What to budget for
Ship fares are published prices. Hotel and food figures are reported ranges, so we don’t give a single total.
Ship: ৳3,600 to ৳5,800
Round-trip seats per person, from published operator fares. Cabins cost more.
Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar
You pay this twice if you start in Dhaka. See the reported fares below.
Hotel: from about ৳1,000
Per room, per night, and it varies by room and date. See the reported ranges below.
Food and local costs
Budget for meals on the island, in Cox’s Bazar and on board, plus transport to the jetty.
Round-trip ship fare by ship, 2026–27
Per person, from Cox’s Bazar. Confirm the fare for your date before you pay.
| Ship | Lowest seat | Highest seat |
|---|---|---|
| MV Karnafuly Express | ৳4,200 | ৳5,800 |
| MV Baro Awlia | ৳4,200 | ৳4,800 |
| MV Teknaf | ৳3,600 | ৳5,000 |
| Keari Cruise & Dine | ৳4,200 | ৳5,200 |
| Keari Sindbad | ৳3,700 | ৳4,500 |
Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar: reported fares
These are not current quotes. They were reported in late 2023, so check today’s fare with the railway, bus company or airline.
| Transport | Reported one way |
|---|---|
| Train, Shovon Chair | ৳695 |
| Train, AC Chair | ৳1,325 |
| Bus, non-AC | ৳1,100 |
| Bus, AC | ৳2,000 |
| Air | ৳4,999 to ৳9,500 |
Sources: Dhaka Tribune reports on the Cox’s Bazar Express launch and on Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar fares. See the Dhaka to Saint Martin guide.
Saint Martin hotel and food costs
These are not current quotes. They come from Bangladeshi travel guides published between 2023 and 2025, so prices may be higher now. Check with the hotel before you pay.
| Cost | Reported range |
|---|---|
| Budget hotelper room, per night | ৳1,000 to ৳2,500 |
| Mid-range resortper room, per night | ৳2,000 to ৳7,000 |
| Higher-end resortper room, per night | ৳8,000 to ৳15,000 |
| Breakfastper person | ৳150 to ৳200 |
| Lunchper person | ৳250 to ৳300 |
Food prices come from one guide, so treat them as a rough idea. ShipTickets.bd helps with ship tickets, and hotels are booked separately.
Example: two people from Dhaka
Using the lowest published ship fare and the reported 2023 Shovon Chair train fare. This is a worked example, not a quote.
- Ship, round trip for two
- ৳7,200
- Train, both ways for two
- ৳2,780
- Total before hotel and food
- ৳9,980
How to spend less on a Saint Martin trip
Pick the lowest seat
Compare the cheapest ticket on each ship.
Buy a round trip
It usually costs less than two one-way tickets.
Check the train first
Compare it before you pay for a bus or flight.
Share a room
Hotels usually price per room, not per person.
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সেন্টমার্টিন ভ্রমণে নির্দিষ্ট খরচের বড় অংশ জাহাজের টিকেট: যাওয়া-আসার সিটের ভাড়া জনপ্রতি ৳৩,৬০০ থেকে ৳৫,৮০০। এর সঙ্গে কক্সবাজার পর্যন্ত যাতায়াত, হোটেল ও খাবারের খরচ যোগ করুন।
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Saint Martin trip cost questions
How much does a Saint Martin trip cost?
The ship is the main fixed cost: round-trip seats from Cox’s Bazar cost ৳3,600 to ৳5,800 per person in 2026–27. Add transport to Cox’s Bazar, your hotel, food and local costs. The total depends on your start point, nights and room type.
What is the cheapest ship fare for a Saint Martin trip?
The lowest published round-trip seat fare is ৳3,600 per person on MV Teknaf.
Is the Travel Pass an extra cost?
No, not when you book through ShipTickets.bd. The QR-coded Travel Pass and the ৳100 environmental conservation fee are included with your ship ticket.
How much is transport from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar?
Fares were reported in 2023 at about ৳695 for a Shovon Chair train seat, ৳1,100 for a non-AC bus, ৳2,000 for an AC bus and ৳4,999 to ৳9,500 by air, each one way. Check the current fare, because these may have changed.
How much is a hotel on Saint Martin?
Travel guides published between 2023 and 2025 report about ৳1,000 to ৳2,500 a night for a budget hotel, ৳2,000 to ৳7,000 for a mid-range resort and ৳8,000 to ৳15,000 for a higher-end resort, per room. These are not current quotes, so check with the hotel.
Can I book only the ship ticket?
Yes. ShipTickets.bd helps with Saint Martin ship tickets. Your hotel, food and transport to Cox’s Bazar are arranged separately.
সেন্টমার্টিন ভ্রমণে কত খরচ হয়?
নির্দিষ্ট খরচের বড় অংশ জাহাজের টিকেট: যাওয়া-আসার সিটের ভাড়া জনপ্রতি ৳৩,৬০০ থেকে ৳৫,৮০০। এর সঙ্গে কক্সবাজার পর্যন্ত যাতায়াত, হোটেল ও খাবারের খরচ যোগ করুন।
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