Trade St. Lucia’s Pitons for Martinique’s pastries in 90 minutes! Our daily ferry makes this cultural hop effortless. Here’s your complete guide:
Why Martinique for a Day Trip?
French Caribbean charm without overnight costs.
EUR ↔ USD acceptance (most vendors).
Unique blend of Creole/French culture.
Only 25 nautical miles from St. Lucia.
The Logistics Made Simple.
Ferry Schedule:
Depart St. Lucia (Vieux Fort): 7:30 AM.
Arrive Martinique (Fort-de-France): 9:00 AM.
Return departure: 4:00 PM.
Back in St. Lucia: 5:30 PM.
Passport Requirements:
✅ Valid passport (6+ months validity).
✅ Immigration forms (provided onboard).
❌ No visa required for US/UK/CA/EU citizens.
Pro tip: Make color copies of your passport.
Customs Secret:
We process immigration ONBOARD during the crossing. No airport-style queues! Have documents ready when crew requests them.
Perfect 6-Hour Itinerary:
9:30-11:00 AM: Fort-de-France Food Safari
Breakfast at Boulangerie Kano (try “pain au chocolat”).
Explore spice stalls at Marché Couvert.
Must-buy: Madame François’ hot pepper jam.
11:30-1:00 PM: Cultural Highlights
Option A: Schœlcher Library’s iron architecture.
Option B: Fort Saint Louis harbor views (free entry).
Option C: Balata Gardens treetop walkways.
1:30-3:00 PM: Beach Bliss
Les Salines Beach (30-min taxi): Iconic white sand.
Anse Mitan (15-min taxi): Calm swimming + beach bars.
Order: Ti’ Punch rum cocktail with fresh lime.
3:00-3:45 PM: Souvenir Sprint
Rhum Clément boutique (airport-sized bottles allowed).
Local pottery at Poterie des Trois-Îlets.
Money-Saving Tips
Pre-book roundtrip taxi with English-speaking driver ($80/4 pax).
Eat like a local: Creole lunch counters > tourist restaurants.
Buy “Le Caribe” phone pass for maps/translations (€10).
Why Choose Hewanorra Express?
Onboard immigration processing.
Climate-controlled cabin with Wi-Fi.
Free Martinique map + phrase card.
98% on-time departure record.
Book Your Island Hop!
Day trip packages from $99 including:
Roundtrip ferry
Customs assistance
Island map & tips
