Getting around by boat and ferry Dominica

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.

Express des îles and Val Ferry maritime shuttles make several crossings a week (depending on the season) between Guadeloupe and the island of Dominica. These latest-generation boats are equipped with stabilizers and are quite comfortable. Allow around 2 hours for the crossing. The boat docks at the Port de Roseau, close to the town center. Bars and restaurants are nearby. Cabs and guides are on hand when you get off the shuttle to offer their services.

The company's ships operate rotations (3 to 4 times a week) between Guadeloupe and Dominica, departing from the Bergevin ferry terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre. Timetables and fares are shown on the website, with very attractive flash sales, especially in low season. Be sure to check the timetables, as they are subject to change, notably due to weather conditions or a drop in passenger numbers in low season. Allow 1h30 for the trip to Roseau harbor on a 190-passenger capacity boat.