Heres what you gotta know when planning your trip to St. Kitts, according to island locals.
Best Things to Do
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Visit Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.
Sail around on a catamaran cruise.
Basseterre clocktower in St. Kitts.Credit:Elijah-Lovkoff/Getty Images
Take a tour with Greg’s Safaris.
Hike Mount Liamuiga.
Ride on the St. Kitts Scenic Railway.
Guest suite in Park Hyatt St. Kitts.Courtesy of Hyatt
If a volcano hike isn’t quite your speed, theSt.
Kitts Scenic Railwayis made for a more leisurely encounter with the island’s natural beauty.
Sprat Net Bar & Grill
Locals and visitors alike rave aboutSprat Net Bar & Grill.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park on St. Kitts.Simon Crockett/Getty Images
Grilled red snapper and lobster are favorites, and live music sets the mood.
Serendipity
Island inspiration meets international cuisine atSerendipity, long considered a go-to for fine dining in Basseterre.
The contemporary overwater dining room frames views of Nevis, while an impressive cocktail menu elevates the oceanfront experience.
Restaurant in St. Kitts.John Hancock Photography/Getty Images
Connections to St. Kitts on regional airlines via other Caribbean islands like Puerto Rico, Antigua, andSt.
Maartenare even more frequent.
By Boat
Since 2021,Makana Ferry Servicehas connected St. Kitts with the nearby islands ofSt.
Landscape of St Kitts.NANCY PAUWELS/Getty Images
Martin,Statia (St. Eustatius), andSaba, making island hopping in the Caribbean easier than ever.
Rates are fixed, though it is always best to check the cost with the driver before embarking.
Car
Renting a car is the best way to explore the island more extensively.
Cockleshell Bay in St. Kitts.Westend61/Getty Images
It only takes about an hour to drive around the majority of the island.
Ballast Bay in St. Kitts.PA Images via Getty Images
Basseterre in St. Kitts.todamo/Getty Images
