Fort-de-France, Martinique
Port Adventures
Beach & Snorkel at Bat Cave (MQ01)
Active, Nature, Beach and Water Adventures
$75.00* (ages 10 and up), $56.00* (ages 5 to 9)
3 to 3.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Caves, Coves and Clear Waters
Hover above the colorful creatures of the Caribbean, enjoying a stunning view of parrotfish, angelfish and more!
On this adventure you will…
Board your boat for an approximately 40-minute ride across the bay of Fort-de-France to the beach of Anse Dufour, a typical fishermen's village. During the ride, complimentary non-alcoholic fruit punch will be served.
Enjoy approximately 40 minutes of swimming and snorkeling off the beach. Guests will swim from the boat to the beach–the water is about waist-high.
Take off for a short ride to your next snorkeling spot, Bat Cave.
Discover the famous Bat Cave for approximately 40 minutes, admiring the abundant marine life–such as parrot fish and angel fish–in crystalline waters. Note: Guests will be climbing into the water from the boat, and snorkeling nearby.
Ride back to the pier, enjoying complimentary rum punch (Guests 21 and older only) during the approximate 50-minute ride.
Bèlè Folkloric Dance and Rum Distillery (MQ09)
Cultural
$73.00* (ages 10 and up), $42.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Rum and Folkloric Fun
Take part in some fun folkloric dancing and taste local rum as you discover the history of a traditional distillery.
On this adventure you will...
Board your transportation and ride approximately 60 minutes to La Maison du Bèlè (The Bèlè House).
At La Maison du Bèlè, next to Sainte Marie, learn about the history and traditions of this folkloric dance. Influenced by the African and European heritage of the island, the dance originated among slaves brought to work on sugarcane plantations. On Sundays, after church, the workers gathered to dance and celebrate their heritage. The lyrics of their songs celebrate values such as respect, solidarity and sharing. A dance demonstration will teach you the history of Bèlè, including its main characters and families. Then, it's time to join in the fun as you dance too, showing the musicians and dancers how much you’ve learned. Note: cameras are not allowed in the permanent Bèlè exposition.
Enjoy a taste of a typical dish, the Accras (salt cod fritters)—included in the price of the tour—accompanied by juice, coconut water or rum punch.
After approximately 70 minutes at La Maison du Bèlè, reboard your transportation for a short transfer to a rum distillery.
Visit the facilities and learn all about traditional rum-making on the island. You'll have an opportunity to taste the local production (guests 21 years of age and older) during your approximately 30-minute visit.
Reboard your transportation vehicle and travel back to the pier.
Belfort Banana Plantation (MQ13)
Nature, Sightseeing
$62.00* (ages 10 and up), $45.00* (ages 3 to 9)
3 to 3.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
A-peeling Agribusiness
Go into the Belfort banana plantation, learning exactly how much work goes into Martinique’s sweet, popular crop.
On this adventure you will…
Board your bus for an approximately 30-minute drive to Le Lamentin, one of the largest towns on the Island.
Drive along winding inland roads while viewing local sights. Arrive at the Belfort banana plantation to tour for about 2 hours. There, you'll visit banana fields via a small tram, and have the opportunity to learn about one of the most important products of Martinique. Discover all pieces of the process, including irrigation and harvesting, and visit the banana fields to observe the work of farmhands.
End the visit with a tasting of local products from the banana plantation and the famous fruit petals.
Reboard the bus for the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.
Botanical Garden & Footbridge (MQ11)
Nature, Sightseeing
$63.00* (ages 10 and up)
3 to 3.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Birds-eye Botany
Most gardens are lovely when viewed at ground-level, but imagine the rich colors of the tropics seen from above!
On this adventure you will...
Board your coach for a short transfer to the Church of Balata, a small size replica of Paris’ Sacré-Coeur Basilic. Located on the hillside of Fort-de-France, the area offers good views of the city and surrounding country.
After a 10-minute stop, continue to the Botanical Garden of Balata, a marvelous private garden opened to the public by Jean-Philippe Thoze. As a botanical and landscape gardener, Thoze has collected various plant species over the past 20 years. Walk under the trees for about 2 hours, discovering the harmonious placement of Thoze’s many plants and flowers. The reception hall is located in an authentic, entirely renovated Creole house.
