SouthCaribbean2017 Posted November 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi, I was wondering if there were any multi-facility rum and/or rum shop tours. I found "STRICTLY BAJAN RUM SHOP TOURS", but conveniently they are not open on the day I'll be in Barbados. St. Nicholas Abbey is on my must-visit list, fairly open-minded after that (Mt. Gay? Various rum shops?) I can't figure out if booking a taxi and paying the driver for a few hours is a better idea, or if there is a tour that meets what I'd looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted November 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Hi, I was wondering if there were any multi-facility rum and/or rum shop tours. I found "STRICTLY BAJAN RUM SHOP TOURS", but conveniently they are not open on the day I'll be in Barbados. St. Nicholas Abbey is on my must-visit list, fairly open-minded after that (Mt. Gay? Various rum shops?) I can't figure out if booking a taxi and paying the driver for a few hours is a better idea, or if there is a tour that meets what I'd looking for. Spend a relaxing day at St N. The tour, grounds, refreshments, are worth it. Then get your bespoke engraved bottle of 15/18 yo, which is refilled at half price on each subsequent visit.;) The rum is not messed about with, and is straight from the barrel. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCaribbean2017 Posted November 25, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Spend a relaxing day at St N. The tour, grounds, refreshments, are worth it.Then get your bespoke engraved bottle of 15/18 yo, which is refilled at half price on each subsequent visit.;) The rum is not messed about with, and is straight from the barrel. :) And how much does the bespoke bottle cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted November 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2016 and how much does the bespoke bottle cost? $280.00 / $340.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted November 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2016 $280.00 / $340.00 Prices are in Barbados Dollars = US$ 140.00 / 170.00 approx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycluvscruises Posted May 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2017 We are looking to do this on our cruise in a month. What is the recommended transportation to do a rum tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted May 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 4, 2017 We are looking to do this on our cruise in a month. What is the recommended transportation to do a rum tour? Taxi there and back. US$ 50.00 each way with tip for 4 persons. Time about 40 minutes each way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycluvscruises Posted May 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Do you set up your transportation before you go? Or, have you just gone to the end of the pier and grabbed a taxi? Also, the driver will wait for you there? Has anyone done the Mount Gay rum tour that is close to the port the headed to the beach for the day? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted May 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Do you set up your transportation before you go? Or, have you just gone to the end of the pier and grabbed a taxi? Also, the driver will wait for you there? Has anyone done the Mount Gay rum tour that is close to the port the headed to the beach for the day? Thanks! I'm also wondering about doing the Mount Gay rum tour on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_rach Posted May 31, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2017 We are there this coming Nov, might have to go visit the Abbey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted May 31, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Would sure love to know if these premium rums, not available in the U.S., are available in Duty Free there in port...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Would sure love to know if these premium rums, not available in the U.S., are available in Duty Free there in port...... Have a friend, with status, in the Barbados Tourist Board. Send an Email asking for her help in arranging something personally for you. Send me an Email to portroyal1518@gmail.com I will pass her contact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metairiegal Posted June 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Taxi there and back.US$ 50.00 each way with tip for 4 persons. Time about 40 minutes each way Wow, that much for a taxi? On the map, it doesn't look that far from the cruise ship dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 6, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Wow, that much for a taxi? On the map, it doesn't look that far from the cruise ship dock. As the fare appears too expensive, you could consider public transport. The bus station is about a 15 minute walk from the pier, where one can ask how to get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCaribbean2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I just wanted to say I ended up booking a custom-designed tour with a local operator. I cruise soon, so I'll return with how it went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCaribbean2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I'm back! I utilized Andrew Transport for a customized tour that visited Mount Gay rum, St. Nicholas Abbey rum, and Banks brewery. We also stopped at a local bakery for a quick snack. The service was $40/hour - and that does not include entrance fees to the facilities. My driver David was great, knew Barbados very well. Of the three, I thought Mount Gay rum was the best. St. Nicholas Abbey was certainly neat for the history - plus it is right near Cherry Tree Hill which provides a great photo op - however I honestly didn't care for the rum whatsoever. Additionally, St. Nicholas Abbey is to the far north of the island, and takes 30-40 minutes to get there (and back!) which is a pretty big chunk of the day. We had just enough time to grab some beers at Banks brewery, which has one of the nicer brewery gift shops I've been too. The beer was nice too. http://www.andrewtransportbarbados.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxasaurus Posted July 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'm back! I utilized Andrew Transport for a customized tour that visited Mount Gay rum, St. Nicholas Abbey rum, and Banks brewery. We also stopped at a local bakery for a quick snack. The service was $40/hour - and that does not include entrance fees to the facilities. My driver David was great, knew Barbados very well. Of the three, I thought Mount Gay rum was the best. St. Nicholas Abbey was certainly neat for the history - plus it is right near Cherry Tree Hill which provides a great photo op - however I honestly didn't care for the rum whatsoever. Additionally, St. Nicholas Abbey is to the far north of the island, and takes 30-40 minutes to get there (and back!) which is a pretty big chunk of the day. We had just enough time to grab some beers at Banks brewery, which has one of the nicer brewery gift shops I've been too. The beer was nice too. http://www.andrewtransportbarbados.com/ $40/hr? Per person? How many hours was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCaribbean2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The service was $40/hr. There were 2 of us, unclear on how many could be accommodated. Our tour was approximately 6 hours total - and again I'd say going up to St. Nicholas Abbey took up a good chunk of that time - we spent probably an hour or so there, and the drive each way was 30-40 minutes. Not somewhere I would visit again on a cruise due to the limited time in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxasaurus Posted July 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The service was $40/hr. There were 2 of us, unclear on how many could be accommodated. Our tour was approximately 6 hours total - and again I'd say going up to St. Nicholas Abbey took up a good chunk of that time - we spent probably an hour or so there, and the drive each way was 30-40 minutes. Not somewhere I would visit again on a cruise due to the limited time in port. Thanks for the quick reply. I think I might just do a quick excursion and then hit up Mt Gay on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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