Clear water, coral reefs, coconut palms and fresh seafood from the Bay of Bengal. Ships, hotels, itineraries and everything you need to plan your Saint Martin's trip.
Ship guide · 2 & 3-day itineraries · Cost breakdown · Updated Sep 2026
Seasonal access: Saint Martin's Island operates under a government-regulated tourism calendar. The 2025–26 season ran through January 31, 2026. Rules change each year — verify current status before booking. Don't book transport first and assume ships will be available.
Bangladesh's only coral island, sitting in the Bay of Bengal near Teknaf. Small, slow and completely different from anything on the mainland.
8 km²
Island area
Small, walkable
2–3 hrs
Fastest ship journey
From Cox's Bazar
Nov–Jan
Best season
Regulated access
2–3 nights
Ideal stay
2D/1N or 3D/2N
Trip Basics
Best for
Beach · Seafood · Island Life · Photography · Couples · Friends · Family
Typical trip
2 Days / 1 Night or 3 Days / 2 Nights
Route
Dhaka → Cox's Bazar → Nuniar Chara Jetty → Saint Martin's
Nearest airport
Cox's Bazar (CXB) — ~3 hrs drive to jetty
Main experiences
Beaches · Boat Journey · Seafood · Sunset · Chera Dwip · Island Walks
Best season
November – January (regulated access)
Before You Book
Saint Martin's has a regulated tourism system. Work through this list before committing to any booking.
Tripzic Tip
Don't book your bus or hotel first and assume a ship will be available. Check the complete travel chain before committing.
Check Ship Availability at ShipTickets.bdShipTickets.bd is an authorised reseller of Saint Martin's ship tickets.
The full journey from Dhaka takes most of a day. Plan the complete chain — transport, ship and hotel — before committing to any booking.
Dhaka
International gateway
Cox's Bazar
45 min flight or 10–12 hr bus
Nuniar Chara Jetty
~15 min from Cox's Bazar
Saint Martin's Island
2.5–7 hrs by ship
Step 1
Dhaka → Cox's Bazar
Flight — Recommended
~45 mins from Hazrat Shahjalal Airport. US-Bangla and Biman operate the route. Saves 10+ hrs of road travel.
Overnight Bus
~10–12 hrs. AC coaches available. Saves one hotel night. Arrive at Cox's Bazar in the morning.
Step 2
Cox's Bazar → Jetty
Nuniar Chara BIWTA Jetty
~15–20 mins by CNG or car from Cox's Bazar main area. All ships depart from here.
Arrive 30–45 mins early
Ships board early. Have your ticket and travel pass / QR code ready before you arrive at the jetty.
Step 3
Jetty → Saint Martin's
Ship journey
2.5–7 hours depending on vessel. Most ships depart 7:00–9:30 AM. Compare ship options below.
Valid ticket required
Ship tickets must carry a valid travel pass / QR code. Tickets without QR codes are not accepted during regulated seasons.
Book Your Ship Ticket
Check current ship availability and pricing before planning anything else.
ShipTickets.bd is an authorised reseller of Saint Martin's ship tickets.
Not every ship offers the same experience. Compare journey time, comfort and price before booking.
