Destination Saint Lucia

One of the Caribbean’s great treasures, an island touched by the gentle warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and the crisp trade winds of the Atlantic Ocean.

Known as the ‘Helen of the West ’, Saint Lucia is a gem in the Caribbean Archipelago. Blending mountainous interior covered with lush rainforests brimming with endemic wildlife, to beautiful protected bays offering luxurious beaches and turquoise clear waters, the island offers luxury, excitement, and adventure wrapped in a creole mystique.

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Accessibility

  • Accessible via air with two airports, specializing in ground services for private jets.
  • Daily international flights from the US. Weekly flights from Canada and Europe, plus daily regional flights to and from surrounding Caribbean Islands.
  • Duty free imports and fueling for yachts and a single inward clearance allowing for up to 6-months stay.

Superyacht Facilities

  • Two dedicated superyacht facilities: IGY Rodney Bay Marina and the Marina at Marigot Bay support yachts up to 285 ft LOA. Both marinas are ports of entry and offer duty free ‘In slip’ fueling (competitive bunkers also available at Castries Port from SOL).
  • More dockage and anchoring options can be found on the west and south coasts at Vieux Fort, Laborie, Soufriere and Vigie.
  • Marigot Bay is known as being a true “Hurricane Hole,” providing protection to vessels during the roughest of seas and is recognized by major marine insurers as an approved summer hurricane storage location.
  • Soufriere is a picturesque docking location nestled in the shade of the Pitons (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  • Haul out facilities up to 80T are available at IGY Rodney Bay Marina Boatyard. 

Essential Information

The island, once seven times British and seven times French, mixes its Amerindian and African heritages to produce a deeply diverse cultural experience. With old plantation houses, fort ruins, centuries old brigand trails and estates, rustic fishing villages and a deep passion for the Arts – the emergent culture and history of Saint Lucia can be experienced throughout the Island and at every bay along the west coast. 

At the top of the list of the myriad of available activities is horseback riding, zip lining, kite surfing, biking, ATV excursions, golfing and diving. Hike to the top of Gros Piton amidst the World Heritage Site, marvel at the steaming caldera of the Sulphur Springs; slather on skin rejuvenating mud beneath the volcano, challenge yourself to a round of golf, or just unwind in a world class spa.

Join the festivities with the weekly Gros Islet Friday Night “Street Party”, Anse la Raye Fish Fry and Saint Lucia’s annual Soleil Festival featuring: Saint Lucia Jazz, Roots & Soul, Saint Lucia Carnival, Food and Rum Country and Blues, Arts and Heritage and the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). Enjoy fine dining, a dab of local cuisine, or browse through the market to scoop up local produce for the galley. Within this small, sparkling gem of the Caribbean, the possibilities are endless. Let this magnificent island inspire you through its ceaseless wonders. 

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