THE KANOA TRAVEL NOTEBOOK
From quiet coves below Mount Pelée to the villages of the south: seven beautiful reasons to head out with KANOA.
CHOOSE YOUR HORIZON
Select a stop to find it on the map.
Coordinates are approximate visitor landmarks, not navigation or anchoring waypoints. Navigate using nautical charts and the departure briefing.
SEVEN STOPS, A THOUSAND MEMORIES
01Below the cliffs of Le Prêcheur, a dark sand beach nestles in lush vegetation. Head north for wild shores and dramatic scenery.
Visit in calm seas: currents and swell can make swimming or landing unsuitable.
02A bay beneath Mount Pelée, a town shaped by the 1902 eruption. The waterfront and ruins invite a cultural stop.
Arrange landing and visits with your skipper.
03Grey sand, traditional fishing boats and Mount Pelée: Le Carbet reveals another side of the island. Anse Turin opens onto a lovely view towards Saint-Pierre.
The landmark is not an anchoring permit: choose an authorised stopping place during the briefing.
04Two neighbouring coves, two different moods: pale sand at Dufour and volcanic sand at Anse Noire. Pause to enjoy the sea and watch wildlife from a distance.
Respect swimming zones, markers and the turtles’ space.
05A broad bay framed by green hills, sailing boats and waterfront terraces. A friendly stop to slow down and enjoy lunch by the sea.
Use a buoy or anchoring area according to local rules, availability and KANOA’s instructions.
06The jetty facing Saint-Henri church is one of Martinique’s classic views. From the bay, discover the fishing village, its beach and surrounding hills.
The pin marks a place to visit, not an approach route or berth.
07Near Anse Noire, a sea-level cave shelters a colony of bats. A distinctive stop beneath the cliffs, best observed from the water.
Observe from outside, without flash or loud noise. Do not try to enter by boat; your approach depends on sea conditions and your skipper’s guidance.
Estimated one-way travel from Case-Pilote at 15 knots (about 28 km/h), following sea routes around headlands and allowing for departure and approach. Stops are excluded. Weather, sea conditions, load, route and speed limits affect actual times. Confirm with KANOA during your briefing. Ask for a separate estimate if leaving from Fort-de-France.
WE SHARE THE SEA
Check the marine forecast, fuel, equipment and return time during your briefing.
Use authorised moorings. Never anchor on coral or seagrass.
A beautiful stop may be closed to fishing. Check restricted areas before putting a line in the water.
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