The back story
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The back story
Rodney Bay and Gros Islet: the back story
The lively north: Reduit Beach, the marina, Rodney Bay Village’s restaurants and bars, Pigeon Island and the Friday street party in Gros Islet.
Area guide · The lively north
Rodney Bay & Gros Islet: Our Favourites
The north in one page: Reduit Beach and Splash Island, Rodney Bay Marina, the restaurants and bars of Rodney Bay Village, Pigeon Island’s forts, the Gros Islet street party and the hotels of the north-west.
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What to see and do
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Bamboo rafts on a quiet river
St. Lucia Bamboo Rafting
A slow trip on traditional bamboo rafts through calm inland waterways at Monchy, in the north of the island.
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The original adventure-tour company
Adventure Tours St. Lucia
Zipline, buggy, bike, speedboat, kayak and snorkelling tours, plus power-catamaran days to Martinique on the 60-foot Flying Ray.
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Slides on the sea
Splash Island Water Park
An inflatable water park floating off Reduit Beach, with slides, climbing walls and obstacle courses for children and adults.
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Wide views over the north
Stony Hill
An elevated viewpoint at La Feuille, Monchy, with wide views over the north of the island, listed by the tourism authority.
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Golden sand and calm water
Reduit Beach
Rodney Bay’s long golden beach, one of the most popular on the island, with calm water, water sports, restaurants and the Splash Island water park.
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Calm water inside the landmark
Pigeon Island Beach
A quiet sandy beach within Pigeon Island National Landmark, with calm, clear water for swimming and beginner snorkelling.
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Forts, trails and two beaches
Pigeon Island National Landmark
A national landmark joined to the mainland by a causeway, with 18th-century military ruins, Fort Rodney, Signal Peak, a small museum and quiet beaches.
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Gros Islet’s landmark church
St. Joseph the Worker Church
A landmark church near the main square of Gros Islet, with colourful architecture, stained glass and a wooden interior.
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Home of the Saint Lucia Kings
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
The national stadium near Gros Islet, renamed in 2016 after Daren Sammy, and home ground of the Saint Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League.
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Listed by the tourism authority
Eastern Caribbean Diving
A diving and snorkelling operator in Rodney Bay, listed by the tourism authority.
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Listed by the tourism authority
Sealife Paradise
A water-sports and diving operator on Pigeon Island beach, listed by the tourism authority.
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One of the island’s leading boat operators
Sea Spray Cruises
Catamaran and speedboat excursions from Rodney Bay to the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay and Toraille Waterfall.
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A restored wooden trading sloop
Jus’ Sail
Small-group and private charters aboard a restored traditional wooden trading sloop.
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Private trips and sunset cruises
Dream Boat Tours
Private boat tours and sunset cruises from Rodney Bay Marina.
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The island’s only power catamaran
Wave Riders: the Flying Ray
Luxury tours aboard the 60-foot Flying Ray, which the tourism authority calls the island’s only power catamaran.
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Dolphins and whales off the coast
Jammin’ Tours
Whale- and dolphin-watching cruises and other boat trips from Windjammer Landing.
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Bareboat sailing from Rodney Bay
Sunsail St Lucia
Sunsail’s yacht-charter base at Rodney Bay, with suggested routes south past the Pitons to St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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St Lucia and Grenadines itineraries
The Moorings: St Lucia charters
Yacht charters in St Lucia waters and on to the Grenadines, with itineraries via Marigot Bay, Anse Cochon, the Pitons, Bequia, the Tobago Cays and Mustique.
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253 berths and the ARC finish
IGY Rodney Bay Marina
The island’s main marina, with 253 berths, 32 for megayachts, room for yachts up to 285 ft, a boatyard with a 75-tonne travelift, and customs on site.
PO Box RB 2521, Rodney Bay, Saint LuciaExplore View on map
Where to eat
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French cooking by the water
Jacques Waterfront Dining
A waterside restaurant at Rodney Bay, where chef Jacques blends French cooking with Caribbean ingredients, now with an air-conditioned wine cellar.
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Rodney Bay’s steak night
Big Chef Steakhouse
A Rodney Bay steakhouse, guided by Executive Chef Odeen Martin, with a garden, an events calendar and a separate bakehouse.
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Indian cooking in Rodney Bay
Spice of India
A sophisticated Indian restaurant at Baywalk Mall in the heart of Rodney Bay.
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Island-sourced seafood
Buzz Seafood & Grill
A Rodney Bay seafood and grill restaurant using sustainably sourced island ingredients, with cocktails, wine and private dinners.
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Wood-fired pizza
Keylargo Italian
An Italian restaurant in Rodney Heights known for wood-fired pizza, pasta and a full Italian menu, made from scratch.
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Sushi and ramen
Sakuragi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
A Japanese restaurant and sushi bar at Baywalk Mall, open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm, with takeaway.
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Breakfast to dinner on Reduit
Spinnakers
A restaurant and beach-front bar on Reduit Beach, open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a favourite sunset spot.
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Steaks above Labrelotte Bay
Upper Deck at Windjammer Landing
The steakhouse at Windjammer Landing, high above Labrelotte Bay.
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Oceanfront dinners at Marisule
Windsong at Calabash Cove
Calabash Cove’s oceanfront restaurant, serving Caribbean and Asian-fusion cooking.
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A Rodney Bay favourite
Matthew’s
A Rodney Bay restaurant listed by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.
