Caribbean · Martinique
Cabin Charter in Martinique: Sailing Trips from Le Marin
Martinique is the most important departure point for sailing trips in the Lesser Antilles. From Le Marin you sail to the bays on the south coast, to St Lucia and on to the Grenadines. You book a berth and sail with a skipper; you don't need a sailing licence.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
from 21 providers compared
The essentials at a glance
Season
October to May, most dates in January and February
Duration
Mostly two weeks, some one week
Most common departure ports
Le Marin, Sainte Anne, Fort de France, Pointe-a-Pitre and Sint Maarten
Requirements
No sailing licence required
10–15 day trip per person
usually 1,700–2,000 €
Current sailing trips from Martinique
Here you can see a changing selection of current sailing trips that call at Martinique or start there. Your enquiry goes straight to the provider.
Sailing in Martinique: the sailing area
Martinique lies between Dominica to the north and St. Lucia to the south. The island belongs to France and the currency is the euro. You sail in the trade wind, which usually blows steadily from the east.
- Le Marin: a wide, sheltered bay in the south with one of the largest marinas in the Caribbean. Almost all sailing trips start here.
- Sainte-Anne: an anchorage with a beach right next to Le Marin, often the first or last night of a sailing trip.
- Rocher du Diamant and Anses d’Arlet: the striking rock off the south coast and small bays with a village and church on the west coast.
- Saint-Pierre: the old capital in the northwest beneath the volcano Mont Pelée, which destroyed it in 1902.
- Leeward side in the west: Here the island lies in the lee of the wind, and the water is calmer than on the east coast facing the open Atlantic.
More on the marina, shopping and getting there can be found in the harbour profile Marinas in Martinique: Le Marin.
Where do you go from Martinique?
Many sailing trips don't stay at Martinique but sail south to the neighbouring islands. Between the islands there is a day's sail across open water each time.
If you leave Martinique for St. Lucia or the Grenadines, you have to clear out and then clear in again there. The skipper takes care of this; all you need is your passport.
St. Lucia
around 25 nautical miles
The neighbouring island to the south, with Rodney Bay and the two Pitons near Soufrière. A day's crossing.
Sailing trips with St Lucia →Grenadines
usually two weeks
Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau and the Tobago Cays. The Grenadines are the destination of most two-week sailing trips from Martinique.
Cabin Charter in the Grenadines →Dominica and Guadeloupe
to the north
Dominica is hardly developed, with rainforest and rivers. Beyond it lies Guadeloupe, which, like Martinique, is French.
Trips to the north →How do you get to Martinique?
The easiest way is via Paris: Air France, Corsair and Air Caraïbes fly daily from Paris-Orly to Fort-de-France. The flight takes around eight to nine hours. Because the journey is long, most sailing trips last two weeks. It is about 40 minutes by taxi or hire car from the airport to Le Marin.
Martinique is part of France and the EU. For Germans, Austrians and Swiss, an identity card is enough to enter, but for trips to the neighbouring islands you need a valid passport.
Törnfinder data
Martinique sailing trips in numbers
Analysed: all Martinique sailing trips published on Törnfinder. As of: 13.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Le Marin53 trips
- 2Sainte Anne12 trips
- 3Fort de France11 trips
- 4Pointe-a-Pitre3 trips
- 5Sint Maarten3 trips
5 %of trips last 7–8 days
73 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
12 %take place on a traditional ship or tall ship
12different departure ports
23other countries on offer, led by St Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia
200 nmcovered by a typical week-long trip
As of 13.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 150 Martinique trips from 21 providers. 73 % are round trips with the same start and end port and 12 % take place on a traditional ship or tall ship. Most trips start in Le Marin, Sainte Anne and Fort de France, and most departures are in January and February.
How these figures are calculated
The analysis covers all sailing trips published on Törnfinder with the country Martinique and a start date from today onwards; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' figures per person; offers for a private yacht charter with skipper, which are priced per boat, are not included in the prices. “Usually” refers to the middle half of the offers; the cheapest and the most expensive quarters are left out. The departure harbour is the starting harbour named in the listing, and a round trip is a sailing trip with the same departure and destination harbour. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team of toernfinder.de.
Best time to travel for a sailing trip in Martinique
The season falls in the dry season from December to May. The trade wind then blows steadily, usually at 15 to 25 knots. From June to November is hurricane season, when there are hardly any sailing trips.
When the trips start
Most Martinique trips start in January and February. Trips are available from October to May.
29
Jan21
Feb19
Mar13
Apr6
May0
Jun0
Jul0
Aug0
Sep2
Oct18
Nov19
DecAll Martinique sailing trips published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 13.11.2026.
How much does a sailing trip in Martinique cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,700–2,000 € per person, with a day on board costing around 130 € on average. Added to that are the flight, which is most expensive in peak season around Christmas and in February, and the onboard kitty.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 3,800–3,900 € | around 490 € | 9 |
| 10–15 days | 1,700–2,000 € | around 130 € | 128 |
| 16 days or more | 1,650–3,700 € | around 110 € | 10 |
| Week-long trip on a traditional vessel | 3,900–3,950 € | around 490 € | 7 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
Also nearby
Many of these trips also call at these countries. Each card shows all trips there.
St Vincent and the Grenadines
111 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
from 1,200 € per person
Show trips →Saint Lucia
53 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
from 1,200 € per person
Show trips →Dominica
33 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
week usually 3,250–3,900 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Mileage-building
10 trips
Long passages with night sailing, many miles in a short time.
next departure 20.11.2026
from 890 € per person
Show trips →Event sailing
2 trips
By ship to Hanse Sail, Kiel Week and other harbour festivals.
next departure 17.11.2026
from 1,250 € per person
Show trips →Regatta
1 trip
Race as crew, with tactics and teamwork on board.
next departure 27.01.2027
from 2,000 € per person
Show trips →More port guides
Getting there, marinas and destinations for ports where trips on this page start.
Marinas on MartiniquePort Louis Marina in St. George'sHarbours on Sint MaartenMarina Fort Louis in MarigotMarina Anse Marcel on St. MartinMarina Bas-du-Fort in Pointe-à-PitreMindelo Marina on São VicenteMarina Las Palmas on Gran CanariaScarborough on TobagoRodney Bay Marina on St LuciaMarina del Sur in Las GalletasMarina San Miguel on Tenerife
Frequently asked questions about sailing in Martinique
Short answers to the questions that come up most often before a sailing trip in Martinique.
Where do sailing trips in Martinique start?
Almost all sailing trips start from Le Marin in the south of the island. It is home to one of the largest marinas in the Caribbean, with supermarkets, workshops and restaurants right by the harbour.
When is the best time to travel to Martinique?
From December to May. This is the dry season, and the trade wind blows steadily. From June to November is hurricane season.
How much does a sailing trip in Martinique cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,700–2,000 € per person. Added to that are the flight via Paris and the onboard kitty, usually around 150–300 € per person per week.
Do I need a passport for Martinique?
For Martinique itself, an ID card is enough, as the island is part of the EU. If the sailing trip goes to St. Lucia or the Grenadines, you will need a passport.
Can you sail from Martinique to the Grenadines?
Yes. Many two-week sailing trips lead from Le Marin via St Lucia and St Vincent to the Tobago Cays and back. In one week the distance is usually too far.
Do I need a sailing licence?
No. On a cabin charter, the skipper is in charge of the boat. Helping out is welcome, but not compulsory.
Find your sailing trip in Martinique
Use the filter to search by date, duration and boat type, and send your enquiry directly to the provider.