Best Martinique shore excursions
The top-rated independent excursion in Martinique is "Martinique: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling With Turtles" (4.9★ from 339 reviews, from $81). The biggest saving against the ship is catamaran / sail & snorkel: $63 per person less than Carnival. Prices and ratings checked November 2026.
Ranked from real traveller ratings: each tour's star rating weighted by how many reviews it has, so a 4.9 with 3,000 reviews beats a 5.0 with 25. Only tours we matched to a tour type in Martinique are included.
Top-rated independent excursions
Best value against the ship
| Tour type | Line | Ship | Independent | Saving for 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | Carnival | $190 | $127 | $251 |
| City / island tour | Carnival | $105 | $89 | $63 |
Where the ship is cheaper
- Beach break / beach club on Carnival: $50 on the ship vs $88 independent.
Without a tour: near the pier
- Anse Mitan (ferry): ~15 min by road (5.7 km).
Pointe Simon is downtown Fort-de-France. Ferries cross to the Anse Mitan beaches in about 20 minutes.
Questions
What is the best excursion in Martinique?
On ratings, "Martinique: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling With Turtles" leads with 4.9 stars from 339 reviews. On value, catamaran / sail & snorkel saves the most against the ship ($63 per person).
What is the cheapest well-rated excursion in Martinique?
"The most beautiful monuments in the town center of Fort-de-France by Vélotaxi" from $28 per person (4.6★, 142 reviews).
What can you do in Martinique without booking an excursion?
Within about 20 minutes of the pier: Anse Mitan (ferry) (~15 min by road).
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