven nights hotel in Saint Lucia from £789pp with British Airways.
