The 14 Best Tours in Rodney Bay

1.Jeep & Zipline Adventure in St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $165Our pick

Ride from Rodney Bay to Dennery with a guide such as Mason, zip between jungle platforms, cool off at a natural waterfall pool, then finish at a clifftop viewpoint with drinks, snacks, and rum punch. Hotel and port pickup are included. Wear secure shoes and pants for the harness.

“We are a family of four with teens. This was a fun tour. Zip lining is always exciting! We also really enjoyed the short hike to the waterfall.”

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2.SeaTrek St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $118

SeaTrek St. Lucia takes you beneath the water near Pigeon Island for about 25 minutes, using a special helmet that lets swimmers and non-swimmers breathe normally. Expect a 10-minute safety briefing, hotel or cruise-port pickup, and a small group of up to 12 people. Guides such as Antony, Levi, Jamal, and Jameel help nervous participants feel at ease.

“There was confusion about the meeting place but once we got picked up our experience was seamless. We got all necessary information before getting into the water. Once in the water we had a very knowledgeable guide to show us aRead more”

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3.St.Lucia Beaches and Backroads Tour by Electric Big-Wheel Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · from $99

Spend about two hours to two and a half hours riding an electric big-wheel scooter around Rodney Bay, Reduit Beach, Gros Islet, Pigeon Island, Cap Estate, and the Rodney Bay Marina. Guides such as Brad and Mervin provide instruction and local stories. You can ride alone or, if needed, sit behind a guide.

“From beginning to end, Brad and Leah (in the office) were brilliant, organised friendly with a great sense of humour. The tour was breathtaking and our group was able to view the island from a local perspective. Loved it looking forward to another vacation here.”

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4.UVF Airport Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Travel from Hewanorra International Airport to your Saint Lucia accommodation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to four people. Your driver, possibly Owin, provides bottled water and drives a scenic route along the east coast, through forest and villages, then north toward Rodney Bay. Expect roughly 1.5 to 2 hours on the scenic route.

“The driver Owin was excellent at staying in touch with me so it was a very smooth experience. Owin was just so friendly and knowledgeable about the island and I appreciated hearing it.”

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5.Soufriere Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $135

Travel from Rodney Bay to Soufriere with a private driver-guide such as Kimbert, Olivia, Donald, or Alisha. Visit botanical gardens, Sulphur Springs, Piton Falls, Tet Paul Nature Trail, plantations, and rum-tasting stops. Pickup, drinks, and a clean private vehicle are included, but attraction fees and lunch cost extra.

“Cruise ships dock at a very uninteresting location on the island. However the tour guide took us to opposite end which focused on the two major mountains and volcanic remains (some active). Also went to a park focused on use of coconuRead more”

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6.St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $133

Take the controls of a 17-foot speedboat from Rodney Bay Marina, cruise past St. Lucia’s bays and hotels, and stop for snorkeling in warm Caribbean water. The roughly 2-hour outing begins at 2:00 pm, includes pickup, and suits moderately fit visitors who enjoy speed, sea views, and an active afternoon.

“Driving the boat myself. I’ve never driven a boat before and it was a lot of fun. The island is beautiful and full of rich history and the guides were very knowledgeable. The water was the perfect temperature and even though I came at the tail-end of rainy season, I got to see fish swim and the floor of the sea.”

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7.Treetop Zipline Experience From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $121

From Rodney Bay, you’ll ride 12 zip lines through St Lucia’s rainforest, including lines reaching 800 feet and 150 feet high, plus a net bridge. Trained guides handle the safety briefing and help you learn the braking system. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and local refreshments are included for selected hotels.

“I've been ziplining many times and was never responsible for having to stop myself so that was interesting and caused some issues in the beginning but there are 12 lines so I had plenty of chances to get used to it and still have a great time! Plus the staff was very friendly they put me at ease and made me feel better about being a klutz lol. Highly recommend!”

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8.St Lucia Private Custom Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $125

You set the pace on this private St Lucia tour from Rodney Bay. A local guide helps shape your day around waterfalls, rivers, banana production, countryside views, local food, beach time, or drinks with residents. Private transport, pickup, drop-off, water, and beverages are included. Horseback riding and ATV rides cost extra.

“It was an expensive way of doing an all day taxi. We wanted to do horse riding and zip line, which were taken to, after being picked up an hour late as the tour operator had not seen our booking come in. They didn’t turn up so I called themRead more”

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9.Rainforest Cycling Adventure in St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $66

Ride through St. Lucia’s rainforest, botanical gardens, riverside trails, country roads, and several hills with a guide. The route finishes at Errard Falls, also called Sault Falls, the island’s highest accessible waterfall. Sunshine is one guide praised for keeping the group cheerful. Expect a small group of up to 15, supplied water and juice, and a 2.5-hour outing.

“Beautiful setting, knowledgeable guide. Loved it! This facility is awesome; lots of options besides cycling as well.”

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10.Slu/Vigie Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Arrange a private ride between St. Lucia’s Vigie Airport, Rodney Bay hotels, ports, or private residences. Your driver meets you at arrivals, provides bottled water, and takes only your group of up to four people to the requested address. The trip lasts about 15 minutes to one hour, depending on the route.

“The driver was waiting for us at arrivals. The car was very comfortable and he was very knowledgable and gave us great info and recommendations for the Friday night street party which we went to and loved. We actually saw him there too aRead more”

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11.Drive and Fly – Buggy and Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $225

Drive your own two or four-seat buggy from Rodney Bay to St. Lucia’s Treetop Adventure Park, then clip into a 12-zipline jungle course. The roughly four-hour outing includes pickup, water, non-alcoholic drinks, and a small group capped at 16 people. Wear closed shoes and allow extra time for weather changes.

“This tour may have been the best tour I’ve ever been on. The dune buggy experience was really fun. The zip lines were exhilarating. And the waterfall was an added bonus. The staff were amazing and attentive and as helpful as can be.”

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12.Northern Sights – Buggy in the North

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $153

Take a 2 to 3 hour open-air buggy ride from Rodney Bay through northern St Lucia. Choose a two or four-seat buggy, follow your guide along coastal roads and rougher back-country tracks, and stop at Cas en Bas Beach, Pigeon Island, Point Hardy, Monte Citron, and Gros Islet. Guides such as Greg, Changoo, and Snoop Dog are known for adding humor, photos, and local color.

“What an absolute blast, Changoo and his team were brilliant. Right from the booking, great communication, transport was included and arrived on time. Changoo is so cool, friendly, funny and very professional. Best adventure tour in St LucRead more”

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13.Soufriere Special Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Set out from Rodney Bay at 9:00 am with Owin of Off The Beaten Path Taxi Service for a full-day ride toward Soufriere. You’ll visit the La Soufriere drive-in volcano, take a mud bath, stop at Toraille Waterfall, pass fishing villages and an old fort, and pause for coastal photos. Pickup is offered, but confirm whether lunch is included before booking.

“First let us start by saying, thank you Owin. I'm usually not the one to write reviews however in this case I definitely will, for the wonderful experience we had. The excursions , the history lessons given, the local cuisine from Beacons & profesRead more”

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14.Shopping – St Lucia Got Talent Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $59Best value

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned private vehicle from your hotel or port to Castries Market, La Place Carenage, and Morne Fortune. Shop for local crafts, duty-free goods, oil, chocolate, and batik, then enjoy views over Castries. The two to three-hour trip includes bottled water, private transport, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“It was great having a guide to drive us through the mountains to the local markets to do some shopping.”

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