Port of Calls

France (Overseas Region)

Martinique is France in the Caribbean - a lush tropical island of volcanic peaks botanical gardens the ruins of St. Pierre and extraordinary Rhum Agricole distilleries making it unlike any other Caribbean port.

Aime Cesaire Intl (FDF)

Celebrity; Holland America; Norwegian; Princess; MSC; Royal Caribbean

December - April

Explore St. Pierre ruins (Caribbean Pompeii after 1902 volcano); Balata Botanical Garden; Grande Anse des Salines beach; La Caravelle Peninsula hike; rum distillery tour at Rhum JM or Clement

10 min walk from cruise pier to Fort-de-France waterfront; taxis to beaches

French is the primary language and very few locals speak English - learn basic French phrases; roads are narrow and winding; driving is on the right (French rules); rum drinks are very strong

Martinique is France in the Caribbean - the baguettes croissants and pastis are authentic. The rum here (Rhum Agricole) is made from fresh sugar cane and is extraordinary. St. Pierre ruins are haunting and fascinating - the Caribbean Pompeii.

Accras de morue (salt cod fritters); colombo chicken; boudin creole; fresh seafood; local Rhum Agricole cocktails; French pastries

Fort-de-France market for spices; local rum; Madras fabric; local crafts; French goods duty-free

Yes

Euro (French territory)