St. Kitts Scenic Railway

Heritage railroad · Basseterre ·

St. Kitts Scenic Railway

Heritage railroad · Basseterre ·

Island tour past plantations, beaches, sugarcane fields

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Needsmust Train Station, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis Get directions

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"A combination of train and bus, this three-hour tour weaves a fascinatingroute past some of the island’s most historic sights. Constructed from 1912 to 1926, the rail system originally carried sugar from St. Kitts’ estates to the factory in Basseterre, but today serves as a fun tourist attraction. Visitors ride in double-decker cars—the lower is air-conditioned, the upper open-air—past black-sand beaches, old plantations,andsugarcane fields, and then up a portion of Mount Liamuiga."

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St. Kitts Scenic Railway

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St. Kitts Scenic Railway

Tim H.

Google

Fabulous experience with Sweet Pea narrating the journey and explaining everything from the history to the plant life and wishing good morning to everyone. You get to see parts of the island that are otherwise inaccessible. Well worth a visit.

Anthony R.

Google

We were so excited to enjoy this unique experience. However, about 5 minutes into the ride, the train derailed and we were stuck. After quite a wait, we had to be towed back to the depot. They offered a ride after the rail was repaired but due to obvious concerns, we declined and got a full refund. The staff were amazing but the experience was, preventable or not, a let down as we moved our plans around to accommodate this date for the train and we are only here for a week. We are so disappointed.

Rasheeda B.

Google

Kurt was THE BEST bus tour guide and Sweet Pea (Patricia) was a lovely & fun train cabin host. Special thanks to Ambrosia for efficiently serving us our beverages!!! Unfortunately, there was a derailment that ended our adventure prematurely, but next time we're here in SKN, we'll schedule our tour!

Joseph H.

Google

Took the train ride as part of a Royal Caribbean cruise - excursion. The bus driver that picked us up at the terminal called herself “Peace & Love” and she was wonderful!!! The train ride was a bit shakey from side-side but, it’s an older train and added to the experience! The workers were very attentive and we were never without a drink in hand if we wanted it! The views were great and I swear every single person who saw the train waved…it did not matter their age, they stopped what they were doing and waived to the train! This is well worth doing and I strongly encourage you try it!

Holly T.

Google

My partner and I stayed in St. Kitts for a week. The Scenic Railway was by far our favorite thing we’ve done or seen the entire trip! They are very professional and kind. They had everything well planned to ensure we were on time to meet up with all the other buses. We absolutely loved our driver, she was light-hearted and knowledgeable about SKN history. The train itself was a very fun experience. They proved free drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), they had dancers show us their traditional dancing, the speakers worked very well and didn’t skip, so we could hear the host clearly. The views of the ocean and fruit trees were fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend.

Chef Dave Food C.

Google

The train is a lot of fun and we enjoyed seeing the island by rail. The train is a narrow gauge line, and the cars do rock a lot. They serve drinks and alcohol in the trip that was included in the fare. I recommend taking this trip and seeing the island by rail.

Der “Wertzeit” T.

Google

⚔️ Conclusion first: 3 out of 5 stars – a pleasant ride, but not an epic quest. The St. Kitts Scenic Railway feels like a side-quest on rails: an old train circling the island, rolling past sugar cane fields, tiny villages, and wide ocean views. Sitting on the open deck is charming – you almost feel like a lord surveying his lands. But the pace is slow, more like a cart with tired horses than a roaring steed. The onboard narration tells the sugar history, though at times it drags on like a tavern tale that’s a bit too long. Drinks and live singing are offered, but they feel more like bonus side-quests than the main treasure. ✨ For landscape lovers and railway nostalgics: solid fun. 😴 For adventurers craving thrill: more of a filler chapter than a legendary loot drop. 🎲 My roll: 3/5 – nice scenery, but not a must-have artifact.

Carmen Q.

Google

We left on time, and the first half of the tour was by bus. Our driver was related a wealth of historical facts about the island as we drove through different towns. Once we disembarked, we're waiting for the train. Bathrooms were decent/clean. The train took us around the other side of the island as our hostess served us with rum- based cocktails. My husband and I had a good time.