SOCA ISLANDSReviews of socaislands.com

Soca islands team - thank you so very much for a great job in organizing the pre convention tour to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand - Bangkok and Phuket, and Singapore. Arrangements were beyond expectation - flights, hotel, transport and tours - all WOW!!! It’s been a phenomenal, once-in-a lifetime experience. Not to be left out - Roger Kirton, our host- what a fantastic job in ensuring all went well with us during the tour. A special ‘Thank you’ indeed for your attention to us all!!! A few of us started as strangers in the group but left as ONE of the group. During the entire trip, each looked after the others ensuring we remained together / or knew the whereabouts of the others. A camaraderie well forged. Overall, an excellent and exceptional experience and look forward to doing more tours with Soca Islands. Annie, friend of Rotary

Oohh my .... where do I start .... It starts with having to take a midnight flight, taking care to book the hotel rooms for an extra day given the late flight. Very much appreciated! So the bar was raised, but it kept being raised throughout the trip! Hanoi and Halong Bay their unique and beautiful sites, hotels, cruise boat and local tour guide .... superb! Siem Reap with its rich ancient and amazing history, a beautiful hotel opening up their (breakfast) dining room for dinner just for us since we had a late arrival and again a fantastic local tour guide ...... amazing! Bangkok with its very busy streets, waterway and rooftop bar restaurants. Another incredibly beautiful boutique hotel on the riverside where we had the unique opportunity to have drinks at a quaint little bar down the street while doing laundry in the middle of the night ...... unbelievable! Phuket with another grand hotel resort with a superb livingroom and bedroom unit with lush beautiful gardens and another local tour guide catering to our needs (and changes and wishes) ...... amazing! Singapore with our surprise stay at the unique and beautiful MBS. This was where we were on our own, but Soca Islands still brought us together ...... WOW!! Soca Island Tours is nothing short of amazing with great organization skills, flexible mindset and a SUPERB host! So glad we decide to join them (thank you ....) and we'll definitely do it again in the future

Dennis and I (Deborah) are retired US Military Personnel and have traveled the world for work and personal reasons. We have traveled with groups and by ourselves with the intent of exploring new regions and experiencing the local culture. I must admit traveling with Soca Islands Tours far exceeded our expectations. We were prepared for the normal tourist adventure. We were pleasantly surprised with the experience of a lifetime. This says a lot from seasoned travelers. What really made the difference, in addition to the varied itinerary, was the host expertise and interaction. Roger was an amazing host. He was able to pivot to accommodate as necessary the group's desire and make recommendations to ensure a meaningful/pleasurable experience. We were even blessed with an add-on to the itinerary (Malaysia) which was remarkable. Overall we enjoyed the established tours and all the accommodations were top tier hotels. We enjoyed the group make up; coming from various Caribbean Islands and as far as from the United States. Had we not used the services of Soca Islands Tours, I am not sure we would have been exposed to many cultural sites (although famous). The cruise in Vietnam was another plus for us. Thank you to Roger and the team for the top notch service we received throughout the entire process. We are actually looking forward to our next adventure with Soca Islands Tours. We are Soca Islands customers for LIFE.

Roger and the team he's assembled are truly amazing. I took my family and grown-up children AND their English partners to T&T for a two week two island holiday. He organised transport Security and accompanied us in such a professional but friendly and unintrusive way it simply made the holiday of a lifetime (in the words of Max and Erin who've never been before). For anyone who wants peace of mind, a feeling of safety and security and Freedom to enjoy the wealth of Eco-tourism T&T has, you can't do better. We will definitely use Roger Soca Islands again for future trips. Dr K Gangar

Jamaica Carnival with Soca Islands was a fantastic experience. The whole trip was expertly coordinated. There was a nice variety of fetes (all inclusive, cooler, beach, breakfast) everything happened as predicted, no cancellations and the vibes, music etc was consistently great. Transport was always on time and super reliable. Carnival costume was excellent quality (Gen XS) and the session with a photographer in costume was a nice touch. The best part was meeting everyone else on the trip, a lovely group of people to share the experience with. And a special mention to Roger for being so communicative the whole time, making sure you have all the details you need and can reach him with special requests. He found me a great taxi driver (Michael) when I needed to go out by myself.

