Martinique Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
41 ships from 18 cruise lines
Martinique cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 149 upcoming sailings on 41 ships from 18 cruise lines visiting Martinique, calling at 3 places. Cruises can start in Fort-de-France and end in Fort-de-France. Of 149 upcoming sailings, 23 start in Martinique and 25 end there. More Caribbean cruises.
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About Martinique
Martinique is a French Caribbean island that pairs a volcanic, rainforest-to-reef landscape with a mature Creole culture. Cruise travelers use Fort-de-France as the gateway, then choose between northern volcano-and-ruins excursions and southern beach-and-rum itineraries. It is more culturally layered and less Americanized than nearby U.S. Virgin Islands, but less polished for English-only travelers.
Typical routes
- Eastern Caribbean / French Antilles loops from San Juan, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami, where Martinique appears as a French Caribbean call alongside St. Thomas, St. Maarten, and the Leeward Islands.
- Southern Caribbean / Windward Islands arcs from Barbados, St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, or Antigua, offering more time in the Lesser Antilles and occasional Saint-Pierre or Le Marin calls for smaller ships.
Ports overview
Fort-de-France is the only regularly scheduled cruise port in Martinique. Saint-Pierre and Le Marin are niche tender or anchorage calls for small luxury and expedition ships. Most cruise passengers will visit Martinique through Fort-de-France and explore the island by organized excursion or rental car.
Cruise season
December through April is the dry, high season; November and May are shoulder months with good weather and fewer crowds. Hurricane risk is highest from June through November.
Find your Martinique sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Martinique, earliest departure first.
8 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Martinique. Also visits Puerto Rico, Curaçao, Aruba
Valiant Lady
12 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Martinique. Also visits United States, Sint Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda
ms Zuiderdam
22 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Martinique. Also visits United States, Sint Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda
ms Zuiderdam
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20 Days One-Way from Marseille to Fort-De-France
Ends in Martinique. Also visits France, Spain, Morocco
MSC Opera
23 Days One-Way from Malaga to Bridgetown
Visits Martinique. Also visits Spain, Morocco, Portugal
Star Legend
22 Days One-Way from Genoa to Fort-De-France
Ends in Martinique. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
MSC World Europa
21 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Fort-De-France
Ends in Martinique. Also visits Italy, France, Spain
MSC World Europa
5 Days One-Way from La Romana to Fort-De-France
Ends in Martinique. Also visits Dominican Republic, Barbados
MSC Opera
8 Days La Romana, Dominican Rep Round Trip
Visits Martinique. Also visits Dominican Republic, Barbados, Guadeloupe
MSC Opera
12 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits Martinique. Also visits Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda
Celebrity Constellation
20 Days One-Way from Marseille to Pointe-A-Pitre
Visits Martinique. Also visits France, Spain, Sint Maarten
MSC World Europa
19 Days One-Way from Marseille to Fort-De-France
Ends in Martinique. Also visits France, Spain, Sint Maarten
MSC World Europa
Where Martinique cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Fort-de-France (135) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Fort-de-France (135)
Ships by type: 41 ocean 4 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Martinique cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Martinique cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Martinique?
3 Martinique places are visited by 41 ships from 18 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Martinique cruise?
December through April is the dry, high season; November and May are shoulder months with good weather and fewer crowds. Hurricane risk is highest from June through November.
Sources and further reading
Background on Martinique draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Wikipedia: Martinique
- Wikipedia: Fort-de-France
- Wikipedia: Saint-Pierre, Martinique
- Lonely Planet: Martinique travel
- Cruise Critic: Martinique cruise port guide
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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