Are you planning an island-hopping trip in the Caribbean? FRS Express des îles offers crossings to numerous Caribbean islands. To explore this spectacular archipelago, nothing beats ferry travel, with views of the sea and superb island landscapes. For a controlled island-hopping trip, FRS Express des îles offers rates adapted to your needs. Here's all our advice to optimize your transportation budget in the Caribbean islands.
1. Types of Ferry Tickets in the Caribbean
FRS Express des îles offers two types of maritime lines, regional and international lines, as well as discovery days.
International and Regional Lines
The international line serves Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique, and Saint Lucia. Different ticket types adapt to travelers' needs. Budget travelers will opt for the TOUPITI offer. These tickets allow travel only on Thursdays and Saturdays at the rate of €99 round trip (€59 one way). They are non-refundable but modifiable under conditions, and a 25-kilo checked baggage is included. The ZEN formula applies every day, all year round, and offers a modifiable ticket with fees and non-refundable. For more flexibility, you'll opt for the FLEX offer, modifiable without fees and refundable (€10 fee per ticket).
For those traveling with vehicles, car and motorcycle tickets are available. Note that bicycles can be boarded free of charge.
Warning! In Dominica and Saint Lucia, you must pay the local authorities, in addition, an exit tax at the end of your stay.
The regional line serves Marie-Galante and Les Saintes from Pointe-à-Pitre. You'll find 3 formulas: TOUPITI and ZEN, non-refundable but modifiable with fees. The FLEX ticket is modifiable without fees and refundable (with €10 fee per ticket).
FRS Express des îles Discovery Days
Finally, here's a last ticket type, "discovery days" to the islands of Antigua, Saint Kitts, and Montserrat. You leave early in the morning from Deshaies and return in the evening, after spending a magical day on these islands off the beaten path.
FRS Express des îles organizes several discovery days per year for these three destinations, starting from €109 round trip.
2. Factors That Influence Ticket Prices
Transportation ticket prices generally vary based on numerous factors, including season, day of travel, chosen schedule, or destination. Ticket prices can triple during long weekends or school holidays. These strong price fluctuations are particularly common in air transport. It then becomes complicated to plan an inter-island trip budget in advance under these conditions.
Conversely, with FRS Express des îles, rates are set for the entire year. They don't change based on demand or high-traffic periods. This stability offers travelers true peace of mind: no unpleasant surprises when booking, regardless of day or season.
Since FRS Express des îles ticket rates don't vary throughout the year, you can easily plan your budget.
Warning! Even if prices don't vary during the year, remember to book well in advance during high-traffic periods to get a seat: carnival, festivals, long weekends, holidays, or during school vacations.
3. Tips to Save on Your Ferry Tickets
Just because FRS Express des îles ferry ticket prices are fixed for the year doesn't mean you can't travel smart. Indeed, it's possible to take advantage of promotional offers by traveling with the TOUPITI formula.
For example, if you're going to Marie-Galante, the ticket price is €29 round trip on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can organize a long weekend (or short vacation) by leaving Thursday at 5:15 PM from Pointe-à-Pitre to return the following Tuesday. Other days, opt for the rate at €44 round trip.
If you travel often, become an Express+ member to benefit from numerous advantages. Among them: date modifications without fees, 5 tickets purchased = 1 free ticket on the same regional or international line, or an additional 25kg baggage. Ideal for planning a "ferry-trip" in the wonderful Caribbean islands!
4. Special Rates from FRS Express des îles
Special rates are provided under certain conditions.
Children's Ferry Tickets
On the international line, children under 2 benefit from a preferential rate at the price of €20 round trip, tickets modifiable without fees.
On the regional line, children 2 to 12 years old benefit from a preferential rate: €6 round trip for babies modifiable without fees and €33 round trip for older children, modifiable with fees.
"Resident" Tickets
Residents of Marie-Galante who have a valid and personal Guad'Îles card can now obtain their RÉSIDENT+ e-ticket. You must go to an agency with your Guad'Iles card and ID. On-site, you can choose between a pack of 5 or 10 electronic tickets at the RESIDENT rate.
Warning! Residents purchasing individual tickets online must continue to go to the counter to present and count their Guad'Iles card before boarding.
Group Rates
If you're traveling in the Caribbean in a group of more than 10 people, it's possible to obtain discounts.
For example, here are the special group offers for the International line: a rate of €99 round trip per passenger with 1 cabin baggage of 10 kg and 1 checked baggage of 25 kg.
To benefit, all passengers must travel together. Tickets are nominative, non-modifiable, non-refundable. The complete list of passengers must be submitted to the company 15 days before departure.
Find the forms to fill out on this page: Group Travel Request Form.
Conclusion
Choosing FRS Express des îles means opting for serene travel and a perfectly controlled budget.
FRS Express des îles offers its travelers fixed rates all year round, with formulas adapted to all budgets as well as discounts for certain groups.
Whether for a day excursion or an extended stay, FRS Express des îles offers a simple, reliable, and surprise-free solution to fully enjoy the charm of the islands.
- Book your tickets for your next Caribbean getaway!
