Full-Day Sailing and Snorkeling Excursion to Les Saintes
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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.
What's not
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Does not include on-land visit
Itinerary
Sailing across the channel (about 2 hours 30 minutes). Sailing back, with the option to steer the boat (About 1 hour 30 minutes).
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 200 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Didier is an experienced,...
Didier is an experienced, friendly skipper, taking care of safetyness of his guests on board. For unexperienced guests you feel safe all the time. The food pepared on board in this small kitchen was amazing and delicious. The locations for snorkling were. perfect. New animals, we haven't seen before. Definitively a recommendation.Thank you!
5Such a Beautiful Way To Experience a Sail to Les Saintes
Didier is an accomplished sailor and made sure we understood the safety and then gave the 8 of us an extraordinary day. We arrived as pairs and departed as friends. The weather was perfect, the scenery gorgeous, the snorkeling amazing. Didier provided a delicious chicken colombo and such good drinks and snacks. We couldn’t have ordered a better experience. Cheers!
5greatest boat excursion to date
if you’re wondering if you should book this, don’t hesitate! this was the highlight of our trip x 10000000
5A great end to our time...
A great end to our time in Guadeloupe. Slow traveling with the wind is a beautiful experience. Professional and friendly skyper will show you the beauty of those incridible island ! Kids loved it as well ! Thank you very much.
5Come Sail Away!
What an amazing day we had with Raphaëlle! She handled the boat like she has been sailing her whole life, and that’s coming from a group of sailors. Safety was important, but so was having fun! Lunch was delicious and punch helped us all relax and enjoy the waves. Snorkeling opportunities were excellent. Highly recommend Rêve de Nav’ Croisière and Raphaëlle!!
5Winter and mountain lover experiences Caribbean and sea life
This was a wonderful and relaxing day out. I have never really done much in the way of island and water trips, but since I’m still not 100% capable of mountain sports after surgery, this was manageable for me. I saw my first sea turtle and it was the first time I saw a wrecked ship, so I’d say I’m a very happy client. My apologies for abysmal lack of French, which no one would want to hear me mangle anyway.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure is from Dock 7 at Rivière-Sens Marina in Gourbeyre, near the town of Basse-Terre. The dock is across from the “La Graine au Bocal” store and the pharmacy, on the opposite side of the road. Parking is free and relatively easy. The skipper will open the dock gate at 9 a.m. sharp.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 9 travellers
- Operated by
- Reve de Nav
- 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.
How it compares in Basse-Terre Island
- Its from-price is 62% above the median of the 26 experiences we list in Basse-Terre Island.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 26.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Basse-Terre Island
Basse-Terre is the western half of Guadeloupe, a mountainous island of rainforest, waterfalls and hot springs crowned by the volcano La Soufrière.
Basse-Terre is the larger and wilder wing of Guadeloupe's butterfly shape, a green island of steep ridges that catch the trade-wind rain. Much of it forms the Guadeloupe National Park, a rainforest reserve, and at its heart La Soufrière, a volcano of 1,467 metres, is the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles.
