Making the most of Montserrat
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, celebrated for dramatic volcanic scenery and striking natural beauty.
Cruise ships calling at Montserrat generally anchor offshore, with passengers tendered into Little Bay, the main port area.
Little Bay's tender point is around 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) from Brades, Montserrat's current de facto capital. After volcanic activity led to the abandonment of the former capital, Plymouth, Brades became the island's administrative and commercial centre.
Little Bay port location on Google Maps.
A new town is under construction at Little Bay, where the new port is also being expanded.
Getting around
Plymouth: visit the abandoned city, buried beneath volcanic ash. Guided tours provide a haunting view of the island's past.
Nearby places
Soufrière Hills Volcano and Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO): call at the observatory to understand the island's volcanic history and view the active Soufrière Hills Volcano from a safe distance.
Food and shopping
For authentic Montserratian experiences, explore the local shops and eateries in Brades and Little Bay.