Enchanted Princess in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is an independent country, but also a member of the British Commonwealth. It’s a volcanic Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles with reefs, rainforests, and waterfalls. The capital is Castries, the official language English, and currency the east Caribbean dollar. Annual rainfall varies around the island, with more falling to the interior than on the coast. Temperatures are from the mid 70’s to the high 80’s F. Ships dock in Castries with larger ships generally docking at Point Seraphine in Castries Harbor. According to the internet it’s a 20-minute walk from there to Castries. The other dock is La Place Carenage, right in Castries. Ships may also tender at Pigeon Island, Rodney Bay, or Soufriere.
information booth at the port
The cruise port at Point Seraphine where Enchanted Princess docked is in a protected harbor so the sea is calmer at the dock than whatever the current conditions are out on the open ocean. Not enough better to prevent the docking crew from taking an excessively long time to get the gangways out though. It was 40 minutes past time to let people off the ship before they finally got the central gangway open, and even longer for the forward one. The lines to both gangways got so long they met in the hallway. We were kind of at the point where the two lines joined, but facing the one for the central gangway. We just turned around and went the other way when the forward one finally started to move since it was going faster. Princess is not that good about getting people off the boat in a timely manner. This is not the first Princess ship where we’ve seen very long lines to the gangway.
shops at the port
The port area when you first get off the ship is a little shopping center. It had an information booth and a booth for last minute excursions as well as shops. Many of the usual cruise ship shops found at pretty much every port are there along with some local shops, bars, and eateries. There are lots of jewelry stores, also liquor, clothing, and souvenirs.
port art
One of the shops had a hammock with a statue lying in it hanging on the side of the building.
maps of Castries
Castries has a market, a cathedral, artists murals and beaches. People enjoy panoramic views from Morne Fortune Hill.
Pitons (internet photo)
Saint Lucia has rain forest, mountains, and beaches so there’s something for everyone besides just shopping or walking around town. One of St. Lucia’s most famous attractions is The Pitons, a pair of volcanic plug mountains, formed when lava cooled over now dormant volcanos. There are trails in the rainforest and reef-diving sites, The island even has a waterfall and sulphur hot springs. The numerous excursions offered through the ship are an example of the many things available to do on the island.
Segway Excursion
Excursions offered through Enchanted Princess at Saint Lucia: Best Of St. Lucia: Sulphur Springs, The Pitons, Scenic Cruise & Lunch; The Pitons, Marigot Bay, Coastal Cruise & Beach; Local Connections Morne Fortune, Caribelle Batik, Rum & Marigot Bay With Distiller; Sulphur Springs, The Pitons, Marigot Bay & Lunch; Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay, Lunch & Shopping; Marigot Bay, Village & Scenic Drive; Scenic Byways Of St. Lucia; Local Connections A Dip In Creole Traditions In St. Lucia With Restaurant Owner; Ladera Resort, The Pitons, Catamaran, Drive & Lunch; Castries By Trolley Train; Local Connections: Tale Of The St. Lucia Banana With Local Farmer; Local Connections: Lucian Fun Bus Tour With Local Personality; Volcanic Island Experience & Mud Bath; Warm Mineral Baths & Garden Tour; 4X4 Safari Scenic Drive & Waterfall Adventure; Rainforest Aerial Tram & Scenic Drive; Touch The Iconic Pitons; Rainforest Canopy Zipline Adventure & Scenic Drive; Rainforest Aerial Tram & Canopy Zipline Adventure; Horseback Ride To Cas En Bas Beach & Swim; Segway, Sightseeing & Beach; Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise; Snorkel & Scenic Coastal Cruise
Point Seraphine cruise port
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