Martinique Cruise from Fort-de-France to La Romana — 8 Days

7 nights · Martinique · Departs Fort-de-France (Martinique) · Visiting Speightstown, Deshaies, Roseau, Montserrat Island UK, Jost Van Dyke Island BVI, Punta Cana, La Romana · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Champlain

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Cruise linePonant Cruises
ShipLe Champlain
Duration7 nights
Port calls8
Departures1 sailings
From fare$5,430 per person
Year built2018
Guests264
Cabins92
Crew112
Length131 m
Beam18 m
Cruising speed15.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Fort-de-France, Martinique

    Fort-de-France puts Martinique’s French-Caribbean character within easy reach of the quay. The island’s capital wraps around a sheltered bay, with cafés, shops and the covered Grand Marché near the waterfront. The iron-framed Schoelcher Library was shipped from Paris in the 19th century. Nearby, Saint-Louis Cathedral reflects a city repeatedly rebuilt after fires and earthquakes. Beyond town, roads climb toward Balata Gardens and lead to rum distilleries and beaches beneath volcanic peaks.

  2. Day 2

    Speightstown, Barbados

    Speightstown, on Barbados’s west coast, offers a quieter, more local view of island life than Bridgetown. Walk its compact streets for colonial-era architecture, independent shops, and the Arlington House Museum, where exhibits trace Barbados’s history. Along the waterfront, fishing boats and the nearby fish market keep the town’s maritime character in view. Choose a seaside lunch or visit St Peter’s Parish Church before continuing along the coast.

  3. Day 3

    Deshaies, Guadeloupe

    Deshaies brings you to Guadeloupe’s quieter Caribbean coast, where a fishing village curves around a small harbor. Colorful homes, waterfront cafés and fishing boats give the center an easygoing feel, best explored on foot. Just beyond town, Deshaies Botanical Garden displays tropical plants, waterfalls and birds across a hillside estate. Nearby Grande Anse offers golden sand and a broad sweep of sea; swimming conditions can vary. Spend the day among gardens, beach and village life, at an easy pace.

  4. Day 4

    Roseau, Dominica

    Roseau is Dominica’s compact, characterful capital, where Creole life meets a handsome Caribbean waterfront. Walk its streets to find the Old Market, local shops, and the island’s botanical gardens. For a wider view, climb to Morne Bruce, where the city, coast, and green interior unfold below. Beyond town, rainforest trails lead to waterfalls and hot springs, while volcanic reefs invite exploration. Bring comfortable shoes; Dominica rewards travelers who prefer wild landscapes to polished resort strips.

  5. Day 5

    Montserrat Island UK

    Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, known for its volcanic landscape and quiet, uncrowded shores. The Soufrière Hills volcano reshaped the island after its 1995 eruption; Plymouth, the former capital, remains within the exclusion zone. Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory for context, then explore northern settlements, black-sand beaches and trails through lush hills. This is an island for curious travellers, not hurried sightseeing.

  6. Day 6

    Jost Van Dyke Island BVI

    Cruz Bay is St. John’s harbor town, where ferries, cafés and island roads meet. From here, much of the island opens quickly: Virgin Islands National Park protects roughly two-thirds of St. John. Follow North Shore Road to white-sand beaches and clear water, or visit the sugar plantation ruins at Annaberg. Back in town, browse the shops at Mongoose Junction, then choose a waterfront table for dinner.

  7. Day 7

    Punta Cana

    Punta Cana’s appeal is plain: miles of pale sand, warm Caribbean water and winter sunshine. Along the eastern coast, resort beaches meet palm groves, golf courses and the calm waters of Bávaro. Leave the shoreline for Santo Domingo’s colonial streets, or visit a local farm to learn about cacao and coffee. Distances are long, so choose your excursion carefully and start early.

  8. Day 8

    La Romana

    Arrive in La Romana, where the Dominican Republic’s sugar coast meets one of the Caribbean’s most polished resort enclaves. Casa de Campo’s golf courses and marina are nearby. Altos de Chavón, a 16th-century-style village, overlooks the Chavón River. Further east, Bayahibe offers boat trips to Saona Island and its protected beaches. Choose La Romana for a day that moves from elegant leisure to coastal wilderness.

Le Champlain Cruises

Published August 18, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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