Harrison’s Cave is elevating its visitor experience with the introduction of a dinner show that blends Barbados’ iconic natural wonder with the island’s rich cultural heritage.
The new offering — the Historic Evening Tram Tour & Dinner Show — was unveiled on Saturday evening during a media launch hosted by CHUKKA at the Welchman Hall, St Thomas, location.
Country Manager Alicia Jemmott shared that the new experience marks a first for the attraction.
“We have had evening tram tours before, but to pair it with something like this that is more cultural is a first for us,” she said.
The idea was inspired by the cultural showcase staged by the Pinelands Creative Workshop during the close of St Thomas activities for the We Gatherin’ celebrations, and by the growing demand for authentic cultural experiences by their guests.
Jemmott explained that eight dates have been scheduled across July and August for the dinner show experience. “We have tried not to clash with what is going on with the Crop Over calendar,” she noted.
A dinner component will be a part of the package.
The new offering forms part of a broader summer campaign, which runs from July 1 to August 31 and is designed to align with the local school vacation period. “We want to do something that caters to the locals,” Jemmott said, pointing to special discounts for summer camps and reduced rates on the zip line and Challenge Tours on designated days.
A standout feature of the campaign is the Taste and Tales programme — a Barbadian twist on a popular regional concept. “This idea of the Taste and Tales story, we rolled it out in other islands, but obviously this one is tweaked to Barbados,” Jemmott added.
Guests will be treated to rum tastings and, under the guidance of a chef, will learn to prepare traditional Barbadian dishes such as steamed fish with green bananas. They will also make a rum sauce using Mount Gay Rum, which will be drizzled over pre-prepared bread pudding.
Jemmott shared, “You get a menu memento card as a keepsake, which will have the recipe for the rum sauce and a cocktail.”
In response to visitor feedback, Harrison’s Cave has also refreshed its introductory video to provide a more modern and engaging welcome.
The team has also assumed management of the nearby Hunte’s Gardens, offering a tranquil counterpart to the Cave’s more high-energy attractions. “Over there it is very serene, which is fine because we don’t want to change the concept, whereas over here it is more fast-paced,” Jemmott explained.
Hunte’s Gardens continues to be a popular destination for weddings and peaceful retreats, with yoga now added to the offerings at that location.
Pinelands Creative Workshop presents a cultural showcase which caters to guest feedback.
Saturday’s launch event also featured a preview of the cultural presentation curated by the Pinelands Creative Workshop, giving patrons a taste of what’s to come. (STT)
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