Caribbean & Bahamas
Island and coastal arrivals, waterfront visits and onward outings. Start with the named destination and the actual cruise pier or tender landing.
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Getting into town
A walkable port isn't necessarily step-free. At tender ports, the walk starts at the landing. A fare may cover only part of the journey, so check the guide for the full route.
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| Port | Destination | Walking assessment | Time / distance | Arrival | Shuttle / public transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber CoveDominican Republic | Amber Cove cruise terminal to Central Park, Puerto Plata. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Andros IslandBahamas | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| AnegadaBritish Virgin Islands | Setting Point pier to The Settlement. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| AnguillaAnguilla | Windstar's tender landing at Sandy Ground to Elvis' Beach Bar on the village waterfront. | Realistic A practical short walk once ashore, according to Windstar's arrival guidance. This describes the local waterfront, not the route to The Valley. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Aruba (Oranjestad)Aruba | Oranjestad cruise port's main gate to Main Street (Caya G. F. Betico Croes). | Not recorded a practical town walk; Main Street, Havenstraat and Schelpstraat are within walking distance of the port. The approach from your ship to the gate depends on its berth. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Oranjestad downtown trolley · $0 one-way Prices checked |
| BasseterreSaint Kitts and Nevis | Port Zante cruise piers, through the port precinct, to the Circus. | Realistic realistic for exploring central Basseterre; follow the pedestrian route through Port Zante towards Bay Road and the Circus. The approach along the pier varies with your berth. Port visitor guidance and Princess Cruises. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Belize CityBelize | Fort Street Tourism Village to Fort George Artisan Alley. | Realistic This is a practical local outing on foot, with the Fort Street mural opposite the alley. Leave the Tourism Village for the surrounding city streets; the tourism board describes this arrival area and its artisan attractions. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| BiminiBahamas | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| BonaireBonaire | Kralendijk's North Pier or South Pier to Wilhelmina Park. | Not recorded Both piers offer a practical short walk into town. North Pier's exit is near Wilhelmina Park; South Pier is farther south along the waterfront, with the park also within walking distance. Princess's port guide describes the separate piers; Tourism Corporation Bonaire confirms walking access from both. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| BridgetownBarbados | leave the cruise terminal for the port's main gate, then follow Trevor's Way towards historic Bridgetown. | Realistic the port estimates 20 minutes from the main-gate area into Bridgetown along the oceanside path; this excludes the ship-to-terminal journey. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Cabo RojoDominican Republic | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| CartagenaColombia | Cartagena cruise terminal to the historic centre. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: 3.2 km | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Castaway CayBahamas | from Castaway Cay's dock, head to the island's beaches; there is no town to reach. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Celebration KeyBahamas | Celebration Key cruise pier to Paradise Plaza. | Realistic about 10 minutes along the shaded pier; a practical route if you're comfortable walking that distance. The estimate comes from Carnival's visitor FAQ, checked 2026-09-25. | Walk: 10 min Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| CharlestownSaint Kitts and Nevis | Charlestown tender pier to Main Street. | Realistic a realistic short town approach from the waterfront landing; continue inland to Main Street. This assessment covers central Charlestown, not the island's beaches or inland attractions. Port authority, mapped pier and Main Street. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Coco CayBahamas | CocoCay cruise pier to Arrivals Plaza. | Realistic approximately 6 minutes down the pier; a practical pedestrian route for those comfortable walking that distance. | Walk: 6 min Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Costa MayaMexico | Costa Maya cruise pier, through the port exit, to Mahahual's beachfront malecón. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| CozumelMexico | use San Miguel as the town destination and your assigned cruise terminal as the starting point. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| CuraçaoCuraçao | original Mega Pier to Rif Fort, on the Otrobanda side of Willemstad. | Realistic a practical pedestrian approach through the Renaissance Mall to Rif Fort. This assessment covers the original Mega Pier route, not every berth or the onward crossing to Punda. Tourist board arrival guidance. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| DeshaiesGuadeloupe | Bourg fishing-port landing area to Boulevard des Poissonniers. | Realistic a realistic village outing once ashore. The municipality's harbour description recommends a harbour stroll. Boulevard des Poissonniers is the village waterfront street; stay with your ship’s instructions for the exact landing. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| FalmouthJamaica | Historic Falmouth cruise terminal to Water Square in the historic town. | Realistic a realistic town outing for passengers comfortable exploring on foot; the tourism board recommends walking tours of the historic streets. Arrange a guide if you want the buildings and their history explained. Jamaica Tourist Board. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Falmouth HarbourAntigua and Barbuda | SeaDream's Falmouth Harbour tender landing to Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour. | Realistic A realistic local outing for walkers: SeaDream describes the Dockyard and English Harbour as a short walk from this call. Use the crew's directions from the actual landing. