Spencer Ambrose Tours
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Feel the thrill of adventure discovering the tropical beauty and enchantment of St. Lucia with Spencer Ambrose Tours! We offer speedboat adventure tours to cruise and hotel visitors and are committed to giving our guests unforgettable memories while offering the ultimate St. Lucian adventure. Ready for a boat load of fun and excitement? Then, let us show you, St. Lucia.
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dianedebuda
2 contributions
Feb 2020
Based on reviews here and CruiseCritic, we took this tour last week. Want to add my recommendation to the others. From the moment of pick up to the return to the ship, don't think we could have been in better hands. The ticket taker turned out to be Spencer's daughter and she took us under her wing to make sure that my hubby's limited mobility (difficulty with long walks/uneven sufaces) was not a barrier to our enjoyment. We are most grateful. Our speedboat crew, Ryan and Lucky, were great and also were always there to provide assistance. We wanted to see a little more than just the beach, so we had opted for the volcano tour. The tour at the volcano is not long and is not by Spenser's, but is more than sufficient. We knew before booking that hubby would not be able to climb the stairs to the end of the short path, so the guide told all of the details from the closest point that he could get to. The waterfall was lovely and it was nice to drive through Soufriere for a quick peek. Then back to a speedboat to the beach between the Pitons for a great chicken lunch. This boat was captained by Spencer himself who just about picked up hubby like a leaf. After lunch, hubby decided to go into the water and then later had difficulty standing up at the water's edge. Several guests on the beach immediately came to his assistance and got him to his feet. Between their help and the staff of Spencer's, this was probably the best of all of our excusions for this cruise.
Written February 17, 2020
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Thank you dianedebuda for taking the time to share your day on Spencer's Land, Sea & Beach Adventure. A positive guest experience is something my team and I take great pride in, so to receive your compliments about the hospitality of my team and to learn this was “probably the best” of all your excursions during your cruise is very uplifting feedback.
It was a pleasure having the two of you on tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another exciting day of adventure next time your travels bring you to St. Lucia!
~Spencer Ambrose
Written February 21, 2020
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Mark_kiesewetter
Saint Louis, MO296 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were on a cruise and booked this tour with others from our ship. Everything was very professionally done even though one of Mr Spencer’s boats (ours) had engine difficulties. The net result was we lost some time however Mr Spencer and his staff made every effort to make sure we got to visit the mud baths the waterfall and spent the end of the day on the beach by the Pitons. We highly recommend Spencer and his team!
Written February 7, 2020
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Thank you Mark kiesewetter, for sharing your experience and special photos, which so wonderfully capture the highlights from your day with us. For us to know you highly recommend my services and that you enjoyed your day despite some engine difficulties is very rewarding feedback.
We appreciate you choosing to tour with us on Spencer's Land, Sea & Beach Adventure. We look forward to seeing you on tour again, where more beautiful scenery, island delights and special memories will be waiting for you!
~Spencer Ambrose
Written February 16, 2020
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Nick N
Alsip, IL14 contributions
Feb 2020
My wife and I did this chose this tour after she had previously done a bus tour of St. Lucia causing her to get car sick from all of the winding roads.
The speedboat option was so great in many ways for us. We spend a lot of time on the water so we knew we wouldn't get seasick and the time saved by traveling via boat instead of land was wonderful!
We were the 2nd group of people at the sulfur pools and I was the 2nd person in the waterfall! We had friends from our cruise ship tell us that by the time their bus tour got to the waterfalls there were dozens of people lined up and they never even got to the water. To top it all off, just the amount of time we got to spend at the beach (3+ hours) was so much longer than all of the other people to allow us to enjoy the snorkeling, drinks, and great lunch that was provided. I noticed that most other tours (catamarans) seemed to only have about an hour or so to spend between the Pitons.
She-she and the team were great all day long. I would & have already recommended this tour to people on our cruise ship.
The speedboat option was so great in many ways for us. We spend a lot of time on the water so we knew we wouldn't get seasick and the time saved by traveling via boat instead of land was wonderful!
