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St. George's: when your ship stops here

A horseshoe harbor under an old volcano, a hilltop fort, and a crater lake in the forest.

Facts checked Nov 5, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.

St. George's is the capital and main port of Grenada, with about 35,000 people. It sits on a horseshoe shaped harbor surrounded by the hillside of an old volcano crater. A cruise port guide says larger ships dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal, where guests walk out through the Esplanade Shopping Mall straight into downtown, and smaller ships dock at the Inner Harbour, beside the Carenage waterfront. On days with more than 3 ships, extra ships anchor and use tenders.

Sources: Wikipedia: St. George's, Grenada; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): St George's, Grenada

Top 3 things to do

  1. 1. The Carenage and the harbor

    The Carenage is the waterfront around the Inner Harbour, where the smaller ships' guests step ashore. The harbor is horseshoe shaped and ringed by the hills of an old volcano crater.

    Tip: Our sources give no walking routes or opening hours.

    Sources: CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): St George's, Grenada; Wikipedia: St. George's, Grenada

  2. 2. Fort George

    A fort above the harbor, built by the French between 1706 and 1710 as Fort Royal and renamed for George III after Britain took the island in 1763. It housed the headquarters of the Royal Grenada Police Force until 2024 and is now a tourist attraction.

    Tip: Our sources give no opening hours.

    Source: Wikipedia: Fort George, Grenada

  3. 3. Grand Etang

    A crater lake 530 metres (1,740 feet) above sea level, on a volcano that has been dormant for the last 12,000 years. It is about 36 acres (15 hectares) and sits in a forest reserve and national park. A local story says a mermaid lives in its depths.

    Tip: Our sources give no distance from St. George's or travel time, so ask your ship or a local guide.

    Source: Wikipedia: Grand Etang (Grenada)

What to skip

Before you go ashore

You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.

Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?

Back-to-backs that stop in St. George's

Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in St. George's, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:

Sources

Read on Nov 5, 2026. Opening days, hours and rules change: check with the place itself before you go. legtolegcruises.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Royal Caribbean International or any place named here.

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