Getting ashore
Pointe-à-Pitre is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Pointe-à-Pitre, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Cruises from Pointe-à-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre is a major embarkation gateway with substantial cruise traffic, typically mid-size ships, and departures throughout the year, but concentrated in January, March, and December.
Usually docks
Often busy
Cruises start or end here
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Pointe-à-Pitre
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 14h in Pointe-à-Pitre, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Pointe-à-Pitre get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 31% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~9,600 passengers
- Busy day: 36,700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 31% of days
When to cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre
Cruises depart throughout the year, with the busiest season from January, March, and December.
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Where Pointe-à-Pitre fits into a cruise
Cruises from Pointe-à-Pitre most commonly head into Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often starting with Road Town, Tortola and Philipsburg .
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Pointe-à-Pitre typically carry around 3,014 guests, with MSC Opera, MSC World Europa, and Costa Favolosa calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Opera 66 calls
- 2 MSC World Europa 58 calls
- 3 Costa Favolosa 52 calls
- 4 MSC Seaview 45 calls
- 5 Costa Fascinosa 42 calls
- 6 Le Ponant 8 calls
Next port calls
Nov 21 MSC Opera
Nov 26 Costa Favolosa
Dec 2 Vista · Oceania Vista · Costa Favolosa
Dec 5 MSC Opera
Dec 6 MSC Seaview · MSC World Europa
Best current deals from Pointe-à-Pitre
These departures currently offer some of the best prices for comparable sailings.
MSC World Europa
Pointe-à-Pitre → Antigua → Fort-de-France → Pointe-à-Pitre
Dec 6, 2026 · 7 nights
$996 interior · $142/night
6% below typical · 3-month low
Costa Favolosa
Pointe-à-Pitre → Philipsburg → Santo Domingo → Fort-de-France
Dec 24, 2026 · 6 nights
$1,266 balcony · $211/night
20% below typical · 3-month low
MSC World Europa
Pointe-à-Pitre → Philipsburg → Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Barcelona
Apr 11, 2027 · 13 nights
$699 interior · $54/night
6% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes from Pointe-à-Pitre
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Pointe-à-Pitre → Antigua → Philipsburg + 2 more
From Fort-de-France · 7 nights · Next Dec 6
From $996 interior · $142/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean
Philipsburg → Basseterre, Saint Kitts → Ocho Rios + 2 more
Next Dec 24
From $1,266 balcony · $211/night
Best departure: 20% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Canary Islands
Philipsburg → Road Town, Tortola → Saint John's + 1 more
Next Apr 11
From $699 interior · $54/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Southern Caribbean
Pointe-à-Pitre → Philipsburg → Saint John's + 2 more
From Fort-de-France · 7 nights · Next Dec 20
From $822 interior · $117/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
9 upcoming departures · 2 ships
Eastern Caribbean
Fort-de-France → Basseterre, Saint Kitts → Antigua + 3 more
Next Dec 2
From $1,052 interior · $131/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Caribbean · Western Caribbean
Fort-de-France → Pointe-à-Pitre → Basseterre, Saint Kitts + 2 more
From Santo Domingo · Next Dec 10
From $895 interior · $128/night
Best departure: typical pricing
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises from Pointe-à-Pitre
What is the cheapest month to cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre?
April currently has the lowest median nightly fares from Pointe-à-Pitre.
When do cruises from Pointe-à-Pitre usually get expensive?
December is currently the priciest month for upcoming departures from Pointe-à-Pitre.
What itineraries are most common from Pointe-à-Pitre?
The most common upcoming itinerary families from Pointe-à-Pitre include Eastern Caribbean Loop via Pointe-à-Pitre, Antigua & Philipsburg, Eastern Caribbean Arc: Philipsburg, Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Ocho Rios, and Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg & Road Town, Tortola.
How far in advance should I book a cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre?
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