⚓ Sea Freight • Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 • Shipping from UK to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 Since 1998

Sea Freight to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 from the UK
14-18 days via Pointe-à-Pitre • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection

Sea freight is the most economical way to ship larger volumes of personal effects to Guadeloupe. 14-18 days via Pointe-à-Pitre. Guadeloupe sits in the French Caribbean — legally part of France, so EU customs rules apply. That makes documentation more straightforward than many Caribbean destinations, but you still need a proper itemised packing list. Air France and Air Caraïbes serve the route from Paris via connecting flights from the UK. Air freight in 5-9 working days is also available if speed is the priority, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

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5–9d

Air to Guadeloupe

28yr

Est. 1998

30kg

Max per item

✓

Price locked first

Services

Sea freight and air freight to Guadeloupe

Sea freight to Guadeloupe is the most economical way to ship larger volumes of luggage, boxes and personal effects. We handle sea freight to Guadeloupe door-to-door (subject to your destination) from the UK — collecting your suitcases, boxes and belongings, handling the customs paperwork, and delivering to your destination. Sea freight takes longer than air, but it’s the cheapest way to move a lot of things overseas.

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. EU import rules apply. Itemised packing list with declared values required. French language preferred. Popular with French Caribbean diaspora, expats, holiday homeowners.

✈ Air freight — most popular

5-9

Working days to Guadeloupe

UK door → Heathrow cargo → Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP). You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.

⚓ Sea freight

2–3

Weeks by sea via Pointe-à-Pitre (approx.)

Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Guadeloupe.

Airlines & costs

What airlines charge for extra bags to Guadeloupe — and what we charge

Airlines serving Guadeloupe from the UK include Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair. Their excess baggage fees typically run a steep fee per extra bag — set at check-in where you have limited alternatives. Our price is confirmed before we collect — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay.

Factor	Airline check-in	Excess Luggage Co.
Airlines to Guadeloupe	Air France, Air Caraïbes, Corsair	✓ Alternative to all
Extra bag fee	significant fees per bag (often more at gate)	✓ Quote before collection
Collection	✗ You bring bags to airport	✓ We collect from your UK door
Price certainty	✗ Set at gate, non-negotiable	✓ Locked before we arrive
Bags arrive at	Baggage carousel	Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP) cargo warehouse

Excess Luggage Co. • MetEx House, Hounslow • 2 miles from Heathrow • Est. 1998

“Guadeloupe is a route we handle regularly. Guadeloupe sits in the French Caribbean — legally part of France, so EU customs rules apply. That makes documentation more straightforward than many Caribbean destinations, but you still need a proper itemised packing list. Air France and Air Caraïbes serve the route from Paris via connecting flights from the UK. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying Air France at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Guadeloupe destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”

Rules & documentation

What you need to know before shipping to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. EU import rules apply. Itemised packing list with declared values required. French language preferred.

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge.

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Barrels & oversized items: Subject to handling surcharge due to size and weight — please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.

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Sender and receiver must be the same person for personal effects classification. A different receiver triggers commercial import duties at the Guadeloupe end.

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No lithium batteries on any service — remove from laptops, phones, tablets and power banks. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids.

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Destination charges not included in your UK quote — airport handling, inspection and storage payable locally in Guadeloupe. We advise on known charges at booking.

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£75 non-refundable deposit secures your collection date • 100% chargeable once collected • 95% if cancelled on the day of collection once our driver is at your door.

⚠ Packing list required

Every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for each item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list every item specifically with a realistic secondhand value in GBP. Guadeloupe customs use this to clear your shipment. Vague documentation causes holds and storage charges. We help you get it right at booking — call us on 0800 096 38 39.

Your questions

Shipping to Guadeloupe — FAQs

How long does sea freight to Guadeloupe take?−

Air freight: 5-9 working days from UK door collection to arrival at Pointe-à-Pitre Les Abymes (PTP). Sea freight: 2-6 weeks via Pointe-à-Pitre. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination.

How much does it cost to ship to Guadeloupe?+

Price depends on number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for a quote. Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees per extra bag on routes to Guadeloupe — we are almost always cheaper for 2+ bags.

What documents do I need for Guadeloupe?+

Itemised packing list with declared values for every item, plus passport copy of the receiver. Guadeloupe is an overseas department of France and therefore part of the EU. Sender and receiver must be the same person.

What cannot be shipped to Guadeloupe?+

No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from all devices before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us before you pack. Undeclared dangerous goods are a criminal offence and the duty sits with the sender, so tell us what is in the shipment. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids. No laptops on door-to-door (subject to your destination) air service. Barrels subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage.

Are there destination charges for shipments arriving in Guadeloupe?+

Yes — airport handling fees, inspection charges and storage in Guadeloupe are payable locally and not included in your UK quote. We advise on known destination charges for Guadeloupe at booking so you can budget for them.

Do you collect from anywhere in the UK for Guadeloupe?+

Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. £75 deposit secures your date.

How long does sea freight take compared to air freight?+

Sea freight typically takes 4–12 weeks from UK collection to destination port, depending on your destination and sailing dates, compared to 4–10 working days for air freight. Sea freight is significantly cheaper per kg for large volumes — typically 10+ bags, boxes or barrels. For smaller volumes or when you need bags within 2 weeks of moving, air freight is almost always the right choice.

What is the maximum weight per item for sea freight?+

Sea freight accommodates larger and heavier items than air freight. Call 0800 096 38 39 with your specific items and we confirm weight and volume limits. Unlike air freight where we have a 30kg per item standard, sea freight pricing is typically calculated on volume (cubic metres) or weight-volume, whichever is greater.

Ship to Guadeloupe?

Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Guadeloupe, volume and timeline. We confirm sea freight and air freight prices.

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28 years of experience

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.

25+

Years operating

2mi

From Heathrow

Shipping commercially? As well as personal effects, we handle commercial sea freight to Guadeloupe — full container load (FCL) and LCL groupage for businesses. LCL is charged on a weight or measure basis, so your dimensions matter as much as your weight. See commercial sea freight from the UK.

UK Collection

We collect from your door — anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

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Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Sea Freight to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 from the UK14-18 days via Pointe-à-Pitre • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection

Sea freight and air freight to Guadeloupe

What airlines charge for extra bags to Guadeloupe — and what we charge

What you need to know before shipping to Guadeloupe

Shipping to Guadeloupe — FAQs

Ship to Guadeloupe?

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

We collect from your door — anywhere in the UK

Sea Freight to Guadeloupe 🇬🇵 from the UK
14-18 days via Pointe-à-Pitre • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection