Guadeloupe boat tour: Swim, snorkel, mangrove and reef

Swim a shipwreck and drift through mangrove on one morning

A half-day boat tour in Guadeloupe departs at 8am from the marina and returns by 1pm, crossing the salt river and mangrove to reach a shipwreck, barrier reef, Islet Caret and Doe Island for swimming and snorkeling. The guide speaks English and French, and snacks, local drinks and a floating aperitif are provided at each stop. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day boat tour and swimming

• Board boat at 8am
• Visit salt river mangrove
• Stop swimming at sandy island
• Swim at shipwreck with snorkel
• Floating aperitif in mangrove
• Return to port by 1pm

What’s included

• Snacks and local drinks throughout the morning: fresh fruit, juice, water, plantain patties and a planter served at the floating aperitif stop.
• a live guide in English or French.
• all boat transport and stops at the salt river, mangrove, shipwreck, barrier reef, Islet Caret and Doe Island.

Times

• Monday to Saturday 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English and French

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Libellule Excursion

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

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The experience

You board at 8am at the marina at the base of the fort and spend the morning on the water with a small group. The route crosses the salt river first, moving through mangrove shallows where the landscape narrows and the water stills. A guide in English or French shares stories about Guadeloupe as you travel, and the pace is built around stops rather than speed.

Swimming happens at four separate points. You'll wade into shallow water around a sandy island for a first swim and rest, then move to the shipwreck stop where snorkeling with mask and fins reveals the structure underwater. A third swimming break comes in the middle of the mangrove, where you float with drinks, fruit and local snacks in hand. The aperitif moment the tour is known for. The barrier reef and the islands of Caret and Doe offer their own water time, each with different depths and what lies below.

Snacks and drinks run through the day: fresh fruit, local juice, water, plantain patties and a planter (the traditional rum punch). Everything is planned and provided, so you're not managing coolers or rationing. You're back at the marina by 1pm.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the shipwreck stop like when you get there?

The shipwreck is shallow enough to snorkel around with a mask and fins, letting you see the structure and any marine life sheltering in it. The guide will point out details and answer questions in the water.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

The tour does not provide masks, snorkels or fins, so bring your own if you have them or are comfortable with them. The guide can advise on what works best for each stop.

What time does the boat leave and when am I back?

The tour boards at 8am and returns to the marina by 1pm, making it a morning commitment that leaves your afternoon free.

Is this tour okay for someone visiting Guadeloupe for the first time?

Yes, the guide shares stories and context about Guadeloupe throughout the morning, and the mix of mangrove, reef and wreck gives you several different water environments in one trip. It's a compact way to see what the island's waters hold.

How many people will be on the boat?

The tour runs as a small group, though the exact number varies by departure. You'll have a guide and other travelers, but not a large crowd.

What happens if the weather turns rough?

The tour operates in the waters around Guadeloupe's marina and stays in relatively protected areas: the mangrove crossing and the reef stops are shallow. Rough conditions would be rare, but the operator would advise you before departure if conditions made the trip unsafe.