Amazing Grace Train Trek

You'll gain a new appreciation for the resiliency of Kittitians during this 3.5-hour St. Kitts railway tour.

From Port Zante you will board an air-conditioned minivan or bus for an epic and comfortable ride through Basseterre, the capital of Saintt Kitts.

Make your way to Independence Square, where slaves were housed and sold at auction. This square used to be owned by Samuel Jefferson, ancestor of United States President Thomas Jefferson. During your St. Kitts' excursion, you will also wind your way through the charming villages of Boyds, Trinity, Old Road, Middle Island, and Halfway Tree and observe local life. Not to be missed is Challengers, the first free village in the Caribbean.

At Bloody River you will learn about the fierce fight between the Kalingo natives and the British and French forces trying to gain supremacy of the island.

Upon arrival at Sandy Point you will have 30 minutes to visit the Amazing Grace Museum, a gallery commemorating the life and music of John Newton. Newton penned the famous song Amazing Grace and lived in Saint Kitts while he served as the Rector of Saint Anne's Parish Church. Discover how his remarkable transformation from a slave trader to an abolitionist was influenced while living here.

At La Vallee Train Depot you will board the train for a picturesque 90-minute ride along the St. Kitts Scenic Railway. This railway features double decked cars and is the only one of its kind in the Caribbean. While en route your expert tour guide will explain the landscape and share stories about St. Kitts heady sugar cane production days. Zip along the rugged coastline with a refreshing drink in hand as onboard singers serenade you. While on the St. Kitts train, be on the lookout across the water for the sister island of Nevis as well as Saint Barts, Saint Eustatius and Sint Maarten.

Mount Liamuiga, a volcano, and the island's highest point, will meet you as it rises above the western part of St. Kitts. You will also pass the point where the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea meet.

If you love history and gorgeous scenery you won't want to miss this tour! Reserve your spot today.

Explore Tortola's historical sites and get panoramic views of the island from places like Fahie Hill and historic Mount Healthy National Park. Your tour also covers the cost of your complimentary drink that you'll enjoy while at the bar and restaurant at Sage Mountain. You'll pass by historic locations, including a 100-year old former prison in Road Town and the famous Sunday Morning Well, as well as get to take pictures of Josiah's peak and Tortola's sister islands, such as Dead Chest, Cooper Island and Peter Island. With so many historical places to visit and panoramic views, this cultural excursion is ideal for a family or history enthusiast.

Begin your tour with a convenient pick up from your cruise pier in Romney-Pier Park and board a comfortable vehicle for a scenic drive along Wickham's Cay. Your drive will take you to Walter Francis Drive, where you'll catch views of a century-old prison along Main Street known as Her Majesty's Prison. This historic prison dates back to the late 1700s and is Road Town's oldest prison. The prison is nestled between the Road Town Method Church and St. George's Anglican Church and had come a long way since it's days as a prison when it stopped operating in 1995 to being a police station, fire department, passport office and the future location of a new museum.

Next, make your way to the Sunday Morning Well, the location where the Proclamation of Emancipation of 1834 was read aloud to inform the public that slavery was abolished. Travel through Old Plantation to Josiah's Bay, peak to catch sweeping views of the island, followed by a trek up north to Fahie Hill to take more breathtaking photos of Road Town. Next, head to the highest peak on the island at Sage Mountain to enjoy a 25-minute stop at Sage Mountain Bar and Restaurant as you sip on your complimentary drink. You'll also get to spend time at the historic Mount Healthy National Park, a national site that houses the remains of a stone windmill from the island's sugar plantation era.

Wrap up your tour by heading to Tortola's west coast and grab your camera to catch panoramic views of its sister islands. You'll get to catch breathtaking views of Norman Island and Dead Chest Island, an uninhabited national park that's a snorkeler's cove with places like Coral Gardens. You'll also get to catch breathtaking views of the palm tree lined coastline of Peter Island and the lush mountain landscapes of Salt Island and Cooper Island. Conclude your tour by reflecting on your relaxing time in Tortola as you return to your pier.

From catching sweeping views of Tortola from places like Sage Mountain, to exploring historic sites of the island's sugar plantation era, this tour is rich with history and much to see. Sign up for this exciting cultural tour today for an unforgettable time near Romney Pier Park.