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Cruise to St Lucia
A cruise to St Lucia and the Caribbean reveals a blend of tropical beauty, with its Caribbean beaches and lush, green landscapes. From coconut harvesting to exploring the rich rainforest canopies, the island of St Lucia is a feast for the senses.
Additionally, a St Lucia cruise gives you the opportunity to glide past the towering, UNESCO-listed Pitons and visit the world’s only drive-in volcano!
What makes the best cruise to St Lucia?
Experience the vibrant island culture, Creole cuisine and year-round sunshine when you sail with Saga to this Caribbean paradise.
Caribbean traditions
As soon as the ship docks in St Lucia Cruise port, you will be welcomed by a tapestry of African, British and French influences – especially in the local festivals. The St Lucia Jazz Festival takes place every May, drawing in professional musicians and music lovers each year.
In villages like Anse La Raye, you can encounter the island’s Creole traditions firsthand. Enjoy lively street music and freshly caught seafood on Fish Fridays.
Creole cuisine
The island’s national dish is green fig and saltfish, consisting of fresh, green bananas with salted cod for a refreshing flavour in the year-round sun.
A Caribbean cruise to St Lucia is incomplete without a visit to the Castries Market. Here, you can sample regional fruits such as guavas and soursop. In the farms and breweries of Roseau valley, taste the island’s fruity rum punch.
Tropical landscapes
Spot exotic plants and wildlife deep in the rainforests. Hike to the summit of Gros Piton for panoramic island views. Lounge on powdery beaches drenched in warm sunshine. Alternatively, a St Lucia cruise could take you to the Diamond Falls botanical gardens. These provide a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing day out on the island.
A Saga cruise to St Lucia offers a birds-eye view of the tropical canopies or a catamaran ride to the iconic Pitons rising from the sea.
Top St Lucia cruise excursions
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Cruise to the Pitons
A cruise to St Lucia can be enhanced with a sightseeing catamaran cruise to the dramatic Pitons. Set off from Castries Harbour, accompanied by a welcoming crew and a rustic buffet lunch. Trace the island's shoreline, passing through fishing villages and mountainous ridges whilst enjoying the melodies of Caribbean music. After a chance to swim in a quiet bay, you’ll sail towards the iconic twin peaks and head back through Marigot Bay.
Marigot Bay
A panoramic view of Castries awaits at Morne Fortune, while at Marigot viewpoint, you can admire the Caribbean Sea and rolling green hills. This St Lucia cruise includes a guided tour of the Pink Plantation House gardens, followed by traditional snacks and local rum.
Rainforest Aerial Tram
View St Lucia's rain forest scenery and North Island from an open-air gondola ride high above the canopy at Rainforest Adventures. Board an eight-person aerial tram to ascend into the island's forest sanctuary, drifting through towering trees and giant ferns close enough to touch. A nature guide will point out the fauna and colourful bird species before time to explore the fern trail and hummingbird garden.
Tastes of St Lucia
With a drive to The Tropical Healthy Farms in Roseau Valley, you’ll have the opportunity to stroll the farm, pick fruit and taste golden apples, guavas and bilimbi. You’ll also see coconut picking and cutting, ready to enjoy refreshing coconut water or coconut soaked in local rum. After the farmer has demonstrated a plantation harvest, it’s time to try the regional dish of green fig and saltfish with local juices and a rum tasting before rejoining your St Lucia cruise.
The Queen’s Route
Leave St Lucia cruise port to explore the best of the island. After cathedral and coastal viewpoint visits, navigate through the Diamond Botanical Gardens teeming with exotic flora. Then experience the raw power of nature at the Sulphur Springs volcano crater, concluding the tour with a Creole buffet and music show at a rustic estate.
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