St. Lucia Island Tour from Castries: Marigot Bay, no entry fees

Castries market, rum tasting, and Marigot Bay swimming in one morning

A three-hour guided tour of St. Lucia departing from Castries takes you through the local market and cathedral, across a viewpoint overlooking the capital and coast, into the countryside, and down to Marigot Bay for banana plantation exploration, rum tasting, and a swim. A live English-speaking guide leads the group. Pickup is included, and there are no entry fees to any site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore St Lucia island highlights

• Visit Castries market for shopping
• Enjoy rum tasting and interact with locals
• Visit local cathedral and take pictures
• View panoramic sights of St Lucia capital
• See governor house, airport, and beaches
• Travel through rural countryside and learn history
• Visit Marigot Bay banana plantation
• Taste banana products and rum
• Go boating and swimming in Marigot Bay
• Shop and interact with locals in Marigot Bay

The experience

The tour starts at Castries market, where you'll shop among locals, taste rum, and pick up souvenirs before moving to the cathedral for photos and conversation with residents. From there, the route climbs to a viewpoint across the capital, the airport, and the beaches (you can spot your cruise ship from here), then drops into the rural countryside to see how locals live and build their homes, learning the island's history as you go.

Marigot Bay is where the day opens up. You'll visit a banana plantation, taste banana products alongside another rum tasting, swim in the bay, and have time to explore the shops. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and WiFi is available on board. Bring swimwear, swim shoes and a diving glass if you have one. The tour runs three hours total and suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your cruise port or hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• WiFi on board.
• rum tasting at two stops.
• banana product tasting at Marigot Bay.
• access to Castries market, the cathedral, a viewpoint over the capital, the countryside, and Marigot Bay for swimming.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Harris Excursions of Saint Lucia (Cheap Charlies Tours)

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship and need a self-contained morning that covers town, countryside, and coast without coordinating separate transport.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (7 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

What is there to do at Marigot Bay on this tour?

Marigot Bay includes a visit to a banana plantation, tasting of banana products, rum tasting, swimming in the bay, and shopping at local vendors.

Does this tour stop at Castries market, and what happens there?

Yes, Castries market is the first stop. You'll shop, taste rum, buy souvenirs, and interact with locals before the group moves on to the cathedral.

Is pickup from the cruise port included?

Pickup is included with this tour, so you don't need to arrange your own transport from the port.

What should I bring for the swimming portion?

Bring swimwear, swim shoes, and a diving glass if you have one. The tour includes time in the water at Marigot Bay.

Are there entry fees to pay at any of the sites?

No entry fees are charged at any site on this tour. That's built into the package price.

Is rum tasting included, and are there age restrictions?

Rum tasting is included at both Castries market and Marigot Bay, but alcoholic drinks are only served to travelers 21 years old and above.