Full-Day Sailing and Snorkeling Excursion to Les Saintes

Overview

Available languages

English

French

9 hours

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Embark on a unique adventure that combines sailing and snorkeling in one of Guadeloupe’s must-see destinations: the archipelago of Les Saintes. With a small group of up to 9 people, this excursion departing from the Rivière-Sens Marina in Gourbeyre, near Basse-Terre, offers an incredible day to share with loved ones.

Enjoy an authentic, nearly 9-hour adventure, far from the tourist crowds. Learn the basics of sailing aboard the Inko, an 11.5-meter monohull captained by a professional, friendly skipper.

After experiencing the thrill of open water and sailing, you’ll appreciate the calm, charm, and clear waters of Les Saintes. You’ll enjoy views of this stunning archipelago from the sea, with two snorkeling stops in turquoise waters: one at Pain de Sucre and another above a shipwreck.

A delicious Creole lunch will be served onboard in the shaded outdoor seating area. Admire the landscapes and unwind during a motorized tour. A restroom and deck shower are available for your comfort.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessible to children whose parents enjoy adventure, nature, and excitement. If you have any form of disability, please contact us to confirm if the activity is suitable. Anyone who cannot swim must inform the skipper before departure. Swimming stops are in accessible spots but are unsupervised, so they are your responsibility.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snacks include bananas and madeleines.

Bottled water

100% sailing journey to Les Saintes. Snorkeling and swimming at accessibles spots.

Aperitif includes juice, coconut punch, mango punch, sausage, and fish rillettes. Homemade Creole Meal includes rice, chicken colombo with fresh turmeric and ginger, and homemade fruit salad.

Coconut punch, mango punch (with mangoes from the garden)

Coffee and/or Tea

Friendly and professional skipper. Sailing initiation.

Hotel pickup

Hotel drop-off

Does not include on-land visit

What To Expect

Guadeloupe

Sailing across the channel (about 2 hours 30 minutes). Sailing back, with the option to steer the boat (About 1 hour 30 minutes).

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Iles des Saintes

Independent snorkeling at an accessible spot within a UNESCO-listed bay. Snack, aperitif, Creole meal (chicken colombo), and coffee onboard. Motorized tour to see the houses in the village of Les Saintes. Swimming at a shipwreck.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Full-Day Sailing and Snorkeling Excursion to Les Saintes

Reviews

4.94

176 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

170

Great day...
Paul M,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Superb day accompanied by skipper Raphaëlle. It was really great! I highly recommend you.
Superb day to the saints
Franck H,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful day, Raphaëlle was a great captain of the boat. We feasted by navigation, the saints a wonder.
A dream sailing day.
Climber63494586700,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An exceptional day, Raphaëlle is bright and rich in experiences. Olivier's arranged rum is excellent. Thank you for this unforgettable sailing experience.
Mild and blue day around the Saintes
313aur lief,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The pleasure of sailing and scanning the horizon without worrying about time passing. Nice snorkeling spots. And for all this a very friendly atmosphere thanks to being in small committee, 6 passengers and skipper John. We should not expect to visit the saints, that is not the purpose of this exvursion. It is a pleasant sailing cruise between the Basse-Terre and the Saintes. And overall a very nice day!!!
Nice experience
896danyv,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice experience, snorkeling was nice and the sailboat ride at the top! The meal was good and the monitor very nice I recommend
Extraordinary and rewarding experience!
GuyandGen,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! What an extraordinary day of sailing and diving! Our captain Mathieu was really great and reassuring as we sailed in a good swell. It was a unique and so rewarding experience because the captain was telling us about the sea, the saints and their history! Thank you a thousand times and we highly recommend!
Beautiful sailing day
guiz7381,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful day with Dream of Nav' in small committee. Thanks to Sonia for being able to find us a date before we left. And a big thank you to John, our skipper, for all his explanations, the transmission of his passion. Everything was perfect for our last day on the island. We couldn't do better.
Exceptional
David H,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Released in the Saintes on May 9. Idyllic. Thank you very much to our skipper who made us discover this magical place and who knew how to adapt perfectly to his crew. Very good food too. Do not leave Guadeloupe without having made this excursion! David
Inoubliable
Ducluzeaud J,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matthew is passionate and exciting. He is very attentive with everyone and informs us a lot during the whole outing. Beautiful day
Sailing, snorkeling, and relaxing in the waters and sunshine of Guadeloupe
seandC4229XH,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Full day of sailing in the beautiful sunshine, starting offshore of Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. Our guide and captain Mathieu was an experienced sailor also very knowledgeable of the local area, and he made sure that everyone on board was able to contribute or lay back and relax depending on their interest and abilities. Sailing across to Sainte-Anne Island, we luxuriated in the sun and snorkeled around the coral reefs and over a shipwreck, with a break for a meal onboard of Colombo de poulet (regional recipe of spiced chicken on a rice pilaf) that bested all others we tried in our travels, in addition to some local tastings. Explanations of local geography and culture in addition to island history that included sailing ship battles between the French and English, were shared and there was always a friendly answer throughout our trip to any questions, whether more technical or conversational. Easy to recommend for anyone appreciating a relaxed day in the sun, sailing with the winds and Rafale offshore, or snorkeling in the temperate waters of the Caribbean. The excursion was a highlight of our travel to Guadeloupe.