Brimstone Hill Fortress is the sight St Kitts is known for: a UNESCO World Heritage citadel 800 feet above the Caribbean, with views to six islands on a clear day. Admission is $15 and the fortress sits 30 to 35 minutes from the pier by taxi, which is the part that needs planning.
Send your date below and we arrange the whole run: return transport with a licensed driver, timed to your ship, with admission sorted so you walk straight in. Pair it with a fuller island tour if you want Romney Manor and a beach in the same day.
Worth knowing
The final approach is steep and the citadel involves stairs and uneven stone. Allow two to three hours door to door. Wear real shoes, carry water, and read our Brimstone Hill guide for hours and the easiest ways up.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Brimstone Hill cost?
Admission is $15 for adults. Transport from the port is extra: taxi return or as part of an island tour. Send your party size and we quote the whole trip.
Is Brimstone Hill walkable from the cruise port?
No. It is 30 to 35 minutes by road from Basseterre, then a steep final climb. Transport is part of any visit.
Do I pay when I send a request?
No. You tell us the excursion and your date, we confirm availability and the operator price by email, and you decide. Nothing is charged on this website.
Will I get back to my ship on time?
Excursions from this port run to ship schedules, and morning departures are back well before all aboard. Tell us your ship in the request and the schedule is planned around it.
Every excursion from this port, with prices and durations, is on the St Kitts shore excursions page.