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A view along the coastline from the Brimstone Hill Fort in St Kitts
A view along the coastline from the Brimstone Hill Fort in St Kitts

Discover Basseterre, St. Kitts

Sugar Cane Fields. Batik Workshops.

Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Basseterre

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

serpentine road panorama Sail along the scenic coastline of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Cruise port. Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis St. Kitts cruise terminal
Military post in Brimstone Hill Fortress, Saint Kitts and Nevis Brimstone Hill Fortress
Landscape of St Kitts Island, Leeward Islands. View from cruise port Zante, Basseterre. Beautiful views in St. Kitts
Wooden colored houses very popular in the Caribbean Islands, ideal for holidays Colourful houses of the Caribbean

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

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Famous For

Basseterre is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean with the tallest mountain in the Lesser Antilles, La Grande Soufriere. Black rocks and black sand are a hallmark of its volcanic past.

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Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the local goat water stew, a flavourful mix of meat, veggies, and spices. Don''t miss out on sweet mangoes grown right here.

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Fun Facts

The waters surrounding the island are prime for diving and snorkelling. Don''t miss tropical fish, stingrays and turtles.

Port Name & Location

St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority - St. Kitts and Nevis

Ship will DOCK or ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

The local language is English.

Time Zone

AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -4 hours

Currency & Shopping

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Locally designed clothing, souvenirs and artwork. View our Port Shopping Guide.

Featured Basseterre Itineraries

Learn More about Basseterre

Read more on our official travel blog.

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