Airport → Fort-de-France cruise pier
Take bus route A from the stop to the right of the airport exit. The source does not name the stop near the pier where you should get off.
Cruise port in Martinique
Fort-de-France
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 16 hours. 38 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 31 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 506 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 16 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 317
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Pointe Simon. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Pointe Simon.
About 16 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Fort-de-FranceAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 16 hr
- Les Trois-ÎletsAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 15 hr
- Saint-PierreAbout 45 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 14 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Tourelles terminal croisières → Fort-de-France city center
Walk from Tourelles terminal to the city center. It takes 20–25 minutes on foot.
Pointe Simon → Fort-de-France city center
Walk from Pointe Simon pier to the city center. The pier is in the city center.
Fort-de-France places to explore
Explore 23 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Bibliothèque Schœlcher
This library is notable for its ornate exterior and metal dome. It is across from Savannah Park.
- Hours
- Hours vary by day
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Mon 13:00–17:30Tue–Thu 08:30–17:30Fri 08:30–17:00Sat 08:30–12:00Sun Closed
Visitor reviews say it closed at 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays, so check the hours before planning an afternoon visit.
Théâtre Aimé-Césaire
This theater is in the former Fort-de-France City Hall building.
Fort Saint-Louis
This active military fort overlooks Fort-de-France Bay. Visitors can go inside on a guided tour.
- Admission
- EUR 8
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Balata
This church overlooks Fort-de-France Bay and is called the “Montmartre of Martinique.” Its building interprets Romanesque and Byzantine styles in a local manner.
Reviews say the church interior was closed due to construction and only the exterior could be seen, so check whether it is open if you want to visit the interior.
Jardin de Balata
Visitors can see a variety of tropical plants and palms and walk across a suspension bridge among the trees.
- Admission
- EUR 16
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–18:00
Even if the posted closing time is 6 p.m., the last admission is at 4:30 p.m., so arrive before then.
Cathédrale Saint-Louis
This cathedral in Fort-de-France has a metal frame and stained glass.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Les Trois-Îlets
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 15 hr
SightsMaison de la CanneThis place explores the relationship between sugarcane and the land and people of Martinique.
Reviews say it was still not open by 10:10 a.m. despite a posted 9 a.m. opening, so check whether it is open before an early visit.
NeighborhoodsPointe du BoutThis is a coastal district in Les Trois-Îlets with hotels, restaurants, a marina, shops, and more.
SightsLa Savane des EsclavesThis open-air museum covers Martinique's history, particularly the lives of people who were enslaved. It has traditional huts and gardens.
Reviews say visitors can no longer enter the restored cottage, so do not plan to see the interior.
SightsMusée de la PagerieThis place is described as the birthplace of Empress Joséphine.
SightsAnse-à-l’ÂneThis is one of the beaches forming the Les Trois-Îlets beach resort.
SightsAnse MitanThis is one of the beaches in Les Trois-Îlets and part of a coastal resort area with tourist facilities.
Food and cafésLe ZandoliThis upscale restaurant offers views over the bay from above in the evening. It serves a frequently changing menu described as one of the island's most original.
On days when Le Zandoli is closed, online reservations may be redirected to Ti Zandoli, so check the restaurant name in your confirmation.
SightsForêt de VatableThis is a natural area with a forest trail suitable for walking.
Reviews say the last about 50 m of the yellow trail was overgrown, so check the path conditions if you plan to walk that section.
NeighborhoodsVillage de la PoterieThis is a village where several artisans make art on potter's wheels. An old brick factory is also here.
Saint-Pierre
About 45 min each wayTime at destination About 14 hr 30 min
ActivitiesMontagne PeléeThis hike climbs Mount Pelée, the highest peak in Martinique. The Aileron route is the easiest and most popular. The round trip from the first shelter at 820 m above sea level to the second shelter takes about 3 hours.
The hiking trail has slippery sections and sections requiring you to use your hands on rocks; bring hiking boots, water, and a raincoat, and allow at least 4–5 hours round trip.
SightsThéâtre de Saint-PierreThis theater is listed as a key site in a walking-tour account of Saint-Pierre.
SightsCachot de CyparisThis cell is listed as a key site in a walking-tour account of Saint-Pierre.
SightsLe Mémorial de la CatastropheThis museum is listed as a key site in an account of a visit to Saint-Pierre.
SightsDistillerie DepazVisitors can tour the distillery at the foot of Mount Pelée on their own and see an old steam engine and museum.
SightsCo-Cathedral of Saint-PierreThis cathedral is listed as a key site in a walking-tour account of Saint-Pierre.
Cruises calling at Fort-de-France
506 sailings are grouped into 158 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises38 departure dates24 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Southern & Eastern Caribbean Discovery
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,954
MSC Cruises8 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.02Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Fort de France
Fort-de-France departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,526
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Americas cruises · 30 nights · Long cruise
30-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
New York, New York → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Americas cruises · 27 nights · Long cruise
27-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
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Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
12-Day Eastern Caribbean: Barbados, St. Lucia & St. Kitts
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,149
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
21-Day Eastern Caribbean: Antiqua, St. Lucia And Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,939
MSC Cruises19 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands (British)
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 671
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Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Lucia
Bridgetown departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,050
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12World Cruise · 4 nights · Short cruise
Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe
Bridgetown → Pointe-à-Pitre
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 707
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Sailing 2026.12World Cruise · 3 nights · Short cruise
Bridgetown, Saint George, Fort de France
Bridgetown → Fort-de-France
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 350
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Circle Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,179
158 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Fort-de-France
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MSC Cruises · 254 sailings
MSC Opera
10 cabin types · 7 dining venues · 38 entertainment options · 9 decks
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MSC World Asia
29 cabin types · 19 dining venues · 61 entertainment options · 17 decks
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MSC World Europa
27 cabin types · 18 dining venues · 65 entertainment options · 17 decks
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Holland America Line · 13 sailings
Eurodam
13 cabin types · 9 dining venues · 20 entertainment options · 11 decks
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About Fort-de-France
The largest of the Windward Islands, Martinique is 4,261 mi (6,817 km) from Paris, but its spirit and language are decidedly French, with more than a soupçon of West Indian spice. Tangible, edible evidence of the fact is the island's cuisine, a superb blend of French and creole. Martinique is lushly landscaped with tropical flowers. Trees bend under the weight of fruits such as mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and bright-red West Indian cherries. Acres of banana plantations, pineapple fields, and waving sugarcane stretch to the horizon. The towering mountains and verdant rain forest in the north lure hikers, while underwater sights and sunken treasures attract snorkelers and scuba divers. Martinique is also wonderful if your idea of exercise is turning over every 10 minutes to get an even tan and your taste in adventure runs to duty-free shopping. A popular cruise-ship excursion goes to St-Pierre, which was buried by ash when Mont Pelée erupted in 1902.
Cruise lines calling here: 8 places
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