GrenadaCruise Port Guide
You step off the ship straight into St. George's, with the spice market a few minutes up the hill. Here's how to fill the day, from waterfalls to the underwater sculpture park.
Welcome to Grenada
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Island tour · 5 hrsIsland tour with chocolate, rum and spices
A small-group drive from St. George's into the Grand Etang rainforest, with stops for Grenada's spices, chocolate and rum along the way. Pickup is included; bring a swimsuit and towel if you'd like a swim.
From $90.90/ person
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Sail & snorkel · 4 hrsSail and snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park
Board on Grand Anse Beach and sail up the coast for a guided snorkel among the sculpture park's statues, then a second stop on Flamingo Bay's reef. Snorkel gear and an open bar of rum punch and soft drinks are included; the beach is about 2 miles from the ship.
From $79.97/ person
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River tubing · 4.5 hrsRiver tubing and the Grand Etang crater lake
Pickup at the ship, then the Grand Etang rainforest to meet Mona monkeys at the crater lake, and a float down the Balthazar River in an inner tube, which is included in the price.
From $150/ person
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Grenada in 3 hours
Town ride
Model T replica ride around St. George's
An hour in an electric Model T replica through the narrow streets and around the Carenage, with a chocolate tasting. The driver waits outside the terminal's Duty Free shop; rides leave hourly from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From$45
Time required1 hour
Clear-bottom boat
Clear-bottom boat to the Underwater Sculpture Park
See the sculpture park's statues through a see-through hull without getting in the water. It boards at the Grand Anse Beach pier, about 2 miles from the ship, and you wade in to hip or waist depth to climb aboard.
From$120
Time required2 hours
Grenada in 5 hours
Island tour
All about Grenada: lake, waterfall, fort and beach
A quick tour of the island's highlights: the Grand Etang crater lake and Mona monkeys, nutmeg and cocoa growing by the road, Annandale Waterfall, Fort Frederick's view and Grand Anse Beach. GetYourGuide's top pick here; pickup available.
From$75
Time required3.5 hours
Underwater sculpture dive
Breathe underwater at the sculpture park, no tanks
Swim among the Molinere sculptures breathing from an air line fed from the surface, with no more than six people. It starts at Likkle Beeches, about 15 minutes from the port; you need to be comfortable swimming in open water.
From$109
Time required2.5 - 3.5 hours
Private island tour
Private spice garden and Annandale Waterfall
Your own driver takes you to a spice garden to see nutmeg, cinnamon and clove growing, then to Annandale Waterfall for a swim in the pool below the falls. Pickup included.
From$88
Time required4 hours
Grenada in 7 hours
Island tour
St. George's, the market and a waterfall swim
See St. George's from Fort Frederick and walk the local market, then drive 20 minutes to swim at Annandale Falls. Small group with pickup; bring bug spray and a swimsuit.
From$90.90
Time required5 hours
Waterfall hike
Rainforest waterfall hike
A town overlook and market stop, then a rainforest trail to the falls. Wear proper shoes, as the trails get muddy; there's no phone signal at the falls, and the US$2 Grand Etang Lake fee is extra.
From$100
Time required4.5 hours
Beach day
Grand Anse Beach and the House of Chocolate
Hours on Grand Anse Beach, with sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and the spice and craft market on the sand, then a stop at the House of Chocolate on the way back to the ship. Pickup available.
From$45
Time required6 hours
Within a stroll of the boat
This walk starts at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal, where you exit through the Esplanade Mall into St. George's; the market, museum and chocolate shop are all within about 6 minutes. The nearest swimming beach, Grand Anse, is a short taxi or water-taxi ride away.
Shopping · 0.1 mi · ~3 min
The Esplanade Mall
The shopping mall you walk through on the way out of the terminal, with dozens of shops including duty-free.
Market · 0.2 mi · ~6 min
Market Square
St. George's spice market, a few minutes uphill. Prices are set, so there's no haggling; Saturday is said to be the best day to go.
Chocolate · 0.2 mi · ~5 min
House of Chocolate
Chocolates and ice cream made from Grenada-grown cacao, with a small museum about it.
Museum · 0.2 mi · ~6 min
Grenada National Museum
Grenada's national museum, on Monckton Street near the chocolate shop.
Viewpoint · 0.2 mi · ~8 min
Fort George
The fort on the hill above the terminal, an uphill walk from town.
Waterfront · 0.4 mi · ~10 min
The Carenage
The inner harbor's waterfront promenade, reached through the Sendall Tunnel, with restaurants along it and water taxis to Grand Anse.
Handy Helpers
Small things that make a port day easier.
Private Driver, Waiting at the Dock
A pre-booked driver meets you at the dock for a fixed price. No haggling, no waiting for a taxi to fill.
Bike rental
Cover more ground than on foot. Book ahead and return it well before all-aboard.
