From toddlers to teens: The best family activities on a Caribbean cruise to St Lucia
St Lucia has been awarded the title of the leading ‘honeymoon destination of the world’ more than once. Still, apart from being an ideal romantic getaway for newlyweds, the Windward Island is a virtual oasis for families.
Whether you love spending time on the beach or exploring iconic landmarks further inland, if you are ready for an island hopping Caribbean escape with your loved ones, St Lucia is the place to be.
An ever-changing program of kid-friendly activities, from toddlers to teens, is designed to give the youngsters a true taste of St Lucia while allowing the adults ample time to rest and relax.
So let’s dive straight into the captivating beauty of ‘The Helen of the West’ to give you an insight into some of the best family-friendly shore excursions this tropical paradise has to offer.
Pigeon Island National Park
If your child is old enough to admire history and culture, don’t miss out on a visit to the Pigeon Island National Park as this iconic spot educates visitors about the island’s rich past and is blessed with stunning views as well.
With paths winding around the ruins of barracks, partially intact stone structures and lofty trees in the background, a stroll through the park creates a ghost-town-like effect. Moreover, there is a lot of space for kids to run around.
Kids Zone, Rodney Bay
This expansive indoor play paradise at the Baywalk Mall is an ideal place to spend time with babies and toddlers. With a range of child-friendly activities, Kids Zone is literally a wonderland for the little ones.
From colorful ball pits, slides, dome climbers to bounce houses and a plethora of other things to do for toddlers. It’s convenient location means that food and drink are always close at hand and cater to all tastes and budgets.
View Pitons from the sea
If you are traveling with older kids, take them on a private family boat tour to view the iconic Pitons of St Lucia for an epic adventure as viewing these iconic landmarks from the water is both memorable and breathtaking. Consider taking a boat trip around Soufriere to enhance the overall experience.
Aerial tram tour for teenagers
For those young adults who are yearning to connect with nature consider going on an aerial tram tour over the lush green rainforests of St Lucia.
This dense patch of verdant greenery is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna as well as the national bird of St Lucia, the Amazon versicolor, commonly known as the Jacquot, a spectacular parrot species with vibrant colors.
The aerial tram soars 120ft above the ground and offers a unique vantage point to observe the cascading waterfalls and thriving wildlife below. Each gondola has a knowledgeable guide who gives visitors all information about the rainforest’s trees and plants winding in the dense undergrowth.
Go Kayaking on Praslin Bay
Praslin Bay is located towards the east coast of St Lucia and is a tranquil place for exploring the pristine beauty of the region by water.
Teens will love to go on a kayaking trip through the placid waters as they steer through flourishing farms of sea moss.
This slow small-boat cruise experience offers an entirely different perspective of the beauty of the area at a much relaxed pace.
The kayaking guides are incredibly knowledgeable and will readily point out birds and animal species such as the whiptail lizard which is endemic to St Lucia.