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Explore Saint Lucia from the water to see its coves and coastline up-close, writes Alice Barnes-Brown


orizontal rain jabs my face as the Knotty Girl speedboat slices across


Marigot Bay PICTURE: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority


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the undulating Windward Island waves. It’s a shower of biblical proportions, and despite the ethereal jungle views over the port side,my spirits are literally and metaphorically dampened. “Don’t worry, it’ll stop in a minute,” reassures our chirpy skipper. Lo and behold, he is right – as the sugarloaf peaks of the Pitons emerge from the clouds, so does the sunshine.


The 40-minute speedboat journey


from capital Castries to the Pitons is a popular shore excursion for many cruise visitors, as well as for those whose feet are otherwise firmly on land. And the number in the latter group is growing, with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority reporting that overnight visitors from the UK rose 6% between January and July, compared with 2023. It’s a stylish way to check off some of Saint Lucia’s bucket-list experiences, but it’s just the first of many memorable moments on – and under – the water in this island nation.²


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