Have a birds-eye view of the gardens from a treetop footbridge, admiring the various species of exotic plants. A playground area is also available for children to enjoy while parents browse the beautiful landscape.
Travel back to the pier.
Grand Anse Beach and Turtle Discovery (MQ12)
Nature, Beach and Water Adventures
$94.00* (ages 10 and up), $70.00* (ages 3 to 9)
3.5 to 4 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Sun and Sea
Visit the white-sand beach at Grande Anse, where you can sunbathe, beachcomb or swim in the warm, crystalline waters.
On this adventure you will…
Board a motorized catamaran equipped with submarine vision (underwater observatory).
Enjoy a relaxing cruise across the sparkling waters of Flemish Bay for approximately one hour. As you cross the bay, learn about the history of Fort-de-France and how it has recently been classified as one of the Caribbean’s most important hotspots for biodiversity.
Sail along the coast close to Ramier Islet and the Bat Cave, where you may encounter a variety of wild life that call this remote area home.
Pass Salomon Cape before reaching the beautiful, white-sand beach of Grande Anse. Here, the tour will be split into 2 groups; the first group will head to the beach to relax and swim in the warm, crystalline waters while the second group remains on the catamaran to observe sea turtles through the onboard submarine vision.
Spend approximately 40 minutes either relaxing on the beach or observing sea turtles before switching places with the other group.
Enjoy rum punch, fruit juice and local cakes while listening to traditional island music on the approximately 45-minute cruise back to the pier.
Hiking in a Tropical Forest (MQ06)
Active, Nature, Sightseeing
$80.00* (ages 10 and up)
3 to 3.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Wondrous Waterfalls
Birds, flowers and waterfalls await you as you hike through one of Martinique's botanical wonders.
On this adventure you will…
Leave Fort-de-France, the administrative capital of Martinique, and travel for about 30 minutes by minibus to La Fontaine Didier (natural spring), the point of departure for your hike.
Walk toward the region of Absalon through the peaceful tropical forest. Listen to birds singing and see ferns, mahogany trees, balisier flowers and many other botanical species.
Appreciate the lush vegetation and small waterfalls during your approximately 110-minute hike, which will end in the region of Absalon.
Relax upon your arrival in Absalon, sipping a complimentary water or soft drink along a creek. Then, board your minibus, which will take you back to the pier.
Historic Plantation and Tropical Garden (MQ05)
Nature, Sightseeing, Cultural
$84.00* (ages 10 and up), $42.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4.5 to 5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
A Plantation House Fit for a President!
Hear the history of a plantation house so impressive, Presidents George H. W. Bush and François Mitterand once met there!
On this adventure you will...
Travel for approximately 30 minutes by motor coach to Clement Plantation House. The exceptionally well-maintained plantation house is where Presidents George H. W. Bush (United States) and François Mitterand (France) met in 1991. Then, visit a park that has the plantation’s inactive sugar-cane and rum distillery. Enjoy a taste of local rum (limited to Guests ages 21 and older).
During an approximately 25-minute ride, with a quick photo stop at a lookout point, arrive at a banana plantation field. After learning more about the delicious fruit and its growing methods, travel to the Church of Balata, a small-size replica of Sacré-Coeur Basilica in France. Located on the hillside of Fort-de-France, the area offers good views over the city and surrounding country.
Next, arrive at the Botanical Garden of Balata, a marvelous private garden opened to the public by Jean-Philippe Thoze, a botanical and landscape gardener who collected various plant species over the past 20 years. While you walk under the trees, discover the multitude of plants and flowers, noticing how harmoniously they have been placed. The reception hall is located in an authentic, renovated Creole house.
Get a birds-eye view of the gardens from a treetop footbridge and admire the various species of exotic plants. A playground area is also available for children to enjoy while parents browse the beautiful landscape.
After about 55 minutes enjoying the garden, board your vehicle and travel back to the pier.
