Where does my cruise ship dock in St. George's?

Your ship docks directly at the St. George's cruise terminal in Grenada.

Can I walk from the cruise port into St. George's?

Yes. St. George's is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.

How do I get from the cruise port to St. George's centre?

Typical options include Taxi, Ferry, On foot, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.

How much time do I need in St. George's?

Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see St. George's independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.

What currency is used in St. George's and are cards accepted?

St. George's 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 St. George's 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.

St. George's Cruise Port (Grenada)

St. George's, Grenada · Caribbean

Cruise ships dock at Melville Street Cruise Pier, St. George's.

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DIY 7/10

Walk-off cruise port at Melville Street, in the heart of St. George's.

🚢 Docked port0.3 km / 0.2 mi to city centre

⚠️Island taxis aren't metered — agree the fare in US or EC dollars before you go, and allow buffer time from the rainforest and the north.

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At a glance

Walk-off possibleFamily friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 4h neededAllow 90 min return buffer

Port summary

Most ships dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal in downtown St. George's; the town is an easy walk, while beaches, forts and the rainforest need a taxi or water taxi.

Cruise dock

🚢 Melville Street Cruise Pier

The main cruise pier in downtown St. George's, with North and South berths for large ships; the Esplanade Mall and town are right alongside.

📍 Latitude: 12.051427, Longitude: -61.755031

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Getting to St. George's

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

🚕 TaxiRecommended

💶 US$15-30 set rates (≈ €5.1–10 / $5.5–11)

Government-set rates by zone; agree the fare in US$ or EC$ before you go.

📍 Taxi rank just outside the terminal

⛴️ FerryRecommended

⏱ 10 min💶 US$10 return (≈ €3.4 / $3.7)

Water taxis shuttle across to Grand Anse beach; quicker than the road.

📍 Water-taxi jetty by the terminal and Esplanade Mall

🚶 On footRecommended

⏱ 5 min💶 Free

Downtown St. George's and the Carenage are about 5 minutes on foot.

📍 Walk straight out of the terminal into town

🚌 Local bus

💶 EC$2.50+ (≈ €0.86 / $0.92)

Cheap shared minibuses; crowded and fast, cash only in EC dollars.

📍 Minibus stands near the market on Melville Street

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)💵 Cash needed: sometimes🏧 ATMs at port💳 Cards widely accepted

Carry small US or EC dollar notes for taxis, water taxis, buses and markets; cards are fine elsewhere.

Things to do

Fort George

Short stop

⭐ Highlight

An 18th-century French-built fort above the harbour, still in use, with sweeping town views.

⏱ 60 min💶 Small entry fee👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Morning before the heat

Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station

⭐ Highlight

A working nutmeg station in the fishing town of Gouyave, heart of Grenada's spice trade.

⏱ 45 min💶 Small entry fee👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Weekday mornings when it's working

The Carenage

Short stop

🚶 Walk

St. George's photogenic inner harbour, lined with pastel Georgian warehouses and cafes.

⏱ 30 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Anytime; lovely at golden hour

Grand Anse Beach

🏖️ Beach

Grenada's celebrated two-mile beach of soft white sand and calm, clear Caribbean water.

⏱ 180 min💶 Free; chairs for rent👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Late morning to afternoon

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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in St. George's?: Your ship docks directly at the St. George's cruise terminal in Grenada.
Can I walk from the cruise port into St. George's?: Yes. St. George's is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
How do I get from the cruise port to St. George's centre?: Typical options include Taxi, Ferry, On foot, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in St. George's?: Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see St. George's independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in St. George's and are cards accepted?: St. George's 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 St. George's 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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