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Five Great Caribbean Ferry Rides

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 2, 2013
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We all love island hopping. But when we think of it in the traditional sense, it tends to involve a small prop plane. Of course, island hopping is not limited to the skies. One of the most enjoyable ways to trek the Caribbean is on the region’s many inter-island ferry services. Here are five great Caribbean ferry rides for island hopping. What’s your favourite Caribbean ferry ride?

Above: Roseau

Guadeloupe to Dominica

The stretch of the Caribbean chain from Guadeloupe to St Lucia has some of the region’s best ferry service, led by operator Express Des Iles. One lovely ride is the two-hour jaunt from the French island of Guadeloupe to Dominica. And once you get close to Dominica, the approach to Dominica’s capital, Roseau, is particularly kind to the eyes.


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