South Friars and Cockleshell are the two cruise day beaches, 15 to 25 minutes from the pier by taxi. A beach club day pass runs about $45 and buys a lounger, umbrella and a proper restaurant behind you. From Cockleshell, the water taxi crosses to Nevis in about 20 minutes, around $30 a head for a group of five or more, and Pinney’s Beach and Charlestown make an easy half day on the sister island.
Send your date and party below and we set up the day: transport from the port, the beach club pass, and the Nevis crossing if you want it, all timed to your ship.
Which beach
Cockleshell faces Nevis with the famous view and the water taxi dock. South Friars is closer, calmer for swimming, and home to the busiest beach bars. Both have monkeys, chairs and lunch. Golden sand on the Caribbean side, black volcanic sand as you go north.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a beach day from the St Kitts cruise port?
A taxi runs a few dollars per person each way, loungers are a few dollars on the public stretches, and a full beach club day pass is about $45 with restaurant service.
Can I visit Nevis on a cruise day?
Yes, if your call gives you five hours or more ashore. The crossing from Cockleshell takes about 20 minutes each way, around $30 a head in a small group.
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.