Castries Cruise Port
Castries, Saint Lucia · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Pointe Seraphine — Main Cruise Terminal, Castries.
Plan my port daysCastries cruise port has two docks; both are walkable to the city centre via a short bridge or the XCD 4 water taxi.
At a glance
Port summary
Pointe Seraphine handles most large ships; La Place Carenage is the in-town berth. Either way Castries is at the door, with minivans and government-rate taxis fanning out to Pigeon Island, Marigot Bay and Soufrière.
Cruise docks
🚢 Pointe Seraphine — Main Cruise Terminal
Primary cruise berth across the harbour from Castries, with a duty-free shopping arcade in the terminal complex. 15-min walk via the bridge or 1-min water taxi to La Place Carenage and the city centre.
📍 Latitude: 14.014744, Longitude: -60.996447
See dock on port map →🚢 La Place Carenage — In-Town Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise berth right in front of Castries on Jeremie Street; smaller ships and overflow calls dock here. Step straight into town.
📍 Latitude: 14.011177, Longitude: -60.990924
See dock on port map →Getting to Castries
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry small USD notes for taxis and tours, plus a few XCD for the market and minivans. Cards fine in larger restaurants.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedPitons, Soufriere & Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano island tour
≈ 7 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€140$159
Do it yourself
€80$91
Save ≈ €60Save ≈ $68 (43% off)
Castries docks at Pointe Seraphine or La Place Carenage; both are 5-min walk to the licensed taxi rank. Government-regulated rate for a 4-stop private taxi to Soufriere is around $200-250 USD per taxi for the full day — split between 4 passengers that's $50-60pp (~€45-55). Sulphur Springs entry is $9-12 USD walk-up, Diamond Falls is $10. Negotiate the full tour price (not per-stop) with the driver before leaving the rank.
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Catamaran cruise to the Pitons with Anse Cochon snorkel
≈ 6 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€120$136
Do it yourself
€105$119
Save ≈ €15Save ≈ $17 (13% off)
Sea Spray Cruises (the operator behind most cruise-line catamaran excursions) sells the same tour direct from seaspraycruises.com at around $130 USD including pickup from the cruise terminal, lunch, drinks and snorkel gear. Booking direct skips the cruise-line markup — same boat, same route, ~€20pp saving. Confirm the pier pickup time when booking so you don't end up at Rodney Bay Marina by mistake.
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Ready-made port days
11 plansCastries on Foot — The Free Town Walk
The capital's market, poet's square and painted basilica in one flat, no-cost morning.
Soufrière DIY — Drive-In Volcano, Falls & the Pitons
The island's three headline sights by private taxi — for a fraction of the ship's tour price.
Rainforest Tram & Zipline at Chassin
Glide the canopy by aerial gondola, then zip back through it — 40 minutes from the pier.
Pigeon Island — Fort Rodney & Two Quiet Beaches
Climb an 18th-century naval lookout for Martinique views, then swim off a calm-water beach.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Castries?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Castries, Saint Lucia. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Castries?
- Yes. Castries is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Castries centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Ferry, Taxi, Shuttle bus, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Castries?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Castries independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Castries and are cards accepted?
- Castries uses the East Caribbean Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Castries cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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