The Pitons and Soufriere from St. Lucia: ship excursion or on your own?
NCL's own The Pitons and Soufriere excursion is about $22 per person cheaper than independent tours (Carnival $78, NCL $123 vs $145 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 4 excursions that include The Pitons and Soufriere, median $78 per adult, e.g. "Top 10 of St. Lucia: Sou".
- NCL: 8 excursions that include The Pitons and Soufriere, median $123 per adult, e.g. "Soufriere By Land & Sea".
Ship excursions that include The Pitons and Soufriere often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent The Pitons and Soufriere tours we compared
- St. Lucia: Soufriere Tour with Pitons and Waterfalls · $200 · 4.0★ (1 reviews)
- Saint Lucia: Soufriere Guided Day Tour · $80 · 4.7★ (41 reviews)
- St. Lucia: Soufriere Day Trip with Mud Baths and Waterfall · $150
- St Lucia Wellness (Pitons, Mud Bath, Waterfalls & Lunch) · $145 · 4.7★ (21 reviews)
- St. Lucia: Marigot Bay, Twin Pitons & Banana Plantation Tour · $80
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Getting back to the ship
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.
- The Pitons and Soufriere is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the The Pitons and Soufriere excursion from St. Lucia on Carnival?
Carnival's The Pitons and Soufriere excursions start at a median of $78 per adult (4 options, $75 to $105).
How much is the The Pitons and Soufriere excursion from St. Lucia on NCL?
NCL's The Pitons and Soufriere excursions start at a median of $123 per adult (8 options, $99 to $217), converted from €110.
Can you visit The Pitons and Soufriere on your own from the St. Lucia cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $145 per person (5 tours compared, from $80). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book The Pitons and Soufriere independently?
Not here: NCL's own excursion is cheaper than the independent median.
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