Mangrove Kayaking (MQ04)
Active, Nature
$105.00* (ages 10 and up)
3.5 to 4 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
The Magnificent Mangroves of Martinique
Get a unique view of a stunning natural attraction!
On this adventure you will...
Board a boat for a 40-minute ride to a small island that has kayaks for your adventure.
Receive a briefing, put on your life jacket and climb into your 2-person kayak for an adventure that will last about one hour and 20 minutes. Paddling from the islet, you will enter a natural mangrove and tidal zone. Take the opportunity to learn about the local fauna and flora in a peaceful setting. The calm waters in this environment are ideal for beginners too. Under the vegetation shade in the mangrove, your guides will explain how the area’s unique features benefit the entire island's ecosystem.
Return to the island and board your boat for the journey back to the pier. Enjoy a cool beverage and a quick stop at a swimming location—weather permitting—for approximately 30 minutes.
Continue your trip back to the pier.
Martinique 4X4 Off-Road Adventure (MQ08)
Nature
$104.00* (ages 10 and up), $104.00* (ages 8 to 9)
4 to 4.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Joltin' Through the Jungle of Martinique
Pass over muddy streams and rugged terrain to see some of the most spectacular forest views in the world!
On this adventure you will…
Board your air-conditioned, hard-topped 4x4 vehicle and set off through town on the main roads until you reach the river area.
Pass through flooded terrain and creeks before entering the natural tropical rainforest off-road style! The approximately 2-hour adventure will take you through lush vegetation, into the valley and up the mountains for panoramic views.
Drive into banana and sugar cane plantations where your guide will provide information about the agriculture production in Martinique.
After approximately 30 minutes in the Jeep, arrive at a serene site highlighted by the Coeur Bouliki River. Rest at tables and benches and sip on juice, bottled water or rum punch at the river basin.
Hop back in your vehicle and travel for approximately 45 minutes back to the pier.
Martinique Botanical Gardens and Zoo (MQ14)
Nature, Sightseeing
$87.00* (ages 10 and up), $70.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Jaguars, Monkeys and Flowers...Oh My!
Visit a unique former plantation that is now home to a fascinating zoo and a colorful botanical garden.
On this adventure you will…
Board a bus and head west along the Caribbean coast of the island for about 45 minutes. Pass through small fishing villages before arriving at a unique botanical garden created in the ruins of one of the island’s oldest plantations.
Spend approximately 2 hours enjoying an enchanting setting that includes monkeys, jaguars, pumas, lorikeets, giant anteaters, raccoons and many other animals.
In the midst of the ruins, tour the renovated Habitation Anse Latouche house, which dates back to 1643 and was totally destroyed in 1902 by a volcanic eruption. Walk through an educational trail discovering some of the animals that call Martinique home.
During the visit, discover the main house and its charming colonial style. Observe the old equipment workshops, cassava, indigo and, of course, sugar and rum.
Reboard the transportation for an approximately 10-minute ride through a rainforest with a quick 10-minute stop at the Church of Balata, a smaller replica of the Basilica of Montmartre in Paris. Drive through Sainte Pierre, the most famous town in Martinique—before the volcano eruption it was the cultural and economic capital, called “The Paris of the Caribbean.”
Board the transportation for an approximately 25-minute return ride to the pier.
Naturally Martinique (MQ15)
Active, Nature, Sightseeing
$84.00* (ages 10 and up), $49.00* (ages 8 to 9)
4 to 4.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Behind the Scenes of Paradise
Step onto the Emerald Estate, where a large gallery and a deep forest contain details of more than a hundred different species.
On this adventure you will…
Board a bus and travel about 20 minutes for a quick stop at Sacré Couer de Balata, where you will have a nice view of the surrounding bay. Continue along Trace Road for an approximately 35-minute ride to Emerald Estate, located at Le Morne-Rouge, a village between Mount Pelée and the Pitons du Carbet. Learn about Martinique's biodiversity and goal to provide visitors with knowledge of the richness of nature.
Visit the Estate's gallery where you will have around 40 minutes to learn about Martinique’s natural history.
