There are two airports on St. Lucia:
George Fl Charles Airport (code SLU) for local flights and inter-island travel (Vigie Cove). Approx. 25 minutes from Rodney Bay Marina. Tel: +1 758 452 1156
International Hewanorra airport (code UVF) is at the south end of the island at Vieux Fort with direct flights to the UK and a number of US cities. It is 50 miles and 90 minutes by taxi from Rodney Bay Marina. Expect to pay US$85 one way (up to 3 passengers). For 4 people or more, US$25 per person. Many cruising boats stopover at Vieux Fort anchorage, close to the airport, to drop off and pick up crew. Be sure to secure your boat carefully if leaving it at anchor here.
Tel: +1 758 454 6644
http://www.slapsa.com
An air shuttle service operates between George Charles airport and Hewanorra.
Flights to and from St. Lucia can be expensive. Many people take the fast ferry to neighboring Martinique and fly from there.
https://www.express-des-iles.fr/
Express des Iles has been in operation for over 30 years, providing a fast, reliable, and affordable ferry service for travelers between the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Les Saintes and Marie Galante, as well as offering services to Dominica, St. Lucia and Antigua.
Channel Shuttles Inc. / Compagnie Maritime West Indies operates a small ferry (up to 15 people) between Castries and Marin, Martinique which is very useful if leaving your boat in Martinique for refit or shopping etc. Tel: 758 452 8757/451 8161 Fax: 758 458 0840 email: channelshuttles@candw.lc
Driving regulations: Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in St Lucia. A local driving permit or International Driving Licence is required if you wish to drive on the island. A local permit costs EC$54 and can be obtained from the car hire company when you hire the car, or at airport Immigration offices and local Police stations. It lasts for three months. Drivers must be over 25 years of age and less than 65.
There are plenty of car hire companies on the island offering a wide range of saloon and 4x4s. Note that most are automatic transmission
The main roads are all in good condition but some roads inland and off the beaten track may require four-wheel drive. Driving offers spectacular views, especially near the Pitons and Soufriere.
Estimated driving times:
Tip: If you need to go to Castries, try to park in the Castries Central Car park - a multistorey car park near Bank of St Lucia.
Taxis are widely available at the airports and in towns and can be identified by the blue ‘TX’ license plates. They vary from small saloons to minibusses and are usually modern and airconditioned. If by chance you cannot find one, just walk into the nearest hotel and they’ll call one for you.
Taxis are not metered, as fares are fixed by law. However, it is a good idea to confirm the cost of your journey before setting off and the rate in EC$ or US$ as rates can vary according to a number of travelers.
Taxi associations and main locations include:
Local buses can be used to get pretty much anywhere on the island, at very little cost. They have a green "M" registration plates..
Water taxis operate at Rodney Bay Marina, normally located on the main pontoon or contact them on VHF Channel 16. This is a quick and easy way to reach the beach or restaurants and bars, and boats at anchor.
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