Port de Gustavia Tender Pier → Shell Beach
From the tender pier, walk south along Rue de la République and over a gentle hill to Shell Beach, about a 10-minute walk.
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Emerald Cruises · 81 sailings
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 13 entertainment options · 6 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 45 sailings
6 cabin types · 3 dining venues · 14 entertainment options · 6 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 26 sailings
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 13 entertainment options · 6 decks
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · 18 sailings
7 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 9 entertainment options · 8 decks
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Cruise port in Saint Barthélemy
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 9 hours. 22 places to explore.
Cruise ships dock at Gustavia port tender pier. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
Cruise ships dock at Gustavia port tender pier.
From the tender pier, downtown Gustavia shops and Shell Beach are within walking distance. To reach Saint-Jean Beach, take a fixed-fare taxi from the official stand in front of the pier.
The official currency of Saint Barthélemy is the euro (EUR), but US dollars (USD) and credit cards are widely accepted at nearly all shops, taxis, and restaurants.
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Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Port de Gustavia Tender Pier → Shell Beach
From the tender pier, walk south along Rue de la République and over a gentle hill to Shell Beach, about a 10-minute walk.
Port de Gustavia Tender Pier → Saint-Jean Beach
Take a taxi from the stand in front of the pier, crossing Col de la Tourniquette to Saint-Jean Beach.
Port de Gustavia Tender Pier → Fort Gustave Viewpoint
Walk 12 minutes uphill along the harbor’s northern hillside to the viewpoint with Gustave Fort lighthouse and cannon ruins.
Explore 13 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

A white-and-yellow Spanish-Andalusian-style church consecrated in 1857, combining a peaceful interior with a Swedish-style wooden bell tower.

Ruins of a fort on the hill above Shell Beach. Climb the wooden steps for panoramic views of Shell Beach and nearby Caribbean islands.

A historic stone bell tower with a green roof, built in 1799 during Swedish rule and bearing witness to Gustavia's past.

A unique beach whose shore is covered with millions of tiny shells instead of sand, with calm emerald water for swimming.
Shells can be sharp, so wearing sandals or water shoes is recommended.

Stone ruins of a fortress built under Swedish rule in 1787, with sweeping views of Gustavia Harbor beyond the red-and-white striped lighthouse and old cannons.

A historic museum preserving Swedish occupation-era stone architecture and displaying the island's Swedish rule history, traditional clothing, and maritime artifacts.
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

A world-famous luxury beach club on the white sand of Saint-Jean Beach, with sushi platters, champagne lunches on white loungers, and DJ music.
Reservations for sunbeds and tables during lunchtime are required in advance.

A historic luxury hotel landmark from the 1950s, built on coral cliffs above Saint-Jean Bay and famous as a vacation spot for Hollywood stars.

A world-famous spot to watch small propeller planes fly just overhead as they make steep landings over the ridge on the very short runway at Gustaf III Airport.
Aircraft generate strong blasts of air, so view them only from outside the runway’s fenced safety boundary.

The most famous white-sand beach on Saint Barthélemy, divided east and west by the Eden Rock peninsula, with calm turquoise water and lively beach clubs.

Saint Barthélemy’s finest pristine marine reserve, inaccessible by road and reachable only by walking trail or boat, where you can snorkel alongside sea turtles.
There are no shops or facilities at the beach, so bring your own drinking water and sun-protection gear.

A beach restaurant at the western end of Saint-Jean Beach near the runway, where you can enjoy Caribbean fusion seafood and tropical cocktails while watching planes land.

A beachfront restaurant overseen by world-renowned celebrity chef Jean-Georges, serving refined Mediterranean cuisine and signature pizzas with views of Saint-Jean Beach.

A natural emerald-colored rock pool formed by waves crashing against cliffs on the southeastern coast of Saint Barthélemy, a hidden gem reached after a rugged coastal hike.
The route requires walking over a stony path and rocks, so sturdy trekking shoes are essential. Avoid entering the pools when waves are high.

A small, healthy deli cafe in an alley opposite Saint-Jean Beach, good for takeout fresh juice, acai bowls, and organic wraps to eat on the beach.
203 sailings are grouped into 70 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 16 nights · Long cruise
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionCaribbean cruises · 3 nights · Short cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 7 nights
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht CollectionCaribbean cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 6 nights
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 17 nights · Long cruise
Emerald CruisesCaribbean cruises · 7 nights
70 cruises call at this port.
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Emerald Cruises · 81 sailings
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 13 entertainment options · 6 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 45 sailings
6 cabin types · 3 dining venues · 14 entertainment options · 6 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 26 sailings
6 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 13 entertainment options · 6 decks
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection · 18 sailings
7 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 9 entertainment options · 8 decks
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You can easily explore all of Gustavia during a two-hour stroll. Some shops close from noon to 3 or 4, so plan lunch accordingly, but stores stay open past 7 in the evening. Parking in Gustavia is a challenge, especially during vacation times. A good spot to park is rue de la République, alongside the catamarans, yachts, and sailboats.
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