Planning a sea trip from Cox’s Bazar to Saint Martin Island? Great! This is one of Bangladesh’s most stunning coastal routes, and online booking makes the whole process quick, secure, and hassle-free. 

With bdtickets (website or app), you can book both Cox’s Bazar to Saint Martin and Saint Martin to Cox’s Bazar ship tickets fully online; no counter visits or last-minute boarding rush.

Whether you’re traveling for leisure, photography, or a luxury cruise-style stay, this step-by-step guide will help you book your tickets smoothly for the 2025–26 season.

What You Should Prepare Before Booking

In this season 25-26, you’ll need a travel pass to visit Saintmartin. Only bdtickets is providing travel pass online among the booking platforms. 

Route & Travel Date

For the Cox’s Bazar to Saint Martin route, ships operate seasonally (November to January). Select your travel date early, as weekends, holidays, and peak island seasons sell out quickly.

Boarding & Landing Points

In the 2025–26 season, all Saint Martin trips follow Bangladesh Tourism Board rules and use a Travel Pass printed on your ticket. On this route, your trip runs between:

  • Nuniachora → Saint Martin (onward)
  • Saint Martin → Nuniachora (return)

When you search on bdtickets:

  • Set From: Nuniachora and To: Saint Martin for the onward trip.
  • For the return, select From: Saint Martin and To: Nuniachora.

Always double-check the boarding jetty name and reporting time on your final ticket, and plan to reach the boarding station at least 45 minutes before departure.

Passenger Information

As per Bangladesh Tourism Board rules, the following details are mandatory for the primary passenger:

  • Mobile number of the primary passenger
  • Full name of the primary passenger
  • Date of birth (DOB)
  • NID number (for the primary passenger)
  • Gender of the primary passenger

[Note: The primary passenger is just the main person on the booking.]

Booking rules:

  • You can include up to 5 passengers in one booking – 1 primary passenger (or guide) and up to 4 additional travellers, depending on the number of seats selected.
  • For additional passengers, only their names are required.

Make sure these details match their official documents, as they are used for Travel Pass verification.

Working Payment Method

To confirm your booking instantly, keep at least one of the following ready: 

  • bKash
  • Nagad
  • Rocket
  • Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking (via SSLCommerz)

Cabin/Seat Preference

On this route, you first pick your deck type, then your specific seats:

  • Economy deck
  • VIP deck
  • Cabin

Booking rules for seats and cabins:

  • You can book up to 5 seats per transaction.
  • A Cabin normally includes 2 seats; you may add 3 more seats from the same deck in the same booking (subject to availability).
  • Cabin and seat layouts can vary slightly by ship type.

If you prefer VIP decks or cabins, it’s wise to choose them early, as premium options usually fill up first.

Operator Rules

Each ship operator may have its own policies on cancellations, schedule changes, and weather-related disruptions. These are usually shown during checkout or mentioned on your ticket. Review them carefully before paying so you know what to do if your travel plans change.

How to Book Online (Website Method)

You can book your Saint Martin launch ticket easily through bdtickets, either via the mobile app or by

visiting the website from your phone or computer.

Follow the steps below carefully to complete your booking and get your official Travel Pass.

Step 1: Visit bdtickets

You can:

  • Download the bdtickets App from Google Play or App Store, or
  • Go to www.bdtickets.com and select “Ship”, or directly visit www.bdtickets.com/launch

Step 2: Select Route and Date

  • In the From field, choose Nuniachora.
  • In the To field, select Saint Martin.
  • Select your onward travel date and click Search.

For a return journey, select the reverse route:

  • From: Saint Martin
  • To: Nuniachora
  • Choose your return travel date and click Search.

You can also book a round-trip journey in a single booking by selecting both the onward and return dates. This ensures your seats are reserved for both trips and your Travel Pass covers the complete journey.

Step 3: Choose Your Ship

From the search results:

  • Select your preferred ship for that date.
  • This will take you to the Seat Selection page.

Step 4: Select Deck and Seat

  • Pick your deck type (Economy, VIP, or Cabin).
  • Select your seat(s) as per availability

Booking Rules:

  • You can book up to 5 seats per transaction.
  • If you select a Cabin (which includes 2 seats), you may add 3 more seats from the same deck.
  • Cabin or seat arrangements may vary depending on the ship type.

Step 5: Login or Create Account

If you’re not logged in, you’ll be asked to sign in or create an account before proceeding. This is a simple one-step process.

Step 6: Provide Passenger Details

Fill out the passenger details carefully.

As per the Bangladesh Tourism Board, the following information is mandatory:

  • Mobile Number of the Primary Passenger
  • Name of the Primary Passenger
  • Date of Birth (DOB)
  • NID Number (for the Primary Passenger)
  • Gender of the Primary Passenger

(You can include up to 5 passengers in one booking, 1 primary passenger (or guide) and up to 4 additional travelers, depending on the number of seats selected.)

  • For the additional passengers, only their names are required.

Step 7: Make Payment

Complete your payment through any of the following secure options:

  • bKash
  • Nagad
  • Rocket
  • Debit/Credit Card/Internet Banking (SSLCommerz)

After successful payment, your booking will be confirmed instantly.

Step 8: Ticket Confirmation and Delivery

Once your booking is confirmed:

  • You will receive your E-Ticket by SMS and Email.
  • You can also download or print it from your bdtickets app or website account.

If you selected physical ticket delivery, it will be sent to your given address or an available pickup point. Delivery may take up to 5 days.

You can also collect the original physical ticket, including the Travel Pass, directly from the ship counter before your journey.

Note: The confirmation message or email is not your physical ticket.

Before accepting the final ticket, please check that the QR code is correctly printed on it.

Step 9: Before Your Journey

  • It is mandatory to carry your ticket including the QR code (Travel Pass) throughout your trip.
  • Make sure your ticket includes:
    • The Travel Pass text beside the QR code
    • A manual verification code under the QR (in case the QR cannot be scanned)
    • A note from the Bangladesh Tourism Board mentioning Travel Pass verification

Please reach the boarding station at least 45 minutes before departure.

Step 10: For Return Journey

For your return trip (Saint Martin to Nuniachora), no additional Travel Pass verification is needed.Just show your return ticket and QR code at the gate for boarding.

Travel Tips for Cox’s Bazar To Saint Martin Ship Passengers

  • Arrive at the jetty at least 1 hour early
  • Keep your SMS/e-ticket and a screenshot
  • Carry seasickness tablets if needed
  • Check weather updates for island trips that are weather-dependent
  • Hide valuables securely, especially if you’re on deck seats
  • Bring light snacks; cabin rooms may not include catering

Final Thoughts

Online booking has made traveling from Cox’s Bazar to Saint Martin easier than ever. In just a few taps, you can choose your ship, cabin type, and boarding point without dealing with long queues or any last-minute hassles at the ghat.

If you organize your details in advance and secure your booking early, your island journey will unfold smoothly, comfortably, and without stress.