Grenada Port of call

St. George’s (Grenada)

Carenage views, national history, or a nutmeg garden.

Carenage views, national history, or a nutmeg garden. Grenada Ports Authority distinguishes the Melville Street cruise terminal on the western shoreline from the older Carenage cargo berths. Confirm your ship’s actual berth and authorised passenger exit.

Explore on your own Take a planned tour

Carenage harbor and surrounding buildings in St. George’s, Grenada
Carenage harbor and surrounding buildings in St. George’s, Grenada, photographed in 2019.Ranvor · CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)

St. George’s (Grenada) at a glance

Walk from portCruise terminal and Carenage differDock or tenderUsually dockedGoing fartherConfirm both connectionsCurrencyEastern Caribbean dollars (EC$)Time ashoreCheck your ship’s all-aboard time

Option 1

Explore on your own

Choose a plan for the stops, food, walking and extra costs. Suggested plans are flexible; use your ship’s all-aboard time to set your return.

Hours and prices checked Oct 5, 2026.

Carenage harbor and surrounding buildings in St. George’s, Grenada
Carenage harbor and surrounding buildings in St. George’s, Grenada, photographed in 2019.Ranvor · CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)

A working-harbour view

The Carenage

A selected permitted public Carenage waterfront section.

Total needs confirmation1 hr–2 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.
  • Check both port connections
  • Confirm entry and optional purchases
Grenada National Museum entrance on Monckton Street, St. George’s
Grenada National Museum entrance on Monckton Street, St. George’s, photographed in 2012.Annelis · CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)

A focused history visit

Grenada National Museum

Selected open museum displays.

Total needs confirmation1 hr 30 min–2 hr 30 min at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.
  • Check both port connections
  • Confirm entry and optional purchases

A confirmed inland garden visit

De La Grenade Nutmeg Garden

The confirmed garden visitor circuit at De La Grenade.

Total needs confirmation1 hr 30 min–2 hr 30 min at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.
  • Check both port connections
  • Confirm entry and optional purchases

Start with the time you actually have

Count from when you can get off the ship, or ashore by tender, to the all-aboard time, using ship time. Times on these plans are our estimates, with time to spare; they cannot promise a plan fits your sailing.

Short plans need up to 4 hours in total, medium up to 6, long more than 6. A plan with a connection still to confirm has no total.

Put your day on the map

Select a terminal or place to see its location and open directions.

Open The Carenage in Google Maps

Choose a place for its location, then open Google Maps for directions. Confirm the terminal on your cruise documents; a map result does not establish your ship’s berth or an accessible route.

Getting around

Local connections

The Carenage, museum and inland nutmeg garden need different connections. Confirm the town route or full road return; do not assume the Sendall Tunnel is the appropriate pedestrian route.

St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Make room for lunch

Food near your chosen activity

Our suggestion: choose a town café or a confirmed garden refreshment stop, checking whether a displayed dollar amount means EC$ or US$.

What costs extra?

Published information checked Oct 5, 2026. Confirm current prices before paying.

At the stops

Check the actual entry product

Confirm admission, included areas and optional food, drinks, purchases or equipment before paying.

Option 2

Take a planned tour

Prefer an organized outing in St. George’s (Grenada)? Browse tours with Viator, then check the exact meeting point, departure, inclusions and cancellation terms before booking.

Tour duration is only part of your time ashore. Allow for getting to the meeting point, early check-in, any transfers outside the tour and your return reserve. Confirm the ship’s clock, all-aboard time and any earlier last tender. These results have not been checked against your sailing.

Find tours for your port visit

Search up to one year ahead. Schedules are indicative; confirm available departure times and your group’s final price on Viator.

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Port details

Can I walk from the ship?

Cruise terminal and Carenage differ. The Carenage, museum and inland nutmeg garden need different connections. Confirm the town route or full road return; do not assume the Sendall Tunnel is the appropriate pedestrian route.

St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Other outings: Plan separately. Beach transfers, waterfalls and boat trips need their own access and return planning. Carriacou requires separate transport and is not part of a St. George’s town visit.

Use your actual terminal. Any quoted walk starts at the location named, not automatically at the gangway. Allow for port access, weather and your walking pace.

First steps ashore

Use your assigned passenger landing

Grenada Ports Authority distinguishes the Melville Street cruise terminal on the western shoreline from the older Carenage cargo berths. Confirm your ship’s actual berth and authorised passenger exit.

Your ship confirms the arrival pier and any tender arrangements for your sailing.

