A scenic view of Anses-d’Arlet in Martinique featuring a wooden pier leading to a white church with a tall steeple, surrounded by colorful buildings, sandy beaches and green mountains under a bright blue sky with billowing clouds.

Anses-d’Arlet, Martinique

Cruises to Martinique

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Explore the beauty of Martinique with Princess Cruises

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Caribbean, Martinique offers a unique mix of French and Creole influences. Whether you're strolling through Fort-de-France, savoring local delicacies or unwinding on the shores of Les Salines Beach, a cruise to Martinique promises an unforgettable experience.

 

Cruises to Martinique
A tropical garden in Jardin de Balata, Martinique, featuring tall palm trees, colorful flowers, and a panoramic view of green mountains stretching toward the distant sea.

Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of Jardin de Balata, where towering palms and vibrant flowers frame stunning views of Martinique’s rolling mountains.

White catamaran cruising through vibrant blue waters near a tropical beach lined with palm trees in Martinique.

Rent a catamaran to explore all the corners of the island.

Experience the Martinique port on your next cruise

Enjoy the wonders of the Martinique port as a stop on a Caribbean cruise. Some itineraries include Southern Caribbean cruises offering roundtrip voyages to top Southern Caribbean islands, including Martinique, while the Caribbean Explorer option allows you to sail to multiple regions of the Caribbean in a single cruise, visiting both the Eastern and Southern Caribbean on a longer journey that includes memorable stops in Martinique's stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.

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10-Day Southern Caribbean with Martinique

Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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12-Day Circle

Caribbean

Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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14-Day Circle

Caribbean

 

Roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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Things to do in Martinique

Martinique is a French Caribbean island where you’ll find plantations, lush jungles and white sand tropical beaches. Explore the capital city where you’ll see a unique mix of Creole-style buildings and colonial architecture and cobblestone streets. Or head out to L’Habitation Belfort to see the most famous plantation house in the Caribbean and see the antique rum distillery still on the property. No matter what you’re looking for from your Caribbean vacation, Martinique has it all.

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Aerial view of a small tropical beach cove in Martinique with palm trees, clear shallow water, and surrounding forested shoreline.

Spend the day soaking up sun and serenity on a secluded beach in Martinique, surrounded by lush greenery and calm Caribbean waters.

Woman crossing a narrow wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense tropical greenery in Martinique’s rainforest garden.

Adventure awaits in the Martinique gardens with suspended bridges that let you walk through the trees.

Shore excursions to explore Martinique

From historic plantation homes to lush botanical gardens, you’ll find vibrant history and beautiful natural beauty in Martinique. These are some of the shore excursions to help you explore all the best Martinique has to offer:

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  • Stone walls of Fort Saint Louis rise above palm trees and a small beach with people relaxing and swimming in Fort-de-France, Martinique

    Walking Tour of Fort-de-France

    Explore the ins and outs of Martinique’s capital city of cobbled streets lined with colonial and Creole-style buildings and houses. On this walking tour, you’ll also see Fort St. Louis, the immense fortification guarding the harbor, and the La Savane park, Schoelcher Library and Maison Bougenot, a traditional colonial home.

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  • Close-up of a hand holding a glass of amber rum next to a cork and bottle on rustic wooden table in Martinique

    Local Connections: Belfort Plantation House & Clement Rum Tasting with Cultural Expert

    Head out to Le Lamentin and L'Habitation Belfort, a banana plantation, where you can see the old colonial-style house that’s one of the most famous plantation homes in the Caribbean. You’ll also get to see the antique rum distillery for a guided tour and a delicious local rum tasting.

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  • White catamaran cruising through vibrant blue waters near a tropical beach lined with palm trees in Martinique.

    Catamaran Cruise, Grand Anse Beach & Swim

    All aboard. Take this unique catamaran cruise out to the turquoise blue waters surrounding Fort-de-France where the plentiful sea turtles are protected. This boat tour will also take you to Flemish Bay, Ramier Islet, Bat Cave (only accessible by water) and Grande Anse where you’ll be able to swim and enjoy the beach.

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  • A tropical garden in Jardin de Balata, Martinique, featuring tall palm trees, colorful flowers, and a panoramic view of green mountains stretching toward the distant sea.

    Balata Botanical Garden

    Calling all plant lovers! Head to the Balata Botanical Garden where you’ll be surrounded by more than 3,000 varieties of tropical bloom and 300 types of palm trees. You can even see lotus blossoms next to the ponds as you stroll through the gardens. There’s a reason they’re considered some of the best botanical gardens in the Caribbean.

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Ships sailing to Martinique

Our Princess fleet regularly heads to Martinique, and these are few of the stunning ships you could book to explore this unique island:

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Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess®

This ship is perfect for first-time cruises and families  because of its spacious decks and wide variety of activities.

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Coral Princess

Coral Princess®

This ship is designed specifically to traverse the world-famous Panama Canal and comes with the usual Princess luxury. 

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Enchanted Princess

Enchanted Princess®

Set sail on this stunning ship with top-tier dining and entertainment.

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    Airplane to Ship Transfer

    Let Princess pick you up from the airport and take you directly to your ship or hotel when you arrive, even if you didn't book your airfare through us. A uniformed Princess representative meets you at the airport after you've retrieved your luggage and transports you directly to your ship or hotel without you having to worry about the logistics of navigating a new city.

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  • Cruise Plus hotel packages

    Cruise Plus Hotel Packages

    Extend your cruise vacation and simplify your travel plans with a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your cruise. With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the representative’s services.

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