How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Charlestown, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Charlestown Cruise Port
Charlestown is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic across the cruise calendar.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Charlestown
How busy does Charlestown get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~200 passengers
- Busy day: 700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Charlestown fits into a cruise
Charlestown is most commonly visited on Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Saint-Barthélemy .
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When to cruise to Charlestown
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year.
Cruises tend to show up in 6 months, so options are more seasonal.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Charlestown typically carry around 100 guests, with Azamara Journey, Le Ponant, and Sea Cloud Spirit calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Azamara Journey 8 calls
- 2 Le Ponant 4 calls
- 3 Sea Cloud Spirit 3 calls
- 4 Silver Ray 1 call
Next port calls
Nov 18 Azamara Journey
Dec 2 Azamara Journey
Dec 12 Sea Cloud Spirit
Dec 16 Azamara Journey
Dec 29 Le Ponant
Cruises that visit Charlestown
Azamara Journey
Bridgetown → Castries → Philipsburg → San Juan
Dec 12, 2026 · 6 nights
Visits Charlestown on day 5
$1,599 suite · $267/night
25% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Journey
Bridgetown → Oranjestad → Frederiksted, Saint Croix → San Juan
Dec 28, 2026 · 8 nights
Visits Charlestown on day 7
$5,319 suite · $665/night
41% below typical
Azamara Journey
San Juan → Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda) → Philipsburg → San Juan
Dec 5, 2026 · 13 nights
Visits Charlestown on day 12
$7,129 suite · $548/night
9% below typical · 3-month low
Azamara Journey
Miami → Saint-John → Saint George's → Bridgetown
Jan 14, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Charlestown on day 7
$7,969 suite · $724/night
29% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Charlestown
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Charlestown, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Castries → Roseau → Basseterre, Saint Kitts + 2 more
From Bridgetown · 6 nights · Next Dec 12
From $1,599 suite · $267/night
Best departure: 25% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
ABC Islands · Eastern Caribbean
Oranjestad → Willemstad → Castries + 2 more
From Bridgetown · 8 nights · Next Dec 28
From $5,319 suite · $665/night
Best departure: 41% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Southern Caribbean · Eastern Caribbean
Spanish Town → Scarborough → Bridgetown + 3 more
From San Juan · Next Nov 21
From $4,889 balcony · $349/night
Best departure: 9% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Canadian Maritimes
Saint-John → Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas → Philipsburg
From Miami · Next Jan 14
From $7,969 suite · $724/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Canadian Maritimes
Willemstad → Castries → San Juan + 2 more
From Bridgetown · Next Dec 28
From $5,419 oceanview · $319/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Cabrits → Saint-Pierre → Soufriere + 3 more
From Philipsburg · 8 nights · Next Dec 6
From $6,643 oceanview · $830/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Charlestown
Which cruise itineraries usually include Charlestown?
Cruises that call at Charlestown often follow itineraries such as Eastern Caribbean Arc: Castries, Roseau & Basseterre, Saint Kitts, ABC Islands One-Way: Oranjestad, Willemstad & Castries, and Southern Caribbean Arc: Spanish Town, Scarborough & Bridgetown.
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