Fares, ships & times you may see elsewhere
Why do some websites show ৳1,800 one way or ৳3,500 round trip for Saint Martin ships?
Those figures are usually last season's (2025–26) fares, or prices without the ৳100 environmental fee. 2026–27 fares including the fee start at: MV Baro Awlia ৳1,200 one way / ৳2,200 round trip; MV Karnafuly Express ৳1,600 one way / ৳3,000 round trip; MV Teknaf ৳1,900 one way / ৳3,600 round trip. Checked 11 November 2026.
Is Bay One sailing to Saint Martin in 2026–27?
No. Bay One (Bay One Cruise) is not operating in 2026–27, according to its operator. Do not confuse it with Bay Cruiser One, a different ship that is on this season's approved list. The ships we sell this season are MV Baro Awlia, MV Karnafuly Express, MV Teknaf; Bay Cruiser One, The Atlantic Cruise and MV Kajal on request. Bay One alternatives.
Does the Saint Martin ship leave at a fixed time, like 7:00 or 8:15 AM?
No. Departure times change every day with the tide. In November 2026 ships leave Nuniarchhara jetty, Cox's Bazar, between 4 and 10 AM and leave Saint Martin between 3 and 5 PM. Check the daily schedule and report 1 hour before departure.
Is there a ship from Teknaf to Saint Martin in 2026–27?
No. All tourist ships sail from Nuniarchhara jetty in Cox's Bazar. MV Teknaf is a ship's name — it also sails from Cox's Bazar, not from Teknaf. How to go instead.
অন্য ওয়েবসাইটে জাহাজ ভাড়া ৳১,৮০০ বা ৳৩,৫০০ কেন দেখায়?
সাধারণত ওগুলো গত মৌসুমের (২০২৫–২৬) ভাড়া, অথবা ১০০ টাকা পরিবেশ ফি ছাড়া দাম। 2026–27 মৌসুমে ফিসহ ভাড়া শুরু: বারো আউলিয়া স্ট্যান্ডিং একমুখী ৳১,২০০ / রিটার্ন ৳২,২০০ ও প্লাস্টিক চেয়ার ৳১,৬০০ / ৳৩,০০০ (নতুন, সীমিত); এমভি টেকনাফ একমুখী ৳১,৯০০ / রিটার্ন ৳৩,৬০০; কর্ণফুলী এক্সপ্রেস ও বারো আউলিয়ার নিয়মিত সিট একমুখী ৳২,২০০ / রিটার্ন ৳৪,২০০।
বে ওয়ান জাহাজ কি এ মৌসুমে চলছে?
না। অপারেটরের তথ্য অনুযায়ী ২০২৬–২৭ মৌসুমে বে ওয়ান চলছে না। বে ক্রুজার ওয়ান আলাদা জাহাজ — সেটি এ মৌসুমের অনুমোদিত তালিকায় আছে। চলছে বারো আউলিয়া, কর্ণফুলী এক্সপ্রেস ও এমভি টেকনাফ; কেয়ারি সিন্দবাদ ও কেয়ারি ক্রুজ অ্যান্ড ডাইন এখনো চালু হয়নি।
Season & rules
Is Saint Martin open for tourists now?
Saint Martin is open to tourists from 1 November 2026 to 15 March 2027 (Environment Ministry memo 304, 27 October 2026). Ship tickets are on sale; first sailings were Karnafuly Express and Baro Awlia on 5 November 2026 and MV Teknaf on 6 November 2026. Travel passes are limited to about 3,500 visitors a day. The island closes to tourists from 16 March to 31 October.
Can I stay overnight on Saint Martin in November 2026?
Yes. Memo 304 amended last season's November day-trip-only rule, so night stays are allowed throughout the 2026–27 season, including November.
How many tourists can visit Saint Martin per day?
About 3,500 visitors per day on average in 2026–27. Weekend and holiday quotas fill first.
Do I need a travel pass for Saint Martin?
Yes, for the Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin trip — but it is issued automatically with your ship ticket, so there is nothing to apply for. No travel pass is needed for the return.
Is there an entry fee for Saint Martin?
A ৳100 environmental conservation fee per visitor applies. It is included in the ship fares on this site.
What is not allowed on Saint Martin?
Polythene and single-use plastic, lights, loud music and barbecues on the beach at night, motorbikes and sea-bikes, entering the Keya forest, and collecting coral, shells or snails.
Getting there
How do I go to Saint Martin from Dhaka?
Take an overnight bus (about 10–12 hours) or a flight to Cox's Bazar, then the morning ship (4–10 AM in November, changing daily with the tide) from the Nuniarchhara jetty in Cox's Bazar to Saint Martin. There is no direct ship or road from Dhaka.
