New Pirates of the Caribbean theme park set to open on exotic holiday island
A PIRATES of the Caribbean theme park could be set to open on a very stunning tropical island.
The island of Saint Vincent has revealed the plans, after it was used as as filming location for the films.
Since 2003, the Pirates of the Caribbean films have become family favourites, with Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley’s adventures on the high seas spanning five movies.
Carlos James, minister for tourism for the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, has promised the park will provide a huge boost to the popularity of the island nation.
He told Planet Attractions: “We’re looking at scouting lands closest to the beach to accommodate a state-of-the-art theme park, which will include a restaurant, pool, and more.
“This year, we will also explore and conceptualise designs for a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed park at Wallilabou.
“It is important that we look at how we can further develop our tourism product offering.
“We have to ensure that we have all of the right services and sites that meet quality standards to ensure that people who come to the destination can really see the true benefit of our product.”
The plans are set to be put in place in 2025, although not a lot is known about what the park would actually feature, in terms of rides and attractions.
However, it will offer a new way for fans of the films to get a taste of the pirates’ lives, with other attractions already showing off the swashbuckling side of Saint Vincent.
One such tour invites visitors to head to the actual set of the popular movie.
On the tour, they can “see an abundance of props and costumes that remain onsite” while also dressing up to look like a real pirate.
Other tour stops include Fort Charlotte, the fishing village of Layou, Barrouallie, Wallilabou Recreational Park, and Buccama Beach.
The tour is described by Viator as “a must-do for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies”.
However, there’s plenty to do on Saint Vincent for people who haven’t heard of Jack Sparrow as well.
In addition to its many stunning beaches, the island has sights like the Dark View Waterfalls – two spectacular falls, one above the other, that tumble down sheer cliff faces and plunge into natural pools.
Sea kayaking, volcano hiking and nature trails are also available for those looking for adventure.
Virgin Atlantic has flights from the UK to the island, taking around 11 hours with a stop in Barbados.
They also offer holiday packages, with return flights and seven nights from £,1,078pp.
It’s not the only Caribbean island with a huge theme park.
Perfect Day at CoCo Cay, a Bahamas island owned by Royal Caribbean, has its own theme park and water attraction on it.
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Onboard the P&O Cruises’ ship, Britannia, we were sailing from Barbados round the Dutch Antilles islands and on to Grenada, St Vincent in the Grenadines and home from St Lucia.
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As the ship didn’t sail until 10pm, we all went into the buzzing old fort area for sushi before going back on board for a Caribbean pool party with Britannia’s resident band, Pulse, leading the dancing.
On our last full day we arrived in St Vincent in the Grenadines, where we had booked a trip via the ship’s shore excursion manager.
Within five minutes we were in the sea. Panto and real life seemed a world away.
A lunch of conch fritters and callaloo soup beckoned at the Plantation House. Callaloo, I discovered, is a dark green, super-leafy, thick Caribbean vegetable.
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