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Castries is the capital city of St. Lucia, a small island nation in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean Sea. It is located in the northwest of the island and is the main port of entry for visitors to the country. Castries is a bustling city with a population of approximately 13,000 people.

The city is situated on a wide bay, with the harbor on one side and the mountains of St. Lucia on the other. The city is known for its diverse colonial architecture, including the old wooden buildings of the French Quarter and the colorful Victorian-style buildings of the British Quarter.

Castries was founded in 1746 by the French, and the city has a long history of colonialism and slavery. The British took control of the city in 1778, and it remained under British rule until 1979, when St. Lucia gained independence.

The city is also home to some of the island’s most important historical sites. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, built in 1894, is one of the most important churches in the Caribbean. The Derek Walcott Square, named after the Nobel Prize-winning poet, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Castries is also home to many festivals and events throughout the year, including the St. Lucia Jazz Festival and the St. Lucia Carnival. The city is also a popular destination for tourists, who come to explore the city’s colonial architecture, enjoy the Caribbean culture, and experience the unique cuisine of St. Lucia.

Excursion tips for a day in Castries

1. Visit the Derek Walcott Square – This is a public square located in the heart of the capital city of Castries and is named after the Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright Derek Walcott.

2. Explore the Castries Central Market – This is a vibrant and bustling market where you can find a variety of local fruits, vegetables, spices, and handmade items.

3. Visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – This is a beautiful Roman Catholic cathedral located in the center of Castries.

4. Spend time at Pigeon Island National Park – This is a 44-acre park located on a small island off the coast of Castries. The park has a variety of activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.

5. Take a boat ride to Soufriere – This is a fishing village located on the west coast of St. Lucia. Here you can visit the Diamond Mineral Baths, the Sulphur Springs, and the Botanical Gardens.

6. Explore the Castries City Tour – This is a guided tour of the city of Castries, taking you through the local neighborhoods, markets, and attractions.

7. Visit Marigot Bay – This is a picturesque bay located on the west coast of St. Lucia, surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.

8. Enjoy a meal at one of Castries’ restaurants – Castries has a variety of restaurants offering local and international cuisine.

9. Take a day trip to the Pitons – These two volcanic peaks are located in the south of St. Lucia and offer spectacular views of the island.

10. Go shopping at the Pointe Seraphine Shopping Center – This is a large shopping center located in the heart of Castries, offering a variety of stores and restaurants.

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The climate in Castries

Spring (March to May): Spring in Castries, St. Lucia is warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F). The rainy season begins in April and continues through May. Summer (June to August): Summer in Castries, St. Lucia is hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 33°C (91°F). The rainy season continues through August with thunderstorms and occasional showers. Fall (September to November): Fall in Castries, St. Lucia is warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 31°C (88°F). The rainy season ends in October and November is usually sunny and dry. Winter (December to February): Winter in Castries, St. Lucia is mild and humid with temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 31°C (88°F). The dry season begins in December and continues through February.

Cruise weather for Castries

Our weather forecast for Castries helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.

Date Icon Temperature Wind speed/gusts Cloudiness/Visibility Air humidity/pressure Sunrise/Sunset
Feb. 15th 2025 Feb. 15th 2025 max: 26.6 °C
min: 24.5 °C
36.4 m/s
47.2 m/s
57.2 %
21.2 m
75.9 %
1,014 hPa
06:27:17
18:09:06
Feb. 16th 2025 Feb. 16th 2025 max: 26.9 °C
min: 24.3 °C
35.3 m/s
45.7 m/s
17.1 %
23.2 m
74.4 %
1,015 hPa
06:26:52
18:09:24
Feb. 17th 2025 Feb. 17th 2025 max: 27.2 °C
min: 24.4 °C
36.7 m/s
47.2 m/s
14.3 %
23.7 m
73.1 %
1,015 hPa
06:26:25
18:09:41
Feb. 18th 2025 Feb. 18th 2025 max: 27.4 °C
min: 24.8 °C
29.5 m/s
40.3 m/s
7.7 %
24.0 m
70.7 %
1,014 hPa
06:25:58
18:09:58
Feb. 19th 2025 Feb. 19th 2025 max: 27.2 °C
min: 24.9 °C
33.5 m/s
49.3 m/s
8.3 %
24.1 m
72.2 %
1,015 hPa
06:25:31
18:10:14
Feb. 20th 2025 Feb. 20th 2025 max: 26.7 °C
min: 24.9 °C
32.4 m/s
46.7 m/s
9.5 %
23.3 m
74.9 %
1,015 hPa
06:25:02
18:10:30
Feb. 21st 2025 Feb. 21st 2025 max: 27.3 °C
min: 24.8 °C
31.7 m/s
40.3 m/s
16.3 %
24.1 m
71.1 %
1,015 hPa
06:24:33
18:10:45
Feb. 22nd 2025 Feb. 22nd 2025 max: 26.6 °C
min: 24.2 °C
29.2 m/s
36.4 m/s
11.0 %
22.2 m
75.9 %
1,014 hPa
06:24:03
18:10:59
Feb. 23rd 2025 Feb. 23rd 2025 max: 27.3 °C
min: 24.4 °C
28.4 m/s
36.0 m/s
3.5 %
24.1 m
66.6 %
1,014 hPa
06:23:32
18:11:13
Feb. 24th 2025 Feb. 24th 2025 max: 27.6 °C
min: 24.2 °C
27.0 m/s
33.1 m/s
5.1 %
24.1 m
72.9 %
1,013 hPa
06:23:00
18:11:27
Feb. 25th 2025 Feb. 25th 2025 max: 28.1 °C
min: 24.6 °C
23.4 m/s
31.7 m/s
11.7 %
23.3 m
72.7 %
1,014 hPa
06:22:28
18:11:40
Feb. 26th 2025 Feb. 26th 2025 max: 27.2 °C
min: 25 °C
27.4 m/s
36.0 m/s
8.1 %
23.2 m
75.2 %
1,015 hPa
06:21:55
18:11:52
Feb. 27th 2025 Feb. 27th 2025 max: 26.9 °C
min: 24.1 °C
27.1 m/s
35.8 m/s
5.5 %
23.0 m
69.9 %
1,014 hPa
06:21:21
18:12:05
Feb. 28th 2025 Feb. 28th 2025 max: 27.8 °C
min: 23.6 °C
25.8 m/s
33.8 m/s
18.5 %
23.6 m
72.7 %
1,012 hPa
06:20:47
18:12:16