How far is Saint Martin from Cox's Bazar and how long is the ship ride?
about 100 km (≈54 nautical miles) by sea; the ship takes about 5–7 hours each way (tide dependent).
What time does the Saint Martin ship leave and return?
Ships leave Cox's Bazar between 4 and 10 AM in November — the time changes daily with the tide, so check the daily schedule and report 1 hour before — and leave Saint Martin between 3 and 5 PM.
Can I go to Saint Martin from Teknaf?
No. In 2026–27 tourist ships sail only from Cox's Bazar (Nuniarchhara). The Teknaf – Saint Martin waterway has been closed to vessels since December 2024.
Can I do Saint Martin as a day trip?
Yes, but with 5–7 hours at sea each way you get only about 1–3 hours on the island. Most travellers stay at least one night.
Ships & tickets
Which ships go to Saint Martin in 2026–27?
MV Baro Awlia, MV Karnafuly Express and MV Teknaf — all from Cox's Bazar. Bay One is not operating this season.
What is the Saint Martin ship ticket price in 2026–27?
Seats cost ৳1,200 one way and ৳2,200–৳5,800 round trip per person; cabins cost ৳10,000–৳25,000 round trip per cabin. Fares on older sites may be last season's, so check the date.
Where can I find the cheapest Saint Martin ship ticket?
The cheapest seat is the MV Baro Awlia Standing at ৳2,200 round trip, then MV Karnafuly Express Extra Plastic Chair at ৳3,000. Buy it online at saintmartinshipticket.com (TourVill Limited, Civil Aviation approved agency) at the operator's fare with bKash, or at the operator's sales office.
Which is the best ship to Saint Martin?
It depends on what you want: Karnafuly Express and Baro Awlia are the largest, with the most seat classes and cabins; MV Teknaf is the newest ship with the cheapest regular seat (Main Deck ৳3,600 round trip), while the cheapest place overall is the new MV Baro Awlia Standing (৳2,200, limited). Keari Sindbad and Keari Cruise & Dine are not sailing yet this season. Compare them on the ships page.
How do I book a Saint Martin ship ticket online?
Choose ship, date, class and passengers on saintmartinshipticket.com and pay with bKash, Bangla QR or bank transfer. TourVill Limited, a Civil Aviation approved travel agency in Dhaka, issues the ticket (the travel pass is issued automatically with it) and confirms on WhatsApp (+880 1914-449448).
Do children need a ship ticket to Saint Martin?
Children under 5 normally travel free on a parent's lap without a seat; age 5 and above need a full ticket. Policies can differ by ship.
Is food included in the Saint Martin ship ticket?
No. Ships have restaurants or snack counters where you can buy breakfast and lunch on board.
Stay & cost
How much does a Saint Martin trip cost?
From Dhaka (3 nights / 2 days), about ৳6,250 per person on a budget, ৳13,300 standard and ৳17,000 for comfort. A day trip from Cox's Bazar costs about ৳5,200.
How much are hotels in Saint Martin?
Our partner resorts start at about ৳1,800 per room per night for budget rooms, ৳4,000 for sea-view resorts and ৳7,125 for premium beach resorts (November 2026 offer rates).
Is there an all-inclusive Saint Martin package from Dhaka?
Yes. TourVill's Dhaka – Saint Martin 2-night package costs ৳8,500 per person (4 in a room) or ৳9,700 per person (couple room), including bus, ship, travel pass, 2 resort nights, 8 meals and a BBQ dinner.
Do you offer corporate or group tours to Saint Martin?
Yes. Groups of 10 or more get a special group rate, with ship seats on one deck, cabins, resort rooms, buses, meals and one company invoice.
When is the best time to visit Saint Martin?
December and January are the most popular months, with calm seas and dry weather; November and early March are quieter. The island is closed to tourists from 16 March to 31 October.
বাংলায় প্রশ্ন
সেন্টমার্টিন কবে খোলা থাকবে?
২০২৬–২৭ মৌসুমে সেন্টমার্টিন ১ নভেম্বর ২০২৬ থেকে ১৫ মার্চ ২০২৭ পর্যন্ত পর্যটকদের জন্য খোলা। নভেম্বরসহ পুরো মৌসুমে রাত্রিযাপন করা যাবে।
টেকনাফ থেকে কি সেন্টমার্টিনের জাহাজ যায়?
না। এ মৌসুমে সব পর্যটকবাহী জাহাজ কক্সবাজারের নুনিয়ারছড়া বিআইডব্লিউটিএ ঘাট থেকে ছাড়ে।
ঢাকা থেকে সেন্টমার্টিন যেতে কত খরচ?
৩ রাত ২ দিনে জনপ্রতি আনুমানিক ৳6,250 থেকে ৳17,000। শুধু জাহাজের রাউন্ড ট্রিপ টিকেট ৳2,200 থেকে।