Guadeloupe

1. The Port

2. on foot;

3. Shuttle nuses

4. public transport

5. Taxis

6. Car Rental

7. Scooter

8. Excursiontips for Guadeloupe

9. Book shore excursions

    9.1 Meine Landausflüge

    9.2 GetYourGuide

    9.3 Viator

For cruise passengers, Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre is the vibrant gateway to Guadeloupe. Right at the harbor, a modern terminal welcomes you with markets offering spices and rum. Since the butterfly-shaped island has two distinct sides, you have a choice to make: Grande-Terre entices with dreamy, flat sandy beaches like Sainte-Anne, while the mountainous Basse-Terre attracts adventurers with its national park, waterfalls, and the La Soufrière volcano. A particular advantage for Europeans is the infrastructure: you pay in Euros and benefit from a well-developed road network. For those seeking a more relaxed pace, the colonial-style old town of Pointe-à-Pitre is just a few steps away from the ship.

For cruise passengers, the Guadeloupe cruise port is located in Pointe-à-Pitre on the Grande-Terre side of the island. The modern "Centre Saint-John Perse" terminal is extremely central, allowing passengers to reach the city center easily on foot.

The terminal has been redesigned to accommodate two large cruise ships simultaneously. Right at the quay, visitors are welcomed by a lively complex featuring duty-free shops, cafés, and an artisanal craft market. Since Guadeloupe is a French overseas department, the arrival feels much like being in Europe—complete with Euro payments and a high-quality infrastructure.

As you can see from the map, the city center of Pointe-à-Pitre is within easy walking distance. The most important sights are marked on the map.

Due to the central berths in Guadeloupe, no shuttle buses are used.

There are bus connections on Guadeloupe, but these are rather unsuitable for day tourists. The best-developed is the urban network, which covers Pointe-à-Pitre, Les Abymes, Baie-Mahault, Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne, and Saint-François.

There is a taxi stand at the port, where island tours and beach transfers are offered. Fares are negotiated on-site.

To explore the island individually, a rental car is a good alternative. The road network is very well developed, and the most important sights are easy to reach. Many well-known rental car companies have an office at the port:

• Sixt

• Hertz

Those who only want to explore the immediate surroundings can do so very easily with a scooter. The rental company Cubix offers scooters for rent directly at the port.

Guadeloupe can be explored very well independently. Here you can see the highlights awaiting you.

Meine Landausflüge offer you fantastic cruise trips at the most popular ports worldwide. Typically, they are available in much smaller groups and at more affordable prices than the cruise line’s own excursions. All our options are carefully selected to guarantee you an unforgettable outing experience.

• Small group sizes  
• Punctual return guarantee  
• Convenient pick-up and drop-off service from/to the port  
• Money-back guarantee for itinerary changes and port cancellations  
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour (Flex option up to 60 minutes before the tour start)

With GetYourGuide, you can book land excursions in small groups, often at better prices than those offered by cruise lines. All experiences are carefully selected and reviewed by experts. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start of the excursion.

Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is one of the world's leading online marketplaces for travel experiences. The platform provides travelers with access to more than 300,000 activities, including guided tours, day trips, attraction tickets, and exclusive experiences in thousands of destinations worldwide. A key advantage for users is the millions of authentic traveler reviews that help in making informed choices. 

Viator is known for its high flexibility:

• offering free cancellation on many bookings up to 24 hours in advance.
• Additionally, the "reserve now, pay later" option provides financial freedom during trip planning. 

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