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Caribbean Island Hopper: Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia – Route Guide

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The Pitons rising straight out of the sea off Saint Lucia — Caribbean Island Hopper: Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia
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Four islands on one passenger-ferry line: Basse-Terre's volcanic national park, Roseau's museum and botanical gardens, Fort-de-France's fort and library, then central Castries. Each international crossing includes terminal access and check-in, with a separate local vehicle or taxi arranged and returned on every island.

Caribbean Island Hopper: Guadeloupe to Saint Lucia is a 310 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 6-day trip; the plan below is the 6-day version for February, built from 47 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

6
days
310km
distance
4
Stops
47
curated stops

Plan your own version → 6-day plan · best time to go

The route

Basse-Terre→ 110 kmRoseau→ 110 kmFort-de-France→ 90 kmCastries

What you'll see

Basse-Terre city
Explore colonial architecture and the grand 19th-century Cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul.
Basse-Terre
Botanical Gardens
Stroll landscaped paths among labelled tropical trees with panoramic city and sea views.
Roseau
St. Louis Cathedral
Visit the reconstructed 1890 cathedral that replaced earlier versions damaged by fires and quakes.
Fort-de-France
La Toc Battery
Explore stone walls and underground passages at this historic fort.
Castries
Guadeloupe National Park
Hike through lush trails in this protected rainforest, Guadeloupe's only national park.
Basse-Terre
Roseau Cathedral
Marvel at the elegant black stone Gothic cathedral towering over the city.
Roseau
Hike to Cascade Didier
A hidden tunnel leads to a charming 6-meter waterfall.
Fort-de-France
Carbet Falls
Admire three cascading waterfalls on the Carbet River, a highlight of Guadeloupe's natural beauty.
Basse-Terre

Choose your length

6-day plan25 stops · 11.9 h transit4.2 stops/day · 2 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: December, January, February, March, April, May

Drier season for the island visits. FRS publishes a variable timetable, so check the exact sailing and weather before every crossing.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

Plan your own version →