Top Things to Do in Basseterre, Caribbean
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- bobt007London, Canada18 contributionsMr Lonely was a fantastic guide. He knew everything about the island and sang through out the tour. The views from the mountain top were incredibleWritten 24 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AMsaysThornhill, Canada4,021 contributionsFascinating history from 1600’s includes slave trading and then freeing them. Ownership of the plantation went from Carib Indian (Kalinago) chief Tegereman to Sam Jefferson, whose lineage includes Thomas Jefferson (3rd US president) to British Lord Romney. There’s also the huge Saman tree from 1617, the Manor House from 1628 and the Bell Tower from 1834. The Shop, Fountain and Bar complete the picture. Serene and picturesque gardens with a few benches for those to drink in the impressive scenery in that warm tropical glow.Written 19 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Josie CBrighton, UK523 contributionsNice day out away from the Cruise Terminal, ask to be dropped off at the far end of the beach as this is the best part. Sunbeds & umbrellas are available as well as food & drink.Written 14 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- woodbadgerDaventry, UK14 contributionsVery nice place to escape the heat and bussel of the harbour.
Good cocktails, nice menu and food, great pool and garden. All a short walk from the waterfront.Written 3 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AMsaysThornhill, Canada4,021 contributionsA co-cathedral is a church that shares the “bishop’s seat” with another one in a different jurisdiction. This serene church has a heartfelt message for the public - “Our mission is simply to make Jesus known and loved.”Written 16 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- B1714DBelgrade, Serbia16,212 contributionsIndependence square is in the very center of Basseterre. It's a nice place to cool down in tree shades after the capital exploration.
The middle of the square is adorned with a nice fountain while on the eastern side is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral which is worth visiting.Written 27 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David SMiddlesbrough, UK1,611 contributionsThis historic building is one of the first you see after leaving the cruise ship terminal at Port Zante in Basseterre. It contains many fascinating artefacts related to the history of St Kitts and a visit is an interesting distraction.Written 30 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- B1714DBelgrade, Serbia16,212 contributionsResembling the Piccadilly Circus, this Victorian style clock stands in the middle of a downtown square across the National museum. It reminds on a similar clock in Victoria, Seychelles. You don't need to go out of your way to see it, as while exploring Basseterre you're for sure to pass by it or drive around it.
It's very picturesque with interesting houses around it.Written 27 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Hampton GourmetNew York327 contributionsWe past here on our tour and we saw that the building was very nice on the outside. Would go again..Written 5 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adelina TSt. Albans, UK12 contributionsI stayed there for 1,30 h and I snorkeled to see amazing fishes. I had the wrong camera with me and because of that, I have to come back to record my memories.Written 8 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- B1714DBelgrade, Serbia16,212 contributionsThis cute Victorian style clock resembling the Piccadilly Circus stands in the middle of a downtown square across the National museum. It reminds on a similar clock in Victoria, Seychelles. You don't need to go out of your way to see it, as while exploring Basseterre you're for sure to pass by it or drive around it.
It's very picturesque with interesting houses around itWritten 27 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KathrynHCentral Florida, FL129 contributionsWe arrived at Port Zante and waited for a shore excursion to begin. Their excursion departures were chaotic. When we returned to port we walked around a bit and shopped for a couple souvenirs before returning to our ship. There were men with live monkeys at the port and they were having visitors take photos with them.Written 27 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AMsaysThornhill, Canada4,021 contributionsThis church is the largest on the island and although unremarkable remains significant in the history of Basseterre and St. Kitts. It’s history dates back to 1635 when the French and English settlers tried to unify the island after the massacre of the indigenous Kalinago population in 1626. It has survived many destructive episodes both man-made and natural events and remains a beaconWritten 16 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- N&VOntario, Canada11 contributionsYou drive on & off your own car & they direct you where to park on the ferry.
The website quoted $150 EC (East Caribbean $) for a small car & driver, plus $20 EC for each additional passenger.
AFTER our car was loaded (at the very back of the ferry), the guy collected the fares. It was $250 EC TOTAL. When we told him his website said $170 for the 2 of us + our small car, he said that the website was from 18 years ago!! ARE YOU KIDDING!??! When we asked why the site wasn't updated, he just shrugged his shoulders.
This was NOT a good experience.
This isn't the only time we encountered INCORRECT prices in St. Kitts. It seemed to happen a lot to us & we got the feeling that if you looked like tourists, they quoted you whatever price they wanted regardless of the prices posted!
I got in the habit really quickly of asking everywhere:
1) is the price in EC or USD?
2) are taxes extra? Most of the time they were included.
The taxi ride from the airport was only 6 minutes but cost us $60 EC! which is about $30 CAD (Canadian). At the banks, the rate of exchange for USD was consistent the 2 weeks I was there. I got $2.67 or $2.70 EC for 1 USD. They don't take CAD there in stores, restaurants, etc. only EC or USD.Written 1 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amanda HRockford, MI64 contributionsThis beach was less populated than others near it with cheaper drinks too! James and his wife were very friendly, but not pushy at all! I did get a great aloe massage there too! Very relaxing day! Nice walking beach to Reggae (very populated) and down to the other way.Written 19 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basseterre
- The top attractions to visit in Basseterre are: See all attractions in Basseterre on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Basseterre according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Greg's Safaris
- Palms Court Gardens & Restaurant
- Romney Manor
- Island Escape Taxi & Tours
- Cockleshell Beach
- The best day trips from Basseterre according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- The Grand Tour of St. Kitts
- Full Island Panoramic Tour of St Kitts
- St Kitts Shore Excursion: Nevis Beach Getaway
- Nevis Panoramic Drive and Beach Experience
- St Kitts ATV Adventure and Beach Tour
- The most popular things to do in Basseterre with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Greg's Safaris
- Welcome Tours St. Kitts and Nevis
- St.Kitts Water Sports
- Blue Water Safaris
- Coastal View Charters