4 to 5 hours ashore
Fort George and the Carenage
- Walk through the Esplanade mall into town.
- Climb to Fort George for views over the harbor.
- Walk the Carenage and stop at the House of Chocolate.
Rather book it? A town and spice market walking tour.
Grenada shore excursions
The Spice Island, with one of the prettiest harbor towns in the Caribbean, Grand Anse Beach close by, and a sculpture park under the sea.
Getting ashoreShips dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal in St. George's. Walk through the Esplanade mall and you're in town; the Carenage harbor is a few minutes away.
Grenada port day essentials
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Which pier you're at
Melville Street Cruise TerminalWalk straight through the Esplanade mall into town.
Smaller ships can tie up in the Carenage, the inner harbor.
Taxis
Taxis and water taxis wait near the terminal. Agree the fare, per person or per car, before you go.
Grand Anse is about 15 minutes away by taxi; recent fares by taxi or water taxi have been about $5 to $6 per person. Local minibuses cost less.
Money
Eastern Caribbean dollars. US dollars are widely accepted, but change may come back in EC dollars.
Language
English.
Back on board
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time.
Be aware
- St. George's is hilly, with steep streets and steps up to Fort George. Wear good walking shoes.
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Plan your day in Grenada
pick by your time ashore
6 to 8 hours ashore
Grand Anse Beach
- Water taxi or taxi to Grand Anse, about 15 minutes by road.
- Swim and spend the afternoon on the beach.
- Go back at the time you agreed with your boat or driver.
Rather book it? A beach day with transport.
9 hours or more
Sculptures and waterfalls
- Morning snorkel at the Underwater Sculpture Park.
- Drive about 20 minutes to Annandale Falls.
- Visit a spice garden before heading back.
Rather book it? A combined snorkel and island tour.
Times are approximate. Whatever you choose, plan to be back at the pier an hour before all-aboard. Compare tours for each idea below.
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Scout's notes on Grenada
Short port days
Walk the Carenage harbor and climb to Fort George for views over town and the bay. Grand Anse Beach is about 15 minutes away by taxi, or take a water taxi.
Long port days
Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park in the Molinere Beauséjour marine protected area, or head inland to Annandale Falls, about 20 minutes by car, and a spice garden or chocolate tour.
Getting back on time
Town is steep but compact, and Grand Anse and the falls are close, so timing is rarely tight. Confirm the pickup time with your water taxi or driver.
buy nutmeg at the market!
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