St. Lucia cruise is the perfect way to explore the beauty of St. Lucia. The island is also known as "Helen of West Indies" And is located on the eastern Caribbean Sea is surrounded by rain forests, plunging waterfalls, and breathtaking beaches. The island is around 27 miles long and 14 miles wide. St. Lucia has a long history of colonization by French and then by British. The nation joined the British Commonwealth in 1803.
St. Lucia cruise offers an enjoyable experience for those who want to explore the natural beauty and exotic environment of the island. The docking area itself is an eye-catching site blessed with natural beauty. For further exploration of the island, taxi and water-taxi services are available at the dock for the tourists. Travelers who enjoy shopping cannot ignore the duty-free shopping facilities available for leather goods, watches, fine china, designer jewelry and crystals. There are facilities for golf, tennis and sailing at the island.
The Pitons
The Pitons are the most photographed landmark of St Lucia. They are comprised of the twin volcanoes, namely, Gros Piton and Petit piton. The Pitons are nearly 3000 feet above the sea level, dominating the western coast. The Gros Piton is the second highest peak in St. Lucia with a height of 2619 feet. It lies at the southern end of the bay. A climb up the Gros Piton can be easy to do without any prior preparation and takes an average of 2 hours to reach the summit. Hiring a guide is mandatory for climbing this peak.
The Petit Piton lies in the middle of the bay and north of the larger Gros Piton. It rises to a height of 2461 feet. The climb is difficult compared to that of the other Piton. Climbing the Petit Piton takes around 2 to 3 hours. This trail is very difficult, and you may have to take the support of tree roots and rocks on the way to pull yourself up to the summit. There is no official guide available for your assistance at this Piton; however, you can find a large number of local guides for your help.
Frigate Islands
Frigate Islands, which are located on the Atlantic cost, is a major nesting colony of frigate birds. You can also find other birds here. Frigate is an extremely rare species of oceanic birds; you can often see them while trailing along the shore or while traveling by boat. For the protection of these endangered species, visitors are not allowed on the Mangrove islands. The hike is a little more than half a mile through a beautiful landscape, which includes mangroves and yards. There is an observation point from which we can view the island. The island is closed throughout the summer, which is the breeding season of Frigate birds.
Marigot Bay
Marigot Bay is one of the beautiful locations of St. Lucia. It is situated on the western coast of St. Lucia. James A Michener, the famous US novelist, praised it as "the Most Beautiful Bay in the Caribbean." Marigot Bay is the perfect location for people who are interested in photography. Sunbathing at the Palm Beach and ocean diving are the other major activities here. You can reach Marigot bay by sailing for 2 hours from Rodney Bay or by sailing for an hour from the Pitons.