What’s your idea of the perfect holiday getaway? Is it relishing breathtaking scenery? Or, relaxing under the palm trees of a sunkissed beach? Is it discovering a quaint little corner of the earth filled with historical attractions? Maybe it’s going to a luxury resort with all the comforts life has to offer? Or perhaps you’re an adventurous soul looking for things to do like snorkeling and scuba diving, zip lining, hiking, and mountain climbing. Well, whatever you are looking to get out of your Caribbean vacation, St. Lucia has it. Romance, adventure, family fun, picturesque views, luxury; you name it. St. Lucia will cater as the perfect holiday destination for any traveler.

So, where is St. Lucia and how do you get there? In this quick travel guide, we’ll help answer your questions so you can find our piece of heaven.

Where is St. Lucia on a Map?

St. Lucia is located in the Eastern Caribbean between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The Coordinates for St. Lucia is – Latitude 13.897869 and Longitude -60.968712.

The island covers an area of approximately 616 sq Km and stretches 27 miles long and 14 miles wide.

Dubbed the ‘Helen of the West Indies’ because of her immense natural beauty, St. Lucia is home to diverse and lovely terrain. The island is made up of 77% rainforest cover, plunging valleys, interior mountains, and palm-fringed sandy beaches.

Where is St. Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean?

St. Lucia is part of the Lesser Antilles, a group of islands that form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea. St. Lucia is located to the northwest of Barbados between the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent and the Grenadines and, also shares maritime borders with it’s neighboring islands.

Where is St. Lucia’s Capital?

The culture-rich and picturesque city of Castries is the capital of St. Lucia. Castries is located on St. Lucia’s north-western coast between the districts of Gros Islet and Anse La Raye.

Although it’s best known to visitors for the smaller airport – George FL Charles, Castries has a lot more to offer. There is a lovely white sand beach which is popular with cruise ship visitors right next to the airport.

Castries serves as a port of call for numerous cruise liners that dock at two sides of its natural harbor. Cruise ships dock at the Pointe Seraphine terminal, which is a duty-free shopping complex. Cruise ships also dock at the La Place Carenage terminal on the opposite side of the harbor, which also has a small duty free shopping center.

Cultural enthusiasts flock to the old Cathedral dubbed the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception to admire colorful art murals painted by a famous local artist. Visitors also grab the opportunity to take lots of photos around our picturesque city.

Lovers of scenery usually take the trip to Morne Fortune aka the Hill of Good Luck, where they capture panoramic views of our vibrant city.

Do you need a Passport to go to St. Lucia?

Knowing what travel documents you need is essential if you want to enjoy a stress-free trip to St. Lucia.

All foreign nationals visiting for leisure need a passport to enter St. Lucia, except for citizens who come from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Also, your passport should be valid for up to six months and still have a blank page for an entry stamp. Make sure to check the St. Lucia Immigration portal to find out whether your country of residence in on the visa-free or visa-on-arrival list.

Where is St. Lucia’s Airport Located?

Although St. Lucia is a small island it has two airports, unlike most other Caribbean islands. First off, the Hewanorra International Airport in Vieux Fort is in the south of the island about 40 miles from Castries. The second and smaller of the two airports is the George FL Charles Airport located just outside the city of Castries. The Hewanorra airport serves mostly international flights while the George FL Charles airport serves as an inter-island airport. Aircraft use it to move between St. Lucia and other islands in the Caribbean region.

How to Get to St. Lucia?

Depending on where in the world you’re coming from, you can get direct flights to St Lucia. If you happen to be traveling from the US, UK, Caribbean, Canada, Germany, or France, you can book a direct flight. The following is a list of airlines that provide direct flights to St. Lucia from various regions.

What Airlines Fly Direct to St. Lucia?

We’ve outlined a list below of airlines that provide direct flights to St. Lucia from respective countries.

United States: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines

American Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue and United Airlines Canada: Air Canada, Sunwing Airlines, Transat, and WestJet

Air Canada, Sunwing Airlines, Transat, and WestJet UK: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Thomas Cook Airlines, and TUI

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Thomas Cook Airlines, and TUI Germany: Condor

Condor France: Air Caraibes, Air France, and Corsair

Air Caraibes, Air France, and Corsair Caribbean Region: Air Antilles, Air Caraibes, Caribbean Airlines, and LIAT

Can I Cruise to St. Lucia?

You also have the option of visiting St. Lucia by sea. If you’re open to the idea fo visiting St. Lucia for a day, you may want to consider going on a Caribbean Cruise to St. Lucia.

What are the Cruise Lines that Cruise to St. Lucia?

Many cruise lines have ships that cruise to St. Lucia either year round or during the peak cruise ship season. The peak times of the year for cruise ship visitors to the island is between October and April. On some days in the peak season, there are up to 4 cruise ships in port. Here are some of the major Cruise Lines that visit St. Lucia.

AIDA Cruises

Carnival

Celebrity Cruises

Costa Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Holland America

Marella Cruises

MSC Cruises

NCL

Oceania Cruises

P&O Cruises

Princess Cruises

Royal Caribbean

Seabourn

Silversea

TUI Cruises

Viking Ocean Cruises

Windstar Cruises

So now you have a better idea about where to find our paradise island and how to get there. If you decide to visit, an immersive vacation experience awaits you. Whether you choose to visit St. Lucia for an entire vacation or a day by cruise ship, you are bound to fall in love with her. And, you’ll know exactly how to find your way back.

Damian is a co-founder, editor, and author at Islanderkeys. He is also a dedicated father and husband. Damian is an IT Manager / Web developer by profession, but he loves to Blog and share his knowledge about St. Lucia in travel forums.