Swap winter grey for Caribbean colour and celebrate the festive season island-style with an unforgettable Christmas in Saint Lucia. The island shines throughout December with century-old traditions, vibrant cultural events and flavours you simply won’t find anywhere else. From Creole carol-singing to the heart-pounding rhythm of Bamboo Bursting, Saint Lucia’s Christmas spirit is alive in every village, bay and hillside.
Special Christmas in Saint Lucia Offer – From £2,999pp
7 nights at Zoëtry Marigot Bay
£2,999 per person
Based on two adults travelling on 20 December 2025, sharing a Junior Suite Garden View Includes direct flights from London Gatwick
Offered by Tropical Sky. Book early to secure the best rooms at this secluded luxury hideaway overlooking one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful bays – and unlock savings of up to £500 per person when you confirm your 2026 holiday by 28 February 2026.
What Makes Christmas in Saint Lucia Unique?
Creole Carols & Festive Folk Songs
From late October, the island fills with Christmas carols and the joyful performances of La Rose and La Marguerite, the island’s two traditional societies. Expect serenades, drums and soulful Kwéyòl harmonies.
Dazzling Masquerade Dancers
Spot the colourful masqueraders in their cone hats and vibrant crêpe-paper robes, dancing through the streets to the rhythm of shak-shaks, flutes and drums.
The Thrill of Bamboo Bursting
A beloved rural tradition, locals pack bamboo with kerosene to create booming, echoing explosions that light up the season with energy and friendly rivalry.
Festival of Lights & Renewal – 12 December
Castries transforms into a glowing wonderland during this annual celebration. Lantern competitions, live music, fireworks and the grand illumination ceremony mark the true beginning of the island’s Christmas spirit.
Taste the Season: Sorrel & Black Rum Cake
Sip fragrant sorrel spiced with ginger and cloves, and don’t miss Saint Lucia’s rich, dark black cake – fruit-soaked, rum-drenched and utterly festive.
Community Decorations & Tree-Lighting
Villages across the island compete with lights, trees and colourful displays, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Séwinal on Christmas Eve
Join locals in Mon Repos or Choiseul for this energetic night-before-Christmas street celebration featuring dancing, drumming and carnival-style revelry.
A True Saint Lucian Christmas Lunch
Hotels and resorts serve up traditional island Christmas dishes – from glazed ham and roast pork to rice and peas, macaroni pie, coconut cakes and homemade bread.
Secure Your Saint Lucian Christmas Early
With its authentic traditions, warm hospitality and unforgettable tropical backdrop, Christmas in Saint Lucia is something truly special.
Book your 2026 trip before 28 February 2026 to enjoy savings of up to £500 per person and guarantee your place under the Caribbean sun.
