Getting around by boat and ferry Pointe-À-Pitre

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.

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...

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.