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The lush island of St Lucia is a tropical paradise. The Caribbean is a treat for all the senses. Get a taste of island life with a St Lucia cruise holiday. With its mouth–watering mix of exotic local flavours and historic influence, Caribbean cuisine is a melting pot of culinary cultures. And while you'd be hard–pressed to take a bad shot, the region offers up iconic scenes that will give you the kind of photos that bring back happy memories every time you see them. 

Cloaked in verdant rainforests, its skyline dominated by the dramatic twin peaks of Les Pitons and its gardens a riot of hibiscus and bougainvillea; St. Lucia is the epitome of a Caribbean paradise. Here you can watch parrots and hummingbirds skim through the trees, bask on beautiful beaches, visit charming fishing villages, view stunning volcanic scenery and glory in the Caribbean's best botanical gardens. If it is your first visit, an island tour to the dramatic Soufrire volcano will show you the island's full beauty. Boat trips to spot dolphin and whales are also available, as are biking, jeep and hiking tours of the rainforest. But do leave time to explore the shops of Castries cruise port, where you can pick up bread, wine and even ketchup made from bananas.

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St Lucia, Waterfall and Gardens

Connect with nature in some of the most tranquil parts of St Lucia.

Drink in the breathtaking views from Morne Fortuné, the hilltop spot that overlooks the bustling capital Castries and its harbour (is that your ship down there?).

Drive through the lush Roseau Valley along winding roads to the town of Soufrière. At the Toraille Waterfall, watch the water leap off the hillside and thunder into the pool below. Fancy a refreshing dip? Feel free to hop in!

The Diamond Botanical Gardens are the oldest on the island. Immerse yourself in the multicoloured tropical flora as you stroll around and be sure to visit the majestic waterfall before you head off to the Beacon Restaurant. Sit back and relax with refreshments here as you soak up the spellbinding view of the famous Pitons mountains

Duration: 5 Hours

Soufriere

Reputed as the birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine de Beauharnais who also spent her childhood in this town, Soufriere is situated on the southwest coast of Saint Lucia. Set against a southern backdrop of the picturesque Gros Piton and Petit Piton directly rising up from the coral reef beds, this excellent UNESCO World Heritage Site is also a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba diving as well. Featuring rainforests containing an abundance of wildlife and waterfalls, Soufriere offers several picturesque trails alongside the coastline offering spectacular viewpoints.

Morne Fortune Castries (Saint Lucia Historic Site)

Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia, in the West Indies.

Originally known as Morne Dubuc, it was renamed Morne Fortuné in 1765 when the French moved their military headquarters and government administration buildings here from Vigie Height. A fort was constructed here by the French, Citadelle du Morne Fortuné, completed in 1784. The fort was first captured by the British on 1 April 1794, but recaptured by the French in June 1795. It was captured again by the British on 24 May 1796. A memorial to the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot still stands commemorating the battle. France regained possession in 1802 with the Treaty of Amiens, but Commodore Samuel Hood defeated French Governor Brig. Gen. Antoine Noguès in June 1803, and the fort remained a British one until independence in 1979.

Fort Charlotte was named on 4 April 1794 by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn to honor Queen Charlotte. The Apostle's Battery was manned on 16 Dec. 1888 by the 1st West India Regiment when the port became a coaling station. On 12 Nov. 1890, 4 RML 10 inch 18 ton guns were manned by the Royal Artillery. The fort was abandoned in 1905, and a Secondary School occupies the site.

The original fortifications also still stand on the summit, and the old military buildings are in a listed historical area. The Saint Lucia National Trust operates this area.

Morne Fortune also hosts the Saint Lucian campus of the University of the West Indies as well as Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

Government House, the official residence of the Governor–General of Saint Lucia, is on the northern side of Morne Fortune. There are fine views of Castries available from there.

Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfall

Diamond Botanical Gardens & Waterfall, a six acre multi–award winning tourism site, is an attractive, alluring and peaceful retreat from the outside world.  Enjoy the beauty and sultry warmth of the tropics whilst walking through lush fertile vegetation and marvelling at the diverse range of tropical flowers and plant life.

The gardens were planted among coconut, cocoa, mahogany, and red cedar trees, with tropical flowers and shrubs from around the world. Within the gardens are educational displays of local fruits & vegetables such as christophine, soursop, and dasheen.

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