Martinique projects 275 cruise ship calls for 2026-27 season

Martinique expects 275 cruise calls during the 2026-27 season, marking a 12.7 percent increase in ship visits across the French Caribbean island.

FTMQ Travel, written by our newsroom1 November 2026 at 00:010 views

Martinique is preparing for 275 cruise ship calls during the 2026-27 season, Caribbean Journal reported. Caribbean Journal and the National Law Review both report that the island projects 275 ship calls for the upcoming season. [1][2]

According to the Martinique Tourism Authority, reported by Caribbean Journal, the schedule includes 65 ships from 30 cruise lines. Vessels will visit locations spanning from Fort-de-France to Saint-Pierre and the southern coast, with five ships using the island as a homeport. The lineup features large MSC vessels, sailing ships, and new luxury yachts, including Four Seasons. [1]

The projected total represents a 12.7 percent increase over the previous season, Caribbean Journal reported. Last season, the island received 244 cruise calls and hosted 330,322 transit cruise passengers. To support passenger traffic, a new arrival facility named the Place Bertin Premium Cruise Welcome Hub opened on October 27, featuring a welcome kiosk. [1]

Martinique forecasts 275 cruise ship calls for the 2026-27 season.
The 2026-27 projection is a 12.7 percent increase from the 244 calls recorded last season.
The Place Bertin Premium Cruise Welcome Hub opened on October 27 to welcome passengers.

Sources

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[1]Martinique Is Expecting 275 Cruise Calls This Season, With New Luxury Ships — Including Four SeasonsCaribbean Journal, 6h ago (the report this story comes from)
[2]Martinique expects 275 cruise calls in 2026-27 seasonThe National Law Review, 2h ago

Background

[3]Ushuaia on Wikipedia
[4]Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton on Wikipedia
[5]Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on Wikipedia

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