koss78b2 Posted September 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I was reading is it faster and more scenic to take a boat from cruise port to area of the Pitons vs going by bus tour or bus on the roads? is there much to see travel on the roads to the Pitons? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rittsail Posted September 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Following Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted September 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I was there many years ago, and from what I remember, it was a long bus ride. Not sure if that has changed. We did get to view the scenery, along with men on the side of the road with snakes around their necks wanting to know if you wanted pics with them. No way! I think they call St Lucia the Island of Snakes. Not sure where I heard that, and as I said, it has been several years since I was there (15 to be exact) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2016 A tour by water that allows you to view the Pitons up close. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinechgo Posted September 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2016 One year the ship left and drove by the pitons and then turned around. It was great to see them somewhat close up. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted September 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2016 It's quicker by sea, and scenic whether you go via land or sea. Land option (1-1.15 hours one way) includes lots of beautiful countryside views, banana plantations, fishing villages, mountains and dramatic ocean views, plus breathtaking views of the Pitons as you come around the mountainside and see them rising from the sea. Sea approach (45-1 hour) is shorter, and shows you the lovely coastline, Marigot Bay, etc, with great views of the Pitons from far up the coast.... A great option is a land/sea tour with land down and sea return to enjoy the best of both. Serenity TVL, Barefoot Holidays, Real St Lucia Tours, etc., all have various options. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afto Posted October 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm a bit late to the party on this thread, but my own preference was a tour by sea. We did a Celebrity tour by land; the drive was long over winding roads with the occasional drop-off that made me a bit nervous. Next visit to St. Lucia, we booked Herod's tour by speed boat. Very scenic ride along the coast, with the Pitons in view for much of the journey. Ended at Jalousie Beach where we could snorkel right at the base of the Pitons. Took an optional add-on which took us into the jungle for a chance to stand under a hot-water waterfall -- amazing experience. Also cruised through the sailboat harbour at Marigot Bay, for nice photo ops, and sailed through a natural rock arch. A fun experience overall. The advantage of the land-based tour was that we were able to visit the "drive-in volcano" and the botanical gardens, and had a bit of a drive around the town of Soufrière, so we saw a bit more, but I enjoyed the speed boat tour along the coast much more. Hope you have a great visit to the really beautiful island of St. Lucia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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