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Commewijne River Cruise  The area The district Commewijne is situated in the east of Paramaribo across the Suriname River. During the trips we visit different villages which have had glorious times with their sugar, cacao, coffee and cotton plantations. To protect the plantations and the hinterland and to assist fort Zeelandia, some military posts and forts were build. In 1734 the first stone was laid for the building of the open air fort New Amsterdam. The fort was built on an earthen fund with a structure of five points and it has the same amount bastions. Since 1968 the fort is being used as an open-air museum and the buildings as an administrative center. The channels and picturesque sluices, the remains of the old plantation houses of which some are still in use, are silent witnesses from the once so dynamic district Commewijne. Nowadays local fishery, cattle breed, and some little plantations are the head activities of the Javanese and Hindustani’s descendants of the contract laborers in Commewijne. River cruises with the Bosrokoman tour boat Meals All meals and drinks (coffee, tea, juice) are included. Alcoholic drinks (if available) can be bought at the guide. Program Depending on the route we’ll get acquainted with the daily life in the area, the laborers of the small agriculture, the fishermen and their work, New Amsterdam, etc. River cruise: The attraction on the Commewijne river cruise with the Bosrokoman is a comfortable boat and a visit to the restored Plantation Fredriksdorp. We also swim in the Commewijne River and if we are lucky we get accompanied by the dolphins. Departure: 9 a.m. from the peer at Hotel Torarica in Paramaribo. Return: 4 p.m. at the place of departure. What to bring along:
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