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Planning a Trip

Getting There

Express des Iles, Gare Maritime, Bergevin, Pointe-à-Pitre (tel. 590/91-11-05), operates boat service to the island with three daily round-trips between Point-à-Pitre and Grand-Bourg. The round-trip costs 35€. Monday to Saturday, ferryboats depart from Pointe-à-Pitre for Grand-Bourg on Marie Galante, at 8:15am, 12:30pm, and 5:15pm, with Sunday departures occurring at 8:15am, 5pm, and 7pm. Monday to Saturday, ferryboats to Pointe-à-Pitre depart from Marie-Galante at 6am, 9am, and 4pm, and on Sunday, ferryboats leave from Marie-Galante at 6am, 4pm, and 6pm.

Getting Around

A limited number of taxis are available at the airport, but be sure to negotiate the price before you drive off. Should you wish to rent a car, go to Hertz in Grand-Bourg (tel. 800/654-3001 in the U.S., or 590/97-59-80; www.hertz.com), where rentals range from 30€ to 60€ per day.

Visitor Information

The Office de Tourisme is at rue du Fort, BP 15, 97112 Grand-Bourg, Marie-Galante (tel. 590/97-56-51; fax 590/97-56-54; www.ot-mariegalante.com).


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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