We were the 2nd group of people at the sulfur pools and I was the 2nd person in the waterfall! We had friends from our cruise ship tell us that by the time their bus tour got to the waterfalls there were dozens of people lined up and they never even got to the water. To top it all off, just the amount of time we got to spend at the beach (3+ hours) was so much longer than all of the other people to allow us to enjoy the snorkeling, drinks, and great lunch that was provided. I noticed that most other tours (catamarans) seemed to only have about an hour or so to spend between the Pitons.
She-she and the team were great all day long. I would & have already recommended this tour to people on our cruise ship.
Written February 22, 2020
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Hello nicknat822. Thank you for your excellent Land, Sea & Beach Adventure trip review with photos. Your uplifting compliments and praise about my guides and the services you received is very encouraging. Our travel by speedboat does reduce travel time, allowing our guests to enjoy more time at the sites and helps us to get ahead of tour groups travelling by land. It is wonderful to hear that travelling by speedboat was a great option for you!
At Spencer Ambrose Tours, we take great pride in exceeding the expectations of each and every guest and I am so delighted we were able to accomplish this with you. It gives us tremendous joy to know you have recommended this tour to others. Your support means more than you would know!
It was a pleasure having you join us on tour and we look forward to welcoming you back. More of our St. Lucia hospitality and special tour memories will be waiting for you!
Thank you for choosing to tour with us!
~Spencer Ambrose
Written March 2, 2020
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Eduardo B
24 contributions
Feb 2020
The places we visited in this tour were amazing. Also, She-she (not sure how to spell) was very helpful all the time. However, what really annoyed us was the low level of professionalism... Just as we were leaving the dock, we noticed that there were too many people in the boat and inquired the captain about its capacity. There were 25 people and he said that the boat was authorized to take 22 passengers and 3 crew members (exactly the number of people on the boat). Fortunately, the coast guard also noticed the boat was overcrowded and asked the captain how many people were there. Unbelievably, the captain lied that there were only 20 people in total. Of course, the guards counted and found out he was lying. We had to split from the other group of people and wait for another boat to take us to the first stop. After that, we were told we would continue with the same boat that took us to the first stop until the end of the tour. To cut a long story short, we had to change the boat twice again! I really hope that they improve the level of professionalism, because the places we visited are truly amazing and it's a shame that we didn't have a good experience because of that.
Written February 5, 2020
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magic_carpets
Crossville, TN5,720 contributions
Feb 2020
We did this same tour in 2013. Booked it again, as we had really enjoyed the power boat ride to Sugar Beach situated between the two Pitons with Spencer at the throttle.
POSITIVES:
Speedboat got us to the beach before any of the catamarans arrived.
Staff was great. She She (Spencer's daughter) & Jamal were with us at the beach for 4 hours.
Great beach to snorkel - but highly recommend water shoes as beach is very rocky.
Cooler was provided with water, regular & diet Coke, Piton beers and a Rum Punch with a definite attitude!
Lunch was served about noon with a delicious Creole jerk chicken leg, spaghetti salad, potatoes salad, a green tossed salad and plantains.
NEGATIVES:
Most of the beach chairs were in sorry condition (dirty & missing straps)
Way more boats bringing guests than in 2013 - making the beach super crowded.
The speedboat definitely needs new upholstery - it was worn & torn in several places.
POSITIVES:
Speedboat got us to the beach before any of the catamarans arrived.
Staff was great. She She (Spencer's daughter) & Jamal were with us at the beach for 4 hours.
Great beach to snorkel - but highly recommend water shoes as beach is very rocky.
Cooler was provided with water, regular & diet Coke, Piton beers and a Rum Punch with a definite attitude!
Lunch was served about noon with a delicious Creole jerk chicken leg, spaghetti salad, potatoes salad, a green tossed salad and plantains.
NEGATIVES:
Most of the beach chairs were in sorry condition (dirty & missing straps)
Way more boats bringing guests than in 2013 - making the beach super crowded.
The speedboat definitely needs new upholstery - it was worn & torn in several places.
Written February 17, 2020
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Hello magic_carpets. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Receiving your positive feedback about my staff, your enjoyment of the speedboat ride, your comments about the delicious lunch and the beverages provided is very rewarding feedback. However your dissatisfaction with the condition of the complimentary chairs and number of visitors to the beach, is not a reflection of our services and is something we have no control over.
