Pointe-à-Pitre City Tour & Beach Day: Gosier Island

Colonial Streets, Island Waters & Caribbean Sand in One Afternoon

You walk through Pointe-à-Pitre's old town and its spice market with a local guide, take a motorboat to Gosier Island for swimming and free time, then spend 90 minutes on the beach at Sainte-Anne before returning to the cruise terminal. The 7-hour tour includes transport, ferry ticket, a folding beach chair, and local tastings — which means you don't arrange anything yourself or worry about timing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pointe-à-Pitre tour and beach breaks

• Enter Pointe-à-Pitre old town
• Guided walk of main sites
• Visit spice market and stalls
• Board motorboat to Gosier island
• Short island tour with guide
• Free time to swim or relax
• Enjoy cocktails at island restaurant
• Travel to Sainte-Anne beach
• Free time to swim and relax
• Return to Pointe-à-Pitre cruise port

The Experience

The cruise terminal gates open and you step into the old port city of Pointe-à-Pitre, where colonial buildings line the quiet streets like a postcard someone forgot to mail. Your local guide walks you through the centre, pointing out the architecture and the long history written into the stonework. The spice market hits you first — the smell of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg layered over each other, vendors calling out in Creole, wooden crates overflowing with tropical fruits you've never seen before. You have time to wander the stalls, pick up local rum infused with exotic spices, grab a few things to take home. It's the kind of place where you understand why people come back to the same island.

Then you board a motorboat for the short crossing to Gosier, a small uninhabited island off the coast with water so clear you can see the sand beneath you. The island is yours to explore — your guide gives you a quick tour first, then leaves you alone with the palm trees and the Caribbean. Some people swim. Some sit on the sand and don't move for an hour. There's a restaurant on the island where you can order a cocktail made with local rum and watch the water change colour as the sun shifts. The ferry ticket is included, so you don't have to think about it.

After that, the boat takes you back to the mainland and you drive to Sainte-Anne, a small town built around one of the best beaches on Grande-Terre Island. You get about 90 minutes here — enough time to swim in the warm water, lie on the fine sand, walk along the beach and grab a snack from one of the local bars. There are no beach huts or loungers (the beaches are public and unspoilt), so bring a change of clothes and a water bottle. When the time comes, you meet your guide and head back to the cruise port, arriving on time for your ship.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and return to the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal, a guided walk through the old town with local tastings at the spice market, ferry passage to Gosier Island, a folding beach chair for Sainte-Anne, and the services of a bilingual local guide for the full 7 hours.

Good to know

Demanding physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Karukera Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Pointe-à-Pitre and want the main island highlights — old town, island, beach — without arranging transport, timing or figuring out which beach is worth the trip. The fixed schedule is what fits all three stops into a single afternoon on Grande-Terre Island.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs from 8:30am to 3:30pm, departing from and returning to the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal.

Is the motorboat ride to Gosier Island included?

Yes. The ferry ticket and transport to and from the cruise terminal are both included in the price.

How much free time do you get at each stop?

You have free time to explore the spice market in Pointe-à-Pitre, then a guided overview of Gosier Island followed by unscheduled time there. At Sainte-Anne beach, you get around 90 minutes to swim and relax.

What should I bring to the beach?

Bring a change of clothes, swimwear, and your own water bottle (plastic bottles are no longer provided). A folding beach chair is supplied. There are no beach huts or loungers on the beach.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

No. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions. Motorized scooters, collapsible wheelchairs, walkers and strollers are not permitted.

Can I bring children?

Yes, but all participants, including children, require a booked seat. Children cannot be carried on laps. Indicate your child's age at booking for a proper car seat if needed.

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a local bilingual guide, transport to and from the cruise terminal, ferry ticket, tasting of local delicacies, and a folding beach chair.

Is lunch included?

No full meal is included, but you'll taste local delicacies during the walking tour. At Gosier Island and Sainte-Anne beach, you can buy food and drinks from local vendors and beach bars.