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44 Things To Do in Saint Lucia

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Saint Lucia is home to enchanting little towns, stunning beaches and bays and countless banana plantations, you won’t be at a loss for St. Lucia activities during your stay. Here are some of our top picks:

Castries: The capital city is centered around a harbor, which just happens to occupy the crater of an extinct volcano. The public market is one of the most mesmerizing places in the West Indies. Sample numerous varieties of bananas, pick up handcrafted items such as pottery and baskets or simply soak up the culture. Be sure to check out Derek Walcott Square during your time in Castries; it is an area steeped in history and beauty.

Pigeon Island National Historic Park: This is St. Lucia’s first national park and is joined to the mainland by a causeway. The west coast of the park boasts two incredible white sand beaches that are a must-see. Stop by Jambe de Bois, an eclectic restaurant serving local fare, or simply soak up the natural beauty, wildlife and landscape of this beautiful park. There are also numerous historic ruins, barracks and more that are well-worth exploring.

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St. Lucia is as enchanting as it is exotic and luxuriant. A small, tropical gem far less known than its Caribbean counterparts, St. Lucia is host to the world’s only drive-through volcano, its own National Rain Forest with nearly 20,000 acres of natural wonder and the translucent turquoise sea that attracts people from across the globe. St. Lucia is roughly 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, located in the eastern Caribbean Sea and bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
This beautiful Caribbean island is known for the distinctive twin peaks Les Pitons, as well as the stunning Diamond Falls and never-ending lush tropical foliage. Whether you enjoy hiking and navigating breathtaking mountainous terrains and volcanic craters, or if you are looking for a picturesque tropical oasis to put your feet up and soak up the sunshine, you can’t go wrong with a visit to St. Lucia. It’s a bucket list destination for sure!

I was given the best tip when I was in St.Lucia which is to check the cruise ship schedule first. Usually cruise ships dock on Thursdays so try not to book any activities on that day because it will be extremely crowded. I was told sometimes up to 4 cruise ships come in at a time and that’s a ton of people. The crowds will totally change your experience and not in a good way. If you can go on a weekday like Monday or Tuesday, you’ll likely get to enjoy the sights with very little crowds.Saint Lucia waterfall st.lucia activities travel blogger Caribbean West Indies

26 ST.LUCIA ACTIVITIES

  1. TET PAUL #TetPaulNatureTrail Take a walk on the Set Paul Nature Trail. Wind your way up grand stairways past the spectacular vistas of this world heritage site.
  2. DIAMOND FALLS #DiamondWaterfalls
  3. DRIVE-IN VOLCANO #DriveinVolcano
  4. ZIP LINE MORNE COUBARIL #ZiplineThePitons
  5. ZIP LINE DENNERY #ZiplineDennery
  6. COOK LIKE A LUCIAN #CookLikeALucian Spend a wonderful few hours learning from Saint Lucians how to prepare authentic Saint Lucian cuisine!
  7. SNUBA /SNUBA DOO #UnderwaterSaintLucia
  8. SEA TREK #UnderwaterSaintLucia
  9. GROS PITON HIKE #HikeThePitons
  10. RAIN FOREST SKY RIDE #ZipAcrossTheRainForest
  11. PIGEON ISLAND NATIONAL LANDMARK #HistoricPigeonIsland
  12. SEGWAY ADVENTURE #SaintLuciaSegway
  13. ATV ADVENTURE #FourWheelSaintLucia
  14. KITE SURFING #SurftheSkySaintLucia At Sandy Beach in the South, and at Das En Bas Beach in the North.
  15. KAYAKING #SaintLuciaKayaking
  16. LATILLE NATURE EXPERIENCE #ExploreNatureinLatille
  17. MUD BATHS IN SOUFRIERE #SaintLuciaMudBath Legendary healing and health properties.
  18. DENNERY LOOKOUT #AmazingDenneryViews
  19. JUNGLE BIKING AT ANSE MAMIN #BikingSaintLucia 8 miles of bike trails in tropical vegetation and 18th century plantation remains.
  20. RODNEY BAY MARINA #YachtReadySaintLucia Pizzas, gelatos, sushi, Indian cuisine, local fare, cocktails, and ice-cold beers! Waterside dining and lots of boats!
  21. CANARIES LOOKOUT #AmazingCanariesViews
  22. FOND DOUX PLANTATION #SaintLuciaCocoaPlantation A 19th century colonial plantation hotel.
  23. MORNE LAYBY #AmazingCastriesViews Viewing point overlooking the capital and the cruise ship port.
  24. GROS ISLET FRIDAY NIGHT #GrosIsletFridayNights Every Friday night, Gros Islet is lined with sizzling BBQs, arts and crafts vendors, and the town centre becomes DJ central!
  25. SPLASH ISLAND WATERPARK #SplashIsland Kids, families and weekend warriors will love this Caribbean waterpark’s obstacle courses!
  26. ST LUCIA RUM DISTILLERY
  27. TORILLE WATERFALL

