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Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/france/saint-denis/index.json

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# Saint-Denis

[About the port](/p/france/saint-denis/)[Timetable](/p/france/saint-denis/timetable/2026-11/)

Getting ashore Port Est or the cruise quay

Into town Taxi, about 15 min

Best starting point Saint-Denis old town and the Rue de Paris

Currency [Euro - EUR](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=EUR)

## Getting ashore

Ships berth at Port Est, on the north coast of Réunion, a short taxi ride from Saint-Denis, the capital.

## Watch-outs

Réunion is hot and humid, with heavy rain in the summer. The island's volcano and its cliffs can change the weather quickly.

## Saint-Denis

The capital has colonial buildings, the Rue de Paris, the market and the cathedral. It is a relaxed place to walk.

## Piton de la Fournaise

[Piton de la Fournaise](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/R%C3%A9union) is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, reached by road. Check the access status before you go.

## Cirques and the coast

The Cirques of Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie are dramatic mountain valleys, reached by road or on foot.

## Food & shopping

Creole food includes rougail, carry and fresh seafood. Markets sell spices, vanilla and local rum.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATMs are in the town.

## Accessibility & mobility

The port and town are mostly flat. The cirques and volcano involve steep, rough trails. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

9 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/france/saint-denis/timetable/2026-11/)

## Maps & transport

- [Port Est on Google MapsCruise port ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Port+Est+Reunion)

- [Réunion mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/R%C3%A9union)

## Useful links

- [Réunion on WikivoyageIsland and transport ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/R%C3%A9union)

- [Convert euros to your currencyDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=EUR)