Mémorial ACTe
Modern museum
Ask the museum about lifts and accessible routes.
Step by step
Getting ashore
Ships dock at the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal on the harbour, a short walk from Place de la Victoire and the markets.
- 1Walk to Place de la Victoire
The leafy main square and markets.
- 2Visit the Mémorial ACTe
Museum of the history of slavery.
- 3Head to a beach
Le Gosier and Sainte-Anne are 20–40 minutes away.
💡 Pro move: Bring euros and a few French phrases — English is less common outside tourist areas.
Where your ship arrives
Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line
Downtown cruise terminal.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements were compiled for this new guide in October 2026 and have not all been independently verified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s access notes →
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Recommended cruises
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MSC CruisesStylish European ships with excellent value.See sailings →SeabournUltra-luxury yachts, all-suite and all-inclusive.See sailings →Oceania CruisesSmall-ship comfort with the finest cuisine at sea.See sailings →
Typical lines only — which ships visit changes every season. Live sailings and prices come from Cruise Travellers' booking engine.
Worth your day
Top excursions
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Guadeloupe.
Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
No tour needed
Self-guided walks
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
🚶 Pointe-à-Pitre markets
2 km · 1 hr · easy
From the harbour to Place de la Victoire, the spice market and the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church.
- Place de la Victoire
- Marché aux épices Pointe-à-Pitre
- Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Pointe-à-Pitre
Pack for your month
Weather & best time to visit
Best time: January–April. The drier season, 84–87°F / 29–31°C; June–November is wetter and hurricane season.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 72°F / 22°C | 13 |
| Feb ⭐ | 85°F / 29°C | 71°F / 22°C | 10 |
| Mar ⭐ | 86°F / 30°C | 72°F / 22°C | 10 |
| Apr ⭐ | 87°F / 31°C | 73°F / 23°C | 9 |
| May | 88°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 12 |
| Jun | 88°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 17 |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 76°F / 24°C | 19 |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 76°F / 24°C | 18 |
| Sep | 89°F / 32°C | 76°F / 24°C | 17 |
| Oct | 88°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 17 |
| Nov | 87°F / 31°C | 74°F / 23°C | 17 |
| Dec | 85°F / 29°C | 73°F / 23°C | 15 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
From Melody
Insider tips
- 💶Euros. US dollars aren't widely accepted.
- 🥖French bakeries. Pain au chocolat and accras for breakfast.
- 🕐Lunch closures. Some shops close midday.
- 🌀Hurricane season. June–November.
- 🗣️Bonjour first. A French greeting goes a long way.
From the pier
Getting around
🚗 Ride-share: ❌ Not available
Ride-share isn't common; use taxis.
Ride-share isn't common; use taxis.
🚶 WalkFree
Downtown Pointe-à-Pitre.
🚕 Taxi to Le Gosier€25–35
About 20 minutes.
🚌 Bus€2–3
Local buses to the beach towns.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
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Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Make it your own
Choose your day in Guadeloupe
French Caribbean flair — Pointe-à-Pitre's markets, the Mémorial ACTe, rainforest falls and white-sand Sainte-Anne.
First visitCarbet Falls. Build around one priority, then confirm admission, transfers and time ashore.
Explore independently🚶 Pointe-à-Pitre markets. Published walking routes are ideas, not verified step-free routes.
A slower dayChoose one stop with seating and a confirmed return transfer. Ask the operator for the actual distance from the vehicle to the entrance.
Advisor planning lensFrench holidays and Sundays affect shop and museum hours — check the calendar for your date.
Port-specific access notes
Mobility & accessibility in Guadeloupe
Docking downtown helps, and the Mémorial ACTe is a modern building.
Planning notes prepared October 25, 2026 for this new guide. Operator access statements have not yet been individually checked, and this is not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Attractions and excursions: what changes the choice
Carbet Falls
Rainforest trail
Trails are uneven; ask about viewpoints near parking.
A practical way to plan this port
Planning suggestion: Pair the Mémorial ACTe with an accessible taxi to a beach promenade at Le Gosier.
Confirm before booking
- Does the taxi have a ramp or lift?
- Is there accessible beach access at Le Gosier or Sainte-Anne?
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