Travel eSIM
Install it on ship WiFi and your maps and ride apps work the moment you land in Grenada.
Quick answers
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Getting ashore
Where do cruise ships dock in Grenada?
Large cruise ships in Grenada dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal in St. George's, the capital, and you walk out through the Esplanade Mall straight into downtown. Smaller ships may use the Inner Harbour and land on the Carenage waterfront instead, and on busy days extra ships anchor off the city and bring passengers in by tender.
Does Carnival or Royal Caribbean go to Grenada?
Carnival does: Carnival Venezia is in the October 2026 schedule for St. George's, and Royal Caribbean doesn't appear in published arrival lists for October to December 2026. Princess, Celebrity, Norwegian, MSC, P&O Cruises, TUI, Marella and AIDA also call that season, along with smaller lines such as Azamara, Oceania, Windstar and Star Clippers. Big ships usually dock at Melville Street; check your line's itinerary for your date.
Is it worth getting off the ship in Grenada?
Yes: the Grenada cruise terminal opens straight into St. George's, and the spice market, the House of Chocolate and the national museum are all within about 6 minutes' walk. The terminal itself has a café, free Wi-Fi and information desks, and the Esplanade Mall next door has more than 50 shops, including duty-free. Walking around town and the Carenage costs nothing.
Is Grenada walkable from the cruise port?
Yes. The Melville Street terminal is in St. George's itself: Market Square is about 0.2 miles away, around 6 minutes on foot, and the Carenage waterfront about 0.4 miles, 10 minutes through the Sendall Tunnel. The town is hilly, and Fort George is an uphill walk above the terminal. The stroll map shows the stops.
Is there a beach near the Grenada cruise port?
Not one you can walk to: there's no confirmed swimming beach within walking distance of the Grenada cruise terminal. The usual choice is Grand Anse Beach, about two miles of sand roughly 2 miles south of the terminal by road, reached by taxi or water taxi from St. George's.
How do I get from the cruise port to Grand Anse Beach?
Take a taxi or a water taxi: both run from St. George's to Grand Anse Beach, about 2 miles south of the cruise terminal, and taxis wait outside the port. Agree the fare, and whether it's in US or EC dollars, before you set off. Local buses also run Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., for EC$2.50–6.50 depending on the route, the Grenada Tourism Authority says.
Things to do
What to do in Grenada from a cruise ship?
In Grenada you can walk St. George's on your own or book a tour from the port. Tours here run from a one-hour Model T replica ride around town to 3.5–5 hour island trips taking in Annandale Waterfall, the Grand Etang crater lake, spices, chocolate and rum, plus river tubing and snorkeling at the Underwater Sculpture Park. The market and chocolate shop are about 6 minutes' walk from the ship.
Can I see the Underwater Sculpture Park from the cruise port?
Yes: tours from the Grenada cruise port reach the Underwater Sculpture Park by snorkel, a clear-bottom boat or an air-line dive. Bookable options include a 2-hour clear-boat trip from Grand Anse, a 2.5–3.5 hour dive from Molinere, and a 4-hour sail and snorkel from Grand Anse with a reef stop at Flamingo Bay.
What to bring back from Grenada?
Spices and chocolate are the easy picks near the ship: St. George's Market Square is the town's spice market, with set prices so there's no haggling, and the House of Chocolate on Young Street sells chocolates made from Grenada-grown cacao. Both are about 6 minutes' walk from the cruise terminal.
Money, safety and practicalities
Do they take US dollars in Grenada?
Yes, generally: Grenada's currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, and the Grenada Tourism Authority says US dollars are accepted, though Celebrity notes smaller local businesses may not take them. Check whether a price is in EC or US dollars before you pay. Restaurants add an 8% government tax and most add a 10% service charge, so extra tips are optional.
Is Grenada safe for cruise passengers?
The US State Department rates Grenada Level 2, 'Exercise Increased Caution'. The Grenada Tourism Authority says the tap water is very safe to drink, and bottled water is sold too.
Do I need a passport for Grenada on a cruise?
The Grenada Tourism Authority says visitors need a valid passport, though British, Canadian and US citizens may show photo proof of citizenship instead. Your cruise line sets the documents you need to sail, so follow its rules, and note the authority's reminder that US citizens need a passport to enter or re-enter the US.
What time zone is Grenada in?
Grenada is on Atlantic Standard Time, which the Grenada Tourism Authority puts an hour ahead of US Eastern time. Go by the all-aboard time in your ship's daily program; most calls in the 2026 schedule run from about 7 or 8 a.m. to 5–7 p.m.
Is there free Wi-Fi at the Grenada cruise terminal?
Yes: the St. George's cruise terminal has free Wi-Fi, according to Celebrity Cruises, along with a café, restrooms and information desks.