Discover what the underwater looks like on your double clear-bottom kayak. An approximate 15-minute drive takes you to the starting point at Grand Mal Bay. Here you’ll board your kayak and begin a fantastic journey over the Grand Mal coral reefs, down to Cherry Hill, before moving on to Molinere Bay, to view the popular reefs and experience the wonders of the underwater world. After approximately one-and-a-quarter hours, you will return to Sunset View Restaurant, where you can go for a swim in the calm bay and a complimentary drink at the bar (rum punch, local beer, local fruit juice, soft drink or water).

Cruise the waters off Grenada looking for whales and dolphins, which are spotted year-round because more than a dozen species of cetaceans inhabit the surrounding sea.

After departing from the pier in a boat designed for sightseeing, you will head into the waters on the western shore of Grenada. Over the next several hours, the captain will cruise through the areas where whales and dolphins are most likely to be spotted.

More than a dozen species of whales pass by Grenada during the year, and it’s always a thrill to spot one of these behemoths breaching the water’s surface. While there is no guarantee that you will see one, chances are good. It can be quite the show if a humpback whale surfaces, as these massive creatures weigh up to 40 tons and reach a length of more than 60 feet. The name humpback refers to the way the whales arch their backs when diving.

They breach the water numerous ways—sometimes hurling their bodies above the surface and other times slapping the surface with only their chins or tail flukes. Male humpback whales are known for their “songs,” a complex sequence of moans, chirps and other noises that might be used to attract mates.

The boat is equipped with a hydrophone so you can hear these sounds, which travel great distances through the sea. Scientists are still trying to decipher their exact meanings, but it is thought that the whales are communicating to attract mates.

Following your whale and dolphin adventure, you will sail back to the pier in St. Georges.

Cruise the crystalline waters of Grenada in a catamaran, stopping at popular Flamingo Bay to snorkel and at Grand Anse Bay to enjoy the gorgeous beach.

After departing from the pier on the sleek 60-foot catamaran Starwind, you will cruise through St. George’s horseshoe-shaped harbor while enjoying the sights from just off shore. This perspective offers an excellent view of the extinct volcanic crater that serves as a backdrop for the capital city, which the French founded in 1650.

As you cruise beyond the harbor, the catamaran will turn north, where you might see the National Cricket Stadium and natural land formations such as Moliniere Point. Flamingo Bay lies just beyond and is ideal for snorkeling because the waters are typically calm and clear.

The reef provides a natural habitat for an abundance of marine species, and it’s a never-ending, always-changing spectacle. You may spot yellowtail snapper among the elkhorn coral, banded jaw fish darting about, and even rare long-snout seahorses. The brilliant colors and odd shapes of the creatures below the surface are wonders to behold.

After approximately one hour, you will cruise south to Grand Anse Bay, which is rimmed with one of the island’s most beautiful stretches of sand. Although you’re free to stay aboard, it’s hard to resist the beach, where you might stroll along the shore, bask in the sun or simply relax in the shade of a palm tree. Following a forty-five minute visit here, you will cruise back to the pier.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests that use a cane/walker, have limited mobility issues or for companions of those guest that have booked mobility equipment tour.

Those guests that are fully dependent on their mobility device please book: STG_A2 ACCESSIBLE Mobility Equipment- Grenada Market & National Park.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Add some spice to your life with a panoramic tour of Grenada, the Spice Island. At the Dougaldson Spice Estate, you will discover how its signature spices—including cinnamon, turmeric and ginger—are processed. The visit will be fascinating and wonderfully aromatic, as you pass the racks of fresh spices drying in the sun. If you spot monkeys in the trees, they are Monas, a species introduced in the 18th century. The focus turns to nutmeg at a nearby spice processor that contributes greatly to Grenada’s rank as the world’s second-largest exporter of nutmeg. While browsing a spice market in downtown St. George’s, you may see even more types of spices, such as cloves, bay leaves and allspice, which is made from the dried berries of trees commonly known as Jamaica Peppers. Still, not everything in Grenada revolves around spices, as you will discover at Grand Etang, a national park with a beautiful volcanically formed lake. Visit the Clarke’s Court Rum Factory. It is a “must see” for all visitors, it is the Island’s best-known and largest distillery and one of the most interesting historical sites. The next stop is a local Laura Herbs and Spices. It is the trademark of Grenada, being known as the ‘Isle of Spice’.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See spices drying in the sun at one of Grenada’s largest spice processing estates.
• Learn about the spices grown throughout the so-called Spice Island, especially nutmeg.
• Browse a downtown spice market where most every spice imaginable is on display.
• Visit the Clarke’s Courts rum factory and taste the award -winning rums at the sample bar
• Behold the stunning natural beauty of Grenada at Grand Etang National Park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter. Your mobility equipment (manual or electric) must not exceed the following dimensions: W 48", L 46", H 60".

