Cruise Trinidad
Cruise ships dock in the capital, Port of Spain, at the Cruise Ship Complex where disembarking passengers are greeted by locals dancing in dazzling Carnival costumes, singing calypso or playing the steel pan. The cruise terminal houses a Tourism Information Office, duty free stores, clothing boutiques and souvenir shops. Immediately outside the terminal is a craft market and you can also find taxis offering island tours. If you want to explore on your own, Port of Spain’s shopping and financial district is just a few minutes’ walk away.
For a taste of “Trini Sweet Hand” (delicious Trinidad cuisine), the New Breakfast Shed offers generous portions of indigenous cuisine and is about a five minute walk from the terminal. At present, expansion and beautification work on the port and waterfront is underway, as the island prepares for growing numbers of cruise visitors.
Cruise Visitor Information
The Tourism Development Company Limited, Tourism Information Office at the Cruise Ship Complex Terminal, Port of Spain, offers a variety of services to cruise passengers, including:
- Recommendations on sites and attractions with a focus on Port of Spain.
- Hotel bookings and taxi reservations.
- Referrals on health and safety.
- Distribution of destination brochures and information packages.
This office adjusts its hours to accommodate arriving cruise ships.
Visitor Guides
Our friendly Visitor Guides are trained to provide accurate information on shopping areas, events, attractions and historical sites or assistance to the aged, travellers with disabilities and families with young children.
Visitor Guides are usually situated along the Brian Lara Promenade, a tree lined recreational space in the heart of the city, outfitted in red shirts, which bear two logos on the front – the city of Port of Spain crest and Trinidad and Tobago’s destination logo. They also carry photo identification badges.
Shore Excursions
Typical shore excursions for Trinidad’s cruise passengers include scenic drives through the northern mountain range, beach trips and wildlife sanctuary tours. Tours range in duration from 2 to 7 hours and cost between US$12 and US$170. Visit the Tourism Information Office at the Cruise Ship Complex for a full listing of tours and prices.
Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers
Asa Wright Nature Centre
Located in Trinidad’s Northern Mountain Range, the Asa Wright Nature Centre is one of the world’s leading centres for bird watching.
Duration 5 hours
Island Circle
Experience Trinidad’s diverse landscape, from tropical forest to rolling hills covered by slim stalks of sugar cane and beaches shaded by towering coconut palms.
Duration 7 hours
La Brea Pitch Lake
The village of La Brea in South Trinidad is home to the world’s largest asphalt lake. In addition to a seemingly inexhaustible supply of pitch, the lake produces mineral pools, touted by locals to have healing powers.
Duration 5 hours
Mount St Benedict Abbey
Nestled 800 feet above sea level on the forested slopes of the Northern Range, the Abbey is only 25 minutes away from Trinidad’s capital, Port of Spain. Founded in 1912, Mount St Benedict is the oldest monastery in the region and is an excellent site for bird watching.
Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes
City/ Saddle/ Maracas Drive
This tour moves past Port of Spain’s historic buildings before turning onto the Saddle Road in the suburb of Maraval, and the picturesque North Coast Road to Maracas Bay.
Duration 4 hours
For up-to-date information on the cost of the tours, please send queries to info@tdc.co.tt
Cruise Lines
Several major cruise lines do call on Trinidad; these include the Sea Princess, Oceana, Regal Princess, AIDAvita, Minerva II, Arcadia, Delphin and Amsterda.
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