Guadeloupe
Walkability: 8/10France (Overseas Region)
Hours in Port
~8 hours
Walk to Town
Pointe-à-Pitre center is a 5 min walk from the cruise terminal
Currency
EUR
WiFi
Good
Cell Coverage
Excellent
Time Zone
AST (no DST)
Overview
Guadeloupe is a butterfly-shaped French Caribbean archipelago. Ships dock in Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre. The island offers French-Creole cuisine, volcano hikes on Basse-Terre (La Soufrière), and gorgeous beaches. Like Martinique, it uses the euro and feels distinctly French.
The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.
All-aboard math
All-aboard in Guadeloupeis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter.
Top Excursions
La Soufrière Volcano Hike
Snorkeling at Jacques Cousteau Reserve
Sainte-Anne Beach Day
Hotels Near Guadeloupe
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Rent a Boat in Guadeloupe
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Free Things To Do
Pointe-à-Pitre Market
Colorful spice and produce market — great for local vanilla, rum, and handmade hot sauce.
Place de la Victoire
Main public square with colonial buildings, palm trees, and waterfront views.
Mémorial ACTe
Striking modern museum about Caribbean slavery and memory (small entry fee).
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Pointe-à-Pitre center is walkable. Taxis use fixed rates. Car rental recommended to explore Basse-Terre side. Buses exist but schedules are infrequent.
Emergency Information
Police
17
Hospital
CHU de Guadeloupe — Pointe-à-Pitre
Medical Evacuation Coverage
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