Jalousie/Sugar Beach is a famous beach, noted for its idyllic location between the Gros and Petit Pitons. Since Jalousie/Sugar Beach is a public beach, we cannot control the number of visitors this beach attracts. The chairs are the property of the Sugar Beach Resort and therefore we cannot be held responsible for chairs provided by the Resort.
My speedboats are reupholstered regularly, but due to its high traffic use, they do get worn quickly. Although I agree there are a few tears in the seats, and the boats are ready for another redo, is this really such a big issue to warrant a 3-star rating?
There is a lot of information on my website as well as in our booking confirmation to help our guests understand their tour and what to expect at Jalousie/Sugar Beach. Receiving a 3-star rating which is based on the condition of chairs (which do not belong to us), the number of visitors on the beach (which we have no control over) and worn upholstery on the speedboat is not a true reflection of the service and hospitality you received from my staff, and this is very discouraging.
~Spencer Ambrose
Written February 21, 2020
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beachbum71
ontario223 contributions
Jan 2023
Spencer needs to go on his own tour so he can see what its really like!
1st Spencer told us he could not join the tour because he had to renew his gun licence..ok?? 20 People hopped into the speed boat plus 3 staff and it was very tight, one man didn't have a seat he was 1/2 on a cooler. Tour says unlimited drinks but they only had 48 beers for 20 people and some water and punch. We had to stop and get ice for the drinks. When we arrived at the beach there was no where to sit, no chairs just the sand or a crowded cement wall. Lunch was very good, way too much food but good! It started raining just before we left but can't help that, so we all piled back into the boat to head back and then someone needed to check the bilge pump (they had checked it in the morning on the way our too) next thing we know were being told to get to the front of the boat where there are no seats for us and the boat is going as fast as it can and bouncing off the waves. Then someone retrieves a 5 gallon pail from under the steering column and proceeds to bail water from the bilge pump area and Im bouncing off the front of the boat because I have to stand and they tell me to hold onto the rope but that did not control my whole body from bouncing around in the boat going over the waves. My shoulder is injured, my husband tried to help me and our heads bounced off each others until my cousin told them to slow down and her husband took my spot at the front for the remaining 30 minute boat ride. This was so dangerous and negligent! The fact that they checked this pump 10 minutes into our departure in the morning leads me to believe they knew there was an issue and they risked the lives of all of us anyway is terrible. As it was happening we wondered if there were even enough life jackets for us all. At one point the crew were fighting/yelling at each other in front of us all. I wish I could get a refund or that they collected their cash fee at the end because they wouldn't have got a penny from 18 people! I heard others on our tour say they had done this tour before and they loved it, that they only had 8-10 people on the boat and it was really good but most of us will remember this as the day we were happy we didn't die in St Lucia.
1st Spencer told us he could not join the tour because he had to renew his gun licence..ok?? 20 People hopped into the speed boat plus 3 staff and it was very tight, one man didn't have a seat he was 1/2 on a cooler. Tour says unlimited drinks but they only had 48 beers for 20 people and some water and punch. We had to stop and get ice for the drinks. When we arrived at the beach there was no where to sit, no chairs just the sand or a crowded cement wall. Lunch was very good, way too much food but good! It started raining just before we left but can't help that, so we all piled back into the boat to head back and then someone needed to check the bilge pump (they had checked it in the morning on the way our too) next thing we know were being told to get to the front of the boat where there are no seats for us and the boat is going as fast as it can and bouncing off the waves. Then someone retrieves a 5 gallon pail from under the steering column and proceeds to bail water from the bilge pump area and Im bouncing off the front of the boat because I have to stand and they tell me to hold onto the rope but that did not control my whole body from bouncing around in the boat going over the waves. My shoulder is injured, my husband tried to help me and our heads bounced off each others until my cousin told them to slow down and her husband took my spot at the front for the remaining 30 minute boat ride. This was so dangerous and negligent! The fact that they checked this pump 10 minutes into our departure in the morning leads me to believe they knew there was an issue and they risked the lives of all of us anyway is terrible. As it was happening we wondered if there were even enough life jackets for us all. At one point the crew were fighting/yelling at each other in front of us all. I wish I could get a refund or that they collected their cash fee at the end because they wouldn't have got a penny from 18 people! I heard others on our tour say they had done this tour before and they loved it, that they only had 8-10 people on the boat and it was really good but most of us will remember this as the day we were happy we didn't die in St Lucia.
