Interior View of Port Zante

Port Zante

Cruise terminal

šŸ‘ If your on a cruise and looking for a cheeper tour. Go to no rush bar at the port and find Moses. $20 -$25 per person. And get a 2 hour tour plus a beach stop and rum or beer. The driver is very knowledgeable about the island and very friendly. People often mention port, Kitts, cruise, Saint, island, shops, Caribbean, Basseterre, people, area,


Address

77RG+PVQ, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis

Rating on Google Maps

4.50
(738850 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Thursday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Friday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Saturday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Sunday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Monday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM
  • Tuesday: 8ā€ÆAM to 6ā€ÆPM

Visitor Reviews


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  • 4/5 Dan M. 11 months ago on Google ā€¢ 111 reviews
    If your on a cruise and looking for a cheeper tour. Go to no rush bar at the port and find Moses. $20 -$25 per person. And get a 2 hour tour plus a beach stop and rum or beer. The driver is very knowledgeable about the island and very friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Soo C. 2 years ago on Google
    Unlike many other ports in the Caribbean where you must walk endless choppy sidewalks or pay high prices to cabbies or pick ā€˜em up touristic trucks just to get into town, Basseterre Is instantly accessible with not even a 5 min walk from the pier. Your ship essentially parks in downtown. Yay Boy for that! Fear not and walk right into it.
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul S. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 221 reviews
    Great cruise port and very accessible from the ship. Good shops with a variety of goods to buy and a couple of food outlets. You can organise water taxis and normal cabs within the main building. There was a busy smoothie shop which I didn't try but I will next time!
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 3/5 Apf M. 1 year ago on Google
    Touristic shops that are familiar to many of the Western and Eastern Indies ports of call for the cruise ships. A new pier was created just to the north of Port Zante which poses a longer walk to the port, however is well constructed.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 L BG (. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice shops, shop around for a discount prices vary from location to location. Careful of the monkey guys, They will hand you a monkey and then ask for payment unexpectedly.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Yanni 10 months ago on Google ā€¢ 374 reviews
    Saint Kitts, officially known asĀ Saint Christopher, is a captivating island nestled in the West Indies. Its western coast borders theĀ Caribbean Sea, while the eastern side faces theĀ Atlantic Ocean. Together with its neighboring island,Ā Nevis, Saint Kitts forms theĀ Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. These islands are separated by a shallow channel called ā€œThe Narrows.ā€ Hereā€™s what makes Saint Kitts special: Historical Significance: Saint Kitts was home to the firstĀ Caribbean British and French coloniesĀ in the mid-1620s. Alongside Nevis, it was part of theĀ British West IndiesĀ until gaining independence in 1983. The islandā€™s rich history is intertwined with the birth of the modern factory system. Geographical Beauty: Saint Kitts spans approximatelyĀ 168 square kilometersĀ and is aboutĀ 29 kilometers long. Its lush landscapes include volcanic peaks, rolling hills, and pristine beaches. TheĀ Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as the largest fortress ever built in the Eastern Caribbean. Sports and Education: Saint Kitts hosts theĀ Warner Park Cricket Stadium, which hosted 2007 Cricket World Cup matches, making it the smallest nation to ever host this event. The island is also home to institutions like theĀ Ross University School of Veterinary MedicineĀ and theĀ University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Basseterre: The capital of Saint Kitts,Ā Basseterre, serves as the largest port. It welcomes large cruise ships, offering a modern facility for visitors. A ring road encircles the island, while its steep interior remains uninhabited. Kittitian Charm: The majority of Saint Kittsā€™ population is ofĀ African descent, and English is the primary language. Residents proudly call themselvesĀ Kittitians. Whether youā€™re exploring historical sites, enjoying water sports, or simply basking in the Caribbean sun, Saint Kitts promises an unforgettable experience. šŸŒ“šŸ°šŸŒŠ
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 2 months ago on Google ā€¢ 657 reviews New
    Fantastic lovely people very friendly šŸ˜€

