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Martinique · Ships call at Fort de France, Martinique
Most ships dock at Pointe Simon in the center of Fort-de-France, about 15 minutes on foot from downtown. Some use the Tourelles terminal, about 1.5 miles out. Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is about 7 miles away. There is no airport shuttle, so most passengers take a taxi or their cruise line’s transfer.
Ships leave from Port of Fort-de-France, Quai de l’Hydrobase, 97200 Fort-de-France. Most ships use Pointe Simon, some the Tourelles terminal. (Sources: CruiseBooking.com, WhatsInPort)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The fort along the waterfront, still a naval base with guided tours, and the shaded park next to it.
Source: Adventour Begins
The library is a couple of blocks from the port, and St. Louis Cathedral about 10 minutes on foot.
Source: Adventour Begins
The covered market hall, about 500 meters from the pier.
Source: Adventour Begins
A botanical garden with a canopy walkway, about 20 minutes by car. There is no direct bus, so take a taxi or a tour.
Source: Adventour Begins
About 20 minutes across the bay by ferry, for the Anse Mitan beach and the Pagerie Museum.
Source: Adventour Begins
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The best months to visit Fort-de-France by cruise ship are February, March, April. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Fort Saint-Louis and La Savane; Schoelcher Library and the cathedral; Grand Marché; Jardin de Balata; Les Trois-Îlets.
Fort-de-France is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Fort-de-France.