Those guests that are companions, use a cane or walker, or have limited mobility issues must book the companion tour code: STG_A1 ACCESSIBLE Companion: Grenada Market & National Park.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Add some spice to your life with a panoramic tour of Grenada, the Spice Island. At the Dougaldson Spice Estate, you will discover how its signature spices—including cinnamon, turmeric and ginger—are processed. The visit will be fascinating and wonderfully aromatic, as you pass the racks of fresh spices drying in the sun. If you spot monkeys in the trees, they are Monas, a species introduced in the 18th century. The focus turns to nutmeg at a nearby spice processor that contributes greatly to Grenada’s rank as the world’s second-largest exporter of nutmeg. While browsing a spice market in downtown St. George’s, you may see even more types of spices, such as cloves, bay leaves and allspice, which is made from the dried berries of trees commonly known as Jamaica Peppers. Still, not everything in Grenada revolves around spices, as you will discover at Grand Etang, a national park with a beautiful volcanically formed lake. Visit the Clarke’s Court Rum Factory. It is a “must see” for all visitors, it is the Island’s best-known and largest distillery and one of the most interesting historical sites. The next stop is a local Laura Herbs and Spices. It is the trademark of Grenada, being known as the ‘Isle of Spice’.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See spices drying in the sun at one of Grenada’s largest spice processing estates.
• Learn about the spices grown throughout the so-called Spice Island, especially nutmeg.
• Browse a downtown spice market where most every spice imaginable is on display.
• Visit the Clarke’s Courts rum factory and taste the award -winning rums at the sample bar
• Behold the stunning natural beauty of Grenada at Grand Etang National Park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.

Drive through the town of St. George’s over Old Fort Road and on to Morne Jaloux Ridge, passing Fort Frederick. Continue over the Morne Jaloux Ridge through Woburn and Grand Anse Valley, True Blue and Point Salines International Airport. Construction of the airport began in 1979 by the Cubans and was completed in 1984 by the British and US. From Point Salines, you’ll proceed to Grand Anse, Morne Rouge on to Quarantine Station for a photo stop.

Rooted in sheer rock, the trees make their way to the sky and attain heights of up to 131 feet. Hike through a private plantation and see cocoa, nutmeg and banana trees. Then journey through the rainforest where you’ll see lush tropical flora including strangler vines, wild nutmeg trees, heliconias and ginger lilies all tucked beneath towering mahoganies and giant gommier trees. Your guide will lead you to the thunderous Seven Sister Waterfalls, where you can swim or relax by the water. The water pools are cool and very refreshing.

Enjoy a fun-filled celebration on this Rhum Runner Party Boat as you listen and dance to the rhythms of steel band music. The catamaran loops around the inner harbor sailing along the scenic coastline en route to Long Point Shoal. Your destination is the clear blue water and white sand of Morne Rouge Beach for an hour-and-a-half of relaxation and some rum punch. On the return trip, get ready as the steel band strikes up again for the Rhum Runner limbo competition where everyone is encouraged to participate. During the cruise, complimentary rum punch, soft drinks, fresh fruits, crackers and cheese are offered.

Drive through the capital of St. George’s, passing Government House, St. Paul’s and on to the parish of St. David’s, where plantations of cocoa and spices can be seen. At Marquis, the brightly painted fishing boats dot the beaches and the local people weave the pandanus grasses into crafts. Your next stop is L'Esterre Estate. From L'Esterre Estate, you’ll proceed to the National Park Nature Center at Grand Etang. Grand Etang languishes at 1,900 feet in the crater of an extinct volcano. Descend on a fern-fringed road to Annandale, where a short and steep walk brings you to a green paradise of rushing water and hanging ferns.

Travel through the quaint town of St. George’s with its red-tiled roofs and spice markets. The western road takes you to Gouyave, Grand Mal and Happy Hill before arriving at Beauseajour Bay where the United States landed during the military intervention on October 25, 1983. The drive continues through Brizan, Concord, Marigot, Grand Roy and the Rosemount Estate. Travel on Belvedere Road to shimmering Grand Etang Lake. This cobalt blue, extinct volcano Crater Lake is situated 1,900 feet above sea level. Then descend through magnificent hanging carpets of green mountain fern through the quaint village of Vendome to Annandale Falls, where a short but steep walk brings you to a green paradise of rushing water and hanging ferns.

Three-and-a half miles from St. George’s is the family owned De La Grenade Industries, producer of jams and jellies, the “prize winning” Nutmeg Syrup and De La Grenade Liqueur. Find yourself engulfed in the aroma of the spices as you visit the herb and spice gardens. These gardens produce herbs and medicinal plants, some of which are exported. Visit La Sagesse Farm for a taste of the exotic island juices they produce.