Grenada

Top things to do & see on Grenada

St. George

Surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater, the city of St. George is on a horseshoe-shaped harbor. From the cruise terminal you can take the Grenada Discovery train, which takes you on a tour of this city, including to Fort George and Grenada’s National Museum. Another fun stop to venture to in town after debarking is Market Square, which shows the diversity of spices and goods from the island.

Nature

Grenada’s scenery ranges from tropical rain forests to mountaintop dwarf forests to gorges, which makes them attractions for their spectacular beauty. Take a swim under cascading water in a clear rainforest pool formed by waterfalls, such as Annandale Falls and multilevel Mount Carmel Falls. Atop Mount Sinai is the Grand Etang, a lake cradled in its crater. Levara National Park and La Sagesse Nature Reserve’s estuary are havens for birdwatchers.

Beaches

The island’s best beaches can be found on the southwest coast, near the capital St. George’s, including the two-mile-long, white-sand Grand Anse, which has hotels and resorts. In the north, Bathway Beach is famous for its black sands and Levara Beach is secluded with a great view of the Grenadines. If you want to venture to the sister islands of Grenada, the island of Petite Martinique also has striking beaches on its leeward side.

Best bets for dining

The variety of spices on the island makes for some wonderful dishes, and there are plenty of restaurants available. However, be sure to visit some very special food places that produce the specialties of the island. The Grenada Chocolate Factory has vintage machinery powered with solar energy, so you can enjoy delicious chocolate while being earth conscious. De La Grenade produces almost anything you can think of when it comes to nutmeg. And Westerhall Estate produces some of the best rum on the island.

If you want a taste of local flavor, check out Gouyave Fish Fridays. Head out to this beach town to get the freshest fish on this day and experience the never-ending party that goes all day and late into the evening. Enjoy beers and the best food for a low price (usually around $10 overall) and meet the friendly locals.

Best time to go

The driest time is between January and May, when the weather starts to warm up. However, the weather is usually pretty good all year round, and even during the rainy season between June and December, rains tend not to last very long.

Fun facts

• Kick-'em-Jenny is a funny-named seamount (underwater mountain) that erupted in 2001. Boats make a wide detour around the rough waters directly over the volcano.
• Being on the southern edge of where hurricanes usually pass through, Grenada has only experienced three hurricanes in the last 50 years.
• If you’re looking for something local, try Carib, the island’s local brew, along with conch, called lambi by locals.

When you arrive

Docking information

Cruise ships dock in the Port of St. George. They'll either dock at the Cruise Terminal (about a five-minute walk to town) or in the harbor (and passengers are tendered to the wharf downtown).

Getting around

Buses on the island have standardized routes and are often minivans carrying 15 to 19 passengers. Cabs on Grenada have fixed fares rather than meters. That said, it is a good idea to confirm the price to your destination with your driver before you enter the cab. There will also be numerous taxi drivers offering to take you on an island tour.

Water taxis run from the Cruise Terminal area to beaches, such as Grand Anse Beach. It is a fun way to travel if you don't mind a little salt spray. 

Need to know

Documents: U.S. and Canadian citizens will require a passport.

Currency: East Caribbean dollar

Tipping: We suggest you leave a 15% tip, but only if there is no service charge already on the bill. Always check the bill.

Safety: You will feel relatively safe when traveling around Grenada, although crimes against tourists, such as robberies, do happen. You can avoid becoming a victim by storing your valuables in a safe place and not walking around alone at night (most likely, you'll be back at the ship). 

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