Pointe a Pitre – Castries
Ferries to Saint Lucia
Pointe a Pitre – Castries
Ferries to Saint Lucia
L’Express Des Iles provides the ferry from Pointe a Pitre to Castries. Pointe a Pitre Castries ferries cost around $128 and $517, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Pointe a Pitre Castries ferries.
Pointe a Pitre Castries ferry sailings typycally depart from Pointe a Pitre at around 07:00. The last ferry leaves at 16:00.
The Pointe a Pitre Castries ferry trip can take around 7 hours 15 minutes. The fastest Pointe a Pitre to Castries ferry is around 7 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Pointe a Pitre to Castries serviced by L’Express Des Iles. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Pointe a Pitre Castries ferry prices typically range between $129* and $517*. The average price is typically $258*. The cheapest ferries from Pointe a Pitre to Castries start from $129*. The average price for a foot passenger is $258*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25
The distance between Pointe a Pitre to Castries is approximately 83 miles (134km) or 72 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Pointe a Pitre to Castries currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Pointe a Pitre to Castries ferry with L’Express Des Iles.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Pointe a Pitre to Castries.
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| Pointe a Pitre - Castries Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Guadeloupe | |
| Destination Country | Saint Lucia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | L’Express Des Iles | |
| Average Price | $256* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 10m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 72 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Pointe a Pitre is the second largest city on the island of Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France located in the Caribbean. Due to its convenient location between Guadeloupe’s two biggest islands, it has effectively become the capital. The Pointe a Pitre ferry port on the south coast of the island, located right next to Aeroport de Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet. The port is easily accessible by public transport, with regular buses like A41, A98, B10, B20 and B21 all stopping directly outside the ferry terminal. Alternatively, there are taxi services available. However, traffic is renowned for being very busy in Guadeloupe. The port is about 5 minutes away from downtown Pointe a Pitre. The new terminal has a variety of facilities for passengers to enjoy including a bar, luggage storage, disabled access, toilets and car rental agencies nearby. There is also free WiFi available in the cruise terminal. The port address is 301 Résidence Hubert Jasor Angle Des Rues Achille René-boisneuf Et Frébault, Pointe-à-pitre, Guadeloupe 97110.
Castries is the capital of St. Lucia, a picturesque island located in the Caribbean Sea. This bustling metropolis is best known for its long beaches and incredible viewpoints from Morne Fortune Hill in the south. Aside from being a popular holiday destination, it’s also a hub for ferry travel. Castries ferry port is located on the northwest of St. Lucia, only a very short walk from the town centre and just 4km from George FL Charles Airport. The best way of getting to the port of Castries is by car. Simply follow the Gros Islet Highway from the north or take la Toc Road from the south. The Castries ferry terminal has a variety of different facilities for passengers to enjoy including an arrival hall, air-conditioned departure lounge, a restaurant, a bar, ATMs, taxi rank and toilets. There is also a designated drop-off zone outside the terminal building.