Best. Trip. Ever! *Long review alert* but I can't say enough about my great experience with Soca Islands. We went as a group of 8 (as part of a larger group) and everyone had the time of their lives! To start, all of the fetes were phenomenal! There was a different vibe at each one so we experienced a variety of celebrations. Not sure how we made it to all of them but we did! #teamnosleep. Roger's advice on when to arrive/leave was spot on to maximize our fun. The cultural events and the beach trip to unwind were amazing to experience as well. The accommodations - I really liked Kapok hotel. It wasn't what we originally chose so when Roger said we moved, I was nervous. But it was clean, the staff was nice, the food was good (try the lamb burger and the pizza) and it was close to the action. We walked back after Monday's parade. Next, Roger was flexible and communicative with our opinionated group at every step, and he always answered questions with grace & patience. When things didn't go as planned (which happens with large groups, larger crowds and spotty cell service) he was quick to communicate and execute a solution. If you don't do well waiting on other people, I suggest you opt for separate transportation (cuz people be hella late). Most important were the vibes - and our group was top tier vibes at all times. The party wasn't only at the fetes, but carried over onto the maxi rides! And when we were out on di road, everyone looked out for each other. Lastly, Roger was extremely accommodating. I was proposed to on di road (completely surprised) and the Soca Islands photographer was there to capture all the angles!!! (so grateful). He also captured other epic moments of our group throughout the week (we were lit lit!). Additionally, the morning after the carnival parade, I requested if Soca Islands could arrange an impromptu trip to Avocat waterfall (it wasn't included in our itinerary). Within an hour he had the details to us and within 2 we were on our way. Oh and the goodie backpack filled with useful items was a nice unexpected touch! I will say this as my only critique - before booking, when I was researching which company to use, I had a BUNCH of questions. Soca Islands was slow to respond and that made me a little nervous about moving forward (I mean, it was a lot of $). But I took a chance, and I'm so so SO glad I did. Once booked, and as we got closer to the trip, ALL of my questions were answered and my mind was put at ease. I would HIGHLY recommend Soca Islands to anyone doing Trinidad Carnival (especially for the first time). This was the trip of a lifetime! And Roger is definitely on the guest list for our wedding in 2025!!!! Thank you for a beautiful and fun-filled experience. - Brynne (and Dave)

I just started my carnival journey last year and was looking for a group to go overseas with. When I say SocaIslands did not disappoint, it would be an understatement. From the organization of the trip to the drivers and already arranged fete packages it’s a no brainer. There’s a reason why some people in the group were returners and I for sure will be returning!

From the beginning of planning my trip to Trinidad up until the end, Soca Islands provided exceptional service and made my experience better than I could have imagined. Unsure of how to navigate planning carnival in Trinidad, I found Soca Islands and began the process. Their online platform provided every detail needed to plan our trip. Immediately after planning, we were able to remain in communication via WhatsApp. Whenever we needed to ask a question over the months leading up to Trinidad Carnival, we were able to speak with Roger either through text or video conference calls. As time drew closer to reaching Trinidad, again the communication was phenomenal. We were provided with an itinerary with daily activities. When we actually reached, the service was great. Transportation was available as soon as we landed and all throughout the trip, our accommodations were excellent with a beautiful view of the island, and the itinerary was followed as planned with an amazing lineup of fetes, cultural activities, and a chance to see more of the island. As someone who plans carnival in the states by myself and knows how hectic it can be, I was very appreciative of being able to receive the services of costume and fete ticket pickup, and making sure to reach makeup appointments on time. Everything was done with ease and no stress, as I would have been lost trying to plan this trip myself! Roger, Sophia, and Tisha were there for us for anything we needed. Because of my experience in Trinidad, my next carnival jump will definitely be with Soca Islands!