Written January 9, 2023
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I am so sorry you did not enjoy the ride back to the cruise terminal. The plastic float switch which turns on the bilge pump cracked. This caused the bilge pump to not turn on. The rain and shaking of the boat due to rougher seas also did not help. This issue seems to have been more apparent to those sitting at the back of the boat and the crew did their best to drain the water. The speedboat was working fine on the previous day's tour, and was just inspected, so there was no way for us to know in advance this would crack. I take pride in my boats and keep them well-maintained. However, even a well-maintained boat will suffer from occasional breakage of parts as salt water, the elements and the load it carries all play significant factors. It is unfortunate, though, this switch had to crack during the tour and I feel badly about that. That evening the speedboat was already sitting in the boatyard to get fixed.
In regards to drinks, we do not advertise unlimited beverages. We do provide complimentary beverages to our guests and we were not aware that there was a shortage of drinks on the return journey. Due to Covid, the Sugar Beach Resort has removed the complimentary chairs and we do let our guests know about this on our website as well as in our booking confirmation, so having to place towels down on the sand is to be expected.
It is unfortunate that your experience on the return journey put a damper on your whole tour experience and I apologize for that.
Written February 25, 2023
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ckckck
Williamston, MI68 contributions
Jan 2020
We met a representative just outside the port area. We departed by boat to Soufriere after a bit of a wait. Upon arriving in Soufriere we transferred to a van and waited a bit more to depart to the mud bath. The van was air conditioned and had free wifi. We decided to opt out of the mud bath - the sulfur smell combined with the heat and humidity was not for me. Others in the group enjoyed the mud bath. After somewhat rinsing off in the mud bath, we drove five minutes to a waterfall, where a complete rinse was possible under the flowing water. Another 5-10 minutes and we were back to the dock to head out to Sugar Beach and the Pitons. Lunch was provided on the beach, and a cooler with drinks was available throughout the day. After a couple hours at the beach, we enjoyed a fast ride back to Castries, stopping along the way at various bays to see the bays from the boats. I recommend taking boats like Spencer has vs attempting to drive across the island (no need to spend hours on curvy roads when a speedboat will get you there in comfort). A nice day and a great way to see parts of St. Lucia.
If you are not fond of the smell of sulfur, or you have experienced volcanic steam vents and/or mud baths in another locale, I recommend skipping that aspect and booking strictly beach and other tour experiences.
If you are not fond of the smell of sulfur, or you have experienced volcanic steam vents and/or mud baths in another locale, I recommend skipping that aspect and booking strictly beach and other tour experiences.
Written February 3, 2020
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Thank you ckckck for sharing your enlightening trip report of your day on Spencer’s Land, Sea & Beach Adventure. For us to know you enjoyed your day and that traveling by speedboat was a great way to see St. Lucia is very uplifting feedback.
Thank you for making Spencer Ambrose Tours your choice during your cruise visit to the island. We look forward to you joining us on another exciting day of adventure next time you are in St. Lucia!
~Spencer Ambrose
Written February 4, 2020
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Pinot R
Blue Bell, PA641 contributions
Dec 2019
My husband and I arrived in St. Lucia via the Norwegian Gem. We knew that we had limited time in St. Lucia and wanted to maximize our time there. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we booked the Land, Sea and Beach Adventure.
Upon arriving in port, we followed the detailed directions, which led us right to the meeting point of Spencer Ambrose Tours, where we were greeted by Shequana.
As a side note, remember that your final payment is due in full the day of the trip.
Our journey began as we boarded Spencer Ambrose’s speedboat, where we took in the amazing views and warm sun of St. Lucia.
I would strongly recommend wearing water shoes. If you don’t wear water shoes, you will need to remove your shoes while on the boat for safety reasons.
