Full-Day Sailing and Snorkeling Excursion to Les Saintes

Overview

Available languages

English

French

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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

172 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

166

Great day on the water
Mitchell K,
Feb 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful day on the water. The skipper (Mathieu) was a great tour guide, coffee barista, bartender, and chef! He also was a very capable captain. We thoroughly ourselves and would highly recommend this trip.
Nice trip and great experience.
Christian D,
Apr 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00
It is great to visit the special islands of Les Saintes from the sea and to see Guadeloupe (Basse-Terre) from the boat. The snorkeling and swimming off Les Saintes was nice, lunch was really good and sufficient. It was wonderful to ride the waves on the boat, in particular to see flying fish several times. Our skipper gave us good explanations on everything in English and anyone could help with the boat, including steering it on the way back. Very relaxed and informative day trip that the whole family, including our kids (14 + 12 y) enjoyed. Thank you.
Beautiful day on the water.
Anonymous,
Mar 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Our small group loved every second of the day with "Mat" and the other friendly passengers! His safety reviews put all at ease and his knowledge of the island was extensive, plus he was kind enough to cater to our English speaking group while also assisting the French speaking passengers...not an easy day for a captain! The views, the food, drinks and company were all perfect and his taste in music has opened up a whole new experience for me personally! We can't say enough great things about our day sailing!!!Thank you for the fond memories!
A magical day exploring the waters around Guadeloupe with an expert in making it all fun.
diane s,
Mar 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
From the moment "the happy sailor" welcomed us to the end at sundown I was in the hands of someone fun and capable, caring and interesting. The guests were lovely. It was a perfect day, a perfect lunch, and filled with beauty as the boat took us to the Saintes and back.
Brilliant day out
Kevin C,
Jan 5, 2019
- Viator
5.00
Wow, what a day out on the water in beautiful Guadeloupe. One could not ask for better, the company was great, the skipper/guide was excellent and the tour itself was amazing. My wife and I along with our good friends booked this outing with a small amount of hesitation wondering if we would be booking a trip on the infamous party boat with loud music and drunken teenagers. We were very pleasantly surprised when we met Woody and his wonderful family who we gelled with immediately. Our host/skipper/guide Olivier was so professional in his task and ensured we really enjoyed our day and remained safe all the time. The food he served at lunch time was delicious and all snacks were very tasty too. Then to top it off Olivier served us up his own concoction of traditional drinks, mmmh, very good. We would definitely recommend this trip to all.