St. George's Cruise Port (Grenada)
St. George's, Grenada · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Melville Street Cruise Pier, St. George's.
Plan my port daysWalk-off cruise port at Melville Street, in the heart of St. George's.
At a glance
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
See dock on port map →Getting to St. George's
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Government-set rates by zone; agree the fare in US$ or EC$ before you go.
📍 Taxi rank just outside the terminal
Water taxis shuttle across to Grand Anse beach; quicker than the road.
📍 Water-taxi jetty by the terminal and Esplanade Mall
Downtown St. George's and the Carenage are about 5 minutes on foot.
📍 Walk straight out of the terminal into town
Cheap shared minibuses; crowded and fast, cash only in EC dollars.
📍 Minibus stands near the market on Melville Street
Map & things to do
Money & payments
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.
🕐 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.
🕐 Weekday mornings when it's working
The Carenage
Short stop🚶 Walk
St. George's photogenic inner harbour, lined with pastel Georgian warehouses and cafes.
🕐 Anytime; lovely at golden hour
Grand Anse Beach
🏖️ Beach
Grenada's celebrated two-mile beach of soft white sand and calm, clear Caribbean water.
🕐 Late morning to afternoon
Market Square
Short stop🛒 Market
Bustling produce and spice market piled with nutmeg, cocoa and crafts, busiest on Saturdays.
🕐 Saturday mornings are liveliest
Belmont Estate
🎯 Activity
A working 17th-century plantation with a farm-to-bar cocoa tour, gardens and a Grenadian lunch.
🕐 Late morning for the cocoa tour
River Antoine Rum Distillery
🎯 Activity
The Caribbean's oldest working water-wheel distillery, still making rum the 18th-century way.
🕐 Late morning tours
BB's Crabback
🍽️ Restaurant
A beloved waterfront spot for Grenadian crab back, callaloo and fresh seafood near the Carenage.
🕐 Lunch after exploring town
Grenada National Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Small museum in an old French barracks covering Grenada's history from the Caribs to independence.
🕐 Anytime during opening hours
Fort Frederick
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A French-built hilltop fort with the finest panorama over St. George's, its harbour and the sea.
🕐 Late morning for clear views
Grand Etang Lake
🌿 Nature
A rainforest crater lake high in Grenada's interior, home to mona monkeys and forest trails.
🕐 Morning for clearer skies
Annandale Falls
Short stop🌿 Nature
A pretty 30-foot waterfall in lush rainforest with a swimming pool and garden, close to town.
🕐 Morning before tour groups
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Plan my port days →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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