We continued for about 40 minutes on the water until we reached the village of Soufriere. Once arriving in Soufriere, we exited the boat and began exploring by land. We had the option of visiting the Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano or experience the mud baths. As you can see from the pictures below, we chose the mud baths. Shequana, who is the best guide, escorted us through the baths, and she graciously took tons of pictures for us. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The mud is actually very warm and made our skin feel so smooth and soft after getting out of the bath. We had mosquito bites, and they were instantly dried up after going in the mud bath.
Following the mud bath, we met up with the rest of our group that chose the drive-in volcano. We all experienced the Toraille Waterfall together. The water is “refreshing” but felt quite nice on a warm sunny day in St. Lucia. Again, this is definitely something you need to experience. Shequana, once again, patiently took everyone’s photos capturing memories that will last us a lifetime.
Our final stop was at Jalousie/Sugar Beach, where we had time to relax and enjoy a homemade Creole lunch and drink rum punch. Be careful of the rum punch because it is packed with a “punch” but ever so good!
Jalousie/Sugar Beach is situated between the iconic twin peaks of the Gros and Petit Pitons. The views were absolutely stunning and after our 2 hour stay it was definitely hard to say goodbye. The water is warm and clear colors of blue and green.
You can choose to relax or snorkel while at the beach.
Spencer Ambrose Tours is a family owned business, and they take pride in their tours.
This excursion was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed it thoroughly, and we would definitely recommend this excursion!
Upon arriving in port, we followed the detailed directions, which led us right to the meeting point of Spencer Ambrose Tours, where we were greeted by Shequana.
As a side note, remember that your final payment is due in full the day of the trip.
Our journey began as we boarded Spencer Ambrose’s speedboat, where we took in the amazing views and warm sun of St. Lucia.
I would strongly recommend wearing water shoes. If you don’t wear water shoes, you will need to remove your shoes while on the boat for safety reasons.
We continued for about 40 minutes on the water until we reached the village of Soufriere. Once arriving in Soufriere, we exited the boat and began exploring by land. We had the option of visiting the Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano or experience the mud baths. As you can see from the pictures below, we chose the mud baths. Shequana, who is the best guide, escorted us through the baths, and she graciously took tons of pictures for us. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The mud is actually very warm and made our skin feel so smooth and soft after getting out of the bath. We had mosquito bites, and they were instantly dried up after going in the mud bath.
Following the mud bath, we met up with the rest of our group that chose the drive-in volcano. We all experienced the Toraille Waterfall together. The water is “refreshing” but felt quite nice on a warm sunny day in St. Lucia. Again, this is definitely something you need to experience. Shequana, once again, patiently took everyone’s photos capturing memories that will last us a lifetime.
Our final stop was at Jalousie/Sugar Beach, where we had time to relax and enjoy a homemade Creole lunch and drink rum punch. Be careful of the rum punch because it is packed with a “punch” but ever so good!
Jalousie/Sugar Beach is situated between the iconic twin peaks of the Gros and Petit Pitons. The views were absolutely stunning and after our 2 hour stay it was definitely hard to say goodbye. The water is warm and clear colors of blue and green.
You can choose to relax or snorkel while at the beach.
Spencer Ambrose Tours is a family owned business, and they take pride in their tours.
This excursion was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed it thoroughly, and we would definitely recommend this excursion!
Written January 4, 2020
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Hello pinotr,
Thank you for your positive feedback. Nothing pleases us more than to know our guests had an "absolutely amazing” & “incredible" excursion. Your informative review, your uplifting compliments about Shequana and your valuable comments about your tour experience are highly appreciated.
Thank you also for sharing your trip photos of Jalousie/Sugar Beach, the mud baths, Toraille Waterfall and view of the Pitons from the sea. We always enjoy seeing what our guests enjoyed on tour with us.
We appreciate your choosing Spencer Ambrose Tours during your cruise visit to the island. It was such a pleasure having you on tour and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again sometime soon!
