Brimstone Hill Fortress, St. Kitts

What you'll see

• The fortress: stone walls, cannon, and the Citadel at the top of the hill.
• The view: the Caribbean coast below and, on a clear day, the island of Sint Eustatius.
• The history: work began in 1690 and went on for just over 100 years. British military engineers designed it; enslaved Africans built and maintained it.

Visiting from the cruise port

Brimstone Hill is on the island's west coast, about 25 minutes from Port Zante by car. With the drive both ways and an hour on site, plan on about 2 to 2.5 hours, or see it as part of a longer island tour.

Bring US dollars for the entrance fee, plus water and comfortable shoes: some paths up to the top are steep.

The fortress entrance fee is paid at the gate and isn't included in tour prices. Cruise guests get our back-to-ship promise, and a 20% deposit holds your day.

Hours and fees from Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, checked October 2026. Confirm before you go.