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17 GROUP TOURS

Of course you can do most of this yourself if you want to rent a boat, bike, car, or dune buggy and explore on your own! If you want to rent a car, the hotel recommended Drive-A-Matic because of the 24 hour emergency services, unlimited mileage, free delivery and pick up at your hotel, and a free St.Lucia road map. However you can also rent cars from Sixt, Hertz, Avis, or Saint Lucia Car Rental.

1. Exodus Boat Charters

Half Day Sight Seeing & Snorkel CharterCruise along Saint Lucia’s west coast on a 31’ Bowen speed boat with retractable bikini canvas top. Leave from Rodney Bay Marina past Castries our capital, Marigot Bay one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean, through the colonial fishing village of Anse la Raye, then Canaries and on to Soufriere; home of the majestic Pitons declared by Oprah Winfrey as “One of the five places to see in your lifetime.” Swim and snorkel in the Marine Reserve then relax on board while you cruise back to Rodney Bay.

Cost: US $650.00 from 1-6 persons

Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:0pm / Duration: 4 hrs
Tour is available daily with refreshments water, sodas, beer and rum punch

Transfers are not included

2. Full Day Sight Seeing & Snorkel Charter

Cruise down the picturesque coastline one a 31ft. Bowen Speed Boat are at leisure to choose your stops from a number of the island’s beautiful locations like Marigot Bay, one of the most sheltered bays in the Caribbean. Sail past some of the island’s vibrant fishing villages like Anse La Raye home to the famous Friday Night Sea food fiesta and Canaries. Your final stop along the coast is the Island’s former capital city the town of Soufriere. Dip beneath the surface into the pristine turquoise waters of St. Lucia from you Boat. Masks, snorkels and fins are supplied on board for your use as you dive down a host of colourful coral reefs.

Cost: US $850.00 from 1-6 persons

Lunch in Soufriere is available at an additional cost.

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm / Duration: 8 hrs
Tour is available daily with refreshments water, sodas, beer and rum punch

Transfers are not included

3. Sport Fishing

St. Lucia Fishing Chart
Blue Marlin year round (peaks Oct. – Jun.)
Yellowfin Tuna year round (peaks Dec. – May)
Big Eye Tuna year round (peaks Mar. – May + Oct. – Dec.)
Dorado year round (peaks Dec. – Jun.)
Wahoo year round (peaks Dec. – Jun.)
Blackfin & Skipjack Tuna year round (peaks Dec. – Jun.)
Other species caught include:
White Marlin – Spearfish – Kingfish – Barracuda – Bonito Tuna and Mackerel.
Cost: Half Days (4 Hours) US $ 620.00 Full Days (8 Hours) US $ 1,100.00

Transfers not included

4. Whale and Dolphin Watching

Whale and Dolphin Watching is one of the most emotional and exciting activity you can experience.This should be a must on everyone’s adventure plan and what better place than the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Here there are many resident pods as well as migratory ones, so you stand a pretty good chance of a sighting on nearly every trip.
The most commonly species are: pilot whales, sperm whales, humpbacks, false Orcas, hawksbill turtles, and greenback turtles.
With the use of the hydrophone you will hear the whales and dolphins, chatting to each other in a series of clicks, screams, squeals, clacks, grunts howls and in the case of the humpback melodic wailing.

Cost: US $55 per person

5. Deep Sea Fishing

Enjoy sport fishing in Saint Lucia! Recognized as one of the most populated fishing grounds in the Caribbean, catch a range of Blue Marlin, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Tuna, Wahoo, and Sailfish, just to name a few. Board a customized 32′ Bertram and get ready for an amazing offshore experience!

Cost: Join a scheduled party for half day — US $96.00 per person

6. Snorkle and Dive Trips

Snorkle

You can snorkel Marine Park for $96 per person or the Northern Sites for $60 per person. Snorkel gear is provided.

