4 to 5 hours ashore
Pigeon Island
- Taxi about 25 to 30 minutes north to Pigeon Island National Landmark.
- Hike to the fort ruins for the view, then swim.
Rather book it? A Rodney Bay beach break.
St. Lucia shore excursions
A lush volcanic island crowned by the twin Pitons, with a drive-in volcano, waterfalls, and hidden bays down its west coast.
Getting ashoreShips dock in Castries at Pointe Seraphine, which has duty-free shops, or at La Place Carenage on the edge of downtown. Taxis wait outside both terminals.
St. Lucia port day essentials
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Which pier you're at
Pointe SeraphineAcross the harbor from downtown Castries, with duty-free shops.
La Place CarenageOn the edge of downtown Castries, near the market.
The Pitons and Soufrière are about 1.5 hours south by road; Rodney Bay and Reduit Beach are about 20 to 30 minutes north.
Taxis
Taxis wait outside both terminals. Fares are set by law and depend on distance and how many people are riding. Confirm the total before you set off.
A round trip to Soufrière by taxi is a full day, so most people go by tour or by boat.
Money
Eastern Caribbean dollars. US dollars are widely accepted.
Language
English; you will also hear Kwéyòl (St. Lucian Creole).
Back on board
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time. The road south to the Pitons is winding and slow; a boat trip down the coast is quicker.
Be aware
- Taxi fares set by law depend on how many are riding, so confirm the total for your group before you set off.
Last checked November 2026. Prices change; confirm before you pay.
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Plan your day in St. Lucia
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6 to 8 hours ashore
Marigot Bay
- Drive about 20 to 30 minutes south to Marigot Bay.
- Lunch by the water and swim.
Rather book it? A Marigot Bay tour or a sail.
9 hours or more
The Pitons by boat
- Sail down the coast to Soufrière, about an hour.
- Visit the sulphur springs and a waterfall.
- Swim beneath the Pitons.
Rather book it? A Pitons boat tour; much quicker than the road.
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 St. Lucia
Short port days
Marigot Bay, a sheltered harbor ringed by palms, and Rodney Bay with Pigeon Island to the north are within reach of a shorter stop. Ziplining in the rainforest is another popular half-day choice.
Long port days
The Pitons and the town of Soufrière are the reason most people come. Tours there typically include the Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano, mud baths, and waterfalls. Many go down the coast by catamaran and back by road, or the reverse.
Getting back on time
Soufrière is only about 20 miles from Castries, but the winding coastal road makes it a long drive each way. Save it for a full port day, and choose a tour that brings you back to the pier.
the Pitons are a long, winding drive
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