# Fort-de-France - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/fort-de-france For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Scott S Bateman · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort-de-france-harbor.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - Description: A cruise port gateway to French culture and Martinique's capital - Port name: Fort-de-France - English name: Fort-de-France - Country: France (Martinique) - Latitude / longitude: 14.60, -61.07 The center of Martinique, a French overseas region in the Lesser Antilles. French culture and Caribbean vitality meet in colorful markets, colonial architecture, and lively streets, offering both French and Caribbean atmosphere. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 80,000 (metropolitan area) - Climate: A tropical climate that is hot and humid year-round. The dry season from December to April is comfortable. - Language: French (official language); Antillean Creole is also used daily - Currency: Euro (EUR) - Best time to visit: December to April (dry season) ### Local food Accras (cod fritters), Colombo (curry-style stew), fresh seafood, rum (Martinique rum is famous) ### Sights - Saint-Louis Cathedral - Schoelcher Library - Lively La Savane Park and market - Views of Mount Pelee Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 29 °C / 84 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F | | Feb | 29 °C / 84 °F | 21 °C / 71 °F | | Mar | 30 °C / 85 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F | | Apr | 30 °C / 87 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | May | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Jun | 31 °C / 87 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F | | Jul | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Aug | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Sep | 32 °C / 89 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Oct | 32 °C / 89 °F | 23 °C / 74 °F | | Nov | 31 °C / 87 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Dec | 30 °C / 86 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1995–2006 · Station: LE LAMENTIN · about 7 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-04 Checked: 2026-10-04 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 300 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | €2.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | €4.55 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | €14.75 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | €7.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | €7.85 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Fort-de-France (Martinique). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: FDF - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 7.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027 - Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04 - Ship: Costa Fascinosa - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Pointe-à-Pitre → Pointe-à-Pitre - Port: Pointe-à-Pitre › Fort-de-France › Bridgetown › +2 › Pointe-à-Pitre - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $1,220.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-fort-de-france) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2027 - Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04 - Ship: MSC World Europa - Cruise line: MSC Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Fort-de-France → Fort-de-France - Port: Fort-de-France › Pointe-à-Pitre › Bridgetown › +3 › Fort-de-France - Cruise type: Round trip / 7 - Amount: From $743.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort-de-France) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort-de-france-harbor.jpg) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-fascinosa-7n-pointe-a-pitre) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort-de-France](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/msc-world-europa-7n-fort-de-france) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort-de-France Source: Wikipedia “[Fort-de-France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort-de-France)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))