Martinique has many different visages : the north has lush foliage, rivers and spectacular mountains, with Mt. Pelee being its highest point. The south end of the Martinique is blessed with the white sand beaches backed by palms and sea grapes. The turbulent waters of the Atlantic are situated on the east side of the island while the calmer waters of the Caribbean Sea are to the west.
Martinique is exceptionally beautiful and offer a fantastic yacht charter experience. With so many options and so much to discover be sure to plan carefully.
After the charming sites of Martinique, take your bareboat or crewed yacht charter in another direction heading north to Dominica or south to Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Martinique offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yachts charter.

Yacht charter from Martinique
On the eastern end of the south coast Le Marin is the center of Martinique’s very active charter industry. Here you will find a full service marina with haul out capabilities. It is surrounded by chandleries, mechanics and other support services. The immense bay is well protected and considered to be the best hurricane hole in Martinique ! Le Marin is just a short ride from the airport. From here we offer a range of bareboats between 35ft and 51ft and crewed boat up to 90ft.The marina is the heart of Martinique’s yachting industry, set at the end of a beautiful lagoon.

Fort de France
Fort de France has many open-air markets in which to treasure hunt, as well as museums to visit and architecture to admire. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from as well as produce markets to pick up fresh fish and local fruits and treats to prepare on board. Anchoring here may prove to be on the choppy side due to the ferry traffic, but it calms down at night. Anchoring on the opposite end of the bay is a wiser choice.

Les Trois Ilets
This charming peaceful town has a special flavor from the old authentic buildings that tourists have not yet invaded. The anchorage is so well protected that during hurricane warnings, this is where yachts take refuge. From Les Trois Ilets one can catch the ferry to Fort de France.

Le François
The east coast of Martinique is lined with miles of deeply indented shoreline offering numerous bays and islands. You will find private enclaves and a peaceful stay. Le Francois is a pleasant fishing village with a large harbor. Rum Clement Museum is an obsolete distillery in the cellar of an 18 th century mansion with period furnishings that the Clement Rum Distillery closed in the 1990’s. There are many exhibits, a botanical park to explore and rum tasting.

St. Pierre
St. Pierre was the original capital of Martinique, and known as the “Paris of the Caribbean”. In 1902 the volcano erupted burying the city with ash and lava. A museum stands at the top of a hill and depicts the tragedy of that era. It is lit up at night and makes for a captivating backdrop for those anchored below.


Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 4. We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.

Diving in Martinique
The water surrounding the island is filled with a wonderful diversity of marine life, including coral and has a variety of old shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to discover. Lots of diving centers around the Islands.

Airport
Lamentin International Airport, more than 4 direct daily flights from Paris, weekly from USA via Miami or Haiti.

Local Language
French.

Currency
Euro is mostly used. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.

Sample cruise from Martinique
One week one way disembarking Union
Grenadines from Martinique in 10 days.

One way
Saint Martin, Guadeloupe, Union (Grenadines islands), Grenada, Caracas (Venezuela).