Cockleshell beach excursion

St Kitts, St Kitts and Nevis

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10+ bookings last month.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4

· Tamar_K ·

Mar 2026

It was such a perfect day. Vincent was knowledgeable and shared some interesting facts about the island whilst driving. We had few stops to take photos and enjoy scenery. Beach was absolutely lovely, we managed to find few interesting fish and water was very clean.

· Christopher_G ·

Mar 2026

Excellent trip to a nice beach. Our driver, Elvis, was very punctual and gave an interesting and informative commentary as we drove to our destination. He gave us time to stop at a spectacular view point for photographs. Generally an excellent trip.

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Overview

What's Included

Experienced certified guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Soda/Pop

Complimentary local drink

Admission Fee - The Chairs and the umbrella at the beach .

$20.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

GOLD MINE ST. KITTS
B42 MARINA VILLAGE PORT ZANTE BASSETERRE St. Kitts, St Kitts & Nevis
We will meet in the cruise terminal by the Gold Mine store . This is on your left hand side while walking towards .the St.Kitts sign I will have a Sunflower sign in my hand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

South Peninsula

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Timothy Hill

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

White House Bay

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This beach excursion need a minimim of 4 person
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 53 reviews

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Cockleshelle Beach

Deb_S, Apr 2026

Wally and Elvis were great!! Easy to find Elvis once e pulled into port. Wally was a blast! He was funny and got us to our stops safely.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi greetings thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was our pleasre to be your guide on the island . Safe journey back home

Great option for beach time

Cindy_K, Apr 2026

Great option. Learned about area and had photo opportunities. Then able to spend 4 hours on the beach. Got to beach early before the crowds and guide was helpful.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was a pleasure to be your guide on the island . Safe journey back home

Fun day at Cockelshell Bay

Marco_T, Apr 2026

Good taxi service with a very friendly driver. The soft drink was appreciated. Good that the offer was there to agree a pick up time convenient with the whole group. The beach was lovely but not as clean as some others we had visited previously.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi greetings and thanks for your review of your beach excursion It was nice to have you on island and share our beach with you . Safe journey back home

Cockleshell Beach

Jo_B, Apr 2026

Our guide was on time, where he said he’d be and was extremely nice. We enjoyed Elvis very much. It was exactly as described.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi greetings and thanks for your review of your beach excursio . It was my pleasure to be your guide . Thanks for a wonderful day .

This time was just a ride to Beach with nothing else like the last time.

Wendy_R, Apr 2026

We did this excursion a couple months ago and it was great. This time our driver told is to meet him back at a location at 9am. At 855 we were informed he left without us and another driver met us and said he would get us to the beach. There was no informative tour, just a ride to the beach. There was no alcoholic beverage offered at the end, just waters or coca cola. We had a lovely day at Reggae Beach but the journey was a disappointment for my friend who had never been to St. Kitts before. We had to beg for a photo stop at the st. Kitts sign and the driver seemed annoyed.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi thanks for the review of your beach excursion . I am sorry that you did not get the driver that it seem you wanted . The excursion takes your on a tour to the beach with a photo stop at Timothy Hill and on your back a stop at White house bay . From your booking information we offer Bottle Water and Sodas . Nice that your where able to enjoy your time at the beach . Safe journey back home

Great excursion with family of 7

Spencer_R, Mar 2026

Directions to the meetup point were easy to follow and we found Elvis immediately with the sunflower sign. His van was comfortable, cool and spacious for 7. The history of the island was nice as we toured the roads. The roads are pretty well paved compared to St. Thomas and St. John. We stopped at Timothy Point for the iconic pictures of the Atlantic/Caribbean separated by a thin strip of land. The kids loved getting pictures with the monkeys. *pro tip* just have a handful of $1s or $5s for the tip. Otherwise don’t make eye contact with the handlers and stay away from them. Elvis took us to Rush Slowly beach bar. Get there early if you want a prime beach chair choice. We arrived by 10ish and it filled up quickly. Great food and beverage choices. Prices are tourist influenced, we drank and ate a lot, total of $250 amongst 4 adults and 3 kids, but we had a great time there. The beach is nice, but rocky in some spots. My son found a lot of bottle caps, so watch where you step. There’s lots of shade available if needed. We decided to leave earlier than expected, so we called Elvis and he was happy to come pick us up.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was nice to be your guide for the day . Great that the children like the monkey and was able to take pictures with them . Safe journey back home

Excellent trip to a nice...

Christopher_G, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was a pleasure to be your driver while you was on the island . Safe journey back home

Beach

Erena_W, Mar 2026

Was a great beach to experience and was veey clean water. Love the carribean and will always go back

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi greetings and thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was our pleasure to be your guide on the island . Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey back home .

