Need suggestions for Martinique

[cruisetarp]

We will be stopping in Martinique in March and really having trouble finding things to do there. Has anyone been there and what did you do?

[KeithnRita]

We will be there Jan 2, 2013 so we will scout it for you.

[cruisetarp]

Thanks Keith. I can't find a lot of information on it other than the fact that they apparently don't like tourists (and I don't speak french) Could be a challenge.

[JohnG]

I've been there twice. Once on the Royal Clipper, and it berthed right down town. The other time was on a larger ship and it berthed in the port facility, which does have a duty free shop. We walked from there back downtown. There are many boutiques, and my wife bought 2 dresses. We spent time in the markets, where there are many spices for sale. We also enjoyed a nice local place for some French wine. We just asked someone and they walked blocks out of their way to point it out to us.

The first time there we took the ferry/shuttle across to the other side of the harbor where there are several hotels and many shops and boutiques. We were able to use the beach facilities of one of the hotels, and I snorkled right there.

Martinique is one of our favorite ports, and not many ship stop there.

[cruisetarp]

Thanks - from what I had been reading I thought we would stay on the ship but perhaps we will see Martinique after all.