# Castries - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/castries For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: · [CC BY-SA 3.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_of_Castries_Saint_Lucia_Day248bdriveb.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - Description: Capital port of a Caribbean island, known for the Pitons and tropical nature - Port name: Castries - English name: Castries - Country: Saint Lucia - Latitude / longitude: 14.01, -60.99 The capital of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. Known for lush volcanic scenery and the iconic Pitons, a World Heritage Site, it is a tropical resort port with lively markets, hot springs, and beautiful beaches. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 20,000 in the capital region - Climate: A tropical climate. Warm and humid year-round, with a dry season from December to May and a rainy season from June to November (hurricane season). - Language: English (Saint Lucian Creole is also spoken) - Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD; US dollars are also accepted) - Best time to visit: December to April, the dry season ### Local food The national dish, green fig and saltfish, along with callaloo and fresh seafood. ### Sights - Views of the Pitons (World Heritage Site) - Soufriere volcanic hot springs and mud baths - Marigot Bay - Roman Catholic Cathedral and Central Market Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 29 °C / 84 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F | | Feb | 29 °C / 84 °F | 21 °C / 71 °F | | Mar | 30 °C / 85 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F | | Apr | 30 °C / 87 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | May | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Jun | 31 °C / 87 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F | | Jul | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Aug | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Sep | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Oct | 32 °C / 89 °F | 23 °C / 74 °F | | Nov | 31 °C / 87 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Dec | 30 °C / 86 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1995–2006 · Station: LE LAMENTIN · about 64.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 109 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Similar to Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, coffee and beer are much cheaper; water costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | EC$2.00 | XCD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | EC$5.00 | XCD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | EC$28.00 | XCD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | EC$6.00 | XCD | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | EC$11.00 | XCD | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Castries (St. Lucia). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: UVF - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 31 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-fort-de-france) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027 - Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04 - Ship: MSC World Europa - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Fort-de-France → Fort-de-France - Port: Fort-de-France › Pointe-à-Pitre › Bridgetown › +3 › Fort-de-France - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $743.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; 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