St. Kitts cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis (Southern Caribbean). Port Zante opens onto downtown Basseterre. South Friars and Cockleshell beaches are 15 to 20 minutes away.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $130 | $153 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | – | $276 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $65 | $79 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $130 | $168 | – | $110 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $80 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $110 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $100 | $148 | – | $125 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $105 | $99 | – | $78 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $70 | $99 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | $133 | – | $97 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $70 | $79 | – | $45 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | – | $108 | – | $85 | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $102 | $108 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for St. Kitts were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in St. Kitts Carnival in St. Kitts NCL in St. Kitts MSC in St. Kitts
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Brimstone Hill Fortress | 13.6 km | ~35 min by road |
| Cockleshell Bay | 12.2 km | ~30 min by road |
| Timothy Hill lookout | 5.5 km | ~15 min by road |
| St. Kitts Scenic Railway | 12.6 km | ~30 min by road |
Distances are measured from Port Zante, Basseterre. 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.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.