Sulphur Springs mud bath from St. Lucia: ship excursion or on your own?
NCL's own Sulphur Springs mud bath excursion is about $22 per person cheaper than independent tours (Carnival $70, NCL $128 vs $150 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 1 excursion that include Sulphur Springs mud bath, median $70 per adult, e.g. "Volcanic Island Experien".
- NCL: 1 excursion that include Sulphur Springs mud bath, median $128 per adult, e.g. "Volcanic Mud Bath Experi".
Ship excursions that include Sulphur Springs mud bath 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 Sulphur Springs mud bath tours we compared
- St. Lucia: Sulphur Springs Mud Bath & Toraille Waterfall Dip · $110 · 4.2★ (56 reviews)
- St. Lucia, Caribbean: Sea and Land Excursion with Mud Baths · $165 · 4.8★ (131 reviews)
- St. Lucia: Sulphur Springs, Waterfall & Pitons Snorkel Tour · $150 · 5.0★ (2 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)
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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.
- Sulphur Springs mud bath is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Sulphur Springs mud bath excursion from St. Lucia on Carnival?
Carnival's Sulphur Springs mud bath excursions start at a median of $70 per adult (1 option, $70 to $70).
How much is the Sulphur Springs mud bath excursion from St. Lucia on NCL?
NCL's Sulphur Springs mud bath excursions start at a median of $128 per adult (1 option, $128 to $128), converted from €115.
Can you visit Sulphur Springs mud bath on your own from the St. Lucia cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $150 per person (5 tours compared, from $110). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Sulphur Springs mud bath independently?
Not here: NCL's own excursion is cheaper than the independent median.
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