Quanti container ci stanno su una nave? Dalle navi feeder alle mega-navi
By Steve Joury / 23 ottobre 2026
Quanti container ci stanno su una nave? Dalle navi feeder da 1.000 TEU alle mega-navi da oltre 24.000 TEU, cos’è un TEU, come...
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Ultimo aggiornamento: 23 ottobre 2026
The Caribbean islands rely on ships for almost everything, so container ships cross from Europe to the Caribbean every week. A few take passengers, offering a flight-free route to turquoise water and island ports. Here’s how cargo ship travel to the Caribbean works.
Routes to the Caribbean| Departure area | Typical Caribbean ports | Durata tipica del viaggio |
|---|---|---|
| France (Le Havre, Dunkirk) | Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre), Martinique (Fort-de-France) | About 9–12 days |
| Northern Europe (Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg) | Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Colombia, Panama | Circa 2–3 settimane |
| Via the US East Coast | Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico | Varia |
Services to the French Caribbean islands are among the most regular, because Guadeloupe and Martinique are part of France.
Quanto costa?
At about €90–€150 per person per day, a one-way voyage of 9–20 days typically costs €1,000–€2,800 per person. Vedi quanto costa un viaggio su una nave da carico.
When to go: hurricane season
| Season | Conditions |
|---|---|
| December to May | Dry season, trade winds, generally calm seas, the best time |
| June to November | Hurricane season, peaking August to October |
Ships avoid storms, but voyages in hurricane season can be delayed or rerouted. See il periodo migliore per viaggiare su una nave da carico.
Visti e ingresso nel Paese
- Guadeloupe and Martinique: French territories; UK citizens can visit visa-free for short stays.
- Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and most other islands: UK citizens can usually visit visa-free for tourism.
- Onward travel: some islands ask for proof of onward travel, which can be tricky when you arrive by ship. Ask your agent.
Island hopping after your voyage
Once in the Caribbean, you can island-hop by ferry, small cargo boats or inter-island flights. Some travellers continue through the Canale di Panama to the Pacific.
Consigli
- Sail in winter for calm seas and dry weather.
- Pack light clothing and plenty of sun protection.
- Organizza il tuo ritorno: a return voyage, a repositioning cruise or a flight. See crociere di riposizionamento.
- Book insurance covering the Caribbean. See assicurazione di viaggio per navi da carico.
Other Atlantic voyages: boat from the UK to the USA, cargo ship to South America e how long it takes to cross the Atlantic.
Domande frequenti
Can I travel to the Caribbean by cargo ship?
Yes. Some container ships from Europe to the Caribbean carry a few passengers.
How long does a cargo ship take to the Caribbean?
About 9–12 days from France to Guadeloupe or Martinique, and 2–3 weeks to other islands.
When is the best time to sail to the Caribbean?
December to May, outside hurricane season.
How much does a freighter to the Caribbean cost?
Typically €1,000–€2,800 per person one way.
Do I need a visa for the Caribbean?
UK citizens can visit most Caribbean islands visa-free for short stays.
Sail to the Caribbean
Ask us about passenger cabins on container ships to the Caribbean.
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Steve Joury
Consulente di viaggio Cargo at Cargoholidays
Appassionato di viaggi lenti e di mare. Steve conosce la maggior parte delle rotte di navigazione e le procedure per scoprire il nostro bellissimo mondo dal mare su una nave container. Ha partecipato a molti viaggi, da 7 giorni di viaggio in cargo a 140 giorni a bordo.
