Trois-Ilets Cruise Port
Les Trois-Îlets, Martinique · Caribbean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Les Trois-Îlets — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysTender port on Martinique's scenic bay with beach access, French-Creole culture, and easy ferry to Fort-de-France.
At a glance
Port summary
Trois-Ilets is a tender port used by smaller and luxury cruise lines. Ships anchor in the bay off Pointe du Bout and tender passengers ashore to the Anse Mitan/Pointe du Bout area. The town of Les Trois-Îlets is a short taxi ride inland. Fort-de-France, the capital, is a quick ferry ride across the bay. Allow extra time for tender operations and ferry schedules when planning your return.
Cruise dock
🚢 Pointe du Bout — Tender Landing
Tender landing area near Pointe du Bout pier. Ships anchor in the bay off Pointe du Bout and tender passengers ashore here. The marina, Village Créole shops, and Anse Mitan beach are within walking distance.
📍 Latitude: 14.557479, Longitude: -61.051409
See dock on port map →Getting to Les Trois-Îlets
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry cash for taxis and small vendors; cards work at larger establishments and restaurants
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10 plansAnse Mitan & Pointe du Bout — A Free Day on Foot
Step off the tender and never take a taxi: golden-sand Anse Mitan for a swim, the yacht-lined marina, and the Village Créole boutiques — the easiest, cheapest, most relaxed day in Trois-Îlets.
Fort-de-France by Ferry — The Capital in Half a Day
Skip the taxi and take the 20-minute ferry across the bay to Martinique's capital: a Vauban-era fort, a wild wrought-iron library, a Creole cathedral and the buzzing covered market — all on foot.
Joséphine & the Plantation Past: Pagerie + Savane des Esclaves
The two sides of Trois-Îlets' history in one morning: the birthplace museum of Empress Joséphine, and La Savane des Esclaves, a moving reconstruction of how enslaved and freed Martinicans actually lived.
Jardin de Balata — Rainforest Gardens & Treetop Walkways
A world-class botanical garden in the rainforest hills above Fort-de-France: 3,000 tropical species, hummingbirds at the feeders, and suspension bridges strung through the mahogany canopy.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Les Trois-Îlets?
- Les Trois-Îlets is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Les Trois-Îlets?
- Walking into Les Trois-Îlets from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Les Trois-Îlets centre?
- Typical options include Ferry, Taxi, On foot, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Les Trois-Îlets?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Les Trois-Îlets independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Les Trois-Îlets and are cards accepted?
- Les Trois-Îlets uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Les Trois-Îlets cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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