Pointe-à-Pitre Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Zivax (CC BY-SA 3.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Ralph Spandl, Patrick Minichino GOING AROUND, Sandrine MBAKOP, HappyMan PhotoGraphy, PP · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Guadeloupe
- Region:
- Caribbean
- Coordinates:
- 16.2411° N, 61.5331° W
About Pointe-à-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre serves as a gateway to Guadeloupe, an overseas region and department of France in the Lesser Antilles. As a cruise port call, it sits among other Caribbean destinations including Basseterre, Bridgetown, Castries and Charlotte Amalie.
The port itself is exceptionally close to local attractions. The Spice Market and Musée départemental d'Art et d'Histoire (MUSARTH) are both 0.6 km away, whilst the Memorial ACTe history museum stands 1.1 km from the terminal. For those venturing further afield, the Gardens Valombreuse MTL botanical garden lies 13.1 km away with a 4.6 rating across 2,890 reviews.
What to explore
History enthusiasts will find the Memorial ACTe (4.3 rating, 4,867 reviews) and MUSARTH both within easy reach. The Spice Market (4.1 rating, 4,253 reviews) offers an authentic local experience, whilst Guadeloupe National Park is situated 20.0 km from port. For a longer excursion, Gueule Grand Gouffre tourist attraction is 38.9 km away.
Pointe-à-Pitre is the second most populous commune of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe is an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles, of which it is a sous-préfecture, being the seat of the arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.
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Things to do in Pointe-à-Pitre on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Mémorial ACTe · via Google Maps History Museum
Memorial ACTe
4.3 (4,867) 1.1 km from port
Contemporary museum offering historical exhibits on the Caribbean's slave trade & indigenous people.
Near: Guadeloupe Ocean (41 m) · Quai Mémorial ACTe (57 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “A wonderful museum! Its message really stays with you and, sadly, remains highly relevant to this day” — Philip Lambrechts
- 4 · “A must-visit in Guadeloupe! The Mémorial ACTe in Pointe-à-Pitre is a powerful museum about the history of slavery and the…” — Valerie Vezina
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Photo: Véronique SUARES LARGANGE · via Google Maps Market
Spice Market
4.1 (4,253) 0.6 km from port
Near: Dody (40 m) · Vision Plus (43 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Its a got to visit place. The smells and colours are amazing. Vendors were friendly and helpful. Would love to…” — John McCurrach
- 5 · “So if you are in traveler for someone who enjoys cooking this is a must stop. The selection of produce…” — Tim C
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Photo: Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse · via Google Maps Botanical garden
Gardens Valombreuse MTL
4.6 (2,890) 13.1 km from port
Near: Restaurant La Badiane (55 m) · Akropark, parc aventure de Petit-Bourg (64 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Quite large botanical garden with aviaries housing exotic birds. There are plenty of interesting plants, many of them with descriptions…” — W MS
- 5 · “Should not go under for Jardin de Balata! Nice views, splendid flowers, not too much people. Takes about two hours” — Nicolas Lemaire
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Tourist attraction
Gueule Grand Gouffre
4.5 (247) 38.9 km from port
- 5 · “A beautiful place to visit on Marie Galante. Easily accessible, you can see this natural wonder there.” — Gregos
- 5 · “The chasm is impressive in its size. Be aware that access to the site by car is chaotic. You have…” — François Hulet
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Museum
Musée départemental d'Art et d'Histoire (MUSARTH)
4.2 (100) 0.6 km from port
Historical spot with sculptures collected by Victor Schoelcher, a notable politician & abolitionist.
Near: Restaurant Fairouz (39 m) · Lycée Carnot (82 m)
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Gorgeous collection of original artefact.” — David Fronval
- 5 · “Very nice, thoughtful, and informative museum. Provides historical context on the complicated topic of abolition” — Andre Brodeur
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National Park
Guadeloupe National Park
4.3 (92) 20.0 km from port
Biosphere reserve encompassing volcanic mountains & tropical forest, with trails & waterfalls.
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “Many different sites with large variety of features - saline marsh to water falls to venting volcano! Local birds are…” — FrankJ Blando
- 5 · “Super” — Ирина
Map of Pointe-à-Pitre and nearby attractions
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