Saint Kitts & Nevis

Port Zante is the largest cruise port in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The pier area consists of three separate piers designated for cruise ships. The pier area can currently accommodate up to four large cruise ships simultaneously. On busy days, when more than four ships arrive, the ships without a pier either use the cargo port or tender passengers ashore. The Port terminal includes various amenities such as restaurants, shops, cafes and a car park. The port's location could not be better, as it is only a short ten-minute walk to downtown Basseterre or "The Circus" as the locals call it. There is a duty-free shopping area where passengers can buy different goods tax-free. However, in order to benefit from this duty-free rates, local vendors might ask for a proof of non-residence such as a cruise ship card, a foreign driver's license, or a passport.

As Port Zante is located right in Basseterre's city centre, getting there by ferry or taxi is relatively easy. There are also mini vans called "route taxis" If you are going to Port Zante in a route taxi, look for one that has "Basseterre" written on the front sign. Once you board the minibus, you can tell the driver that you want to go to Port Zante. The minibus will drop you off at the bus terminal in downtown Basseterre, and from there it's just a 10-minute walk to Port Zante. You can ask locals for directions or follow the signs to the cruise ship terminal. From the airport: Head southeast on Airport Road Turn right onto the Island Main Rd Continue straight onto the Kim Collins Highway Turn left onto Wellington Road Turn left onto Cayon Street Turn right onto Fort Street Turn left onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Frigate Bay: Head northeast on the Frigate Bay Road Turn right onto the Kim Collins Highway Turn left onto Wellington Road Turn left onto Cayon Street Turn right onto Fort Street Turn left onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Basseterre: Head south on Bay Road Turn left onto Fort Street Turn right onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Charlestown, Nevis: Take the Nevis ferry to Basseterre Head south on Bay Road Turn left onto Fort Street Turn right onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante

Port Zante's WiFi hotspot is named Port Zante Wi-Fi and it is free of charge.

There are not ATM machines in the port premises, but a short walk into Basseterre will take you to the local banks which all have machines. Most ATMs give local currency, although there are a few ones giving US dollars for a service fee.

If souvenirs are what you are looking for, There are many shops closely spaced close to the port where you can buy jewellery, rum, cigars and other gifts. If you want to pick up some last-minute toiletries or snacks, there is a Ram's Super market at walking distance from the port.

Downtown Basseterre is only a five-minute walk away from Port Zante which means you have plenty of dining options to choose from. The selection of restaurants goes from local to international cuisine and fast food.

If you have time to spare at the port before embarking on your cruise ship, you can take a walk around Basseterre's city centre. Some of the must-see monuments in the city are the Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral Catholic Church, Independence Square and The Circus. You can even walk to the nearest beaches like Half Moon Bay which is 3.3 miles away. Just make sure you have enough time as the walk is about an hour long. South and North Frigate Bay beaches are not far away either and it takes about the same time to get there on foot.