St. George’s (Grenada) terminals, checked Oct 5, 2026
LocationAreaPassenger detail
Assigned Melville Street cruise berthAssigned Melville Street cruise berthGrenada Ports Authority distinguishes the Melville Street cruise terminal on the western shoreline from the older Carenage cargo berths. Confirm your ship’s actual berth and authorised passenger exit.St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Before you go ashore

How long is the ship in port, and when is all-aboard?

Port hours vary by ship and date in St. George's. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.

Can I explore independently?

Our suggestion: choose one of the three activities below, confirm current entry and both connections, and use your ship’s actual all-aboard or last-tender deadline.

What should I take ashore?

Take your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$). Confirm the quoted currency, entry and both transport charges before paying. Optional purchases are separate.

Sources checked Oct 5, 2026

Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningEastern Caribbean dollars (EC$): currency information

How do I get off and back on the ship?

Wait for the ship’s announcement that passengers may go ashore. Follow its gangway, shuttle or tender instructions and any ticketing order. Keep your ship identification ready when leaving and returning. Allow for terminal access checks, queues and security screening before reboarding; tender passengers also need to meet the last return boat.

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

Carnival: identification when reboardingRoyal Caribbean Group: boarding and port-call screening

What should I know about safety around the port?

A walkable location is not a safety assessment. We have not completed a route-specific security review around St. George's’s terminals. Before leaving, check current local or government advice and the ship’s port briefing; ask about your intended route and use recognized transport for unfamiliar areas.

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

U.S. Department of State: cruise travel planning

More details for St. George’s (Grenada)

Other ways to spend the day

A separate outing

Beach transfers, waterfalls and boat trips need their own access and return planning. Carriacou requires separate transport and is not part of a St. George’s town visit.

The Carenage

What this visit covers

Look across the harbour from suitable public space and choose a modest café pause if open. Cargo areas, boat services and a hilltop fort visit are separate.

The Carenage: visitor information

Grenada National Museum

De La Grenade Nutmeg Garden

The port, beaches and places to explore

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Rather stay on land?

Grenada is the quiet Spice Island, with a small, polished set of resorts on the beaches around Grand Anse, close to St. George’s.

St. George's cruise port FAQs

Can I walk from the cruise port into St. George's?

Cruise terminal and Carenage differ. The Carenage, museum and inland nutmeg garden need different connections. Confirm the town route or full road return; do not assume the Sendall Tunnel is the appropriate pedestrian route.

St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Sources checked Oct 5, 2026

Do cruise ships dock or tender in St. George's?

Grenada Ports Authority distinguishes the Melville Street cruise terminal on the western shoreline from the older Carenage cargo berths. Confirm your ship’s actual berth and authorised passenger exit. Check the terminal comparison above for the different arrival areas.

St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Sources checked Oct 5, 2026

What is a beach or sightseeing option from St. George's cruise port?

Other outings: Plan separately. Beach transfers, waterfalls and boat trips need their own access and return planning. Carriacou requires separate transport and is not part of a St. George’s town visit.

Can I explore St. George's without a ship excursion?

Our suggestion: choose one of the three activities below, confirm current entry and both connections, and use your ship’s actual all-aboard or last-tender deadline.

How do I get around during a St. George's port stop?

Local connections. The Carenage, museum and inland nutmeg garden need different connections. Confirm the town route or full road return; do not assume the Sendall Tunnel is the appropriate pedestrian route.

St. George’s (Grenada): passenger arrival

Sources checked Oct 5, 2026

What should I bring ashore in St. George's?

Take your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$). Confirm the quoted currency, entry and both transport charges before paying. Optional purchases are separate.

Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planningCarnival: identification when reboardingU.S. Department of State: cruise travel planningEastern Caribbean dollars (EC$): currency information

Sources checked Oct 5, 2026

What is the all-aboard time in St. George's?

Port hours vary by ship and date in St. George's. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.

How do I get back aboard after visiting St. George's?

Wait for the ship’s announcement that passengers may go ashore. Follow its gangway, shuttle or tender instructions and any ticketing order. Keep your ship identification ready when leaving and returning. Allow for terminal access checks, queues and security screening before reboarding; tender passengers also need to meet the last return boat.

Carnival: identification when reboardingRoyal Caribbean Group: boarding and port-call screening

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

Sources and updates

Local guide checked Oct 5, 2026. New practical guidance carries its own source dates. Published prices, hours and terminal use can change. Our outing suggestions are editorial advice, not cruise-line schedules or return guarantees. Cruise-line links illustrate their own policies; your line’s instructions govern your sailing.