Quick Facts

Formally known as Saint Christopher Island, this island is in the West Indies with its west side bordering the Caribbean Sea and the eastern coast the Atlantic Ocean. The island is roughly 29 km long and 8 km wide. First spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and later colonized by the British in 1623, this island was a valuable player in the sugar trade. Today, the island is home to intoxicating beauty, warm turquoise waters and varying colored sandy beaches. It has a ‘sister’ island called Nevis. Both have similar lush landscapes and untamed scenery.

Getting There & Other Transportation

The official name of the airport on St. Kitts is the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport. Before your flight arrives, check with your hotel to see if you have complimentary transportation to and from the airport. If transportation is not included, taxis are available and plentiful on the island. Be sure you discuss fare before entering the taxi.

Hotels & Places to Stay

If you are looking for a luxury hotel, try one of the following:

Timothy Beach Resort

Sugar Bay Club

Ottley’s Plantation Inn

Birdrock Beach Hotel

Rawlins Plantation Inn

Frigate Bay Resort

The Golden Lemon

St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino

For more moderately priced hotels, try:

Ocean Terrace Inn

Royal St. Kitts Hotel & Casino

Timothy Beach Resort

Dining & Nightlife

When dining in St. Kitts, make sure you try their local island-style cuisine; seafood with West Indian curry or ‘goat water’ (goat stew with vegetables and dumplings). Try these locations for specific cuisine types:

Caribbean Cuisine:

Bananas Bistro

Ballahoo Restaurant

Double Deuce

Mango

Marshall’s

Miss June’s

Stonewalls

The Gallipot

The Golden Lemon

The Royal Palm

The Waterfalls Restaurant

Fisherman’s Wharf Seafood Restaurant and Bar

International Cuisine:

Four Seasons Dining Room

Hermitage Plantation

Montpelier Plantation Inn

Oualie Beach Hotel

Serendipity

Attractions

Beaches:

In the north there are black sand beaches, and in the south the sand is white. Friar’s Bay Beach has reef protected waters (perfect for snorkeling) and is found in the south. In the northeast, you will find the black sands of Pump Bay and Sandy Point.

History:

Brimstone Hill Fortress has a beautiful panoramic view of the island (as well as other islands; Nevis, Montserrat, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Martin and St. Barts).

A ride on St. Kitts Scenic Railway will bring you back to a time in the 18th century when the sugar cane trade ran the island. This beautiful tour on the tracks has breathtaking views.

Tours:

St. Kitts Zipline Canopy Tour      

Catamaran Party Cruise to Nevis from St. Kitts

St. Kitts Shore excursion: Panoramic Tour

St. Kitts Island Tour

Nevis Full-Day Island Tour from St. Kitts

Pelican Cove Snorkel Tour

Kayak and Snorkel Adventure

St. Kitts Rainforest Horseback Riding Tour

Volcano Crater Hiking Tour

St. Kitts Snorket Cruise with Lunch

Sunset and Snorkel Sail

Half-Day Rainforest Tour

St. Kitts Kayak and Snorkel Adventure

Currency, Culture and Language

The official language of Saint Kitts is English..

The official currency in St. Kitts is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (ECD).