~Spencer Ambrose
Written January 19, 2020
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Charles
New York City, NY1 contribution
Aug 2022
Our experience with Spencer felt like discovering a local gem that we all hope for when traveling. The care and intimacy we felt throughout the booking process and tour itself was truly special. Our charter took us - my wife and I and our two teens - from Rodney Marina down to Soufriere. My son and I got off to a waiting taxi that took us to hike Gros Piton while the girls were whisked around to Sugar Beach where they snorkeled and sunbathed. We met back up for a great lunch in town and then worked our way back up the coast, swimming and exploring the coves. My wife and I have spent most of our lives on boats and we were instantly comfortable with Captain Akim and Lucky. In addition to being expert boat handlers they were fun, knowledgeable and flexible. Like countless others in the tourism business Covid hit Spencer and his team hard, both personally and professionally, but they are bouncing back with hope and optimism. Spencer, Akim and Lucky: thank you again, it was the best day of our vacation. We wish you all the best!
Written August 29, 2022
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Hello Charles,
Thank you for your touching and heartfelt review. It was a true pleasure having you and your family on tour. I am so delighted you enjoyed an “amazing day” and that you felt my team was caring, fun, knowledgeable and flexible. Thank you also for your best wishes. Please come and visit us in St. Lucia again. Another fun and amazing day of adventure will be waiting for you!
Written December 30, 2022
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Chris T
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Excellent excursion from start to finish. Easy online booking before we left UK, and Spencer kept us updated and responded swiftly to e-mail enquiries. Precise pick up instructions provided and we were duly collected and transferred to the speed boat.
Well looked after by the crew, who provided useful info as we cruised south towards Jalousie (Sugar) beach, with a few stops at scenic spots along the way. There was a delay at one drop off point while we waited for ice - but understandable as the beer needs to be kept cold!
Jalousie beach itself was as perfect as I'd hoped, nestled between the 2 Pitons, and we had plenty of time there to snorkel and sunbathe. We had perfect weather (apparently it had rained solidly for 7 days beforehand so we were lucky). Decent lunch provided by the crew, and Piton beers freely distributed during lunch and on the speed boat trip back, with the crew helping foster a party atmosphere.
Thoroughly enjoyed our day, and would wholeheartedly recommend Spencer Tours - do not worry about going with them rather than a cruise ship excursion; they will get you back safely in plenty of time!
Well looked after by the crew, who provided useful info as we cruised south towards Jalousie (Sugar) beach, with a few stops at scenic spots along the way. There was a delay at one drop off point while we waited for ice - but understandable as the beer needs to be kept cold!
Jalousie beach itself was as perfect as I'd hoped, nestled between the 2 Pitons, and we had plenty of time there to snorkel and sunbathe. We had perfect weather (apparently it had rained solidly for 7 days beforehand so we were lucky). Decent lunch provided by the crew, and Piton beers freely distributed during lunch and on the speed boat trip back, with the crew helping foster a party atmosphere.
Thoroughly enjoyed our day, and would wholeheartedly recommend Spencer Tours - do not worry about going with them rather than a cruise ship excursion; they will get you back safely in plenty of time!
Written February 5, 2024
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Chris T, it was a true pleasure having you on tour and I am so thrilled you enjoyed everything the Jalousie/Sugar Beach Break had to offer. Nothing pleases us more than to know our guests had a great time! Your informative and uplifting compliments about the tour, how well the team looked after you and how wholeheartedly you would recommend Spencer Tours, really means alot. Thank you also for sharing your trip photos which show just how much fun you had on tour. I invite you to come and visit us in St. Lucia again. We can't wait to have you join us on another fun day of adventure!
Written February 10, 2024
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How long does this tour last? I am coming in on a cruise ship & want to make sure the timing will work.
Written January 19, 2020
Spencer A
Castries, St. Lucia
Hello. What ship are you arriving on? If your ship is in port from 8:00-5:00, the tour will depart at 8:30 with a return by 3:30 in the afternoon. If your ship is in port from 9:00-6:00, the tour will depart at 9:30 with a return by 4:30 in the afternoon. If your ship has an earlier departure time, you will then be returned 60-90 minutes prior to your ships departure.