Highly recommend

Tamar_K, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi greetings and thanks for your review of the tour . It was a pleasure to be your guide . Safe journey back home

Great trip

Danielle_R, Mar 2026

Great tour with a small group of people. Elvis was our driver, he took us to Cockleshell Beach and picked us up a few hours later. Trip included two photo stops, one was the famous Timothy Hill Overlook.

It was basically a cab...

Luanne_S, Feb 2026

It was basically a cab ride to the beach and nothing else. You were left on your own to find the best beach area and chairs etc.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi thanks for your review of your beach excursion. I would like to say sorry that we did not meet your expectation . When we get to Cockleshell beach we usually stop at Spice Mill restaurant to let you see it or thake you down to Reggea Beach bar and grill . You have the choice if you want to stay at Spice Mill or at Reggea beach

Great beach but were...

Justin_M, Jan 2026

Great beach but were unlucky with strong winds. Driver Elvis was really informative, friendly and prompt.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi greetings and thanks for your review of your beach excursion . It was my pleasure to be your guide and help you enjoy a day in tropical pradise . Safe journey home

Would recommend

garry_s, Jan 2026

Tour guide met us as scheduled at port. He was very nice and friendly . Took us to couple photo stops in nice AC van. The beach was very nice and not crowded. Got umbrella and chairs for $20. There was food/drink available, but the hamburgers we got there were horrible. Overall, great experience and would recommend.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi greetings to you and thanks for your review of you time on the island . It was a pleasure to be your guide . Safe journey back home .

Just as promised

Paula_P, Jan 2026

Just as promised, the beach was lovely, very reasonable cost for amenities and drinks, excellent communication by Viator

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Greetings to you and thanks for your review of the beach excursion. It was a pleasure to be your guide while you was on island . Safe journey home .

Elvis is great

Nicole_P, Dec 2025

Elvis was great. Easy to find. Professional and lovely. Gave us a great tour on our way to cockeshell beach. Stopped for some photos. Flexible when we wanted a later pickup. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi greetings to you and thanks for your review of the Cockleshell beach excursion . It was a pleasure to help you enjoy our Sun , Sea and Sand . Happy to you when it comes

Amazing views and...

Michelle_L, Dec 2025

Amazing views and friendly tourists. These are the most beautiful beaches and views I've seen and I've been to Hawaii, Italy, Greece, France, and Bahamas.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for your review of the Cockleshell beach excursion . It was a pleasure to be your guide to help you enjoy our Sun , Sea and Sand Happy new year when it comes .

Lovely Beach, great day

Wendy_R, Dec 2025

Beach was great, water is so clear and warm. Service on beach was excellent. Beach is small and can get crowded.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Greetings and thanks for your review of the tour . It was our pleasure having you on island and helping enjoy our Sun ,Sea and Sand .

Great driver and a very relaxing beach day.

John_J, Dec 2025

Great driver Wally. Very friendly and efficient service. Cockleshell Beach was beautiful and we were picked up promptly for our return to the port. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Merry Christmas to you and a happy new year . Thanks for your of the Cockleshell beach excursion . It was a pleasure having you on the island to enjoy Sun , Sea and Sand .

The driver was a very...

Ron_C, Dec 2025

The driver was a very nice guy, on time picking us up. The beach was okay but not near as good as other Caribbean beaches. We made a quick stop for a photo on the way to the beach.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi seasons greeting thanks for the review of the Beach Excursuon it was a pleasure having you on the island . Safe journey home and merry Christmas when it comes .

Great Time in St. Kitts

John_R, Dec 2025

Elvis is the best tour guide ever, really explains the history and highlights of the tour. He was back to pick us up at the exact time we requested! Thank you Elvis!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi thanks for your review of the tour . It was my pleasure to introduce you to the island . Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey home .

Cockleshell Beach Tour.

Vernon_K, Nov 2025

We reserved the Cockleshell Beach tour on our visit with the Celebrity Apex. Our driver was Elvis Williams. He was fabulous. There were waters and sodas for us to drink on the drive. Elvis was very knowledgable about the island and provided us with wonderful information during our drive to Cockleshell Beach. Our first stop was at Timothy Hill for photo ops of both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Upon arrival to Coclelshell Beach he told us about the two beach options and we chose Reggae Beach Bar which was fabulous. He asked when we wanted to be picked up. He arrived on time, and we made another photo stop on the way back to the port. Snorkling was fantastic, we saw lots of fish, some lobster, and 2 octopi. On that day there were 4 ships in port, the beach did get busy but not overcrowded. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi thanks for your review of the beach excursion . I am happy that you had a good time and where you enjoy Sun Sea and Sand . It was a pleasure to be your guide on the island Have a safe journey home.

