Calabash Bowl Crafting: St. Lucia's Heritage

Craft your own wooden bowl from the fruit of the calabash tree, a symbol of St. Lucia’s culture. Immerse yourself in the island’s traditions and support local artisans.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Trouya Beach - This is the tour that locals suggest when friends come to the island — no hurry, no tourist traps. Ideal for couples, friends, families with children, and small groups.
    The process of cutting and carving a calabash bowl from the fruit is an incredibly enjoyable and creative activity that results in a unique keepsake. Equipped with a…
What's Included
  • Includes one calabash fruit for crafting.
  • Hacksaw provided for cutting.
  • Spoon available for scraping and carving.
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • You may bring a towel or beach blanket to sit on the sand.
  • Toilet facilities (Please use the toilet facilities at the nearby Petrol Station before arrival)
Additional Information

Prepare for an unforgettable experience in St. Lucia by crafting your own wooden bowl from the calabash tree, the island’s national tree!
This ethical, indigenous, sustainable, and eco-friendly hands-on activity is not only enjoyable but also deeply authentic, connecting participants to the island’s rich heritage. By working with your hands, you’ll…

Location
Trouya Beach
Trouya Beach is found in the Windjammer gap, this is our main meeting point but other meeting points can be arranged on request.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janine_p
Mar 6, 2026
If I could give this 6 stars I would! - If you're not sure if you should do this - DO IT. We're always looking for unique experiences on our travels and this hit the spot. A chance to flex your creative muscles and create your own souvenir! I'm terms of the specifics - Mel had great tools and even helped me with a) getting the thing cut open, b) assisting me with my vision/art, and c) gave practical advice on how to do things. If you have a car it would be easier but I'm sure a taxi would take you there. The bonus is the beauty spot - isolated, quiet, and cool. We took a lil siesta on the beach afterwards and then went for a swim!
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Amy_in_ma
Jan 2, 2026
Enjoy a beautiful craft activity with 2 locals - What a fabulous way to spend an hour and a half at a secluded, "locals only" beach. Mel and her partner were such fantastic guides for us.And we loved the craft. Highly recommend! Worth the $25ish USD dollar cab ride each way from Harbor Club in Rodney Bay.
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Getthebigmapout
Jan 1, 2026
A Very Unique & Fun Experience! - This is a very unique tour. Not as well known, but very fun. It is held at a smaller beach called Trouya Beach. The couple that run this activity are very nice and talented. They let us pick out a calabash fruit, explained how the locals use the fruit and then showed us how to open and clean it out. They helped us decorate the bowls to keep as a souvenir. We had our ideas on how we wanted to decorate the shells, but it takes a bit of skill. Luckily they are talented tattoo artists and helped us bring our ideas to fruition.
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Hofmeister_h
Jun 21, 2025
Creative and fun - Was an educational and fun experience creating our own works of art. The guide was very helpful and provided everything we needed to be successful.
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Ceslie_h
May 30, 2025
Calabash Bowls 10/10 Recommend - This was such a fun experience and having it on the beach made it even more special! The guides were fantastic! Super patient and kind, even when I arrived a few minutes late. It’s a quick but memorable activity that I’d definitely recommend. And the sunset? The perfect cherry on top!
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Peter_c
May 5, 2025
A unique experience - This was a very unique experience. We didn't really know what it was all about other than carving on a Calabash shell. We arrived at a beautiful beach and were greeted. We were shown a number of calabash fruits to choose from. You basically saw it in half, empty out the meat from the inside and then you carve whatever you want on the outside of the shells. It was a very fun excursion. Just something different from most everything else there is to on the island. It created a nice souvenir that you did yourself.
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John_m
Mar 22, 2025
Such a great idea! We totally enjoyed it! - We had a blast creating our personal Calabash souvenirs. The hosts were so kind and helpful and fun 🤩. My Son was bummed he ran out of time ⌛️ because he went after it will all the intricate designs he was attempting to pull off. So glad we did this activity and we highly recommend it.
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Bridgetdelacy
Mar 9, 2025
Best day and homemade souvenir! - This was the most amazing experience. Mostly private beach nestled far away from the hustle and bustle of the public beaches. Mel and Ekie were fantastic hosts and made us the best lunch we had all week. Breadfruit cooked in a bonfire, veggies, conch, homemade fruit juice from their trees, and more! We carved our own bowls out of the calabash fruit-I much prefer this type of souvenir than the plastic stuff you get in the stores. Awesome experience!
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Jan_l
Jan 27, 2025
A must to do - We had a great time. They are very helpful and friendly. I would do it again. The beach few while you were crafting your bowl was fantastic
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Millieg648
Jan 26, 2025
Authentic Saint Lucia experience - A one of a kind! Such a wonderful and unique experience. Mel and Ekie are kind, talented and so knowledgeable. They know so much about the calabash fruit and the island. You couldn't have been in a better location, a stunning beach with no one else on it along with great company and a fun activity. The vibes were unmatched! We had so much fun and got to take home a personalised calabash bowl which will last a life time. We can't recommend this enough to any one coming to the island will definitely book again if we come back to St Lucia.
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From $36
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).