  • 5/5 Christina C. 11 months ago on Google ā€¢ 66 reviews
    People aren't "as" pushy at this port as some others. However, beware of the people with the monkeys šŸ’ (yep, you read that right!). They basically throw these adorable monkeys at you and then demand $10 per person for taking pictures. Note: their currency is MUCH less than the American dollar. If you give them a $10 bill, you've given them close to $25.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tricia R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was an amazing experience! Loved our tour guide and taking a ride around the island. It's the best way to go, for me that is.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michael R. 2 years ago on Google
    Full of Duty Free shops, jewelry stores, and souvenir vendors. It was very crowded due to the ā€œlast lapā€ celebration to end the holiday season. We did buy some items!
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ashish R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cruise port. Many stores with reasonably priced souvenirs. Friendly people.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 4/5 Chanbo K. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 407 reviews New
    Nice development on the cruise port and the strip mall. It feels safer, especially not being harassed by street performers or monkey pet owners who chased tourists for high tips for just taking a snap shot of the site or performance, like it used to a few years ago. But bathrooms are available for a dollar each use. They take the money first before they let you use it, though the bathrooms are clean but ain't that modernised. Some stalls didn't even havr locks on it. That is quite expensive, where every other cruiseship offer their clean bathrooms for free.

  • 5/5 Mira 2 months ago on Google ā€¢ 323 reviews New
    Sehr schƶn aufgemacht und viele Touri-LƤden.

  • 5/5 Nick m. 8 months ago on Google ā€¢ 314 reviews
    Police are present when you are at the port felt 100% safe there guys have baby monkeys as you exit the terminal. 5.00 a person. Photos with the monkey's

  • 4/5 Petra (. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 269 reviews
    Vibrant place with lots of shops in the near area of the port. At the time we visited Saint Kitts it was Carnival season and there was a big parade with costumed dancers.

  • 4/5 Fabricio Alves F. 8 months ago on Google ā€¢ 263 reviews
    O porto em si se resume a local para comprar objetos diversos e fazer um lanche... o fato de nĆ£o ter Wi-Fi grĆ”tis jĆ” demonstra que os preƧos sĆ£o salgados como a Ć”gua do mar!

  • 4/5 Jerry C. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 236 reviews
    Very nice port, make sure to go through the fort then cross over the floating bridge to the shopping area.

  • 4/5 Frank H. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 226 reviews
    This is one of my favourite islands in the Caribbean. Great port loads of shops. With taxes all over. Very easy access to one of the many fabulous beaches ā›±ļø.

  • 5/5 Eric C. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 208 reviews New
    Paid 1 US dollar to use the restroom. It was the cleanest one I had used in the Caribbean.

  • 5/5 Leonardo M. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 187 reviews New
    Gostei bastante! A estrutura Ć© boa e os taxistas honestos

  • 5/5 Don Y. 7 months ago on Google ā€¢ 177 reviews
    Good cruise port. Safe port. Lots of local tours available without any crime on tourists. Lots of jewelry stores (of course!!) and a few t-shirt, magnets, alcohol, and other tourist goodies. Easy to get a local tour at this port. St Kitts is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean.

  • 5/5 Lui 5 months ago on Google ā€¢ 167 reviews
    Porto with many shops, very busy and very close to the city center, which allows you to see a little of Basseterre. It is also easy to book tours to the beaches with local vendors.

  • 4/5 Mike B. 3 months ago on Google ā€¢ 158 reviews New
    Great port. Good shopping and transportation is easy to get to.

  • 5/5 L Miller (. 2 weeks ago on Google ā€¢ 156 reviews New
    Very busy like all cruise ports

  • 4/5 Andreas L. 10 months ago on Google ā€¢ 152 reviews
    Toller Empfang auf St. Kitts Terminal-Umgebung etwas zu sehr auf Touristenshopping eingerichtet. Abseits der Touristen-Zentren schƶne Insel.

  • 5/5 Michael T. 11 months ago on Google ā€¢ 104 reviews
    Nice port area. Lots of stores and restaurants. Cruise ships dock there.

  • 5/5 Gaming X. 8 months ago on Google ā€¢ 101 reviews
    Very beautiful and clean

  • 4/5 Aaron A. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 98 reviews
    Beautiful cruise port in Basseterre St Kitts, We boarded a catamaran from here and sailed to Pinneys Beach in Nevis with a stop along the way to do some snorkeling.

  • 5/5 Jay 6 months ago on Google ā€¢ 85 reviews
    we stayed at the marina for 2 nights due to bad weather, you can clear customs and immigration, very busy when they have cruiseship.

