Saint Lucia

Q: How do I get to Saint Lucia?

From the USA: American Airlines operates year-round to Miami (3h40), JetBlue year-round to New York JFK, Delta year-round to Atlanta (4h35). Charlotte, Newark, Boston and Philadelphia are served on a seasonal basis. From Canada: Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat connect Toronto and Montreal. From the UK: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick (8h50). From Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam, no direct flights: connection via London or Miami, or alternative ferry from Fort-de-France (1h30).

Q: When to visit Saint Lucia

The dry season runs from December to April: temperatures between 24 and 30°C, sea temperature 26-28°C, constant trade winds, little rainfall. The ideal window of opportunity, as recommended by our teams, is February to April. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with a statistical peak in August, September and October. The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival in early May is Pigeon Island's flagship cultural event.

Q: Do I need a visa to go to Saint Lucia?

No visa required for American, Canadian, British, European, Australian and New Zealand nationals for tourist stays of up to 6 weeks (extension possible on site). Passport valid 6 months after date of arrival required. Return or onward ticket required. French identity cards are not accepted: Saint Lucia is an independent Commonwealth country.

Trip to Saint Lucia

The romantic Caribbean

Saint Lucia, the island of two peaks

An independent Commonwealth state since 1979, Saint Lucia is the most spectacularly volcanic island in the Lesser Antilles: its two peaks rise vertically out of the turquoise, and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. The honeymoon capital of the world, with twenty-seven titles at the World Travel Awards, it is home to Jade Mountain Resort, one of the most distinguished addresses in the Caribbean.

The UNESCO Pitons and the world's only drive-in volcano

Gros Piton and Petit Piton rise out of the turquoise on the south-west coast at Soufrière. Gros Piton can be hiked with a guide in 4 to 5 hours round trip. Five minutes away is Soufrière itself: the world's only drive-in caldera, where you cross the fumaroles before plunging into the hot volcanic mud baths.

Jade Mountain and the honeymoon capital of the world

Saint Lucia is the world's most awarded honeymoon destination. Jade Mountain Resort is its standard-bearer: sanctuaries without a fourth wall, a private pool in every room, food by a renowned chef. Sugar Beach Viceroy (between the two peaks), Anse Chastanet, Ladera, Cap Maison (Relais & Châteaux) and BodyHoliday complete the hotel scene.

A volcanic, Creole and literary island

Independent from the English-speaking Commonwealth, Saint Lucia has changed hands fourteen times between France and England, hence its nickname Helen of the West Indies. The toponymy is French, the Creole Kwéyòl spoken on a daily basis. Two Nobel Prize winners were born in Castries: Sir Arthur Lewis in economics and Derek Walcott in literature.

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You're already in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is one of the best served Caribbean islands from North America and the UK. Two airports: Hewanorra International (UVF, South) for long-haul flights, George F.L. Charles (SLU, Castries) for regional flights.

Direct flights from the United States

Miami (MIA, American Airlines direct flight, 3h40)
New York (JFK, direct JetBlue flights all year round)
Atlanta (ATL, Delta direct flight, 4h35)
Charlotte (CLT, direct American seasonal flight)
Newark (EWR, direct United seasonal flight)
Boston (BOS, direct JetBlue seasonal flight)

Direct flights from Canada

Toronto (YYZ, direct flight Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, 5h25)
Montreal (YUL, direct flight Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat seasonal)

Direct flights from Europe

London (LGW, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, 8.50am)
Manchester (MAN, TUI Airways seasonal)
Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam via London, Miami or ferry from Fort-de-France

A picturesque alternative exists from Martinique: the L'Express des Îles ferry links Fort-de-France to Castries in 1h30. Our agency orchestrates your arrival, private transfers and multi-island combinations.

On-site activities

Confidential beachesScuba diving and snorkelingPrivate cruise / catamaranHiking and nature walksLocal gastronomySpa and well-being in a villaExcursion to a nearby islandWedding / private event

Saint Lucia holiday ideas

Here's an example of a five-day stay put together by our agency in Saint Lucia, organized around a private villa or luxury hotel facing the Pitons. It can be adapted to suit your needs and pace.

Arrival and installation

Welcome at Hewanorra International and private transfer to your accommodation (30 to 45 minutes to Soufrière).
Installation and sunset over the Pitons
First gourmet dinner on site

Drive-in volcano and mud baths

Morning at La Soufrière, the world's only drive-in caldera
Hot volcanic mud baths at Sulphur Springs
Lunch at Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
Afternoon at Anse Chastanet, snorkeling on the protected reef
Romantic dinner overlooking the Pitons

UNESCO peaks and a day at sea

Private catamaran for the day along the west coast
Anchorage facing the Pitons at Anse des Pitons
Lunch on board and swimming between the two peaks
Snorkeling in the Soufrière Marine Management Area
Late afternoon return to your base

Marigot Bay, cocoa and north

Drive to Marigot Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean
Visit to the Rabot Estate plantation and Tree to Bar chocolate workshop (Hotel Chocolat)
Lunch at Boucan by Hotel Chocolat
Afternoon at Pigeon Island National Landmark, Fort Rodney
Dinner at Cap Maison or Tao Restaurant (BodyHoliday)

Spa and departure

Spa morning: Kai Belté at Jade Mountain, Wellness Spa at Sugar Beach, or BodyHoliday
Brunch facing the Pitons
Transfer to Hewanorra International
Return flight

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Saint Lucia?

Since the United States American Airlines operates Miami year-round (3h40), JetBlue New York JFK year-round, Delta Atlanta (4h35). Charlotte, Newark, Boston and Philadelphia are served on a seasonal basis. From Canada Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat connect Toronto and Montreal. From the United Kingdom British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick (8h50). From Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam, no direct flights: connection via London or Miami, or alternative ferry from Fort-de-France (1h30).

When to visit Saint Lucia

The dry season runs from December to April temperatures between 24 and 30°C, sea temperature 26-28°C, constant trade winds, rare rainfall. The ideal window recommended by our teams is February to April. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with a statistical peak in August, September and October. The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival in early May is the cultural highlight on Pigeon Island.

Do I need a visa to go to Saint Lucia?

No visa required for nationals of american, canadian, british, european, australian and new zealanders for tourist stays of up to 6 weeks (extension possible on site). Passport valid 6 months after date of arrival required. Return or onward ticket required. French identity cards are not accepted: Saint Lucia is an independent Commonwealth country.

What currency is used locally?

The official currency is the’Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), with a fixed parity of 1 USD = 2.70 XCD. The US dollar is accepted everywhere: hotels, restaurants, cabs, shops. Visa and Mastercard accepted in upscale establishments. ATMs in Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufrière and around the airport. Euros are not accepted; please bring dollars or an international card.

What's the difference between Saint Lucia and Martinique?

The two islands are volcanic neighbors, but their identities are distinct. Saint Lucia is an English-speaking, independent Commonwealth country, marked by the UNESCO Pitons and a world-class honeymoon scene facing the two pitons. Martinique is French (euro, French art de vivre, AOC rum unique in the world), with Montagne Pelée classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023 and the only Relais & Châteaux in the French West Indies. The two can be combined on a single trip via the L'Express des Îles ferry (1h30).

How many days will it take?

The consistent minimum is 5 nights for a first discovery (Pitons, volcano, two beaches, a day at sea). The optimal format for tailor-made agencies is 7 to 10 nights, which adds the wild east coast (Bathsheba, Atlantic), Marigot Bay, Rabot Plantation and Pigeon Island. For a combination with Martinique, Barbados or Grenada, allow 10 to 14 nights in total.