Soar over the eerie, ash-covered ruins of Plymouth — the Caribbean's only abandoned capital — and the still-steaming Soufrière Hills volcano. This private helicopter flight is the singular, unmissable way to witness Montserrat's dramatic rebirth from above.
What to expect
Lift off from Little Bay and within minutes you are banking over the Exclusion Zone, where the skeletal clock tower of Plymouth's church and buried rooftops emerge from metres of volcanic debris. Your pilot narrates the 1995–97 eruption story as sulphur plumes curl from the dome below. The lush northern hills and Rendezvous Bay appear in brilliant contrast to the grey south — a vivid lesson in nature's destructive and restorative power. Flights typically last 20–30 minutes and can be extended by arrangement.
Good to know
Book directly and well in advance — helicopter slots fill quickly on port days. Confirm weight limits before sailing. All-aboard times in Little Bay are typically generous but verify with your ship; flights are fast enough to allow ample buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Little Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Little Bay
- Plymouth Exclusion Zone Ground Tour with Expert Volcanologist Guide
- Rendezvous Bay Snorkel & Sea-Kayak Adventure (Montserrat's Hidden Beach)
- Centre Hills Rainforest Oriole Trail: Private Guided Nature Walk
- Montserrat Cultural Immersion: Soca Heritage, Lime Kiln & Local Lunch
- Little Bay to Islet's Edge: Private Sunset Catamaran Sail & Snorkel