When you first see the Pitons rising out of the Caribbean, it’s the kind of view that makes you stop talking mid-sentence. We took a catamaran out of Castries, and the ride along the coastline was worth the trip all by itself.

The crew had music playing, the breeze was perfect, and every few minutes you’d look up and see something new — fishing villages, lush green hillsides, and those two iconic peaks getting closer.

The Pitons aren’t just beautiful; they’re also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for their unique natural beauty and volcanic history. Seeing them from the water gives you a whole new appreciation for why they’re protected.

By the time we reached Soufrière, I was already planning in my head how to get back here again someday. Walking the town, seeing the colors, the people, the little shops — it had that “real Caribbean” feel that sticks with you long after you’re back home.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely. If you’re heading to St. Lucia, get out on the water and see the island from that perspective. The Pitons aren’t just mountains — they’re a reminder of why you came in the first place.