Discover the soul of Montserrat — the 'Emerald Isle of the Caribbean' — through its Irish-African heritage, historic lime kiln ruins, the legendary AIR Studios legacy, and a convivial lunch of local specialities with a knowledgeable island host.
What to expect
Your host begins at the Montserrat National Trust, where Irish shamrocks alongside African drumming traditions tell the island's remarkable dual heritage story. The tour winds through Brades and Salem, past the ruins of colonial-era lime kilns and the rebuilt village of Gerald's that rose from volcanic ash. A stop at the AIR Studios site — where The Rolling Stones, Dire Straits, and Elton John once recorded — reveals Montserrat's unexpected cultural reach. Lunch is at a locally loved restaurant serving goat water (the national dish), saltfish accras, and rum punch.
Good to know
Arrange lunch timing to return to Little Bay with at least 90 minutes before all-aboard. The National Trust gift shop stocks excellent local crafts — a more meaningful souvenir than most ports offer. Private vehicle provided throughout.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Little Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.