St Kitts / Special Interests / Day Sailing
Sailing trips usually head for the leeward coastline of St Kitts’ South East Peninsula, first to one of the secluded bays for snorkelling and then for a sail across the Narrows to Nevis.
Companies in St Kitts offering day sailing trips include:
Blue Water Safaris Ltd, Basseterre – Catamarans Irie Lime or Swaliga usually head to Shitten Bay for snorkelling and then across to Nevis for lunch at Pinney’s Beach, where you might opt to enjoy one of the notorious ‘Killer Bee’ cocktails at Sunshine’s beach bar. Every month there is a full moon cruise when you can take a daring night swim.
Leeward Island Charters, Basseterre – With two 70ft catamarans the Spirit of St Kitts and Eagle, which do the full day trip from St Kitts to Nevis. Also operate Caona which does a similar trip from Nevis to St Kitts. Private charters are also available.
See under St Kitts Day Sails/Boat Trips for full details.
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Looking for inspiration?
- Discover the north of the island on the Scenic Railway
- Hike through the rainforest to Mt Liamuiga Volcano Crater
- Visit Caribelle Batik at Romney Manor for a taste of culture
- Have a flutter at one of Frigate Bay's Vegas-style casinos
- Take the ferry across to Nevis for a day's sightseeing