Could have been better

Karen_M, Nov 2025

You need to confirm where to meet the tour guide operator. This not clear and we spent 15 minutes and a lot of frustration trying to figure out where to find the tour operator. The excursion was good once we located the operator. The beach is rocky so you need water shoes. The chairs are plastic so not super comfortable. Service on the beach was very good.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi greetings to you and thanks for your review of the beach excursion I am sorry that you had trouble with the meeting place . Also I am sorry that you find the beach rocky I hope that you was able to enjoy the warm tropical water and sunshine at the beach . Have a safe journey home .

Unhealthy air!

scott_w, Nov 2025

Transportation vehicle stunk of mold and mildew! Wife has bad asthma. People didn’t show up, went bsdly

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi thanks for your review of your beach excursion . I will be reaching out to Viator to asked them to give you a full refund . I hope you do not mind if i take pictured of the bus you wad in and a few others and sent to Viator . Have a safe journey home and enjoy the rest of your curise .

St Kitts

Michael_C, Nov 2025

Not well organized. Two of the couples either canceled or were no shows. Driver Wally was good but did not come for our return trip to the ship. We were handed off to another driver. Finally, the beach at Cockleshell was very crowded.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Hi thanks for your review of the tour . I would like to say that i am sorry that your driver did not come back for you . Hi i would like to reach out to Viator and give you a full refund .i am sorry again . Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey home . Can i offer you a refund of your beach excursion . Please let me know what persentage will be good enough for you

Great experience. Elvis...

Suraya_A, Aug 2025

Great experience. Elvis our driver and tour guide was excellent and accommodating. Had a nice drive and tour. Ended up at the beach for a few hours, caught some sun. And Elvis was on time to head back to the ship.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi tjanks for your review of the Cockleshell beach excursion . It was a pleasure to be your driver to help you enjoy Sun , Beach and Sand .Enjoy the rest of your curise .

Ok

Karen_s, Aug 2025

The beach was nice just churned up from Hurricane Erin lots of jelly fish bites The umbrellas were made from tarps that were shedding aesthetically not a nice looking facility. Staff nice driver great . We’ll never go back to Cockleshell beach . Needs remodeled for sure! Reminded me of Mexico…. Unkept

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi i am sorry that you did not had a good time . I guess it was becsuse of the hurricane and it was not a plan called for your ship . Thanks for coming to the island and safe journy home .

Worth every penny!!! Amazing value for low-key beach excursion!!

Michael_M, Aug 2025

It was a low-key trip across the island where we stopped at two scenic overlooks before being dropped off and later picked up from the beach. Very long drive. Water and sprite provided in van. I’m serious when I say it was the price of an uber, but with more personable and personal service. The beach was amazing! My kids swam with wild foot-long stingrays, and picked up live giant conch from the shallows! Local beer was 2 for $5! Virgin Daiquiris for the kids were $6. Just wear sunscreen!!! Also, the beach is free but the chairs and umbrellas are not. Locally run. For me it was $5 per chair and $10 per umbrella so for me and my 3 kids it added $40 - super cheap, and saved us 1000 times over for a 4 hour beach outing. Locals will try to braid your hair or give massages - maybe sell you junk they bought at an inland gift shop at a significant mark up - but they are friendly and accept a “no thank you” with grace. 6 stars out of 5 for value. I only gave 4 stars out of 5 because there was no information given about the island (or talking) by our driver, or info given about how to rent umbrellas, or what time restaurants/beach bars open. All of that was quickly learned by the employees of the beach restaurant where we were dropped off. Regardless I could not recommend the excursion more as a simple “beach day” with family.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi thanks for your review of our beach excursion . Nice to know you was able to enjoy Sun Sea and Sand for at least 4 hours . Sorry if it did not live up to your expectation . We will consider your comment and used to improve our beach excursion .Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey home .

Beautiful beach

Kathryn_V, Apr 2025

Beautiful beach. Restaurants eat each end to get food and drinks and use the restroom. $20 to rent 2 chairs and an umbrella. Spice Mill restaurant has good facilities. View of Nevis can’t be beat. There is a ferry to Nevis from the beach. Would absolutely go to this beach again. Tour guide was excellent. Provided water, soda, and beer for the drive.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thanks for your review of cockleshell beach excursion . It was a pleasure to have you on the island to enjoy Sun , Sea and Sand . Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey home

Elvis is a great guide!

Andrea_M, Mar 2025

Elvis was an excellent tour guide and had a lot of great information about the island. The island is beautiful and it was nice to be able to see some of it. The beach however was not at all what I expected. No fault of Elvis at all. I just thought the beach was overcrowded and very hard to enjoy. It felt like we were packed in like sardines. Not an issue paying for beach chairs and umbrellas but they were old and broken. Overall I enjoyed our time with Elvis but did not enjoy the beach. I should also mention there were 4 ships in port this day which could have caused the overcrowding.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi thanks for you review of your excursion. It was a pleasure having you on the island . Thanks for your understanding about the beach . When there is four curise ship the site can get crowded Enjoy the rest of your curise and safe journey home.