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Fort de FranceMartinique | Pointe Simon cruise pier to the downtown Blue Lines ferry pontoons. | Realistic practical on foot. The tourism board's route leads right from the cruise exit towards the ferry pontoons; use the pavement around the parking area and roundabout. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| FreeportBahamas | Lucayan Harbour cruise terminal to Port Lucaya Marketplace. | Impractical Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: 19.3 km | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| George Town, Grand CaymanCayman Islands | central George Town tender terminals to the Cayman Islands National Museum, Seafarers Way. | Not recorded realistic from the central waterfront landings; the museum confirms it is within walking distance of the cruise port. This advice excludes Spotts. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Great Stirrup CayBahamas | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| GustaviaSaint-Barthélemy | Gustavia's Gare Maritime tender landing to the Gustavia harbour shopping area. | Realistic realistic for the nearby shops; SeaDream describes shopping as immediately accessible from the pier. This assessment concerns the town waterfront, not the island's beaches or hilltop viewpoints. SeaDream, tourism board. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Half Moon CayBahamas | cruise pier to Arrival Plaza, for ships docking at the pier only. | Not recorded approximately 5 minutes from the docked ship to Arrival Plaza, a practical walk for passengers comfortable with that distance. Carnival's current FAQ supplies this estimate, checked 2026-09-25; it does not describe tender arrivals. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock or tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Harvest CayeBelize | Harvest Caye cruise port to Placencia village, for an optional mainland visit. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Harvest Caye–Placencia ferry · unknown fare |
| Isla CatalinaDominican Republic | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Jost van DykeBritish Virgin Islands | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| La RomanaDominican Republic | La Romana cruise port to the visitor village of Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo. This is an attraction transfer, not a route into La Romana town. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Les Anses d'ArletMartinique | bourg tender pier to Saint-Henri church square. | Realistic a practical short walk straight along the pier towards the church and village. Sud Martinique Tourism identifies the beach, pier and facing church; the summary applies only to this landing. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Lighthouse PointBahamas | Disney Lookout Cay cruise pier to Mabrika Cove tram station. | Realistic the pier provides a practical pedestrian route to the station. A Disney-published account from June 2024 recorded about 12 minutes from ship to tram station; allow longer for your own pace. This reaches the station, not the main beach. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| MarigotSaint-Martin | Marigot ferry-terminal tender landing to Marigot market square. | Realistic realistic for exploring the immediate centre; the terminal opens directly onto the market square, beside shops and restaurants. This assessment applies to the ferry-terminal landing only. Port authority. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Montego BayJamaica | Montego Freeport cruise terminal to the Hip Strip, also known as Jimmy Cliff Boulevard. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| MontserratMontserrat | Little Bay passenger landing to Brades. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| NassauBahamas | Nassau Cruise Port at Prince George Wharf connects directly with downtown Nassau. | Realistic realistic for downtown sights; the port lists the Straw Market close to its exit. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Norman IslandBritish Virgin Islands | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Ocean CayBahamas | Ocean Cay cruise pier to the Welcome Centre at Ocean Village. | Realistic a practical walk directly off the ship, following the island entrance route to the Welcome Centre. MSC describes signed walking paths around the destination in its Ocean Cay FAQ. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Ocho RiosJamaica | Turtle Bay Pier to Island Village on Turtle River Road. The walking assessment below applies to Turtle Bay; Reynolds Pier has its own passenger exit and return point. | Realistic realistic for a local shopping outing from Turtle Bay. Princess places this pier beside the town, and Island Village describes its location just minutes from the cruise pier. Princess, Island Village. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Pointe-à-PitreGuadeloupe | Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminals H4 and H6 to Place de la Victoire. | Realistic a realistic independent city walk after leaving the controlled port area. The port authority confirms pedestrian access to the centre; its site plan locates the cruise waterfront and square. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| PoncePuerto Rico | Port of Ponce cruise berths to the historic downtown district around Plaza Las Delicias. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Port AntonioJamaica | Ken Wright Pier and Errol Flynn Marina to the town around Musgrave Market. | Realistic a realistic option for a town visit. The tourism board describes a short stroll from the marina to the start of its town heritage route, which includes Musgrave Market. Jamaica Tourist Board. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Port RoyalJamaica | Old Coal Wharf cruise terminal to Port Royal village, not central Kingston. | Realistic a practical local option using the terminal-to-town promenade, then the village streets. Government sources record the completed promenade, and the tourism board describes exploring the town on foot. Government infrastructure report, Jamaica Tourist Board. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| PortsmouthDominica | Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth to the Indian River reception centre in Portsmouth; this transfer advice is for an alongside arrival. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock or tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Princess CaysBahamas | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| ProgresoMexico | SSA cruise terminal to the designated shuttle stop in central Progreso. | Impractical unsuitable as a town approach: the terminal is offshore at the end of the long port connection. Use the passenger transport service. SSA terminal location. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Free shuttle Public transport: not recorded |
