Ile des Saintes, France

Cruise Port

Ile des Saintes

Subprefecture and commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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Overview

Ile des Saintes is a cruise port in France. It lies on the coast at approximately 45.746, -0.633.

About Ile des Saintes

Saintes is a commune and historic town in western France, in the Charente-Maritime department of which it is a sub-prefecture in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Saintes is the second-largest city in Charente-Maritime, with 25,518 inhabitants in 2021. The city’s immediate surroundings form the second-most populous metropolitan area in the department, with 56,598 inhabitants. While a majority of the surrounding landscape consists of fertile, productive fields, a significant minority of the region remains forested, its natural state.

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Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Ile des Saintes — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Ile des Saintes

File-Panorama Saintes-b
File-Panorama Saintes-b
Saintes - Arc de Germanicus
Saintes - Arc de Germanicus
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Saintes pj
Hôtel des Postes de Saintes
Hôtel des Postes de Saintes

Where to stay

Staying near Ile des Saintes the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Ile des Saintes, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →