Fort de France cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: Pointe Simon cruise pier to the downtown Blue Lines ferry pontoons.

• Walk: practical on foot. The tourism board's route leads right from the cruise exit towards the ferry pontoons; use the pavement around the parking area and roundabout.
• Taxi: taxis serve Pointe Simon, according to the official cruise guide; agree your destination and fare before setting off.

Orientation, not a walking route

Getting to the centre — Les Tourelles cruise terminal to the downtown Blue Lines ferry pontoons.

• Walk: practical on foot; the tourism board estimates about 20 minutes, checked 2026-10-02. This time applies to Les Tourelles only.
• Taxi: available at Les Tourelles, according to the port authority; give the driver your intended destination.

Both cruise terminals provide alongside berthing. At Pointe Simon, follow the passenger exit along the pier and use the tourist information point to orientate yourself. Passengers embarking at Les Tourelles should follow their cruise documents' terminal and baggage instructions rather than heading automatically to the waterfront cruise pier.

Discuss gangway assistance with the ship if needed; the ability to walk around downtown does not establish step-free boarding.

About this port

Fort de France offers a useful choice between a city visit and a trip across the bay. Markets, the cathedral and the Schoelcher Library suit a short cultural circuit; Pointe du Bout and Anse Mitan offer a beach outing with an extra ferry connection. Decide which matters most before leaving the ship rather than trying to squeeze both into a short call.

Your terminal changes the start and end of that day. Pointe Simon opens directly onto the central waterfront, while Les Tourelles is a separate terminal used particularly for cruises beginning and ending in Martinique.

Getting Around

For a town visit, continue on foot from the central waterfront. Pick a compact circuit and leave the waterfront shops for your return, when the remaining time is easier to judge.

For Pointe du Bout, Blue Lines' L01-B connects Fort de France with the marina across the bay. The tourism board describes an approximately 20-minute crossing. The transport authority lists €5 single or €7 return, checked 2026-10-02, subject to change. These are public ferry fares, not a cruise-terminal transfer. Buy through the operator's sales channels or MT Ticket and consult the day's departures before crossing. Routes, fares.

Things to Do

City culture: combine Saint-Louis Cathedral, the Schoelcher Library and the covered market. This gives the day a mixture of architecture and everyday shopping without requiring another vehicle. Treat the library as a working cultural institution, and keep church visits considerate of worshippers.

Waterfront break: La Française beach is in the city beside the fort area. It provides an option for a brief beach pause after sightseeing without committing to a bay crossing.

Pointe du Bout and Anse Mitan: from the ferry's marina arrival, explore the resort shops and restaurants, then continue towards Anse Mitan beach. Choose this as the main outing if swimming is the priority; the ferry timetable needs to shape the afternoon.

Getting back to your ship

Return to your actual cruise terminal: the public ferry pontoons, Pointe Simon and Les Tourelles are different places. After a bay outing, allow for the ferry wait as well as the crossing and onward walk. Choose a return sailing that leaves alternatives if service is delayed. For a road excursion, agree the terminal name and return appointment with the driver before departure. The ship's all-aboard time is the deadline, not its advertised sailing time.

Practical Information

The currency is the euro; French and Martinican Creole are spoken. Carry water, sun protection and some euro cash for small purchases. Take your ship card and the identification specified by your cruise line. For swimming, protect valuables and leave enough time to change before boarding public transport.