Scuba Diving 

Single Tank US $126.00 per person

Double Tank US $150.00 per person

The price includes equipment and marine park fees.

The most popular dive sites are, The Lesleen M, Anse Cochon, The Pinnacles, Superman’s Flight, Anse Chastanet and Anse La Raye Wall. The boat ride to the sites vary from 35 to 55 mins depending on the site. The entire tour will last for approximately 4 hrs to 4 hrs 45 mins depending on the sites we visit that day.

Snuba

You can even snuba Pigeon Island for 2.5 hours for $85 per person.

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7. Private Sailing Charters

Go sailing on your customised private charter and enjoy an unforgetable, intimate experience while exploring the west coast. Sipping on champagne, sampling fresh tropical fruits or meerly indulging in complemenary snacks and other refreshments while sailing past our local fishing villages. Choose to swim or snorkel at our marine reserves with snorkle gear provided, or simply relax on deck while enjoying refreshing drinks.

One may sail on a Classic Monohull sailing yachts ranging from 40-42ft, french design and style, offering spacious cockpit, ample foredeck space for laying out and a transom in the aft for easy access to swimming and snorkeling. Or go off in a Flagship Catamaran the true blue water cruiser with a large cockpit with direct access to swim platforms, to spacious trampoline nets in the foredeck. This 40ft Robertson & Caine Leopard was built in South Africa and crossed the Atlantic Ocean.

Prices start at $450

 

8. Shopping in Martinique

Escape to the neighboring island of Martinique for a day of sun, fun and shopping. The 60 foot power catamaran Flying Ray sets off at 8:30 a.m. from our Rodney Bay Marina for the picturesque south of Martinique includes drinks, snacks and lunch. More often than not, during the channel crossing, dolphins can be seen frolicking in the ocean and occasionally whales will surface too.

Once in Martinique, there is the option of a 1⁄2 hour guided tour of the main attractions in the capital Fort de France and 2 hours exploring on your own or you can venture for the full 2 1⁄2 hours shopping on your own. Then re-board for a short trip to a serene bay. A barbeque lunch is served on board and you may swim, snorkel, or simply relax.

Following a close-up look at Diamond Rock, the catamaran heads back across the channel, aiming to be back in Rodney Bay Marina at approximately 5:30 pm.
Martinique Splendor all-inclusive day tour is one of the highest rated tours in St. Lucia. It’s a ‘day-cation’ within your vacation.
Leave Martinique and sail back to St. Lucia through the famous channel between the two islands, slowing down, more often than not, to let you enjoy the sight of the Caribbean fun loving dolphins who love to come and give guests a farewell party of their own.
Included round trip transfers will take you back on time to enjoy the dinner and night activities you already planned in Saint Lucia.

Full Day Tour on Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm

Cost: US $199.00Saint Lucia waterfall st.lucia activities travel blogger Caribbean West Indies

9. Tout Bagay // Sea to Land Tours*

Tout Bagay Catamaran Day Tour (8 hours) includes:

-Drive-In Volcano
-Mud bath
-Morne Coubaril Plantation Tour
-Snorkeling
-Marigot Bay
-Buffet Lunch

Available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday – 8:30am to 5:00pm

Cost: US $110.00 per adult + Zipline Option US $55 per adult

 

10. Tout Bagay Black Magic Pirate Ship Sunset Cruise

Cruise away into and search for the Flash! Listen to some local music and classic hits while you sail into the sunset. Enjoy complimentary champagne, hors d’oeuvres, rum punch, fruit punch.
Available Tuesday & Friday -5:00pm to 7:00pm

Cost: US $60 per adult // transfers included

 

11. Bean to Bar

Brace yourself for a gastronomical trip on a catamaran to create your very own delicious chocolate from scratch at a historic cocoa estate. See the cocoa in the bean stage, experience bean tasting, de-shelling, grinding . Scoop out the beans to be roasted and inhale the sensual aroma as they are turned into fine bars of chocolate. While the tempering (setting of the chocolate) is taking place enjoy a three course lunch infused with cocoa treats.

After lunch collect your personally made chocolate bar, then it’s on to the Mud Bath where you slather yourself in a mineral-rich potion allowing your body to relax and rejuvenate.

Finally, return to the catamaran to join the Piton Sunset cruise, where you will be spellbound as the sun vanishes between the glowing Pitons.

