Explore on your own rating
Walkable French-Caribbean town at the pier, plus a ferry right there to beaches across the bay.
Where ships dock
- Pointe Simon cruise terminal (downtown Fort-de-France)
- Tourelles terminal (a more industrial berth; larger ships; taxi needed)
Getting to town
From Pointe Simon you can walk into town: La Savane park is about 2 minutes away and the market about 10–15 minutes.
Ferries leave from beside the terminal for the beach resort area across the bay (Pointe du Bout / Trois-Îlets). Check the current timetable. Taxis are expensive by Caribbean standards, so confirm the fare first. Currency is the euro.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- La Savane park and Fort Saint-Louis
- Schoelcher Library
- Saint-Louis Cathedral
- Covered spice market
Beaches
- Pointe du Bout / Anse Mitan area (ferry across the bay, then walk)
- Anse à l'Âne (ferry line; check service)
- Les Salines (far south; long drive)
Safety & tips
- Euros are needed. Cards are widely accepted.
- Ferry routes change. Check the Blue Lines and Martinique Mobilités timetables on the day.
- Some shops close at midday and on Sundays.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Ferries run on a schedule. Take a return ferry at least one departure earlier than you think you need.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.