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For those who can avoid the seasickness, ferries and high speed catamarans provide service to destinations both on Martinique and on the neighboring island of St. Lucia, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. For travelers who have flown into Lamentin International Airport and are trying to get to their resort location; or for those who have flown into a nearby island and wish to visit Martinique, ferries are an enjoyable way of taking in the sea breeze and blue waters of the Caribbean while getting to a destination on the island. The vedettes (ferries) that run locally on the island provide service to the popular Trois Illets, Pointe du Bout from quai d'Esnambuc, Fort-de-France. Operated by Somatour ferries, these ferries provide ferry services at frequent intervals from about 6:30 a.m. to 12:10 a.m. to Pointe du Bout and from 6:10 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. to Fort-de-France. Fares will go up to ?6. Somatour can be contacted at 596-596-73-05-53. Vedettes Madinina (http://www.vedettesmadinina.com/) provides ferry service from Fort-de-France to Anse Mitan and Anse à l'Ane as well as Pointe du Bout. Ferry service runs at both 30 minute and 1 hour intervals throughout the day beginning at 6:20 a.m. from Fort-de-France and stops running in the late afternoon and early evening to the various locations. Boats generally carry around 100 passengers, and fares will again go up to around ?6. Contact Vedettes Madinina at 596-596-63-06-46. All fares and schedules are subject to seasonal change. For vacationers looking to island hop to or from Martinique, ferry service also provides an good interisland transport alternative to air travel. Express des Iles (http://www.express-des-iles.com/) offers a linked ferry service providing transport to Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia. The contact number for Express des Iles is 596-596-63-12-12 in Martinique and booking can also be done at 0-825-35-90-00. Departure times and arrival times change daily, and as always, fares and schedules are subject to seasonal change. Fares are generally, 60 for a one way ticket and, 95 for a round trip. Visit the Web site http://www.express-des-iles.com/ for current information on fares and schedules. Brudey Ferries (http://www.brudey-freres.fr/) also offers Ferry Service between St. Lucia, Dominica, and Guadeloupe. Timetables are again subject to change, but fares will run from, 55 for one way fare to, 87 for a return ticket. The contact number is 596-596-70-08-50. Ferry service provides a relaxing alternative to taxis and planes for both on island and interisland transport while you are vacationing in Martinique. Enjoy the blue skies and blue waters while you travel to your destination. Related Articles
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