FRS Express des îles offers you Discovery Days to the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean. Whatever the destination chosen, you will find a wealth of visits and events. Come and discover Saint-John on the island of Antigua and go shopping in the small shops or the duty-free district of “Heritage Quay”.
Set out to visit Montserrat for a day, explore the ghost town, and discover what has become of the former capital Plymouth, largely buried under volcanic debris… a day trip to Saint Kitts? With FRS Express des îles, uncover the lush, unspoiled island free from mass tourism, a romantic paradise… Below, we present the various destinations and dates for the Discovery Days with FRS Express des îles.
A day in Antigua
Antigua is one of the pearls of the Caribbean with its 365 fine sandy beaches. Furthermore, Antigua has a UNESCO World Heritage site, and since you can shop tax-free there, FRS Express des Îles is organizing several discovery days in Antigua for the 2024-25 season.
Discovery Day in Antigua is an opportunity to visit the island with 365 beaches and do your shopping in the duty-free district of Heritage Quay. It is an opportunity to visit English Harbour, a testament to Antigua's colonial past. This magnificent restored region has been listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the island's must-see sites. Nelson's Dockyard, Fort Berkeley, Shirley Heights and Fort George are places of history and culture to discover. Swimming, snorkeling, diving with manta rays or kayaking, a wide range of activities are available to you. And for sports enthusiasts, mountain bikes are accepted free of charge on board within the limit of available places.
When ?
You have … opportunities to discover Antigua with FRS Express des îles. The visit is possible for the day or as a stay during the July/August holidays.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Other dates to come.
At what price ?
You will benefit from our exceptional rate of €119 round trip per person, exit taxes from the territory in Antigua included as part of the trip. As part of a stay, the amount of the exit tax to be paid in Antigua will be USD 28. Our rate does not include meals or visits, it is a free day. For groups of 10 passengers minimum, do not hesitate to contact the sales department to obtain your quotes:
Departure from Deshaies at 7:00 am / Arrival in Antigua at 9:00 am
Return from Antigua at 5:00 pm / Arrival in Deshaies at 7:00 pm
Our rate does not include visits or lunch. To enhance your day, know what to do, what to see and who to contact to prepare your day in Antigua, then please follow these links:
The services will be in addition to the boat ticket and will be paid directly to the service providers you have selected.
What are the formalities for going to Antigua ?
To travel to Antigua, it is mandatory to have a passport or, for French nationals only, a national identity card valid for more than 6 months. You must come with your valid identity documents to make your reservation and to travel.
It is not possible to stay in Antigua, a round trip during the day is mandatory.
Non-modifiable and non-refundable ticket must be used in the order of the outward and return sequences and valid for the day only.
Passenger check-in begins 2 hours before and closes 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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