DIY Craft Your Own wooden Bowl : from a calabash fruit!
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This is the tour locals recommend when friends visit the island — no rush, no tourist traps. Perfect for couples, friends, families with children and small groups. 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 tool (to carve design) anything your imagination desires, you embark on a journey of transforming a simple fruit into a functional masterpiece. After this unique experience, 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. Private tours and a "Grill and Chill" on the beach with fresh seafood and roast breadfruit also available on request. This experience is #theultimatesouvenir ! Most guests tell us this was the highlight of their trip — not because it’s fancy, but because it feels genuine.
What‘s Included
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)
Options
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
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.
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
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If I could give this 6 stars I would!
Janine P,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you're not sure if you should do this - DO IT. We're always looking for unique experiences on our travels and this hit the spot. A chance to flex your creative muscles and create your own souvenir! I'm terms of the specifics - Mel had great tools and even helped me with a) getting the thing cut open, b) assisting me with my vision/art, and c) gave practical advice on how to do things. If you have a car it would be easier but I'm sure a taxi would take you there. The bonus is the beauty spot - isolated, quiet, and cool. We took a lil siesta on the beach afterwards and then went for a swim!
Enjoy a beautiful craft activity with 2 locals
Amy In MA,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous way to spend an hour and a half at a secluded, "locals only" beach. Mel and her partner were such fantastic guides for us.And we loved the craft. Highly recommend! Worth the $25ish USD dollar cab ride each way from Harbor Club in Rodney Bay.
A Very Unique & Fun Experience!
getthebigmapout,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very unique tour. Not as well known, but very fun. It is held at a smaller beach called Trouya Beach. The couple that run this activity are very nice and talented. They let us pick out a calabash fruit, explained how the locals use the fruit and then showed us how to open and clean it out. They helped us decorate the bowls to keep as a souvenir. We had our ideas on how we wanted to decorate the shells, but it takes a bit of skill. Luckily they are talented tattoo artists and helped us bring our ideas to fruition.
Creative and fun
Hofmeister H,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was 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,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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,May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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,Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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.
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