Martinique forecasts 12.7% rise in cruise calls for 2026-27 season

On Friday 30 October, the Martinique Tourism Authority projected 275 cruise ship calls across the territory's ports during the 2026-27 season, a 12.7% increase from the previous season. The authority said the schedule includes 65 ships from 30 cruise operators.

The authority said operations will extend beyond Fort-de-France to Saint-Pierre, Trois-Îlets, Les Anses-d’Arlet and Le Marin. Saint-Pierre is scheduled for 33 calls, including inaugural visits by Orient Express Corinthian, Four Seasons I and Explora III.

Les Tourelles terminal in Fort-de-France is projected to receive 105 calls by 19 ships from 12 cruise lines, with potential traffic above 312,000 passengers, according to the authority. Pointe Simon is expected to receive 97 calls by 41 ships from 21 cruise lines and more than 200,000 potential passengers.

The authority said five vessels are scheduled to homeport in Martinique: Costa Favolosa, Le Bougainville, MSC Opera, MSC World Europa and Renaissance. MSC Opera is due to begin operations on 20 November, while MSC World Europa is scheduled to arrive on 5 December.

Martinique recorded 244 cruise calls and 330,322 transit passengers during the 2025-26 season, according to the authority.