| Puerto PlataDominican Republic | Taíno Bay passenger pier, through the terminal exit, to Puerto Plata's historic centre around Parque Independencia. | Realistic a realistic independent option for passengers comfortable walking around town. The port authority documents cruise passengers leaving Taíno Bay on foot for the historic centre; allow separately for the route through the terminal. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Punta CanaDominican Republic | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Road Town, TortolaBritish Virgin Islands | Tortola Pier Park's landside entrance to Crafts Alive Village. | Realistic A practical town walk of about 10 minutes between these entrances, following the terminal operator's walking directions in reverse. This excludes the walk from the ship along the pier. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| RoseauDominica | Roseau Cruise Ship Berth to the Dominica Museum on the downtown waterfront; this summary applies only to the downtown berth. | Realistic realistic for passengers comfortable walking off the ship and into town. The museum stands across from the cruise berth, with the shopping district immediately beyond. Discover Dominica describes this direct arrival into the city. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| SabaSaba | Fort Bay tender landing to The Bottom village. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Saint LuciaSaint Lucia | La Place Carenage or Pointe Seraphine terminal to Castries city centre, with separate approaches. | Realistic realistic from either terminal for passengers comfortable walking outdoors. La Place Carenage opens directly onto the centre; the port operator estimates 10 minutes from Pointe Seraphine. That estimate is terminal-to-centre, not a timed walk from your gangway. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| Saint-PierreMartinique | communal waterfront pontoon to the main market at Place Bertin. | Realistic practical on foot; the harbour operator places the market directly opposite the communal pontoon. This is a town arrival rather than a transfer from a distant industrial terminal. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| Samana BayDominican Republic | Samaná Bayport passenger terminal to Santa Bárbara’s waterfront streets. | Realistic realistic for a town visit from Bayport; the port authority describes immediate access to Santa Bárbara’s streets, shops and restaurants. This assessment starts after landing, not aboard the ship. Port authority. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
| San JuanPuerto Rico | Old San Juan Piers 3–4 to Castillo San Cristóbal, via Plaza Colón. | Not recorded realistic for passengers comfortable with an uphill route. The National Park Service estimates 10–15 minutes from the old-city cruise piers; heat and the climb make this less easy than a flat waterfront stroll. This assessment applies only to the Old San Juan piers. | Walk: See walking conditions Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Santo DomingoDominican Republic | Sans Souci terminal on the east bank to the Colonial City on the west bank. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: approximately 3 km to the Colonial City, according to the shipping agent's terminal handbook; this is a district-level transfer distance. | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Spanish Town, Virgin GordaBritish Virgin Islands | Destination endpoint: not recorded. | Not recorded Route conditions: not recorded. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| St GeorgesGrenada | Melville Street Cruise Terminal to St Georges market across Melville Street. | Realistic realistic for exploring the market district on foot. The terminal's public square opens towards the market and city streets just across the road, according to the port authority. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Not needed: you can walk |
| St John'sAntigua and Barbuda | Heritage Quay pier to the Heritage Quay shopping district. | Not recorded A practical way to begin a city visit: the shopping complex is at the cruise waterfront, with the commercial district immediately beyond. First follow the passenger route off your assigned pier. Port transport guidance. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Dock | Shuttle: not recorded Public transport: not recorded |
| Terre-de-HautGuadeloupe | Terre-de-Haut village port to the waterfront bourg. | Realistic realistic for exploring the waterfront village after landing. Seabourn’s excursion description confirms a tender transfer to the small village port, and the tourism board recommends exploring the bourg on foot. | Walk: Not recorded Distance: Not recorded | Tender · walking starts after landing | Not needed: you can walk |
How to read these comparisons
We only compare shuttles and public transport where walking isn't a clear yes. A bus or shuttle may cover only part of the way, or go somewhere else entirely, so check the guide for the route and what the ticket covers. Free shuttles come first. Fares are only put in order when the tickets are the same kind.
Not recorded: we haven't checked this yet, though the guide may say more. None: the guide records no such service. Not applicable: the comparison doesn't fit, either because the guide covers a route or several places, or because you can walk and a shuttle doesn't matter. Unknown fare: there's a service, but we don't have its price. Service unknown: we haven't confirmed the shuttle runs.
Times and distances run from the berth or landing to the landmark named in each guide. That isn't always the city on your itinerary. On the walking page, realistic walks come first, then conditional ones, then ports where walking isn't practical. Within each group, the shortest walks come first.