Written January 24, 2020
Dans l'excursion «West Coast Island Delight» on doit choisir entre le bain de boue ou la visite du volcan. Est-ce possible de faire ces deux endroits et de ne pas aller à «Toraille Waterfall» à la place? On prendrait l'excursion de 13h00 et notre navire repart à 19h30.
Written July 17, 2019
Not 100% sure of the question since it is French. I think you're asking about the tour to the volcano. We only did snorkeling with Ambrose Tours while were in St. Lucia. They were great, by the way. We had plenty of time for our trip, which included beach and lunch of local food. Got back a little late, but still would have had time for shopping.
Written July 18, 2019
Hi, I have a couple questions about this excursion. How long did you get to enjoy the beach, where there enough available chairs, was your lunch included, do you recall the price of beer. Did the resort treat you different since you were not a guest. also was there a wash room available for non resort visitors. I know its a lot, but last year we took an boat to what was suppose to be Sugar Beach but once we were on the boat they told us they are going to Anse Chastanet. instead, Was not a good day for us lol. Thanks
Written March 11, 2019
Hi Juliet
On our trip with Spencer we had about four hours at Sugar Beach, plenty of time to take photos out at sea looking back at the Pitons and we called back into Marigot Bay on the return journey.
There are chairs ( no umbrellas) and its on a first come first serve basis but as a number of tours drop in and out of the beach they do become free.
There were washrooms and they were perfectly ok.
On our tour we had an excellent lunch with beer, water and rum punch throughout our stay all included.
You are on the public side of Sugar Beach but having said that I understand all beaches in St Lucia are open to the public you just won't be able to use the loungers and water sports provided by the Sugar Beach Hotel, however as we did you can certainly walk along the beach and swim in the sea
The snorkelling in the nature reserve is excellent but as others have said it is a bit rocky so if you have water shoes take them.
The view from the beach is outstanding
We had a great time on the tour and felt we got great value for money and were back on the ship in plenty of time.
Check out my review and as others have said be specific about what you what to do and ask exactly what the tour entails.
Enjoy St Lucia
Written March 12, 2019
On the land and sea tour, is their an opportunity to take pictures by the pitons on land other than on sugar beach?
Written March 7, 2019
Yes... they travel by boat and the first snorkel stop is just before it, the 2nd snorkel spot is right next to it and you have a good view off in the distance.
Written March 10, 2019
How many people get grouped together in a tour? I read some past reviews from people who said their tour group size was 90 people.
Also, do people ever get motion sickness on the boat?
Written April 2, 2018
Sorry bit late in responding. Spencer Ambrose boats hold about 12 to 15 people. But that being said there were several boats headed out on the Land & Sea tour. They mix where people start the tour and then all end up at Jalousie beach for lunch with swim and snorkel time.
Written May 22, 2018
Hi we did the Spencer Ambrose Snorkelling Adventure on 18th February 2019 and they provided us with a snorkel and mask
Written February 26, 2019
How do I know if I am booked- I a have a confirmation from paypal for my deposit-What next?? Thank you.
Written January 15, 2018
Spencer A
Castries, St. Lucia
Upon booking and paying your deposit you will automatically receive a confirmation of your booking which shows the deposit paid and the tour balance owing as well as our meeting and pick up instructions. If you did not receive your confirmation, please check your junk or spam folder to see if it ended up in there. If not, please contact us and we will check to see if the email address provided on your booking is correct. We will then forward your confirmation over to you.
Written January 26, 2018
I will be staying at Coconut Bay resort. Has anyone else did this trip from there? Were there any problems? How long did it take you to get back to the hotel after the tour-it looks far and I usually get car sick. Was that a problem? Thanks!!
Written January 15, 2018
It’s pretty bouncy- if you can take some non drowsy Dramamine or get the prescription anti motion sickness patch from your doctor you’ll probably enjoy it more.
Written January 15, 2018
Hi,
I am interested in booking a tour with Spencer Ambrose for our upcoming cruise and on his website it shows a spot to enter a coupon or promotional code. I was wondering if anyone knows where I may find one of these? Thank you! :)
Written November 11, 2017
I am not aware of any coupons available, sorry.
Written December 27, 2017
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