Martinique
Lush plantations, scenic waterfalls, tropical rainforest plus a replica of the Sacré Coeur in Paris – Martinique is a Caribbean island with a French accent and more than a touch of ‘je ne sais quoi'.
French in style and language the island may be, but the favourite tipple here is definitely rum, not pastis. See for yourself with a tour of the Saint James distillery and check out the quality with a rum punch. Or explore the ‘Pompeii of the Caribbean’, the town of Saint Pierre which was devastated by the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902. For a different perspective, snap on a mask and snorkel and make friends with the marine life off Anse-Dufour beach or in Bat Cave, a favourite haunt of angel and parrotfish.
Don’t Miss
Balata Church – Take a look at this mini replica of the Sacré Couer Basilica, perched on a hill (like the original in Paris), but surrounded by exotic greenery.
Le Carbet – Visit the village where Columbus landed in 1502 and Gauguin painted some of his most celebrated canvases.
Morne Rouge - Stroll around this pretty village which sits at the base of the Mount Pelée volcano and is famous for its flower and fruit plantations.
Martinique Action Ashore
- Sign up for an off-road adventure by Land Rover, bouncing along narrow tracks through banana plantations and sugar cane fields, deep into La Palourde rainforest.
- Take a look around Balata Church and Saint Pierre then sightsee from the waterline, cruising along the coast by boat.
- Go for a spin on the ship’s mountain bikes and work up an appetite for a delicious lunch of French Creole dishes.
- Paddle through the lush mangroves in a kayak.
- Go face to face with the fish on a snorkelling trip.
For detailed Action Ashore for Martinique, click here.
