Snorkeling in Soufriere: Private boat charter with Gros Piton

Snorkel the reefs between the Pitons without the tour boat crowds

A private boat charter from Soufriere lets you snorkel at Anse Chastanet Beach and the white sand beach between Gros Piton, with stops at Marigot Bay and local fishing villages. The boat holds up to eight passengers, includes snorkel equipment and hotel pickup from select locations, and runs half-day with flexible start times.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef1h
2. Gros Pitonpass by

Private boat tour and snorkeling

• Visit Marigot Bay and orientation
• Drive past brightly colored fishing villages
• Stop at black sand beach for snorkeling
• Snorkel and relax at white sand beach
• View and photograph the majestic Pitons

The experience

The boat leaves from Castries cruise terminal or your hotel dock and heads straight to Marigot Bay, where the guide walks you through the bay's history (wars, film shoots, notable residents) before you decide whether to swim or grab a drink at the waterfront bar. From there you pass two brightly colored fishing villages while the guide explains the local culture, then move into the water itself: snorkeling at Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef, a black sand marine reserve where you actually enter the water and see the wildlife, or at the white sand beach nestled between Gros Piton, where the same happens. The boat positions you to photograph the Pitons from the water, where their true scale becomes clear.

You bring your own swimsuit. The operator provides snorkel equipment, life jackets or noodles, bottled water, local beers and rum, and soft drinks. The charter fits between two and eight people depending on which boat you book (the 25ft Knotty Behavior or the 28ft Still Knotty), and both include hotel pickup from select docks in the North, or free pickup at Castries cruise terminal. A fuel surcharge applies depending on where you depart: $40 for Castries pickups, $50 from Marigot Bay, $100 from Soufriere. Lunch recommendations are available if you want to eat ashore. Optional add-ons like Sulphur Springs or Piton Falls cost extra and are arranged on request.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment and life jackets.
• bottled water, local beers and St. Lucian rum, Coke and Sprite.
• hotel pickup from select docks in the North or free pickup at Castries cruise terminal.
• live guide in English.
• flexible start times to fit your schedule.

Options for this experience

2 options

Knotty Behavior, a 25ft boatUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 13:00Knotty Behavior: our red-and-white Pirogue speedboat, powered by a single 140HP Suzuki motor and fitted with a blue Bimini top. See the photos in the listing. Pickup is included.

A 28ft boat, Still KnottyUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 08:30 and 13:00Still Knotty: our blue-and-white 28ft Glass Stream center console, powered by two Suzuki 175 motors. Check the photos to tell them apart. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 88 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 100

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dream boat tours

Is this one for you?Choose this charter if you want to snorkel the reefs without joining a larger tour boat. The private setup means you control the pace and the stops, and the two boat sizes let you keep the group small or bring your whole party in one booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 is Anse Chastanet Beach like for snorkeling?

Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef is a black sand marine reserve where you enter the water to snorkel and see marine wildlife. The boat gives you time to swim or relax on the beach with a cold drink.

Can I see Gros Piton on this charter?

Yes. The boat takes you to the white sand beach between the two Pitons, where you can snorkel in a marine reserve, and then positions you in the water to photograph Gros Piton and appreciate its size from the sea.

Does the charter include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup is included from select hotels, guesthouses and villas with docks in the North. If you're arriving by cruise ship, free pickup is available at Castries cruise terminal.

What snorkel gear do I need to bring?

You don't bring any. Snorkel equipment, life jackets and noodles are provided by the charter.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The charter operates two boats: the 25ft Knotty Behavior and the 28ft Still Knotty, each holding up to eight passengers, so you can book as a couple or bring your whole group in one booking.