Means of transport Caraïbes

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The capital's main airport, very similar to the major international airports, is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. To get downtown: cab, bus (irregular and inconvenient, as they stop at the end of Avenida Las Américas and don't go as far as the colonial zone), or VTC if you have Internet access. There is no departure tax if your stay is less than 31 days. If you stay from 1 to 3 months, you'll have to pay an additional $3,500, $5,600 from 3 to 9 months, and $7,000 from 9 months to 1 year.

Les Saintes Multiservices offers various services to boats anchored in the bay: cybercafé, computer services, mooring buoy request, clearances, weather report, laundry service, cleaning, garbage collection, drinking water terminal, waste collection, mail reception, mechanics... Any vessel entering the anchorage areas to make a stopover is required, upon arrival, to fill in the anchorage request form.

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.

It takes the form of a large bus with its own lane. Managed by the local authority, it runs between Fort-de-France and Le Lamentin like a tramway, with multiple stops all the way to the airport. The aim is to limit the frequent traffic jams on these busy stretches of road. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines located at each station. See the website for a map of the network.

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.

It is from this train station Partent bus. Tickets are purchased on site (but also in other Viazul stations in the country as well as all other routes).

Punta Cana airport is the busiest international airport in the country! It is served by international and charter airlines, domestic Dominican airlines and taxi planes that can be chartered. Air France and Air Caraïbes offer direct flights from and to Paris, Charles de Gaulle and Orly respectively. Whichever resort you have booked at, they all have shuttles that will pick you up. Otherwise, car rental is available here.

On its regional network, Air Caraïbes serves Martinique (Fort-de-France), Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Saint-Martin (Grand Case) and the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo). St. Barts is also offered with a service operated by St. Barth Commuter. It also offers an air-sea link to Marie-Galante, Dominica and Les Saintes with navigAIR, via Guadeloupe. The company also links the provinces and Belgium to the Caribbean from Orly with TGV AIR.

CTM Deher has been operating services to Les Saintes for over 50 years. The company's fleet comprises 4 launches : Antoinette (181 seats), Miss Karaibes (130 seats), Miss des îles (180 seats) and, since the end of 2023, Miss Outre-mer (316 seats). Several daily crossings are operated 7 days a week. Rotations may vary according to weather conditions. Allow around 20 minutes for the crossing (or a little more when the shuttle stops in Terre-de-Bas). You can book online on the website (special rate if booked in advance).

Allow around 45 minutes for the crossing aboardArchipel 1, a comfortable 287-passenger boat with a 120-passenger open deck. This makes the crossing much less hectic. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Reservations can be made by VAD or online. Departures from Saint-François are 2 times a day, as a general rule, and every day. But please check with the ticket office, as this information is subject to change depending on the weather.

It is difficult to be precise about the schedules and fares of Viazul, the bus company created for tourists but also used by Cubans. In any case, you will have to go to the bus station (recently redone, with a snack area) to buy your tickets in advance, ideally 1 or 2 days before your actual departure. You will be asked for your passport and a credit card to pay for your ticket in euros only.

The islands served by these maritime shuttles are Marie-Galante, the Saintes, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia with also packages including accommodation. Consult the brochures published by the Express des Iles, they are available in all sales outlets and on the Internet. Additional rotations are set up during vacations and busy periods. Count on 1h30 of crossing between Fort-de-France and the marina of Castries. Small snack on board in case of thirst and small hunger.

L'Express des Îles serves Guadeloupe, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Marie Galante and the Saintes from Fort-de-France on ultra-modern catamarans all equipped with an open-air upper deck. The duration of the trip for Guadeloupe is 3 hours without stopover and 3 hours 45 minutes with stopover in Dominica, 1 hour 20 minutes for Saint Lucia, 1 hour 30 minutes for Dominica and 2 hours 45 minutes for the Saintes. Numerous discounts (baby, child, youth, senior citizen, subscriber) are regularly offered. You can travel with your vehicle from one island to another.

The company offers rotations to the islets of Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas. Their best rates are announced on their website with flash sales depending on the period. Fares are higher if you buy last minute at the sales counter. Check the schedules the day before departure because they are subject to change without notice depending on weather conditions or holidays. Allow about 20 minutes for the trip (or a little more if the boat stops first in Terre-de-Bas).

Víazul companies (the most comfortable and fastest) and Transtur have offices within the terminal. Purchase of tickets on-site or in all travel agencies. Plan to be at least 20 minutes before bus departure.

From Havana, two departures every day, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. Two daily departures to Havana at 8 a. m. and 2 p. m. with a stop at Pinar del Río. Count 12 CUC for one way. Duration 3 hours 10. Count 6 CUC the simple way for Pinar del Río. Duration 45 minutes. Recently there is also a Varadero/Viñales link to 22 CUC with a departure at 8 h of Varadero and an arrival at 3:15 p. m. but there is no Viñales/Varadero route.

The Val Ferry company offers all year round rotations to Les Saintes to discover or rediscover the islets of Terre-de-Haut and Terre-de-Bas for a day or a longer stay. Their best rates are announced on their website. Rates are higher for last minute purchases at the sales counter. Be sure to check the schedules the day before departure because they are subject to change without notice depending on weather conditions or holidays. Departure from Pointe-à-Pitre or Trois-Rivières.

Two daily departures to Havana at 7:55, 10:00 and 15:00. Stops in Cienfuegos, Girón and E. de Jagüey. Count 25 CUC for a one-way ticket (duration: 5h45). You can reach Santiago de Cuba at 8am for 33 CUC (duration 11 hours). Stops at Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Avila, Camagüey, Las Tunas, Holguín and Bayamo.