Getting ashore
Basseterre, Saint Kitts is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Basseterre, Saint Kitts, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, Saint Kitts Cruise Port
Basseterre, Saint Kitts is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and substantial cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through February.
Usually docks
Often busy
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Basseterre, Saint Kitts
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Basseterre, Saint Kitts get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships overlap very often (53% of days), with around 4,690 cruise passengers on a typical day.
- Typical day: ~4,700 passengers
- Busy day: 26,050+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 53% of days
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October 2026
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Where Basseterre, Saint Kitts fits into a cruise
Basseterre, Saint Kitts is most commonly visited on Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Philipsburg and Saint John's .
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When to cruise to Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through February.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through February.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Basseterre, Saint Kitts typically carry around 3,014 guests, with Costa Favolosa, MSC World Europa, and MSC Opera calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Favolosa 47 calls
- 2 MSC World Europa 43 calls
- 3 MSC Opera 42 calls
- 4 Seabourn Ovation 42 calls
- 5 Arvia 33 calls
- 6 Costa Fascinosa 26 calls
Next port calls
Oct 31 Star Pride
Nov 1 Mein Schiff 1
Nov 3 Explora II · Explora III
Nov 4 Vista · Arvia · Oceania Vista
Nov 5 Allure of the Seas · Coral Princess
Cruises that visit Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Nieuw Amsterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Kralendijk → Key West → Fort Lauderdale
Nov 20, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 18
$1,684 oceanview · $80/night
20% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Miami → San Juan → Port Elizabeth, Bequia → Bridgetown
Nov 20, 2026 · 8 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 6
$3,439 suite · $430/night
51% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Miami → San Juan → Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda) → Philipsburg
Nov 20, 2026 · 15 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 6
$5,919 suite · $395/night
54% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Quest
Miami → San Juan → Great Harbour, Peter Island → Miami
Nov 22, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 6
$5,599 suite · $400/night
43% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Rodney Bay → Saint George's → Bridgetown
Nov 28, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 6
$4,959 suite · $354/night
59% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Rodney Bay → Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda) → Philipsburg
Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Basseterre, Saint Kitts on day 6
$3,119 suite · $446/night
54% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Basseterre, Saint Kitts
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Basseterre, Saint Kitts, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Southern Caribbean
Kralendijk → Willemstad → Half Moon Cay + 8 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 21 nights · Next Nov 20
From $1,684 oceanview · $80/night
Best departure: 20% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
San Juan → Jost Van Dyke → South Friars Bay + 8 more
From Miami · Next Nov 20
From $5,919 suite · $395/night
Best departure: 54% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
San Juan → Great Harbour, Peter Island → Basseterre, Saint Kitts + 2 more
From Miami · 8 nights · Next Nov 20
From $3,439 suite · $430/night
Best departure: 51% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
San Juan → Road Bay → Basseterre, Saint Kitts + 6 more
From Miami · 14 nights · Next Nov 22
From $5,599 suite · $400/night
Best departure: 43% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Rodney Bay → Little Bay → Saint John's + 8 more
From Bridgetown · 14 nights · Next Nov 28
From $4,959 suite · $354/night
Best departure: 59% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Rodney Bay → Little Bay → Antigua + 2 more
From Bridgetown · Next Nov 28
From $3,119 suite · $446/night
Best departure: 54% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Which cruise itineraries usually include Basseterre, Saint Kitts?
Cruises that call at Basseterre, Saint Kitts often follow itineraries such as Transatlantic Crossing via Bonaire, Willemstad & Half Moon Cay, Eastern Caribbean Arc via South Friars Bay, Rodney Bay & Little Bay, and Eastern Caribbean Arc: San Juan, Great Harbour, Peter Island & Basseterre, Saint Kitts.
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