DIY Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : from a calabash fruit!

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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 ethical, indigenous, sustainable and eco-friendly 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!

Thông tin khác

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Chính sách hủy

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

Bao gồm

One fruit of the calabash tree, use of tools: hacksaw to cut, spoon to scrape out and carve

Beautiful beach which is often sparsely attented on weekdays

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)

Cần Quan Tâm

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.

Tùy chọn

Make your own wooden bowl from the fruit of Calabash, national tree of St Lucia

"Quickie" bowl carving 40mins

PRE-Prepared bowl to be carved: Avoid the work part and get directly to the fun stuff! We will cut and clean out your calabash to be ready for carving by you
Duration: 40 minutes

Calabash bowl & Seafood Grill

Seafood grilled on the beach: Taste fresh seafood grilled to perfection on the beach & roasted breadfruit (in season) and/or organic home grown vegetables
Duration: 4 hours: This time is flexible as we try to tailor your grilling on the beach experience to your preferences. No rush, just cool vibes
Seafood Grill - Conch, Lambis: Enjoy eating freshly grilled seafood seasoned to perfection from your new bowl & cold drinks from the cooler
Fun beach party : Music from the JBL310 portable speaker, cold drinks & delicious nutritious food! #theultimatesouvenir experience.

Vigie Beach near Cruise Ships

Vigie Beach - walking distance
Location Vigie Beach: Enjoy making your calabash bowls on Vigie Beach, walking distance from cruise ship docks: Pointe Seraphine & Port Castries

Đánh giá

4.85

26 đánh giá

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Creative and fun
Hofmeister H,
21 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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.
Calabash Bowls 10/10 Recommend
Ceslie H,
30 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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!
A unique experience
PETER C,
5 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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.
Such a great idea! We totally enjoyed it!
John M,
22 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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.
Best day and homemade souvenir!
bridgetdelacy,
9 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
A must to do
Jan L,
27 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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
Authentic Saint Lucia experience
millieg648,
26 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Mel, Ekie, Moussa and The Puckett's
53kems,
13 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Mel & Ekie were awesome!!! The explained some of the history behind the calabash and were so attentive and helpful. Making the bowls was very soothing and therapeutic for my mom and I. The beach was essentially secluded... serene, beautiful and just the right spot. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and our hosts. And the end result exceeded our expectations. Moussa (their dog) was just as great.
Anonymous
jennifern186,
28 thg 12, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
1.00
Unprofessional. Was not able to do excursions because of unsafe area to go as tourist. No taxi would not take us out there. It was lesson learned, never try to look out local
Carving Delight
Triston I,
28 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
What a great afternoon spent with Mel and Ekie. If you want to take a bit of Saint Lucia home with you, then I highly recommend this. From the beautiful beach setting to the vibrant music that accompanies your carving and design. This was a brilliant experience.