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Make your own wooden bowl from the fruit of Calabash, national tree of St Lucia
Make your own wooden bowl from the fruit of Calabash, national tree of St Lucia
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Make your own wooden bowl from the fruit of Calabash, national tree of St Lucia
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Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : in 1.5 hours from a calabash fruit!

By Melanie Fraites
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,649 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Get ready for the most fun you’ll have on St. Lucia while crafting your very own wooden bowl from the fruit of the calabash tree—our national tree!

This hands-on activity is not only entertaining but also deeply authentic, connecting you to the island’s heritage. As you work with your own hands, you’ll create a beautiful, functional souvenir that tells a story—one that you can proudly display and talk about back home!

No fancy skills needed—well suited to the young and old alike …just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little messy! Plus, it won’t cost you an arm and a leg; just a good time and maybe a few giggles. So come on down, unleash your inner artist, and take home a unique piece of St. Lucia that’ll spark joy (and conversations) for years to come!

Activity location

  • Trouya Beach
    • Gros Islet, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Trouya Beach
    • Gros Islet, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

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Make your own wooden bowl from the fruit of Calabash, national tree of St Lucia
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
P 1,649.31 x 1 AdultP 1,649.31

Total
Price is P 1,649.31
Vigie Beach for Cruise Ships
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

Vigie Beach - Near Castries
Location Vigie Beach: Enjoy our Calabash Class near the cruise ship dock and experience one of Saint Lucia's longest and most beautiful beaches.

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 2,120.54 x 1 AdultP 2,120.54

Total
Price is P 2,120.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBeautiful beach which is often sparsely attented on weekdays
  • What's includedWhat's includedOne fruit of the calabash tree, use of tools: hacksaw to cut, spoon to scrape out and carve
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedYou may bring a towel or beach blanket to sit on the sand.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedToilet facilities (Please use the toilet facilities at the nearby Petrol Station before arrival)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The cutting and carving of a calabash bowl from the fruit is sure to be an incredibly fun and creative activity that yields a unique souvenir. Armed with a hacksaw (to cut), a spoon (to scoop out), and a dremel or a screw (to design or carve) anything your imagination desires, you embark on a journey of transforming a simple fruit into a functional masterpiece. After this unique experience with local Rastafari couple "Mel and Ekie", you leave with a truly exceptional souvenir – a whimsical and functional bowl (or two) with a story to tell. Whether as a reminder of a memorable trip or a cherished home decor piece, your calabash bowl is sure to be a conversation starter, sparking curiosity and admiration for your hands-on experience, creativity, and local craftsmanship.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTrouya Beach
    • Gros Islet, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETrouya Beach
    • Gros Islet, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

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