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.

ExploraGo Team

Published on September 29, 2026

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 day4.5
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 6:00–18:004.5
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