Getting ashore
Castries is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Castries, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Castries Cruise Port
Castries is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through January.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Castries
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Castries, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Castries get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 43% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,800 passengers
- Busy day: 20,800+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 43% of days
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Where Castries fits into a cruise
Castries is most commonly visited on Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Bridgetown and Antigua .
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When to cruise to Castries
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through January.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through January.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Castries typically carry around 3,014 guests, with Arvia, Crown Princess, and MSC World Europa calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Arvia 30 calls
- 2 Crown Princess 25 calls
- 3 MSC World Europa 23 calls
- 4 MSC Seaview 20 calls
- 5 Celebrity Constellation 19 calls
- 6 Costa Fascinosa 19 calls
Next port calls
Nov 5 Vista · Arvia · Oceania Vista
Nov 9 Viking Sea
Nov 10 Queen Elizabeth
Nov 11 Valiant Lady
Nov 12 Britannia
Cruises that visit Castries
Queen Elizabeth
Miami → San Juan → Road Town → Miami
Nov 5, 2026 · 12 nights
Visits Castries on day 6
$599 interior · $50/night
40% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Castries → Great Harbour, Peter Island → Philipsburg
Dec 19, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Castries on day 2
$2,959 suite · $423/night
65% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Castries → Saint George's → Bridgetown
Dec 19, 2026 · 14 nights
Visits Castries on day 2
$6,879 suite · $491/night
61% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Prima
San Juan → Philipsburg → Tortola → San Juan
Dec 27, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Castries on day 5
$1,419 interior · $203/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Castries → Great Harbour, Peter Island → Philipsburg
Jan 9, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Castries on day 2
$3,439 suite · $491/night
60% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Bridgetown → Castries → Saint George's → Bridgetown
Jan 9, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Castries on day 2
$7,599 suite · $543/night
55% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Castries
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Castries, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Grand Turk Island → Willemstad → Kralendijk + 8 more
From Miami · 21 nights · Next Nov 5
From $599 interior · $50/night
Best departure: 40% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Castries → Little Bay → Saint John's + 7 more
From Bridgetown · Next Dec 19
From $6,879 suite · $491/night
Best departure: 61% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Castries → Little Bay → Saint John's + 2 more
From Bridgetown · 7 nights · Next Dec 19
From $2,959 suite · $423/night
Best departure: 65% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Philipsburg → Basseterre, Saint Kitts → Bridgetown + 3 more
From San Juan · 7 nights · Next Dec 27
From $2,169 suite · $310/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Castries → Little Bay → Saint John's + 8 more
From Bridgetown · 14 nights · Next Jan 16
From $8,319 suite · $594/night
Best departure: 55% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Castries → Little Bay → Saint John's + 1 more
From Bridgetown · 7 nights · Next Jan 23
From $4,079 suite · $583/night
Best departure: 56% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Castries
Which cruise itineraries usually include Castries?
Cruises that call at Castries often follow itineraries such as Eastern Caribbean Loop via San Juan, Cruz Bay, Saint John & Castries, Eastern Caribbean Arc: Castries, Little Bay & South Friars Bay, and Eastern Caribbean Arc: Castries, Little Bay & Saint John's.
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