Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour in St Maarten
Back at the ship by about 10:30 am, 6 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 5 h to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 1:40 pm.
- 10:10 amTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 10:30 amBack at the gangway6 h before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
You will be greeted with a refreshing rhum punch upon arrival at this gorgeous landmark building located directly on the Caribbean’s largest Lagoon, which stunningly accommodates Topper’s Rhum distillery and its restaurant, bar, gelateria, and gift shop.
A knowledgeable and entertaining guide will give you a hands-on tour where you will learn a little history of rum and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they ferment, distill, blend, age, and expertly bottle their handcrafted rums and ensure their products meet the highest quality standards. You will learn how to nose and taste rhum. You will be treated to over 20 samples of their 124 different flavored rhums, rum cake, and rum-infused Italian gelato, and cook and taste food prepared with Topper’s Rhum.
As St. Maarten’s official rum, Topper’s has been named USA Today’s Best Caribbean Rum Distillery for four years and has won over thirty prestigious tasting medals. Come and have fun enjoying this world-class rhum.
Max 30 per group English
What's included
- Hands-on distillery tour experience
- Volunteer to be the guest chef or bartender of the day.
- Exclusive tastings of 15 small-batch Specialty Rhums.
- Sample gelato, food, and cake infused with Topper's Rhum
- Welcome Rum Punch
- Tastings of 6 Topper’s Signature Rhums
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1You will be greeted with a refreshing rhum punch upon arrival at this gorgeous landmark building located directly on the Caribbean’s largest Lagoon, which stunningly accommodates Topper’s Rhum distillery and its restaurant, bar, gelateria, and gift shop. A knowledgeable and entertaining guide will give you a hands-on tour where you will learn a little history of rum and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they ferment, distill, blend, age, and expertly bottle their handcrafted rums and ensure their products meet the highest quality standards. You will learn how to nose and taste rhum. You will be treated to over 20 samples of their 100 different flavored rhums, rum cake, and rum-infused Italian gelato, and cook and taste food prepared with Topper’s Rhum. As St. Maarten’s official rum, Topper’s has been named USA Today’s Best Caribbean Rum Distillery for four years and has won over thirty prestigious tasting medals. Come and have fun enjoying this world-class rhum.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
From the Port of St. Maarten: Go to the Taxi Stand next to Information Desk and tell the driver to Cole bay. Then take Welfare rd and drive to the carousel building. Right past Dominos in Colebay on the right. Big round white building with blue roof.
From the Port of St. Maarten: Go to the Taxi Stand next to Information Desk and tell the driver to Cole bay. Then take Welfare rd and drive to the carousel building. Right past Dominos in Colebay on the right. Big round white building with blue roof.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: you must be at least 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages in St Maarten
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