Yachting destination

Martinique

Caribbean French Caribbean / Lesser Antilles Martinique Eastern Caribbean / Lesser Antilles December to April ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

Discover the destination

Welcome to Martinique

Martinique is a French Caribbean yacht destination with marina access, beaches, rum culture, Mount Pelée and Eastern Caribbean route value.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Martinique has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, charter or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.

Preliminary Listing Miscellaneous Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region
Caribbean
Local area
French Caribbean / Lesser Antilles
Country
Martinique
City / area
Fort-de-France / Le Marin
Type
French Caribbean marina and island destination
Cruising area
Eastern Caribbean / Lesser Antilles
Best season
December to April
Nearest airport
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport
FDF
Charter appeal
High regional appeal
Marinas
3 marinas in the destination area

Explore Martinique

The destination guide

Martinique is a French Caribbean yacht destination with marina access, beaches, rum culture, Mount Pelée and Eastern Caribbean route value.

Martinique is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.

For owners and guests, Martinique can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.

Superyacht highlights

  • French Caribbean yacht destination
  • Marina access, beaches and rum culture
  • Mount Pelée, rainforests and coastal villages
  • Useful Eastern Caribbean route stop
  • Strong food, culture and island appeal

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF)

Ground access

Martinique has strong French Caribbean air links and regional access.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Le Marin is an important yacht marina and support centre in the Lesser Antilles.

Berthing

Berth, customs, provisioning and local route planning are recommended.

Planning details

Best time to visit

Dry season is generally preferred for Eastern Caribbean cruising.

Coordinates

14.471000, -60.870000

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

French Coco; Hotel Bakoua; boutique coastal hotels and villas

Dining

Restaurants

French Caribbean restaurants, rum distilleries, waterfront dining and yacht hospitality

Explore

Attractions and places

Le Marin; Fort-de-France; Mount Pelée; beaches; rum distilleries; rainforest; Saint-Pierre

What's on

Events

Martinique sailing events, Carnival and Caribbean cruising season.

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