Continue your exploration by walking about 45 minutes in the middle of a forest that has more than a hundred different species and hiking trails.
Finish your visit by enjoying a local natural drink made of fresh fruit juice.
Reboard the bus for the approximately 70-minute scenic drive along the Caribbean coast, back to the pier.
North Discovery by Catamaran (MQ16)
Sightseeing, Beach and Water Adventures
$189.00* (ages 10 and up), $122.00* (ages 5 to 9)
7.5 to 8 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Cruising the French Caribbean
Make a stop to explore the historic town surrounding Mount Pelee, the semi-active volcano that last erupted in 1902.
On this adventure you will…
Journey to the docks in Fort-de-France, where you’ll board the 75-foot catamaran Taiti for a scenic full-day cruise. While sailing the beautiful crystal waters, keep an eye out for dolphins.
Make a stop at the northern end of Martinique and disembark at the bottom of Mount Pelee, a semi-active volcano that last erupted in 1902. Discover this coastal city’s history and stories as you explore the many ruins that testify to a prestigious past marked with volcanic disaster. Then visit a typical island market and savor some of the local flavors.
Return to the boat and sail to Le Carbet Beach to explore its black sandy shores while lunch is being prepared.
Back aboard, enjoy a flavorful lunch featuring a feast of colors and flavors.
After lunch, sail to the warm waters of Anse Bellemare (or nearby Fond Boucher) for an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling among coral reefs. Masks and snorkels will be provided.
After your exciting and insightful day under the French Caribbean sun, sail back to your cruise ship while listening to music and taking in the glorious vistas.
Saint Pierre and Rum Distillery with Lunch—Full Day (MQ02)
Sightseeing
$123.00* (ages 10 and up), $62.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
7 to 7.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Rum and Eruptions
Get acquainted with the town of Saint Pierre, where a volcanic eruption once brought great destruction.
On this adventure you will...
Travel for approximately one hour via motor coach to the island’s east coast.
Arrive at Saint James Rum Distillery in Sainte-Marie (first city of the Atlantic) for about a 50-minute visit, during which you will get to taste the Agricole rum of Martinique. Visit the local museum and learn the history of the rum facility, one of the most famous distilleries on the island.
Next, travel for about 70 minutes to Morne-Rouge, with a quick stop at Lorrain Village for photo opportunities.
Enjoy a typical Creole lunch at a local restaurant (included in the price of your tour).
After lunch, your next stop is the town of Saint Pierre, the most famous place in Martinique. In 1902, volcano Mount Pelée erupted, destroying Saint Pierre and killing 30,000 people. A prisoner in an underground dungeon survived. Visit another museum for about 30 minutes to learn about this historic event. Note: cameras are not allowed inside of the museum.
Return via the gorgeous west coast of the island and enjoy the scenery of small fishing villages during the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.
Saint Pierre Volcano Eruption History and Rum Distillery (MQ07)
Sightseeing, Cultural
$70.00* (ages 10 and up), $46.00* (ages 3 to 9), $0.00* (ages 0 to 2)
4 to 4.5 hours
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Rum-bling Forward from Tragedy
Tour Saint Pierre, a lively town bustling with industry despite a volcanic eruption that nearly wiped it from the map.
On this adventure you will…
Board your transportation vehicle for an approximately 20-minute drive to the Church of Balata, a small size replica of Sacré-Coeur Basilica in France. Located on the hillside of Fort-de-France, the area offers good views of the city and surrounding country.
Continue for about 60 minutes on a drive to the Depaz Distillery—one of the oldest distilleries on the island—located at the foot of the volcano, Mount Pelée. With a marvelous view of the Bay of Saint Pierre, enjoy the taste of Martinique's agricultural rum.
After an approximately 50-minute visit, reboard the bus for a short transfer to the town of Saint Pierre. In 1902, volcano Mount Pelée erupted, destroying Saint Pierre and killing 30,000 people. A prisoner in an underground dungeon survived.
Visit the local museum and learn about the tragedy during an approximately 30-minute stop in the town. Note: cameras are not allowed inside of the museum.
Board your transportation and enjoy the scenic views on your approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.