Getting around by boat and ferry Grande-Terre

The company has two boats: Archipel 1 (287 seats) making two daily rotations for La Désirade (45 min crossing) and the Saint-Germain (157 seats) in daily connection with Les Saintes and Marie-Galante (between 45 min and 1h30 crossing). It is possible to travel with a bicycle, a scooter and animals by informing the company in advance. It is preferable to check the timetable of the crossings announced as this information is subject to weather conditions. A consultant is available by phone every day.

The Iguana Beach operates between the islands of Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and Saint-François, in season only (from the All Saints' vacation period to June, and from mid-July to the end of August). The catamaran seats 190 inside and 70 outside. The crossing from Marie-Galante takes 45 minutes, and from Les Saintes about 1h30 to reach Saint-François. Schedules and days of rotation to be consulted on the website by telephone, as they are subject to change according to season and weather. Passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Since 1982, L'Express des Iles has carried over 20 million passengers, and will carry around 700,000 in 2023. With a fleet of 3 high-speed ships equipped with air-conditioned lounges and open upper decks, this shipping company provides regular, reliable transport between Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia. Book online to take advantage of the best offers available. The ships are accessible to people with reduced mobility and wheelchairs.

The company's ships operate regular rotations between the islands of Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and Dominica from the Pointe-à-Pitre ferry terminal. It also provides rotations for the island of Les Saintes from the town of Trois-Rivières located on Basse Terre. The 2-island pass gives access to a return trip to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, an ideal formula to discover the archipelago. Schedules and rates are indicated on their website. However, check the schedules because they are subject to change.

Between Pointe-à-Pitre and Gosier, this marina welcomes pleasure boats and large yachts, sailboats and motors. It has 1,100 berths at the quay and on buoys with a draught of 4.50 m for boats up to 50 m long. The pontoons are closed with access reserved for users by magnetic card. All the docks, equipped with water and electricity, sanitary facilities, are secured by video surveillance. Special terminals are reserved for American standard boats.

Departures from Sainte-Anne harbour to Marie-Galante and Les Saintes. Frequency of rotations varies according to tourist arrivals. You should contact the company.

This marina located a few kilometers south of Pointe-à-Pitre has 1,300 berths. The pontoons can accommodate boats up to 60 m long with a draught of 4.50 m. On site, a technical area with travel lift 55 t/ floating dock 700 t. Water, electricity, ice, fuel oil, sanitary facilities reserved for users, laundry, free Wi-Fi, postal service, daily weather reports, 24-hour assistance in case of emergency, defibrillator at the harbourmaster's office, taxis, tourist information, car rental...

The company has two boats: Archipel 1 (287 seats) making two daily rotations for La Désirade (45 min crossing) and the Saint-Germain (157 seats) in daily connection with Les Saintes and Marie-Galante (between 45 min and 1h30 crossing). It is possible to travel with a bicycle, a scooter and animals by informing the company in advance. It is preferable to check the timetable of the crossings announced as this information is subject to weather conditions. A consultant is available by phone every day.

It is the low cost shipping company of the West Indies with offers available on the internet or by phone only. You will have the best offers to travel between Guadeloupe, Les Saintes and Martinique on board a high speed ship with 437 seats. The company organizes Discovery Days from Deshaies or Pointe-à-Pitre to Montserrat, Antigua, Saint Kitts and Dominica. It is advisable to inquire before departure, as schedules and days may be subject to change depending on the weather.

It is the departure point for shuttle services to the islands of Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, Dominica, Martinique... It is home to the Express des Iles, Val Ferry and Jeans for Freedom companies. It has paid parking, as well as a ticket office for each of these shipping companies. On the practical side, the bus station is located right next to the pier. So you can easily reach it on foot, even with luggage.