Caribbean cruises in St. George’s

Grenada features on the intinerary of many cruise line operators and their stopping point is the capital St. George’s. Pulling into the fine natural harbour the view of the town as it slopes up the hillside has more of the look of Provencal French than typically Caribbean. Red tiled roofs sit atop white sugar cube houses that smack of old colonial times whilst there’s a distinctly British touch of iconic red telephone boxes.

St. George’s is full of attraction for the cruise ship passenger who wants to go it alone. Widely recognised as being one of the most picturesque Caribbean harbours, St. George’s is full of cobbled streets, colourful friendly locals and some great architecture and points of historical reference. The late 18th century Fort Frederick and the younger Fort Frederick hark back to the days Britain and France were fighting for control of the region whilst also providing terrific views of the town. Enjoy shopping in and around the market square and then take a relaxing sojourn in the gorgeous Bay Gardens.

A St. George’s cruise stop is also the chance to experience some of the delights of Grenada; touring old sugar plantations and working rum distilleries, enjoying the scenery of the interior rainforest, sightseeing at Etang Lake in its volcanic crater home and the famous Annandale Falls are all on the agenda, as well as, naturally the gorgeous beaches and a chance for a bit of reef and wreck snorkelling.

St. George’s Spicy Attractions

The menu card of organised tours available from cruise operators generally includes taking in a spice related experience. Known as the Island of Spice, Grenada produces nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and cocoa. Options include watching spices being prepared at Gouvaye’s processing stations or learning how cacao is turned into chocolate at the tiny Grenada Chocolate Company.

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