This guide was rebuilt against current port, cruise-line and tourism sources on September 26, 2026. Berths, opening hours, day-pass rules, prices, weather and excursion availability can change; your cruise line's sailing-day instructions control.
Arrival and getting around
Port / landing: Cruise ships dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal in St. George's. The Carenage and central town are close, though hills can make walking more strenuous than the distance suggests.
Getting around: Taxis and tour vans serve the terminal, and water taxis commonly connect the St. George's area with Grand Anse when operating. Confirm the return fare and last practical departure.
Money and local time
- Local currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD / EC$)
- Exchange reference
- EC$2.70 = US$1 (fixed peg)
- Do they take USD?
- U.S. dollars are widely accepted in cruise and tourism areas; change may be given in EC dollars.
- Local time
- Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4) year-round. Always use the ship's stated time for all-aboard.
Beach, pool and facilities
- Pool
- There is no complimentary cruise-terminal resort pool for general passengers.
- Free / public beach
- Grand Anse is a long public beach and the most straightforward cruise-day beach choice. Sand access is free; chairs, umbrellas, food and transport cost extra.
- Water access
- Yes. Grand Anse swimming, snorkeling/diving and boat trips to the underwater sculpture park are popular.
- Restrooms
- Cruise-terminal facilities are available. Grand Anse facilities are best near developed restaurants/beach vendors and may be customer-based.
- Day pass / beach club
- Resort day passes are available on/near Grand Anse and other beaches; verify inclusions directly.
“Free/public beach” means beach entry or public shoreline access — not necessarily free transportation, loungers, umbrellas, food, showers or restrooms. Sea conditions, sargassum and temporary closures can change the practical beach experience.
Standout excursion types
- Grand Anse Beach.
- Spice-island/waterfall tour.
- Snorkel/dive trip including the Underwater Sculpture Park.
Low-logistics day: Explore the Carenage briefly, take a taxi or water taxi to Grand Anse, then return with time to spare for St. George's.
Cruise lines and terminal notes
Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSC, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess and other lines call at St. George's. Large ships use the Melville Street cruise-terminal area.
Cruise-line patterns are useful for planning, but no guide should override your actual itinerary. Always confirm the ship name, date, terminal/berth, tender instructions and all-aboard time in the cruise line's app or daily program.
Practical port-day tips
- Grenada is hilly; a short map distance can still mean a steep walk.
- Water-taxi operations can be weather-dependent — keep a land-transport backup in mind.
- Spice/waterfall tours often involve winding interior roads.
- Keep a return buffer that reflects traffic, tender queues or boat transfers — not just map distance.
- For accessibility, confirm gangway/tender rules, vehicle loading, beach access and excursion physical requirements with the cruise line or operator.
- Carry photo ID and any ship-required documents exactly as instructed onboard; entry and reboarding requirements vary by itinerary.
Sources and updates
Audited September 26, 2026. Port Perfect Travel summarizes sources for cruise-day planning; conditions can change without notice. Send a correction or updated local detail.