Explore on your own rating
Town is walkable, but beaches and the island's big sights (the Basse-Terre rainforest, volcano and waterfalls) need a taxi or tour.
Where ships dock
- Centre Saint-John Perse cruise terminal, Pointe-à-Pitre
Getting to town
The waterfront, market and central square (Place de la Victoire) are about a 10–15 minute flat walk.
Taxis wait at the terminal exit. Fares vary and are in euros, so agree the price first. Le Gosier and Plage de la Datcha are about 7–9 km away, roughly 15–20 minutes by taxi.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Mémorial ACTe (Caribbean slavery memorial and museum)
- Place de la Victoire
- Covered spice market
- Guadeloupe National Park / Carbet Falls (tour)
Beaches
- Plage de la Datcha, Le Gosier (15–20 minutes)
- Sainte-Anne beach (farther east; varies)
Safety & tips
- Bring euros and some French phrases.
- Arrange a return time with your taxi driver.
- Many shops close for lunch.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Leave a beach at least 75 minutes before all-aboard to allow for the taxi, the walk and the boarding line.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.