Fire Lake and Gin Library

Marvel at panoramic views of Fire Lake, followed by a world-class gin experience.

Nothing compliments natural beauty like a little gin. Start your journey with a visit to Fire Lake, sitting within a volcanic caldera formed 15,000 years ago. Enjoy panoramic views of the lake's glimmering waters from a viewpoint, before hitting the shores of Santa Barbara Beach. Cap off the day with a visit to The Gin Library, home to Europe's largest gin collection.

Shore Thing Highlights

Enjoy a tasting at the Gin Library, home to Europe's largest gin collection
Hit the shores of Santa Barbara Beach, known for its dark sand, high cliffs, and rolling waves
Marvel at panoramic views of Fire Lake

Need to know

This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Includes 2 cocktails
Approximately 30 minutes of free time at the beach. Sailors should bring a swimsuit and towel if they wish to swim

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Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
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Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Fire Lake and Gin Library

Marvel at panoramic views of Fire Lake, followed by a world-class gin experience.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

Our Shore Things Policies