St. George’s, Grenada Cruise Port

Many cruisers aspire to sail to the “Saint” islands, and one of them is St. George’s, Grenada. While this is a less common port of call, it’s an interesting one. Most of the major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Celebrity port here, and there are a lot of things I like about the Grenada Cruise Port. I’m not a fan of tender ports, as the tendering process can be lengthy and eat into your time in port, so I enjoy the fact that this port has a pier, and a short one at that.

Grenada Cruise Terminal

The port area itself is unimpressive and features the standard duty-free shops and tourist stalls selling local trinkets and tchotchkes. The official language is English, but the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Most vendors will accept US dollars, but like many Caribbean ports, they may not accept your currency if it’s damaged or overly won, and you may get change back in EC$.

Credit cards are widely accepted here, but I always recommend that cruisers not use their debit card when shopping in cruise port destinations. A credit card, especially a travel-based card like this one, offers greater fraud protection and often includes additional perks such as travel insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and rewards points for purchases. Using a debit card can put your bank account at risk if fraud occurs, as funds are immediately withdrawn and may take longer to recover.

Grenada is a small island, ranking 185th in size worldwide, and the port city of St. George’s also serves as the island country’s capital. It’s also one of several Caribbean nations that prohibit civilians from wearing camouflage.

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Exploring St. George’s On Foot

The Grenada cruise port terminal is located off Melville Street and is a short walk from the city center. Some cruisers may opt to just walk around the town, which is very doable, but on one condition – that you don’t have any mobility limitations.

My biggest issue with this cruise port, or rather the city surrounding it, is that it is not very pedestrian friendly. The town is very hilly, sidewalks sometimes nonexistent, and the sidewalk infrastructure is hazardous, with steep drops, holes, gaps, and other obstacles. If you choose to explore St. George’s on foot, I recommend a stop at the Grenada House of Chocolate.

If you are a cruiser who uses a walking aid, wheelchair, or scooter, or has trouble getting around, do not – and I repeat, DO NOT, attempt to navigate the town of St. George’s. Complicating the sidewalk issue is that drivers in Grenada drive on the left side of the road, which can become hazardous for Americans unfamiliar with this in the many places where you have to walk in the road. If you do not have any limitations, and like the idea of exploring St. George’s by foot, you can find a walking tour map here.

Grenada Cruise Port Beach

Another thing I don’t love about the Grenada cruise port is that there is no pool or beach accessible at the port or on foot. There are, however, some great beach options nearby, with Grand Antse Beach being the most popular and well-known.

Cruisers who wish to enjoy a beach day at Grand Antse can book an excursion, take a taxi, or for the more adventurous – take public transportation for the low cost of just $1 per person each way. Another interesting way to get to Grand Antse from the Grenada Cruise Port is via water taxi, which at $5 per person each way is an affordable option. Of course, traditional taxis are also an option.

Grenada Port Taxis

Like most cruise ports, the Grenada Cruise Port has a taxi stand located in the terminal, with this mode of transportation regulated by the government. There, drivers will provide their options and pricing to take cruisers to various attractions, which include the waterfall and beaches.

On my visit, drivers were asking $20 per person to take us to Grand Antse beach, but those prices are negotiable. So, the cost of a taxi from the Grenada Cruise Port to Grand Antse beach, or any other location, may vary, depending on your negotiation ability.

Best Excursions in St. George’s, Grenada

Because of its small size, cruisers will find fewer excursion options at this port, but here are some things to do in St. George’s, Grenada:

• Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Cruise
• Concord Waterfall Tour
• River Tubing and Annandale Falls
• Private Catamaran Rental (up to 10 guests)
• St. George’s Walking Tour (note: this is not accessible!)
  
  

Grenada Cruise Port Ship Schedule

As with all cruise ports, I recommend using Cruisemapper to access the ship schedule for the Grenada Cruise Port. The ship schedule for Grenada can be found here.