Basse-Terre Mangrove Boat Tour: 7 Stops & 4 Snorkel Swims
Seven stops through Guadeloupe's mangrove lagoon, four times in the water
You board a small boat at Sainte Rose and move through seven marked stops across the Cul de Sac Marin, swimming and snorkeling at four of them: in a shipwreck, around starfish, in a natural pool, and inside the mangrove forest itself. Equipment, juice and a local punch are included. The boat runs twice daily with immediate online confirmation.
Step-by-step itinerary
Boat tour of lagoon and mangroves
- Discover lagoon in 7 stages
- Snorkel and swim in 4 spots
- Pass White Island and Bird Island
- Observe birds at Bird's Net
- Swim in mangrove ecosystem
- Enjoy planter and fruit juice onboard
What’s included
Your tour includes snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel), life jacket, binoculars, juice, a local planter punch served on board or in the water, and the National Park tax. The boat makes seven stops with four swimming and snorkeling sessions built in.
Times
- Monday to Friday 07:30 12:00 14:00
- Saturday and Sunday 07:30 12:00
Before you book
Operated by Nico Excursions
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The experience
"You will see things here that most people never get to see," the captain said as we pushed off from Sainte Rose. That's the kind of thing you hear a lot in travel marketing, but on this boat tour through the Cul de Sac Marin on Basse-Terre, it actually holds up. The lagoon is split into seven distinct stops (white sand island, bird sanctuary, the mangrove forest itself), and you're in the water at four of them. Not a rushed thing where you get ten minutes to splash around. You actually spend time at each one, snorkel in hand, looking at what's underneath.
The boat itself is small, which matters more than you'd think. Groups stay manageable, so the captain can actually point things out without shouting over a crowd. He'll show you the frigates and brown pelicans at the bird island, walk you through the mangrove roots where fish nurseries hide between the branches, and yes, you really do swim in there, which sounds stranger than it feels. The water is calm, the ecosystem is intact, and the whole operation is marked as National Park certified, which means they're not just talking about sustainable tourism, they're actually doing it. Fins, mask and snorkel are provided, along with life jackets and binoculars if you want them.
Two departures run daily, and the boat carries juice and a planter, a local rum punch, so you're not sitting there thirsty between stops. The whole thing takes the morning or afternoon depending on which slot you choose. It's the kind of tour where you leave feeling like you actually learned something about how the lagoon works, not just that it exists.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the mangrove lagoon without a guide who's rushing through: the small-group format and seven-stop structure mean you actually spend time at each ecosystem instead of just passing through.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.
What's included in the tour?
Snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, snorkel), life jacket, binoculars, juice, and a local planter punch. National park tax is also covered.
How many times do you swim?
Four swimming and snorkeling stops: at a wreck, around starfish beds, in a natural swimming pool, and inside the mangrove forest.
What time does it depart?
Two departures run daily. Exact times and other slots are available on the website with immediate confirmation.
What will I see?
White sand island, bird sanctuary (frigates, brown pelicans, egrets, terns), dense mangrove swamp, and the lagoon ecosystem. You'll also pass the fairing islets.
Is there public transport to the boat?
Yes, public transportation options are available nearby.
Basse-Terre Mangrove Boat Tour: 7 Stops & 4 Snorkel Swims
4h–5h · FR
from € 63 per person
≈ US$ 72 in your currency
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