What Makes Caribbean Cruises to St Kitts Nevis So Special?

I can give you many answers to the question "What makes Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis so special?", but I believe that it may be easier to show you and let you decide for yourself.

So I've put together a slide show of some scenic views of St Kitts and Nevis below.

Slide show of some scenic views of St Kitts and Nevis

But, since it can't hurt to give you my perspective, I'll still answer the question anyway. In my humble opinion, some of the defining factors that make Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis so special are the rich history and abundance of historical and cultural attractions (many of which are unexploited), the natural beauty and scenic landscapes, the pristine beaches, the fine historical architecture and of course the warm hospitality of the Kittitian and Nevisian people.

Although I have never sailed into St Kitts or Nevis on a cruise ship, I know that the views are just absolutely breathtaking from what I have seen from sailing into the ports of Basseterre and Charlestown on the inter-island ferries.

Wow, no wonder there are so many flashes from the cameras of the passengers on the Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis as the cruise ships sail in and out of our ports.

Where do Caribbean Cruises to St Kitts Nevis dock?

Port Zante in downtown Basseterre, St Kitts is the new deep water cruise ship facility that accommodates Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis. In addition to providing docking facilities for mega cruise ships, Port Zante also easily accommodates luxury yachts and pleasure sailing vessels. Previously, cruise ships docked at the deep water port, St Kitts' cargo port facility located at Bird Rock. Nevis on the other hand is more of an up-market destination and as such cruise tourism is not the major focus. However, Caribbean cruises by smaller ships, Windjammer Cruises and other shallow draught vessels can be comfortably accommodated at the port in Charlestown.

Major cruise lines providing cruise travel to St Kitts Nevis include Cunard, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruises. Windjammer Barefoot Cruises also organizes Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis on the S.V. Polynesia, S.V. Mandalay and M.V Amazing Grace.

The importance of St Kitts Nevis as a Caribbean cruise destination was demonstrated on February 3, 2004 when St Kitts welcomed the Queen Mary 2, the world’s largest cruise ship which was sailing on its inaugural Caribbean cruise. Downtown Basseterre was bustling with activity that day, as the cruise ship passengers tried to take in as much as they could, including shopping, island tours, tours of Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the St Kitts Scenic Railway Sugar Train Tour - the only one of its kind in the Caribbean. Others chose to escape the hustle and bustle by opting instead to relax on the tranquil beaches of the Southeast Peninsula.

Many locals visited Port Zante on that day to catch a glimpse of the luxury cruise liner anchored just outside the port. Most locals (myself included) were disappointed that it did not dock alongside the pier. The Commodore of the Queen Mary 2 said it was "a documentation situation" why the ship did not dock, and indicated that they would soon be able to overcome that situation. So I'm sure that on its next visit to St Kitts, the Queen Mary 2 will dock alongside the pier at Port Zante.

Which Cruise Ships offer Caribbean Cruises to St Kitts Nevis?

Since it's just about impossible for me to keep track of all the ships offering Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis, you may wish to visit my cruise discounts page where you will be able to Search for Southern Caribbean cruise discounts, the best discount cruises and the hottest cruise deals available on the internet. Discover St Kitts Nevis Beaches Caribbean Cruise Booking Engine offers some great deals on Southern Caribbean Cruises that dock in St Kitts Nevis, as well as Western Caribbean Cruises and Eastern Caribbean Cruises. [NB- I earn a small commission when you book your cruises, airline tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages, car rentals and travel insurance through my booking engine. This most certainly helps to defray the cost of keeping my web site up and running (every little bit counts no matter how small) so that I can continue to provide you with the best information possible for a long time to come.]

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Must do Activities for Tourists on
Caribbean Cruises to St Kitts Nevis

Will you be visiting on one of the Caribbean Cruises to St Kitts Nevis? If so you will be thrilled at the range of activities and shore excursions to choose from including shopping around for souvenirs in Basseterre and Charlestown, basking in the sunshine while relaxing on the tranquil St Kitts Nevis beaches, rain forest adventure tours, heritage tours, water-based activities including catamaran and banana boat cruises, fishing tours, windsurfing, scuba diving and kayaking and snorkelling trips, mountain bike tours, horseback riding and the Sugar Train Tour on the St Kitts Scenic Railway which is dubbed the most unique and entertaining experience in the Caribbean.

St Kitts Scenic Railway Train St. Kitts	Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, St. Kitts
Spirit of St Kitts Catamaran Cruise	Hiking up Bloody Point River St. Kitts
Carib Petroglyphs at Wingfield Road, Old Road, St. Kitts	Old Bath Hotel Nevis

While all of the activities are enjoyable, my advice to you would be to make sure you check out those that distinguish St Kitts and Nevis from the other Caribbean destinations. These include the historical attractions at Brimstone Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Carib petroglyphs at Stonefort and Old Road, plantation ruins, sugar plantations that have been beautifully restored as Plantation Inns, Nevis Bath Estate and Bath Springs, Under the Sea, Sealife Education Centre , and of course the Scenic Railway Tour. You may not know this but the islands of St Kitts and Nevis are known for their top class historical attractions, some of which have already been developed as tourist attractions, but many of which are relatively undiscovered. As such, no visit to this twin island paradise would be complete if you missed the opportunity to sample the historical and cultural attractions that the islands are known for. And it doesn't matter that you may only be visiting for a few hours on one of the Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis. That's more than enough time to sample a cross section of the exciting island adventures. Plus, you are always welcome to return via air travel for a longer, more leisurely stay at any one of the hotels, resorts, exotic plantation inns, luxury villas, apartments and vacation homes.

On the other hand, if you fall in love with St Kitts or Nevis and decide that you'd like to live here, then my St Kitts Nevis real estate page can assist you in locating choice real estate property on both islands.

For your convenience, Discover St Kitts Nevis Beaches has partnered with Liz Pereira, a Senior Travel Consultant with Marlin Travel to offer you personal assistance with planning your next vacation, be it to St Kitts and Nevis or elsewhere in the world. Please feel free to contact Liz, for answers to your questions about Caribbean cruises to St Kitts Nevis, cruises in general or if you need assistance with planning your next vacation.

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