2.5 Dominica Waterways Assessment
In coastal areas, maritime transport is available for international maritime transportation of passengers, break bulk cargo and container shipping provided by fishing vessels, freight barges and ferries. The rivers of Dominica are not used for cargo or passenger transportation.
For more information on government contact details, please see
the following link: 4.1
Government Contact List
Company Information
L’Express des Iles is the only inter-island fast ferry company that connects Dominica with the islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Les Saintes, and St. Lucia.
For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Passenger Carrying Capacity | |
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L'Express des Iles | |
Number of Passenger Vessels |
N/A |
Number of Passenger Vessels |
N/A |
Number of Passenger Vessels |
N/A |
Number of Passenger Vessels |
2 |
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
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L’Express des Iles |
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Boats |
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Number of Boats |
2 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
63 MT |
For more information please see the following documents:
Travel Time Matrix
Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on Ferry (h’min”) |
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Roseau, Dominica |
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadalupe |
Fort de France, Martinique |
Castries, Sainte Lucia |
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Roseau, Dominica |
2’30” |
2’30” |
4’30” |
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Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadalupe |
2’30” |
4’45” |
6’45” |
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Fort de France, Martinique |
2’30” |
4’45” |
1’30” |
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Castries, Sainte Lucia |
4’30” |
6’45” |
1’30” |
Key Routes
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Key Route Information Domestic / International |
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From: Dominica To: Guadalupe |
From: Dominica To: Martinique |
From: To: Saint Lucia |
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Total Distance (km) |
113 |
97 |
154 |
Seasonal Effects |
No |
No |
No |
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Companies Operating Along the Route |
L’Express des Iles |
L’Express des Iles |
L’Express des Iles |
Security Concerns |
No |
No |
No |
Main Ports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Port Information
Key Port Information |
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Ferry Terminal |
Roseau Port |
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Location |
Roseau |
Roseau |
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Berth |
160 ft / 49 m |
263 ft / 80 m |
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Contact Information |
H.V Whitchurch & Co Ltd. HP.O. Box 771 Roseau 1-767-255 1125/255 1127 |
DASPA Woodbridge Bay Port P.O. Box 243 Roseau (767) 448-4431 (767) 448-6131 |
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Connections with Other Transport Means |
Road |
Road |
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Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
14 m2 (temporary storage) |
No |
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Handling Equipment |
No |
No |
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Customs Clearance Available |
Yes |
No |
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Other Comments |
Initially constructed in 1995 and refurbished in 2007, it is conveniently located in the Capital of Dominica with small port facilities for passengers. |
Cruise ships dock at a dedicated pier ("Roseau Cruise Ship Berth") located near the downtown. |