Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the Grand Cul-de-sac marin nature reserve in Guadeloupe on a snorkelling boat tour from Sainte-Rose!
Comprising several stops for swimming, relaxation and discovery, this boat trip in the Grand Cul-de-sac marin nature reserve will take you on a 4-hour tour of this protected marine area of Guadeloupe. Aboard a motorboat equipped with a sunbathing area at the bow, comfortable seats and an awning at the stern, you will enjoy a guided tour alongside a captain who will provide explanations throughout the trip. You will also be offered a glass of fruit juice or planter on the way back to the port of Sainte-Rose at the end of the half-day trip!
This boat trip with snorkelling in the Grand Cul-de-sac marin nature reserve will introduce you to some of the islets in the reserve: îlet Blanc, îlet Caret and îlet La Biche. You will enjoy the reserve's magnificent setting not only by relaxing on the white sands of these deserted islets, but also by snorkelling in crystal-clear waters above a shipwreck and a large coral reef, as well as sailing along Guadeloupe's emblematic mangrove swamp and observing the endemic flora and fauna of this protected site.
A complete getaway offering the must-do activity of snorkelling in the Grand Cul-de-sac Marine Nature Reserve, this boat trip from Sainte-Rose in the north of Basse-Terre is not to be missed during your stay in Guadeloupe!
- Welcome in the port of Sainte-Rose at the Gwadaventure ticket office
- Boarding the boat and safety briefing
- Departure for a 4-hour boat trip through the Grand Cul-de-sac marin nature reserve, with a first stop at îlet Blanc (disembarkation and swimming)
- Sail to a shallow wreck for a snorkelling session
- Third stop for snorkelling above a coral reef
- Head for îlet Caret for a relaxing swim
- Next stop at îlet La Biche to see a nursery for various aquatic species: crabs, sea cucumbers and molluscs
- Visit the mangrove swamp, then the bird island to observe the species found there
- Return to the port of Sainte-Rose while enjoying a glass of fruit juice or homemade planter
- Disembarkation and end of the activity
Activity requirements
A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
On site, you will have to pay €1 per person for the Barnier tax.
If necessary, the team can lend you snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel).
People with a physical disability are welcome on request (please inform us in advance).
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
- Captain
- Fruit juice and planter
- Barnier tax (€1 per person)
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Snorkeling equipment
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Bottle of water
