Exploring the Grenada Chocolate Museum

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A Free Activity at St. George’s Cruise Port

If you’re looking for free things to do in Grenada when porting at St. George’s, I recommend visiting the Grenada House of Chocolate. Grenada isn’t a stop where the port is a destination, like Taino Bay or Grand Turk, nor is there a beach or pool accessible by foot. If you’re trying to save money on a taxi or excursion, the Grenada House of Chocolate is a free and fun option that is a short walk from the cruise terminal.

(Note: the streets of St. George’s are not accessible, so if you have mobility issues or use a wheelchair or scooter, I do not recommend navigating the town).

Grenada Chocolate Museum

The Grenada House of Chocolate touts itself as a museum, but it’s really a store with some educational components. There are lots of signs and some small exhibits, but the star of the show is the free demonstration that occurs every 15-20 minutes or so, where a House of Chocolate employee describes the “bean to bar” process.

The best part is that all of these things are free, and the House of Chocolate even provides free WiFi to guests. There are also bite-sized chocolate samples available, so guests can try bits of chocolate with varying percentages of cacao, up to 100%.

Free Things to Do in Grenada

While a purchase is certainly not required, the House of Chocolate has a wide variety of food and other items for purchase. There is a gift shop with Grenada souvenirs, packaged food items (not just chocolate, but also things like honey), a broad array of chocolates, and ready-to-eat foods. This includes baked goods, hot and iced chocolate and coffee drinks, ice creams, smoothies, and more. I recommend the Grenada Cocoa Tea if you want an authentic local taste. While the locals drink it hot, an iced version features chocolate, tea, and nutmeg ice cream.

I’m always on the lookout for free activities at cruise port calls, and this one also gives cruisers a great local experience and some education about the production of chocolate. Since it’s so close to port, it’s definitely worth the stop, even if you enjoy a day at the beach or on an excursion.