Quick comparison
| Ship | Journey | Departs | Capacity | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Bay Cruiser 1 | ~3 hours | 7:00 AM | Catamaran-style | ৳1,750 |
| MV Baro Awlia | ~2.5 hours | 9:30 AM | Up to 700 | ৳1,750 |
| MV Karnafuly Express | ~5 hours | 9:00 AM | Up to 700 | ৳1,800 |
| Keari Cruise & Dine | ~7 hours | 7:00 AM | Up to 310 | ৳1,850 |
| Keari Sindbad | ~7 hours | 7:00 AM | Up to 100 | Check current |
Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin's
MV Bay Cruiser 1
Journey
~3 hours
Departs
7:00 AM
Capacity
Catamaran-style
Returns
1:00 PM
Travelers who prefer a shorter sea journey
Starting from
৳1,750 /person
Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin's
MV Baro Awlia
Journey
~2.5 hours
Departs
9:30 AM
Capacity
Up to 700
Returns
3:30 PM
Travelers wanting seat & cabin variety
Starting from
৳1,750 /person
Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin's
MV Karnafuly Express
Journey
~5 hours
Departs
9:00 AM
Capacity
Up to 700
Returns
3:00 PM
Travelers wanting a comfortable AC cruise
Starting from
৳1,800 /person
Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin's
Keari Cruise & Dine
Journey
~7 hours
Departs
7:00 AM
Capacity
Up to 310
Returns
3:00 PM
Travelers wanting a full cruise experience
Starting from
৳1,850 /person
Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin's
Keari Sindbad
Journey
~7 hours
Departs
7:00 AM
Capacity
Up to 100
Returns
3:00 PM
Travelers who want a scenic, smaller cruise
Starting from
Check current /person
Ship availability, schedules and prices change by season. Verify current listings before booking.
The island is small. The experiences are not.
Sunset · Relaxation · Photography
The island's main beach stretch. Best for late-afternoon walks, sunset photography and simply sitting by the water.
Best time: late afternoon to sunset
Sunrise · Morning Walk · Quiet
The quieter eastern side of the island. Almost nobody is here at sunrise — the best time on the whole island.
Best time: 5:30–7:00 AM
Coral · Snorkeling · Day Excursion
A small island connected to Saint Martin's at low tide. The best coral viewing and snorkeling site near the island. Access depends on season and current rules.
Verify access conditions before planning
Walking · Photography · Local Life
Don't spend the whole trip at the resort. Walk through the island's quiet roads — coconut palms, fishing boats, local houses and a pace of life unlike anywhere on the mainland.
Best in the morning or late afternoon
Culture · Slow Travel · Authentic
Watch the fishing community at work, explore the village and experience the everyday pace of a small Bangladeshi island.
Early morning is most active
Stargazing · Island Nights
Far from city lights, Saint Martin's offers exceptional stargazing. Sit on the beach after dinner and look up.
New moon nights are best
Experience checklist
Caught fresh each morning, cooked simply, eaten beside the sea. If you visit Saint Martin's and skip the local seafood, you've missed the point.
Grilled Fresh Fish
Caught same morning
Lobster
Premium, seasonal
Prawns
Grilled, fried or curry
Crab
Popular dinner choice
Squid
Grilled or fried
Octopus
When freshly available
Fresh Coconut
Island grown
Bengali Breakfast
Roti, eggs, cha
Tripzic Tip — Ordering Seafood
Many beach restaurants sell seafood by weight. A beautiful crab or lobster can turn into a surprisingly large bill if you don't confirm the price first.
Always confirm the total before your seafood goes on the grill.
Ask your restaurant:
A starting point — every trip can be adjusted around your pace.
Day 1
🛳️ Arrive & Explore
Day 2
🌅 Island & Return
Costs depend on transport mode, ship class, hotel category and group size. These are indicative ranges.
Budget
৳8,000 – ৳12,000
per person, 2D/1N
Mid-Range
৳14,000 – ৳20,000
per person, 2D/1N
Premium
৳22,000 – ৳35,000+
per person, 3D/2N
Typical cost breakdown (per person)
Dhaka ↔ Cox's Bazar transport
Bus vs flight
৳700 – ৳4,500
Cox's Bazar local transport
CNG / car
৳200 – ৳500
Ship ticket (return)
Economy seat
৳1,750 – ৳1,850
Hotel (per night)
Budget to sea-view
৳1,500 – ৳8,000
Food (per day)
Seafood dinners add up
৳800 – ৳2,500
Activities & local transport
Chera Dwip boat etc.
৳300 – ৳800
Essentials
For the Beach & Island
Responsible Travel
Saint Martin's is a fragile coral island. Travel responsibly.
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