  • 4/5 Frau 1. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 75 reviews New
    Wenn nicht fie ganzen Taxifahrer wƤren, wƤre es noch schƶner

  • 5/5 Katrin H. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 49 reviews
    Auch bei Regen ein schƶner Einschiffungshafen. Viele GeschƤfte, durchaus auch gĆ¼nstige Preise fĆ¼r Mitbringsel (im Vergleich zu den anderen Inseln auf unserer Route). Auch hier kann man viel zu FuƟ entdecken (Stadion, Kirchen), man kann aber auch fĆ¼r 20$ sich in einen Tourbus (offen) setzen und die Gegend erkunden.

  • 4/5 Sena P. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 39 reviews New
    Port Zante offers efficient and streamlined processing. Its immediate vicinity features duty-free shops and local craft vendors, along with bars and casual dining options.

  • 3/5 Nicole W. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 39 reviews New
    Viele Shops, die Stadt fuƟlƤufig erreichbar.

  • 5/5 Repi N. 3 weeks ago on Google ā€¢ 33 reviews New
    Port Zante is a fantastic port area located in the lively city of Basseterre. The charming promenade is surrounded by colorful stores, cafes and local restaurants, making it a must-visit destination. By the way the worldā€˜s largest cruise ship the Icon of the Seas arrived at the same time!

  • 5/5 Jeffrey Dumas (. 11 months ago on Google ā€¢ 28 reviews
    Very lively place. There are a lot of liquor Stores, so if you are looking for something, shop around. There are Casinos available as well and restaurants. These is also an area where you can buy souvenirs from, eat and drink, without having to worry about safety, too much.

  • 5/5 El compy P. 1 week ago on Google ā€¢ 23 reviews New
    Unas mejores islas

  • 5/5 Cynthia S. 5 months ago on Google ā€¢ 20 reviews
    Great space for shopping

  • 4/5 Tim Y. 1 month ago on Google ā€¢ 7 reviews New
    really nice area, although stay clear of the people with the monkeys, they give you a monkey and you have to pay for a photo, but it is really nice to just hold the monkey. they also have an eastern caribbean currency thats worth almost three times less than the us dollar.

  • 5/5 James S. 5 months ago on Google ā€¢ 5 reviews
    Immigration was not as fast as I would have liked ,but kudos to the hard-working persons at customs ,immigrants, and makana ferry service

  • 5/5 Joselyn B. 1 year ago on Google ā€¢ 4 reviews
    The port is in the process of being reconstructed, but it still very much felt alive (full spirited) and accessible. A lot of shops and restaurants.

  • 5/5 Utah Home G. 1 year ago on Google
    We LOVED St Kitts! Take the excursion to NEVIS! Make sure you have SMOOTHIE as your tour guy! He is entertaining! He sings! He knows everything about the Island! Also if you are an Alexander Hamilton fan, you can see the home he was born in and lived in until he moved to St Croix at 9 years old.

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful terminal! I really enjoyed it when disembarking from the cruise! A lot of shops, everything was well organized and the locals were really nice! I canā€™t wait to come back to St. Kitts again!

  • 4/5 Lynda B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent shopping. Do not, however, fall prey to the cruel street hawkers who have animals with them for the purposes of tourist photographs. Its a cruel practice and animal welfare doesn't feature at all here.

  • 3/5 Joshua 1 year ago on Google
    Not my favorite cruise port by any means. Very much of a cluster when thereā€™s a couple or more ships docked. Tons of people and lots of people just jam packed in various lines waiting for whatever excision they are going on. Pretty standard duty free shop areas and a bar or two. I thought the port felt sort of rundown and dirty. We didnā€™t enjoy walking around and we ventured out a bit and it got a little seedy so we turned back. Iā€™d recommend probably just going right to your line and moving on.

  • 2/5 HARRISON A. 1 year ago on Google
    There is no beautiful scenery on the whole island, and there are no beautiful beaches. The worst feeling in the entire Caribbean island. An island not recommended.

  • 5/5 Earlyn Gwenneth H. 2 months ago on Google ā€¢ 2 reviews New
    Awesome šŸ‘šŸ˜ŽšŸ‘ and amazing time ā¤ļøšŸ˜ŽšŸ‘ with my boyfriend ā¤ļø


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