Ultimate Rum Runner's Tour of Basseterre: A Unique Insight into Caribbean Rum History
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28 Ratings
Basseterre

This unique rum tour is the single such experience available in St Kitts. Immerse yourself in the story of the sugar cane industry and its influential role in the evolution of rum production across the Caribbean. This is the Ultimate Rum Tour with five different stops. There’s also an option for a Personalised Tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cheers Port Zante Bar - Local bar located in the centre of Port Zante with delicious drinks.
What's Included
  • Local expert guide
  • Complimentary port/hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Refreshments including bottled water and other beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Minimum of 4 people per booking is required to operate this tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Port Zante
If your ship arrives at our Port Zante pier, please go through the ship terminal/Arrival Hall, one of our local representative will meet you with their own sign that says, “Welcome to Annie’s Caribbean Tours.”
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Holmesmm_clt
Mar 13, 2023
Don't Miss this! - A+++. Exceeded Expeditions. Annie is the best tour guide - Hands Down! Annie’s knowledge of St. Kitts, its culture, and its history along with the amazing local rum “hangouts” were the highlight of our cruise. Annie’s greeted us with the biggest smile and in just a few minutes we were old friends - laughing together as we learned the rich history of St. Kitts. Our first visit to St. Kitts about 8 years ago made us question wanting to go back. But, we are SO GLAD we did. Annie showed us an amazing side of St. Kitts where we now want to return and explore more. Don’t miss this adventure!
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Jay
Mar 11, 2023
Annie was amazing! - Annie’s tour was fun, informative, and included lots of laughs and delicious drinks and snacks. The pace was perfect, and the views, highlights, and refreshments were perfect. There were a few points where Annie gave us the option to either stop or continue on, and we appreciated that this was not a “one size fits all” tour. If you visit St. Kitts, I highly recommend choosing Annie as your guide.
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Karinbf7856on
Dec 27, 2021
Must do for Something Different - It was a very culturally immersive tour. Definitely a opportunity for something other than traditional tours. We really enjoyed getting to know the island, the locals, and the customs. Our guide (Annie) was phenomenal at giving us an authentic island experience that we will remember for a long time.
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Wyotraveller307
Jan 28, 2020
Fun day! Very informative! Good rum!! - We spent 3-4 hours with Annie on the Ultimate Rum Runner's Tour. This was a very laid back tour. Annie took us around the island and was very informative about the local culture and legends. We tried rum at 5 different 'bars', some of them were not places you would normally stop! But they were all fun. It was a fun trip with Annie. She has a very modern van that had plenty of room and was very comfortable. She also had a well stocked cooler in the van!! I would take this trip again! I learned alot about St. Kitts and got to see much of the island.
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Jdunne3
Jan 9, 2020
Fantastic and fun tour - From the moment we got off the boat and met Annie she was bright, bubbly and welcoming. The tour consisted of four bar stops to try different rum cocktails and from the best vantage point of the island, Annie gave us her homemade ghost punch which was hands down the best of the lot. Annie is very sensible in ensuring people are not stupidly drunk, providing food and plenty of water throughout the trip. We particularly liked that the bars were not all tourist hotspots. It was a great mix of experiencing the local and tourist bars. While driving between each bar, Annie was very knowledgeable on the history island and gave us loads of information throughout. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the island and it's history with a bit of a fun twist. We have recommended to our parents when they go in February and I also recommend to anyone reading this!
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Scott_m
Jan 5, 2020
Annie is fun and sassy - Great time had by all! Good history of the island and great stops for good rum drinks. Annie's rum punch was by far the best, however the recipe remains a secret.
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619lauried
Dec 2, 2019
Wonderful Experience!!!! - When we read the reviews and description of this tour we hoped for the best...This tour far surpassed what was described. Annie is an exceptional host and tour guide. We met some new friends (which would include Annie), learned lots about St. Kitts, saw beautiful views, and enjoyed some wonderful rum cocktails and local cruisine at some different locations we would have never found on our own. We will tell all our friends, and anyone else who will listen, to do this tour when they go to St. Kitts. It is a can't miss tour. Do yourself a favor and make this the first tour you book if St. Kitts is one of your stops.
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Sarahcf5282xi
Nov 30, 2019
Best day of our holiday! - Absolutely LOVED this tour- can’t recommend it enough. Annie is both hilarious and SO knowledgable about the area and all it’s history. We had a fantastic day- full of laughter, dancing and of course...rum! Definitely go with Annie’s tours- you won’t regret it :)
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Ronnal163
Jan 21, 2024
Run away!!! - If I could give them a negative review I would. Do yourself a favor and avoid them like the plague. We booked the Ultimate Rum Runner St. Kitts tour with them over a month ago. This tour was supposed to lasted 2 1/2 hours and they charged a little under $100 a person. We met the tour operator as scheduled at the designated meeting location. He had our names on his little clip board. He took us to first stop left us there to “get his car.” The guide came back 37 minutes later with another group of people and told us that our tour had been cancelled and an email had been sent out. That never happened. In fact, the account where we booked showed our group as still active. Instead what likely happened is that the tour operator booked another group of people for more money per person - they said they paid $150/person - and dumped us when they could make more $$$. This questionable- scammy - business practice left us without the ability to book another tour that we may have wanted to do. Not just that, but we tried to call the number on the wrist band and two other advertised numbers, but all were inoperable!!! In my personal opinion, this is not how a reputable organization functions. And to add insult to injury 4 days after they claim to have cancelled the trip they still have not refunded the money.
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Kkhigginsworld
Mar 3, 2020
Trip Cancelled, Never HeardFrme Them - I booked through Shore Excursioneer. Got my online tickets a month ahead of this tour. Two weeks ahead of tour, showed online that the trip was sold out, so wasn't worried about making the minimum of people to go on the tour. Got to Annie's Caribbean which is who we were supposed to go through. Her husband said that trip wasn't going because of lack of people. Hmmmm. Three cruise ships in that day, all of their other tours were sold out he told me, but the tour I chose didn't have enough people. I have my doubts. Received NO emails saying trip was cancelled. I did get my money back, but mised other tours I could have gone on, had I had an email letting me know trip was canceled. Not sure who droped the ball, not happy. If you book with them, have a back up plan!!
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