Cost: US $145 per adult

Bring along, sneakers, change of clothes, towel, swimsuit, camera, sunscreen & water shoes
Duration 10hrs approx. From 9:00am to 7:00pm
Tour Days: Wednesdays

12. Piton Hike

Take the ultimate St. Lucian challenge and climb to the peak of the world-famous Gros Piton, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and described by Oprah Winfrey as “One of the four places you must see during life”. The Pitons are two volcanic plugs located near the towns of Soufrière and Choiseul on the southwestern coast of the island. The Gros Piton is 771 m, and the Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. There are still sulfur springs and hot mud pools in the nearby Soufrière caldera, visible remnants of former volcanic activity in the area.

BRIGAND HIKE

Your day begins with a trip by bus down the west coast to Soufriere, passing by Marigot Bay, Anse La Raye Anse Cochon; a stop in the village of Canaries to enjoy their popular freshly baked bread . Your guide will then accompany you to the summit of Gros Piton, from which the view has to be seen to be believed, with clear views across to Martinique to the North and St. Vincent to the south. Be sure to get a photo near the World Heritage Site Monument. It is proof that you made it to the top!

Cost: US $136 per person

All Day Excursion (Bathing suites and a change of clothing is recommended for lunch) Lunch & refreshments are served.

Transfers Included
Available Mon,Wed & Fri, minimum of 4 required

*Please note that whilst the hike does not require special experience or equipment it is nonetheless strenuos and not suitable for all. Hiking boots or sturdy trainers are required, and long sleeves and insect repellant are recommended.

13. International Pony Club Riding Stables

You can either ride along the beach with your horse or swim with your horse!
Prices start at $60 and includes pick up from your resort

Available daily.

14. St.Lucia Helicopters

North Island Tour: Castries, Major Beaches & Hotels, Plantations, Cap Estate Homes, Rugged Atlantic Coast, Pigeon Point, Fort Rodney, Rodney Bay Marina, Rat Island

South Island Tour:  Castries, Marigot Bay, St. Lucian Fishing Villages, Lush Rainforest, Interior Mountains, Pitons, Soufriere Volcano, Coral Reefs, Dive Sites, Remote Waterfalls, Rivers and Valleys

Prices start at $110

 

15. Rainforest

A short drive through the city of Castries, then to the picturesque Morne through the community of Bexon which sits in one of the flattest lines of the rainforest. Then across the island into St. Lucia’s beautiful Rainforest where Wildlife unfolds with amazing fauna and flora.

Hike 1.75 miles for approximately an hour forty five minutes and experience nature with an opprotunity to view over 23 spicies of birds on the island including our National Bird the St. Lucian Parrot. This local experience continues with the opportunity to take a cool bath and relax in a natural river pool. Taste some of our local seasonal fruits, quench you thirst with some juice while you watch your guides as they roast provisions like breadfruit, ripe plantain and bananas on a bond fire for your tasting pleasure island style. Partake in this rear treat while you relax at the Parrots’ Bath.

Cost: US $80 per person

Tour Duration: 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Transfers, water, juice and entrance fee are included.
Transfer from resort from 8am
Tour Days: Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays

16. Aerial Tram

Open-air gondolas, with a naturalist guide provide the one and only access to the upper layers of the rainforest. Ascending through the middle layer of the rain forest enjoy the fauna and flora. Descending you experience panoramic views of the northern tip of the island while viewing the top of the rainforest canopy.
Aerial Tram + Fern Nature trail + awesome views. No fitness limits, for all ages

Duration: 3.5 hours

Cost: US $92.00

17. Zip Line

Mama’s Boys Need Not Apply! Get hitched up to a series of cables and zip from platform to platform in the tree canopy and swing like Tarzan or Jane. If your adrenaline isn’t flowing then, a brisk hike tothe next set of platforms will juice things up a bit before you zip safely and with a thrill to base camp.
Zip line course (8 zip lines and 9 platforms) in the rain forest.

Duration: 3 hours

Prices start at $92

Note for zip lines: No age restriction, Minimum waist 45.7cm/18″, Maximum hip/waist 127cm/50″, Maximum weight 170 kg/ 350 lbs. Not suitable for pregnant women or persons with back or neck injuries. Only suitable for the physically fit. Long shorts or trousers (no skirts or dresses), shirts/t-shirts with short or long sleeves recommended (wearing har-ness). Long hair must be tied back.

 

What To Wear

 


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