Boat Excursion to Marie-Galante from Sainte-Anne and Guided Tour of the Island by Bus
Get to know Guadeloupe better with a professional guide during this boat trip to Marie-Galante from Sainte-Anne, with a guided tour of the island!
Practical information
A full-day excursion with a boat trip to Marie-Galante from Sainte-Anne and a guided tour of the island by bus.
- Local expertise
- Personalised experience in a small group
Course of events
Please allow one day for this activity.
- Arrive at the Sainte-Anne jetty 30 minutes before departure
- Embark and receive a warm welcome on board with a coffee
- Sail to the port of Saint-Louis on Marie-Galante (approx. 45 minutes)
- Arrive on the island and set off on a guided bus tour of Marie-Galante (about 3.5 hours)
- Explore on a guided bus tour including a distillery visit with tasting, discover Maison Murat, the Gueule Grand Gouffre, and other surprises (the local guide reserves the right not to visit the Gueule Grand Gouffre site depending on road accessibility and safety)
- Return to the port
- Enjoy an aperitif with local drinks followed by a Creole meal on board
- Relax and swim for about 1.5 hours in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean at Anse Canot
- Sail back to the Sainte-Anne jetty (approx. 45 minutes)
Activity requirements
Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time.
Special terms
Please list any dietary restrictions when booking.
If you don’t have snorkeling gear, you can borrow some on the boat.
Participants will be able to purchase rum or souvenirs during the guided tour.
This activity is not accessible to pregnant women, people with motor or mental/psychic/cognitive disabilities or infants.
Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
Please note that the local guide reserves the right not to visit the Gueule Grand Gouffre site depending on road accessibility and safety.
Spoken languages:
FrenchIncluded
- Professional skipper
- Welcome coffee
- Guided bus tour
- 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 vest
- Buoy
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Hat or cap
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel)
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Spoken languages:
FrenchCancellation: Flexible
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Known for its sublime beaches, historic heritage and exceptional rum, the island of Marie-Galante is a must-see in the Guadeloupe archipelago. Situated to the south of the island of Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante is easily accessible by boat from Sainte-Anne in around 45 minutes. If you’re looking for authenticity and serenity during your stay in Guadeloupe, a day trip to Marie-Galante should be just what you’re looking for!
There’s no better way to do this than with a boat trip to Marie-Galante from Sainte-Anne. With Gwad’Alizés Excursion, you’ll set sail in a small group to discover Guadeloupe away from the crowds. Aboard a comfortable boat (a 12-meter Contenter 36, equipped with benches shaded by a canopy), you’ll enjoy the paradise-like scenery of the Caribbean on the way to Saint-Louis on Marie-Galante.
When you arrive on the island, a guide specialising in the region will take you on a guided tour by bus. The programme includes a visit to the Murât dwelling, a former colonial plantation in Grand-Bourg that is now home to the Marie-Galante Ecomuseum, a tour of the windmill, which is a listed historic monument, an immersion in nature facing the Gueule Grand Gouffre and many other surprises! More than just a boat trip to Marie-Galante, this activity is a real exploration of the island with a specialist. Finally, after a morning full of discoveries, you’ll return to the boat to enjoy a Creole meal, and an afternoon of rest, swimming in the clear Caribbean waters.
Departing from the jetty in Sainte-Anne, on the south coast of Grande-Terre, this boat trip is an easy way to visit Marie-Galante during your stay in Guadeloupe. With the passionate team at Gwad’Alizés Excursion, you’ll experience a real human adventure of learning, sharing and discovery!