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By the marina
Sea Salt
A restaurant and bar at Rodney Bay Marina, listed by the tourism authority.
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At Baywalk Mall
AMICI
A restaurant at Baywalk Mall in Rodney Bay, listed by the tourism authority.
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Sushi by the marina
Rituals Sushi
A sushi restaurant at Rodney Bay Marina, listed by the tourism authority.
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A marina bistro
Bosuns
A bistro at Rodney Bay Marina, listed by the tourism authority.
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In Gros Islet village
Frydays Bar & Restaurant
A bar and restaurant on Dauphin Street in Gros Islet village, listed by the tourism authority.
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Rodney Bay’s waterside café since 2002
Café Olé
A waterside café at the heart of Rodney Bay Marina since 2002, open seven days a week, with coffee, juices, smoothies and the Boardwalk Bar.
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Ice cream and espresso
Cream n Bean
An ice-cream café serving espresso drinks at JQ Rodney Bay Mall, listed by the tourism authority.
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Where to stay
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Villas with a private marina
The Landings Resort & Spa
A beachfront resort of private villas between Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island, with its own marina, restaurants and spa.
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Between two seas
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
An adults-only all-inclusive on the Pigeon Island causeway, with 12 restaurants, scuba diving and golf at Cap Estate.
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On Reduit Beach
Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa
An oceanfront resort on Reduit Beach with a spa, water sports and the Coral Kidz Club, one of the Bay Gardens group’s Rodney Bay hotels.
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Next to the marina
Bay Gardens Marina Haven
The Bay Gardens group’s hotel closest to Rodney Bay Marina.
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Hillside villas with plunge pools
Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences
Mediterranean-style villas stepping down a hillside to Labrelotte Bay, with plunge pools, four bars, the Upper Deck steakhouse and a spa.
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Gardens on a quiet cove
East Winds
A boutique all-inclusive in gardens on La Brelotte Bay, between the rainforest and the sea.
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Every room faces the sea
Calabash Cove Resort & Spa
An all-inclusive resort on a secluded beach at Marisule, with all rooms overlooking the Caribbean, a spa and Windsong restaurant.
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Family-run, five minutes from Reduit
Sol Sanctum Hotel & Wellness
A modern, family-run boutique hotel in Rodney Bay Village, five minutes’ walk from Reduit Beach, with a yoga studio; breakfast and parking included.
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Bars, rum shops and nights out
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Lime like a Lucian
Kabawé Krawl
A guided evening through local rum shops, music and community life, run by Serenity Tours.
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A drink inside Pigeon Island
Jambe de Bois
A small beachside spot inside Pigeon Island National Landmark, with simple Caribbean dishes and fresh seafood.
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A village kabawé
Nestor’s Bar
A local bar at Grande Rivière, listed by the tourism authority.
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The island’s most famous jump-up
Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party
Every Friday from sunset the village of Gros Islet fills with street barbecues, Piton beer, music and DJs: a “jump-up” that has taken place for more than 50 years.
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The north’s main night out
Rodney Bay Village
The north’s main nightlife hub: restaurants for every taste and budget, then late bars and clubs, karaoke and live soca and reggae nights.
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A beach club on Labrelotte Bay
96 Degrees in the Shade Beach Club
Windjammer Landing’s beach club on Labrelotte Bay, one of the resort’s four bars, listed by the tourism authority.
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The island’s only casino
Treasure Bay Casino
The casino at Baywalk Mall, which the mall describes as Saint Lucia’s first and only casino.
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Late nights in Rodney Bay
Ultra Lounge
A Rodney Bay lounge and bar listed by the tourism authority.
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Big games and bar food
Keebees Bar & Grill
A sports bar and grill on Reduit Road, listed by the tourism authority.
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Shopping
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More than 50 shops on two floors
Baywalk Mall
Rodney Bay’s mall, with more than 50 stores and restaurants on two floors, a casino, a bank and a supermarket.
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Island-made sunscreen and soaps
Caribbean Blue Naturals
A local company making natural sunscreens, insect repellents, body scrubs and soaps, sold in Rodney Bay.
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Sea-moss soaps
Savon Sent Lisi
Luxury handmade soaps, oils and lotions from Saint Lucia, with scents such as sea moss with grapefruit.
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Villas and apartments in the north
Doubloon Real Estate
A Rodney Bay agency selling villas, apartments and land in Cap Estate, Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay, with rental management.
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Spas and health
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On the tourism authority’s spa list
Windjammer Landing spa
The spa at Windjammer Landing on Labrelotte Bay.
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A clinic in the north
Rodney Bay Medical Centre
A medical centre in Rodney Bay, convenient for the hotels of the north.
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Getting there
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Tours and transfers
Barefoot Holidays
A destination management company offering transfers, tours and adventure programmes.
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Book tours direct
Lucian Style
A Rodney Bay tour agency for private and shared tours and transfers.
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Tours and travel services
St. James Travel & Tours
A Rodney Bay travel and tour company, listed by the tourism authority.
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How to get there
Getting to Rodney Bay and Gros Islet
About 1 hour 30 from Hewanorra; a helicopter takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Questions and answers
When is the Gros Islet street party?
Every Friday from sunset; the tourism authority says it has run for more than 50 years.
How far is Rodney Bay from Hewanorra airport?
About 1 hour 30 minutes by road, or 10 to 15 minutes by helicopter.
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