Getting Ashore
Ships dock at Port Zante, a 27-acre, fully loaded terminal in Basseterre Bay. It’s blocks from downtown Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Fast Fact
St. Kitts and Nevis make up the smallest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere.
Port Shopping
Port Zante has over 60 shops offering deals on watches, jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the British military structure is one of the best preserved fortifications in the Americas.
Royal St. Kitts Golf Course
Enjoy Caribbean golf at the beautiful 18-hole championship course set on 125+ acres of tropical island terrain.
Mount Liamuiga
The 3,792-foot dormant volcano offers superb hiking. The trek up can be a bit strenuous, but the views from the top are well worth the effort.
The Strip
The popular beach on South Frigate Bay is lined with restaurants, bars, and hotels. The party begins at 10 a.m. and runs quite late.
A Taste of St. Kitts
St. Kitts’ delectable culinary offerings resuly from a blend of African, English, and French influences. The marketplace in Basseterre is brimming w...
Travel Back in Time
The Brimstone Hill Fortress was built to protect the island from invasion by foreign powers, who coveted the land for its fertile soil that proved rip...
Island Hot Spots
A tour of Basseterre doesn’t take very long, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the rest of the island. For a taste of nightlife while the s...
Head to the historic Wingfield Estate for a thrilling, five-line zip-line course. Trek up the Valley of the Giants to the start. Soar high above the treetops before touching down at the landing points. View Brimstone Hill National Fortress, Mount Liamuiga, and the Caribbean along the way.
The St. Kitts Scenic Railway, originally built to transport sugarcane, takes you around the entire island for captivating views of historical sites and lush vegetation. After, you’ll sail aboard a luxury catamaran.
St. Kitts: Follow Your Heart
In: Features •No CommentsThe native Caribbean inhabitants referred to St. Kitts as Liamuiga, or “fertile island,” a name now reserved for the island’s central peak...
Port Zante & Beyond
In: Features •2 CommentsCruise ships dock at Port Zante, a 27-acre fully loaded open-air cruise terminal. Situated in Basseterre Bay, Port Zante is just a few blocks away...
Where
Port Zante calls to savvy shoppers with more than 60 shops.
What
Stellar bargains on an array of goods with a focus on watches, fine jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones.
Currency
Officially the Eastern Caribbean dollar, but most places accept US dollars.
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