St. Lucia cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
St. Lucia, St. Lucia (Southern Caribbean). The Pitons are the headline sight but sit on the far side of the island. Many guests now book a boat-in, bus-out Soufriere day for that reason.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $100 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | $180 | $197 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $80 | $153 | – | $145 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $107 | $168 | – | – | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $67 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $75 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $105 | $59 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $69 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $75 | $94 | – | $120 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $60 | $187 | – | $110 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $100 | $123 | – | $145 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for St. Lucia were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
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Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay | 7.7 km | ~20 min by road |
| Marigot Bay | 6.5 km | ~20 min by road |
| Soufriere and the Pitons | 19.0 km | ~45 min by road |
| Sulphur Springs | 21.0 km | ~50 min by road |
Distances are measured from Pointe Seraphine and Place Carenage, Castries. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Longer day trips: Soufriere and the Pitons are about 1h30 each way by road. Boat transfers are quicker but sea-dependent.
- Nature / waterfall / park: Most waterfall and Sulphur Springs trips are near Soufriere, 1h30 away.