St Lucia Travel Guide

Language

English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is widely spoken.

Currency

The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureau in Castries.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

240 volts, 50Hz. Three square-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for St Lucia is +1 758. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not needed for calls to Canada and the US. City/area codes are not in use. Pay phones accept coins and pre-paid cards, available at shops throughout the island. AT&T calling cards can be used for cheaper international calls. Mobile phone operators provide good GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 network coverage of the island. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes throughout the island.

Duty-Free

Travelers to St Lucia may bring in 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, and 1 liter wine or spirits without paying customs duty.

Tourist Office

St Lucia Tourist Office, Castries: +1 758 452 4094 or www.stlucia.org

Embassies in St Lucia

• United States Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 246 227 4000.
• British High Commission, Castries: +1 758 452 2484.
• Canadian High Commission. Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 (868) 822 5450.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 876 620 4840.

St Lucia Embassies Abroad

• St Lucia Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 364 6792.
• St Lucia High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7370 7123.
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911.

Language

English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is widely spoken.

Currency

The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureau in Castries.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

240 volts, 50Hz. Three square-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for St Lucia is +1 758. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not needed for calls to Canada and the US. City/area codes are not in use. Pay phones accept coins and pre-paid cards, available at shops throughout the island. AT&T calling cards can be used for cheaper international calls. Mobile phone operators provide good GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 network coverage of the island. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes throughout the island.

Duty-Free

Travelers to St Lucia may bring in 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, and 1 liter wine or spirits without paying customs duty.

Tourist Office

St Lucia Tourist Office, Castries: +1 758 452 4094 or www.stlucia.org

Embassies in St Lucia

• United States Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 246 227 4000.
• British High Commission, Castries: +1 758 452 2484.
• Canadian High Commission. Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 (868) 822 5450.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 876 620 4840.

St Lucia Embassies Abroad

• St Lucia Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 364 6792.
• St Lucia High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7370 7123.
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911.

Language

English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is widely spoken.

Currency

The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureau in Castries.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

240 volts, 50Hz. Three square-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for St Lucia is +1 758. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not needed for calls to Canada and the US. City/area codes are not in use. Pay phones accept coins and pre-paid cards, available at shops throughout the island. AT&T calling cards can be used for cheaper international calls. Mobile phone operators provide good GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 network coverage of the island. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes throughout the island.

Duty-Free

Travelers to St Lucia may bring in 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, and 1 liter wine or spirits without paying customs duty.

Tourist Office

St Lucia Tourist Office, Castries: +1 758 452 4094 or www.stlucia.org

Embassies in St Lucia

• United States Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 246 227 4000.
• British High Commission, Castries: +1 758 452 2484.
• Canadian High Commission. Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 (868) 822 5450.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 876 620 4840.

St Lucia Embassies Abroad

• St Lucia Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 364 6792.
• St Lucia High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7370 7123.
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911.

Language

English is the official language, but St Lucian Creole is widely spoken.

Currency

The unit of currency in Saint Lucia is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is tied to the US Dollar. The EC$ is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are also accepted at most tourist establishments and ensure a better exchange rate. ATMs are available in Castries, Rodney Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm, some are open till 5pm. Major credit cards are accepted at all large hotels, shops and restaurants. Most hotels will exchange foreign currency, and there are change bureau in Castries.

2.7000

Time

Local time is GMT -4.

Electricity

240 volts, 50Hz. Three square-pin plugs are standard.

Communications

The international access code for St Lucia is +1 758. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom); the outgoing code is not needed for calls to Canada and the US. City/area codes are not in use. Pay phones accept coins and pre-paid cards, available at shops throughout the island. AT&T calling cards can be used for cheaper international calls. Mobile phone operators provide good GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 network coverage of the island. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes throughout the island.

Duty-Free

Travelers to St Lucia may bring in 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, and 1 liter wine or spirits without paying customs duty.

Tourist Office

St Lucia Tourist Office, Castries: +1 758 452 4094 or www.stlucia.org

Embassies in St Lucia

• United States Embassy, Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 246 227 4000.
• British High Commission, Castries: +1 758 452 2484.
• Canadian High Commission. Bridgetown, Barbados (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 246 429 3550.
• Australian High Commission, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for St Lucia): +1 (868) 822 5450.
• South African High Commission, Kingston, Jamaica (also responsible for St. Lucia): +1 876 620 4840.

St Lucia Embassies Abroad

• St Lucia Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 364 6792.
• St Lucia High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7370 7123.
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 236 8952.

Emergency

Emergencies: 999/911.