Feb 08, 2017 a visit of the the french island of martinique 280 miles off the coast of venezuela. Book island tours is a one stop shop for anything you could possibly want to experience on the vacation of your dreams. We liked everything we saw the handcraft village, the seaside town, the monument to slaves that were drowned, the sunday market at cap diamantes beach and the rum tasting at the rum factory. Nov 20, 2008 should we wait and hope they offer excursions for martinique and grenada, or go ahead and book a tour independently now. The tropical island is a paradise of many different climates and many sights. Like so many other travelers, im always hesitant about doing excursions other than those offered by the cruise ships. An authentic exploration of martiniques art, history, architecture, culture and. Tours, excursions and activities in martinique with our local agency. No crowded buses or long lines for you to endure on this tour, enjoy the exclusive small group size of no more than eighteen guests in your transportation. The tropical island is a paradise of many different climates and. Many martinique shore excursions offer caribbean cruise passengers a peek into the islands french and west indian history and culture. Enjoy the fact you will be in a small, exclusive group of no more than eighteen guests in your transportation for a more intimate introduction to the island. To be paid upon checkin on site with your local shore.
Offering a contrasting diversity of landscapes and atmospheres, martinique is both cosmopolitan and sophisticated. Island tour the drive starts from your hotel, with a short stop by the minor basilica, before moving on to morne fortune for a photo opportunity of the city. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. We opted to follow the north island tour route so would also recommend this tour even if you book the regular small group tour. We have selected the trails we consider unique for their characteristics. Carnival does not offer any alternatives from the established shore excursion program.
Aug 03, 2019 there is the caribbean, and then there is saint lucia. Complimentary martinique maps, magazines and information bulletins are available at the tourist 0ffice, where an englishspeaking staff is very helpful with suggestions about what to see and do. From an authentic rum distillery to the black sand beach, then to the historic ruins of st pierre and more. Fortdefrance, martinique cruise port guide telegraph travel. Our caribbean adventure tours including sightseeing, excursions and fun outdoor activities in antigua, negril and more. I found 6 others on my ship, so the 8 of us hired his van, and there were 8 more that wanted. Martinique is a beautiful island with much to offer. Today, its veined with walking trails, popping with wildlife, and home to beaches perfect for swimming or eating picnic lunches. A visit of the the french island of martinique 280 miles off the coast of venezuela. Sea excursions with bebeche dont miss out on the unforgettable experience of a sea excursion with bebeche. South island tour martinique shore excursion caribbean cruise. Volcanic in origin, martinique is a mountainous stunner crowned by the stillsmoldering mont pelee, the volcano that famously wiped out the former capital of stpierre in 1902. Climb aboard a comfortable, airconditioned vehicle for an indepth and comprehensive tour of martinique s northern side. Karambole tours martinique excursions, decouverte, circuit.
See the best of it on a private tour with a friendly and experienced toursbylocals guide. Small group island tour of north martinique 51454 fort. This guided smallgroup tour provides commentary throughout so that you gain a more complete understanding of martiniques history and culture, and it gives you a taste of martiniques local flavors through rum tastings. A miniature of paris, martinique is full of rich culture.
The 10 best martinique sightseeing tours with photos tripadvisor. Our driverguide edouard was had lots of knowledge and narrated a lot of the trip with details on what we were seeing and tidbits about martinique in general. Shoretrips offers affordable excursions to martinique at unbeatable prices learn about how we can book an unforgettable excursion for your vacation. Offering a striking diversity of landscapes and atmospheres, martinique is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated island that boasts worldclass beaches, topnotch hiking. A tour around the western side of the island combining tradition with beautiful landscapes. This is one of our favorite caribbean destinations. The best shore excursions to book on saint lucia meagan drillinger. Known for its diving, wildlife, hot springs, and sublime piton mountains, the island offers much to see and do. Join us on the sail to one of our french caribbean sister island martinique. North island tour martinique shore excursion caribbean.
Cruising excursions offers an array of fantastic shore excursions, with english speaking guides, and were 60% cheaper than cruise lines. We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste. Next time we visit martinique we will try the north island tour as this tour was so good. Self booking cruise excursions pros and cons youtube. Discover and book your next martinique shore excursion on any cruise line. Unmissable martinique with rum distillery, ruins, and more. Places of interest and tour operators are then listed, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor. Visiting the beautiful caribbean island of martinique. This excursion takes you to the south of our beautiful island of martinique. Lying in the lesser antilles between dominica and st. Tours in martinique activities in martinique shore. Climb aboard a comfortable, airconditioned vehicle for an indepth and comprehensive tour of martiniques northern side. Make the most of a short amount of time in martinique on this tour of the islands most unmissable attractions, including a rum distillery, black sand beach, and historical ruins.
Martinique shore excursion unmissable martinique north tour. Nature is certainly the most beautiful memory you will have of our costa cruise. Cover of caribbean islands travel guide lonely planet shop. Dec 15, 2016 cruise excursions self booking pros and cons hi cruisers, its sheri from cruise tips tv. The luxurious flying ray, the only power catamaran providing tours in st. Skip the line and book fun activities and tours with expedia. I have my own tour company and many years experience as a guide on the island. On this 5hour, small group tour you will visit 6 different unique sites on the islands southern. Explore tourist attractions and things to do in martinique today, this week or weekend. Shop for martinique fwi excursions to enjoy during your day in port.
