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Saint-Pierre, Martinique, serves as a stopover for a Beneteau Oceanis 440 before a planned offshore passage.▶ 0:11 The town features historical ruins, a memorial, and a museum detailing the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée.▶ 5:20 Visitors can follow a marked blue trail through the town to navigate between historical sites and the waterfront.▶ 2:19 The area remains geologically active, with recent seismic activity near the volcano.▶ 8:02 Nearby, Anse Couleuvre offers a secluded beach accessible by a 20-minute hike, though the anchorage there can be exposed to swell and surge.▶ 12:55 During periods of yellow alert for submersive waves, the crew opts to leave the boat in the more protected Saint-Pierre anchorage rather than attempting to anchor at Anse Couleuvre.▶ 11:08 The town provides essential services, including a U-Express grocery store, and maintains clean, well-kept public spaces.▶ 6:12

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