St. Kitts Shore Excursions off Cruise Ship 2024

Panoramic Tour with Optional Brimstone Hill Fortress Visit

One of the best St. Kitts shore excursions for first time visitors and families is to take a Panoramic Tour with an Optional Brimstone Hill Fortress Visit. Your fun-filled 3-hour excursion begins with complimentary port pick-up where you will meet your local expert guide who will fill your time with interesting commentary about the sites you will see. You will enjoy the scenic drive to the historic town of Basseterre in a comfortable coach before your first stop at Independence Square where you will be given time to explore as well as shop. From here you will travel the coastal road to the Romney Manor where you will watch artisans make colorful fabric known as Caribelle Batik and have an opportunity to buy a unique gift. As you continue on your adventure the next stop will be the UNESCO Heritage Site at Brimstone Hill Fortress. If you decide to enter there is an additional charge that helps in the restoration of this historic fortress. After this stop you can relax on the drive back while viewing the coastal scenery before being dropped off at Port Zante.

City and Beach Tour

The City and Beach Tour is one of the best St. Kitts shore excursions for families, first time visitors and people who want to learn about the history of the island. Your excursion departure has flexible times throughout the day and begins when you meet your expert tour guide outside of the Port Zante Terminal building. Once on board a comfortable minivan your tour guide will begin to explain the sites you will view as your excursion heads to Basseterre. Your first stop will be the replica of Piccadilly Circus in London, England which is the center piece of culture on St. Kitts. As you cruise the streets of Basseterre you will view a historical slave market where slaves were sold to the highest bidding sugar plantation owner. From here you will be taken to an old fort which is now being used as police station and prison. As you drive the streets of this historic town you will view incredible architecture from government buildings to churches. After a 45-minute tour of the city you will proceed to one of the beaches that are located on the southeast peninsula of the island. Here you will have as much time as you please to relax on the beach and if you choose you can rent an umbrella, have a cold libation or purchase lunch. After lounging or swimming in the warm Caribbean Sea you will be transported back to Port Zante Terminal building where your excursion concludes.

Caribbean Beach Delight

One of the most popular St. Kitts shore excursions with families is to take the Caribbean Beach Delight tour. Your adventure has several departure times throughout the day and you have the ability to specify the amount of time you wish to stay at the beach. Your adventure begins when you meet your driver at the Port Zante Terminal building where you will then board a comfortable minivan. When you start your drive your tour guide will inform you of the interesting history and sites of St. Kitts as you travel the coastline from Basseterre to the beaches along the southeast peninsula. You will gaze at the tropical landscape that engulfs this mountainous island as you view the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea before entering Frigate Bay. Once here you will have a number of restaurants and beach clubs to choose from that will allow you to lounge on soft white sand. There are also a number of watersport activities you can choose from such as snorkeling, surfing, kayaking and standup paddleboarding. After you have spent your allotted time on the beach your minivan will be waiting to take you back to Port Zante where your excursion concludes.

Mini Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure

When you want to explore the intimate beaches and coves of the island then the best St. Kitts shore excursion for you is the Mini Speedboat and Snorkeling Adventure. Your 3-hour journey begins when you meet your qualified guide at the Port Zante Terminal building where you will be driven along the coastline to Frigate Bay Beach. Here you will be given a short safety briefing before setting out on the water in your two-person mini speedboat. You will be thrilled as you glide over the water and your adrenaline will reach new highs as you crash the waves. After finding a calm spot of water you can go snorkeling and experience the underwater world that surrounds this Caribbean paradise. After a stopping at a small beach that is not accessible by land to relax for a while you will head back to Frigate Bay Beach on your mini speedboat. Once back you will have the opportunity to lounge on the beach more or be transported directly back to Port Zante where your tour concludes.

Marriott Royal Beach Luxury Beach Day Pass

One of the more popular St. Kitts shore excursions for beach goers and families is the Marriott Royal Beach Luxury Beach Day Pass. You can spend up to 8-hours here but most people enter around 9 a.m. and return 1-hour before the cruise ship is scheduled to leave Port Zante. First you will take a short 10-minute taxi ride at your expense to the Marriott Royal Beach Resort and Casino which is located along the shoreline of Frigate Bay. Once you enter you will be delighted with free amenities such as lounge chairs, umbrellas, three freshwater swimming pools and access to the kid’s club. There numerous restaurants and bars that you will receive a 10% discount at when purchasing food as well as beverages such as the Calypso Cafe, Bohemia Pool and Beach Bar, the Pizza Shack and Calypso Restaurant. You can rent numerous types of watersport activities onsite and if you are feeling lucky you could play a quick game of craps or blackjack. When you are finished with your day on this beautiful stretch of beach your excursion concludes with a short taxi ride back to Port Zante.

Discover St. Kitts Tour

The Discover St. Kitts Tour is one of the best St. Kitts shore excursions for travelers including families that want to see the historical sites of the island before hitting the beach. Your 3-hour adventure begins when you meet your local guide at the Port Zante Terminal where you will board a comfortable minivan. Your first stop will be Independence Square which is a former slave market that is now a beautiful garden that is surrounded by interesting English and French colonial style buildings. After shopping for a short time you will travel to the Romney Manor where you can watch the colorful fabric Caribelle Batik being created by artisans. You can browse the gift shop here for a special gift for you or someone back home made of this exquisite cloth. From here you will be taken to Frigate Bay where you will have time to go for a swim or relax on the white sands. Your excursion concludes with drop-off service back at Port Zante.

Palms Court Gardens and Restaurant Day Pass

When you are looking for a bit of peace and quiet the best St. Kitts shore excursion is to purchase the Palms Court Gardens and Restaurant Day Pass. This excursion is very flexible and ideal for everyone including families. Your tour begins when you take a short 15-minute taxi ride or 3-minute water taxi ride at your expense to Palms Court Gardens. Once here you will be delighted with the panoramic views of the surrounding area including Basseterre Harbor. The botanical garden area is spectacular for a nice tranquil walk with several benches boasting big views of Basseterre and most of the plants are marked with interpretive signs. You can go swimming in a gorgeous Infinity freshwater swimming pool that offers incredible views while you relax in the water. There is a great poolside bar for cold libations and you can order an ala carte lunch at the adjacent restaurant in the main house that overlooks the gardens and the harbor. Your perfect day is finished when you take a short taxi ride back to Port Zante.