Boat Excursion to the Grand Cul-de-sac marin from Le Gosier with Snorkelling, Guadeloupe
Spend an unforgettable day on the turquoise lagoons of Guadeloupe during this boat trip to the Grand Cul-de-sac marin from Le Gosier!
Practical information
A day's boat trip from Le Gosier to Grand Cul de Sac Marin: explore a protected lagoon, snorkel on the coral reefs and discover the mangroves.
- Local expertise
- Personalised experience in a small group
Course of events
Please allow one day for this activity.
- Arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure
- Embark and meet your captain on board with a coffee
- Sail towards Grand Cul de Sac Marin (about 45 minutes)
- Pass in front of the Acte Memorial and the Place de la Victoire
- Observation of the mangrove swamp and explanations of its essential role in the local ecosystem with your guide, as you travel up the Rivière Salée
- Sail through the turquoise lagoon
- Swim and snorkel above a shipwreck (about 45 minutes)
- Swim and snorkel at ilet La biche to discover the mangrove nursery (about 1 hour)
- Relax on Caret islet, where you will be served a local aperitif (1 to 2 hours, you'll be able to disembark and walk around the island in water that is knee-deep. However, access to the island is prohibited)
- Snorkel at Pointe Sable for about an hour to observe starfish
- Enjoy a creole lunch on board in a friendly atmosphere
- Swim and relax on a sandy beach where you can see starfish
- Return to the marina is scheduled for late afternoon
Activity requirements
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the activity.
You need to be comfortable in the water to take part in snorkelling.
Special terms
If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the monitor when booking.
If you don't have your own snorkelling equipment, you can borrow some from the boat. Floating pool fries are also available for those who can't swim very well.
This activity is not accessible to people with motor, mental/psychic/cognitive disabilities or infants.
Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
Spoken languages:
FrenchIncluded
- Professional skipper
- Welcome coffee
- Creole meal on board: tuna rillette, raw vegetables, chicken, rice, homemade coconut flan
- Fresh drinks: house planteur, rosé, juice, water...
- Snack with fresh fruit
- Life jackets
- Floating pool fries
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Hat or cap
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
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Grand Cul-de-sac marin is an exceptional natural site: with its mangrove swamps, striking blue lagoons and rich flora and fauna, it's a must-see for nature lovers in Guadeloupe. Located between the north coast of Basse-Terre and the west coast of Grande-Terre, Grand Cul-de-sac marin is a 15,000-hectare bay enclosed by coral reefs and it is one of the best places to try snorkelling in Guadeloupe. To explore this bay, there's nothing better than a boat excursion from Le Gosier!
Join the professional team at Gwad'Alizés Excursion and board their comfortable boat (a 12-meter Contenter 36, equipped with benches shaded by a canopy) where your captain will give you a warm welcome over coffee. Once everyone is ready for departure, you'll start sailing towards Grand Cul-de-sac marin by boat from Le Gosier.
During the morning, your guide will show you the mangroves and explain their essential role in the local ecosystem. You'll also have the chance to sail through heavenly lagoons, swim above a shipwreck, near the islet La Biche or the islet Caret. Don't forget to bring your mask and snorkel, as snorkelling in the Grand Cul-de-sac marin is an excellent opportunity to admire tropical fish, starfish and even sea cucumbers! After a morning full of discoveries, you can enjoy a Creole meal on the boat, relax and swim in the clear Caribbean waters before returning to the excursion departure point in the late afternoon.
Ideally located just 15 minutes' drive from Le Gosier, Pointe-à-Pitre is the perfect place to visit Grand Cul-de-sac marin by boat during your stay in Guadeloupe. Book this excursion with snorkelling in Grand Cul-de-sac marin now for an unforgettable adventure with family and friends!