Cruises to Castries

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Scheduled ship calls in Castries, Saint Lucia
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 MS Vista 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Feb. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Feb. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 12:00 am
Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Feb. 2025 MSC Virtuosa 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Feb. 2025 P&O Britannia 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Feb. 2025 Celebrity Beyond 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Feb. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Feb. 2025 AIDAperla 06:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 Celebrity Eclipse 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 MS Vista 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Feb. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Feb. 2025 Rhapsody of the Seas 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 AIDAbella 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 Mein Schiff 2 07:30 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 EXPLORA II 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 MSC Virtuosa 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Mar. 2025 Freedom of the Seas 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Mar. 2025 Silver Moon 08:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Mar. 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 AIDAperla 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 P&O Ventura 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 MS Vista 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 Rhapsody of the Seas 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 MSC Virtuosa 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 12:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Mar. 2025 Costa Fascinosa 09:00 am 07:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Mar. 2025 Silver Moon 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Mar. 2025 Queen Mary 2 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 Azamara Journey 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 P&O Britannia 07:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 Silver Moon 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 Explorer of the Seas 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Mar. 2025 AIDAbella 10:00 am 08:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Mar. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Mar. 2025 Mein Schiff 2 07:30 am 07:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2025 Monday, 31st of Mar. 2025 MSC Virtuosa 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 1st 2025 Tuesday, 1st of Apr. 2025 Celebrity Beyond 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 3rd 2025 Thursday, 3rd of Apr. 2025 MS Vista 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 AIDAluna 08:00 am 06:00 pm DetailsPartnerlink
Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Apr. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Apr. 2025 Rhapsody of the Seas 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 Mein Schiff 2 07:30 am 07:00 pm
Apr. 12th 2025 Saturday, 12th of Apr. 2025 MS Vista 10:00 am 07:00 pm
Apr. 15th 2025 Tuesday, 15th of Apr. 2025 Explorer of the Seas 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 Celebrity Beyond 09:00 am 06:00 pm
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 Vision of the Seas 10:00 am 07:00 pm
May 30th 2025 Friday, 30th of May 2025 Rhapsody of the Seas 08:00 am 06:00 pm

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Maritime AIS Data Castries

Other ports within 300km of Castries

Port Distance
Marigot Bay on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 6,51 km
Rodney Bay on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 8,37 km
Saint Lucia on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 11,23 km
Soufriere on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 17,67 km
Pigeon Island on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 18,61 km
Old Fort on St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles 32,45 km
The Sailor in Martinique, Kleine Antillen 52,81 km
Les Trois-Îlets in Martinique, Kleine Antillen 57,91 km
Fort-de-France in Martinique, Kleine Antillen 70,32 km
St. Vincent on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 87,59 km
Kingstown - VC on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 98,19 km
Bequia Insel on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 113,95 km
Port Elizabeth on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 114,27 km
Canouan Insel on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 147,41 km
Reed in Dominica, Lesser Antilles 150,09 km
Grenadines on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 152,06 km
Tobago Cays Inseln on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 158,04 km
Mayreau on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 159,32 km
Dominica in Dominica, Lesser Antilles 161,57 km
Union island on St. Vincent and the Grenadines 164,25 km
Carriacou in Grenada, Lesser Antilles 178,46 km
Bridgetown in Barbados, Lesser Antilles 179,80 km
Portsmouth in Dominica, Lesser Antilles 180,45 km
Cabrits National Park in the Dominican Republic 182,91 km
Terre-de-Haut in Guadeloupe, Kleine Antillen 215,40 km
Islands of the Saintes in Guadeloupe, Kleine Antillen 216,68 km
Saint George in Grenada, Lesser Antilles 223,48 km
Grenada in Grenada, Lesser Antilles 223,48 km
St. George's in Grenada, Lesser Antilles 232,40 km
Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, Kleine Antillen 237,53 km
Pointe des Châteaux in Guadeloupe, Kleine Antillen 249,27 km
Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, Kleine Antillen 255,45 km
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