Fort-de-France and Anse Mitan in 6 hours

A French-Caribbean day: a ferry across the bay to Anse Mitan beach, then a final wander through the Creole market and La Savane.

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Duration: 6 hours
Budget: mid-range
Best for: couple
Style: relaxed
Season: Dec–May

Stops

1
transport
Pointe Simon Cruise Terminal
20 min · — · On arrival
The Pointe Simon pier is right by the centre; the ferry terminal (Blue Lines) is just metres away and the walk to La Savane takes 10–15 min.
Tips
💡 Taxis and minibuses wait just outside the pier
💡 French and Creole are spoken: English is less common than on other islands
⚠️ Take care
The sun is intense: water and sunscreen
2
transport
Ferry to Pointe du Bout / Anse Mitan
25 min · ~€7 return · Every 30–60 min
Blue Lines ferries cross the bay from Pointe Simon to Pointe du Bout and Anse Mitan in 15–25 min; a comfortable way to skip the traffic.
Tips
💡 Buy a return ticket and check the last ferry back
💡 You can pay by card or through the app
3
activity
Anse Mitan and Pointe du Bout beach
140 min · Free · All day★ 4.5
Golden sand and calm water facing Fort-de-France, with beach clubs, restaurants and water sports around Pointe du Bout marina.
Best time: Morning
Tips
💡 Dolphin and snorkelling trips leave from here
💡 There is a small craft market by the jetty
⚠️ Take care
The beach is public but umbrellas are chargeable
4
transport
Ferry back to Fort-de-France
25 min · Included (return ticket) · Per timetable
Return to Pointe Simon and walk up into the centre; allow at least one extra sailing before all aboard.
Tips
💡 Don't take the last ferry: it can be full
5
food
Old town: La Savane and Marché Central
95 min · ~€15 · Mon–Sat 6:00–18:00★ 4.5
La Savane park, the Schoelcher Library, Saint-Louis Cathedral and the covered market stacked with spices, fruit and freshly fried accras.
Best time: Morning for the market
Tips
💡 Try the salt-cod accras and coconut sorbet
💡 The market closes early: go before 14:00
⚠️ Take care
Much of the trade closes on Sundays
6
transport
Return to Pointe Simon terminal
15 min · — · Before all aboard
The pier is a short walk from the centre, but still leave a margin for the heat and last-minute shopping.
Tips
💡 Be back on board 45–60 min before departure