CoralReef Posted December 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hi folks, I have searched the CC and TA Martinique forums for answers to my questions, but most cruises call on Fort de France. I hope that Windstar cruisers who have experienced Anse Mitan may have the answers I seek. I would like to know if it’s likely that I could hire a driver for the day at Trois Ilets. Or better yet, if someone could recommend a good driver/guide who would make advance arrangements?? Our wishlist includes: La Savane des Esclaves, La Musee de la Pagerie, a hike, snorkeling, and if time permits, Musee de la Canne and walking in Foret Vatable. (Yes, we want a busy day, next day is a sea day.) I would like to avoid renting a car, hence the request for driver info. Any advice, tips, or recommendations from you seasoned Windstar cruisers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindCreek Posted December 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 4, 2017 We stop at Anse Mitan twice as we are on a B2B 14 day cruise. Thanks for posting your ideas. Now I am looking for a driver as well. I have been scouring the web but not come up with anything yet. I checked the Trip Advisor Anse Mitan / Martinique travel forum but I believe you also posted something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted December 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 4, 2017 http://us.martinique.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 4, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Don & Lorne, Good luck with your two port calls on Anse Mitan. If you could post your experiences when you return, it would help me so much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 4, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Dandee2, that is a good site. I didn’t see any info about drivers in Trois Ilets. Did I miss it? Would love to hear from any cruisers who hired taxis or tour guides in the Anse Mitan area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 5, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 5, 2017 BlindCreek, I just received a recommendation on TA for Kalonji Tours & Taxi. He seems to be based NE of Fort de France, but does tours to the SW. Has some rave reviews. Looks like Facebook is the best way to reach him. I will contact him and let you know if I hear anything encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandee2 Posted December 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Don & Lorne, Good luck with your two port calls on Anse Mitan. If you could post your experiences when you return, it would help me so much!!! This will help: http://caribya.com/martinique/taxis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoeto Posted December 5, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2017 We just came off a cruise where Anse Mitan was a stop. There were taxis available right off the beach where the tender dropped us off. Also a ferry to Port-de-France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 6, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Hi camoeto, Thanks, that is helpful! Hopefully we can hire a taxi for the day, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 6, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Kalonji wants 400€ for a 6 hour private tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindCreek Posted December 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Kalonji wants 400€ for a 6 hour private tour. We won't be spending 400 E. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoeto Posted December 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2017 We won't be spending 400 E. Sent from my iPad using Forums +1 on that. Not sure what the going rate is in Martinique/Anse Mitan since we didn't hire one there, but in St. Barts, where the prices are much higher in general, 6 of us hired a taxi van on the spot for a 1.5 hour ride/tour around the island for $90 US total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 6, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Me neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindCreek Posted December 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Taxis seemed to be nonexistent when we were there last week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted December 16, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Not the answer I had hoped for, but extremely helpful! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmer012850 Posted December 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Taxis seemed to be nonexistent when we were there last week. Sent from my iPhone using Forums We are on the same B2B leaving on Jan 13 from Bridgetown. Assume you were also on that itinerary on Windsurf. Stopping in Anse Mitan on the 14th and 25th. What did you end up doing there, if you can provide any recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindCreek Posted December 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 28, 2017 We are on the same B2B leaving on Jan 13 from Bridgetown. Assume you were also on that itinerary on Windsurf. Stopping in Anse Mitan on the 14th and 25th. What did you end up doing there, if you can provide any recommendations. Anse Mitan was our least favourite stop. The beach is just okay. We walked into the little town both times for wifi access. First we went the the Marina and the second time to a little restaurant in Creole Village called Havana Cafe. Havana Cafe had great food - the fresh fish dishes looked exceptional. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted January 13, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted January 13, 2018 So, I did finally connect with two guides who are willing to do private tours from Anse Mitan for a reasonable price. Brandon - barronb306@gmail.com, & Meri - anolitours@gmail.com. Both were very accommodating. Hope this helps someone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briansbrain Posted January 14, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2018 So, I did finally connect with two guides who are willing to do private tours from Anse Mitan for a reasonable price. Brandon - barronb306@gmail.com, & Meri - anolitours@gmail.com. Both were very accommodating.Hope this helps someone! We were on the Nov 23 sailing. Rented a car and headed to Les Saline’s beach. Very beautiful half moon bay, great swimming. Be very careful renting, do the full walk around take pictures and check gas. We had a rental that happened to be the only one with a piece of metal stripping on the bumper. Conveniently fell off very easily on return. We had accident coverage so no problem, but we thought it was a scam . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverroad Posted January 14, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Coral Reef, where do you plan to go on your private tour from Anse Mitan? We will be there next month on a b2b and would love ideas of what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralReef Posted January 14, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted January 14, 2018 @Briansbrain, Very interesting! Thanks for posting. @Riverroad, Plan is to visit Maison de la Canne, Savane des Esclaves, Musee de la Pagerie, lunch at a French style bakery, snorkeling at Anse Dufour, and Le Diamant lookout. I also found some great hikes in a book, but I don’t think we’ll have time to do them. Both guides I talked to can arrange any of these places. Also, I believe you could easily visit them using a rental car, if you’re comfortable with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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