Canonical page: /p/st-lucia/castries/
Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/st-lucia/castries/index.json

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St Lucia

# Castries

[About the port](/p/st-lucia/castries/)[Timetable](/p/st-lucia/castries/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Dock at Pointe Seraphine or La Place Carenage

Into town Short walk or taxi

Best starting point Downtown Castries

Currency [East Caribbean dollar - XCD](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XCD)

![Cruise ship at the Castries Cruise Port in St. Lucia.](/port-photos/castries-360.jpg?v=c12c24b01e30)

## Getting ashore

Ships dock at [Port Castries](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Port+Castries+St+Lucia+cruise) . The walk from the ship to the terminal is short. The town is a short walk or taxi from the port.

## Watch-outs

The port area is open. The first taxi queue may be for tours. Walk further for a short ride into town. Hills around the town are steep. Agree the fare before you leave.

## Getting into Castries

Downtown Castries is a short walk or taxi from the cruise terminal. The market is close. A taxi into town is about $5-10. On the way back, name Port Castries.

## Taxis & ride apps

Taxis wait outside the terminal. A short ride is about $5-10. Agree the price before the car moves. The rank is at the exit.

## What to do nearby

The town has the market, shops, and the cathedral. The waterfront is close. Many people walk into the center.

## Going further

The Pitons and beaches take longer. Book a return in advance. Most passengers stay in town or take a short taxi.

## Food & shopping

The market and town have local food and shops. Cards are accepted in many places. Prices are about standard Caribbean tourist rates.

## Opening times & connectivity

Shops open when ships are in. Mobile signal is good. Some spots offer free Wi-Fi. Use the currency link for Eastern Caribbean dollars.

## Accessibility & mobility

Ships typically dock at Pointe Seraphine or La Place Carenage. Confirm terminal and any water taxi options on arrival.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

143 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/st-lucia/castries/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Pointe Seraphine on Google MapsCruise terminal ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pointe+Seraphine+Castries)

- [Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports AuthorityPort facilities ↗](https://www.slaspa.com/)

## Useful links

- [Convert East Caribbean dollars to your currencyDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XCD)

- [Port authority (SLASPA)Port information ↗](https://www.slaspa.com/)

- [Saint Lucia cruise portCruise port information ↗](https://saintluciacruiseport.com/)

- [Visit Saint LuciaTourist board ↗](https://www.stlucia.org/)