If youre planning a caribbean cruise and want to make the most of a short stopover on the island, consider these delightful shore excursions. Rendezvous taken for this trip that offers the unmissable of martinique. Martinique shore excursion authentic tour of southern martinique. Itineraries and excursions north martinique we will present only a few of the many paths of martinique. When in martinique make sure you book a catamaran day sail out of. We also offer tours at less than 12 per hour and per person on a basis of 4 adults which allows you to discover a part of martinique in 4 hours. One of the many benefits of booking excursions through carnival is a guarantee that the ship will remain in port. My aim is to make you discover the best martinique has to offer and this from an insiders point of view. All shore excursions sold through carnival are coordinated with reputable tour operators and include all of the most popular sites of interest. Martinique is a mountainous island that covers 436 square miles. From snorkeling and partying on a jolly roger inspired catamaran cruise to swimming with sea turtles in carlisle bay, our barbados shore excursions are sure to delight any traveler.
A kiosk in the park sells tickets for onehour tours, times vary so if this is of interest. Get to know about martinique with some cultural and warming experiences featuring the. Book your cruise excursions shore excursion programme. For those who want to make the most of their caribbean vacation, martinique splendors allinclusive tour offers a fast, comfortable ride to the neighboring french island of martinique for a day of sun, fun, and shopping.
The authentic north tour of martinique is an excellent opportunity to get inside tips from a local on an introduction to the island. Book the best tours in martinique with our local agency. Lucia, leaves for martinique from rodney bay marina in the morning. There is an extraordinary range of sightseeing opportunities on this large, diverse and fascinating island. South island tour martinique shore excursion caribbean. Having a background in anthropology im knowledgeable and passionate about the culture and the history of this unique island. The caribbean island of barbados offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities for the cruise ship traveler. Guadeloupe takes frances charm and adapts it to a magnificent tropical landscape. We have the eco tour heart of the city with a river bath included, eco north with a distillery, eco south with superb shot. Absolutely no regrets, the island tour was amazing. Lucia, martinique is a tropical paradise of dense rain forest, rolling savanna and. Cruise line isnt offering excursions in martinique. The stops were all decent with a drive through the rainforest, stops in st pierre, a beach stop at carbet and finally a stop at the neisson rum distillery.
Your leading caribbean tour operator we provide a range of unique tours and experiences in antigua, barbados and st. Individual and group excursions and day trips with passionate guides and proven itineraries. The north of martinique is known as the islands wild and rugged region, famous for being the home of the third deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded history. Martinique southern island sightseeing excursion s3225 shore. Pick up and book a tour among our preselected excursions. The flying ray leaves for martinique from rodney bay marina in the morning. If youve ever thought about booking shore excursions yourself rather than booking through the cruise ship. The capitals narrow, balconied streets are lined with quaint shops and. Dont miss the rainforest with 2 rivers stops and the famous balatas church.
Beyond the beach, your reference dmc in martinique it is about that time. Booking deposit or full payment if applicable to guarantee your reservation. At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking. Skip the crowded tourist places to explore the authentic martinique. I just wish hal would post the excursions, or tell me if they will have them once were on the ship. Tours martinique best excursions top 10 to do in martinique. Shoretrips veers you away from the beaten path with shore excursions that take you snorkeling off pigeon island, hiking the rain forest en route to trois cornes waterfalls, and canyoning in basse terre. In a comfortable minibus, karambole tours martinique proposes you a wide range of excursions and food tours to visit the island and discover its marvels. Tour companies traveling to martinique, martinique vacations, and other information about visiting martinique. Small group island tour of north martinique cruising excursions. On the cruise to martinique we visit the beautiful gardens at ajoupa, then travel by jeep among banana plantations and tropical forests. The northern itineraries in martinique the slopes of mt pelee and its volcano of morne rouge or.
Book tickets and activities online with our best price guarantee. Apr 04, 2018 like so many other travelers, im always hesitant about doing excursions other than those offered by the cruise ships. We do not normally book our excursions through the ship, but since we had read that most speak french on martinique and we dont we decided to play it safe and book a ships excursion. Find the perfect itinerary below, or customize your own martinique tour and see and do exactly what you want, at your own pace. Book island tours has curated an outstanding collection of tours in antigua, barbados and st lucia. Martinique splendors allinclusive tour offers a fast, comfortable ride to the neighboring french island of martinique for a day of sun and fun. Discover the beauties of martinique while enjoying your vacation in martinique. From an authentic rum distillery to the black sand beach, then to the historic ruins of st pierre destroyed by the volcano. Discover martinique during your vacation or your shore excursions. Visits to the islands pristine white sand and volcanic black sand beaches are easy to arrange through martinique cruise excursions. One option is clement house, an old island distillery that served as a meeting place for presidents fran. Explaining the islands geography and highlighting the key attractions, discover the best places to stay. Solo, with your family or friends, choose one of our tours and enjoy a variety of creole tastes.
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