Snorkeling in Soufriere: Private Catamaran with Lunch
Mask on, catamaran underway: a full day snorkeling the St Lucia coast with lunch and drinks aboard
A private catamaran snorkeling trip departing from Soufriere takes up to 15 guests on a full-day sail along St Lucia's West Coast, with stops at reef sites in the Marine Management Area and a cruise through Marigot Bay. Masks and snorkels are provided, and a local buffet lunch is delivered to the boat before departure. The open bar runs throughout the day with rum punch, local beer, soft drinks and water.
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Full day catamaran cruise and snorkeling
- Pickup at Soufriere Docks
- Depart on catamaran
- Cruise through Marigot Bay
- Swim and snorkel at West Coast bay
- Enjoy local buffet lunch on board
- Drink rum punch, beer, and soft drinks
- Return to Soufriere Docks
What’s included
- Buffet lunch freshly prepared and delivered to the boat.
- snorkeling masks and snorkels.
- open bar with rum punch, Piton beer, soft drinks and water.
- private catamaran for your group only.
- tour escort or host throughout the day.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
- environmental management charge (reef tax).
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Sea Spray Cruises Ltd.
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The experience
The catamaran leaves from Soufriere Docks and heads out along the West Coast, stopping at snorkel sites within the Marine Management Area where you enter the water with provided masks and snorkels. The boat carries up to 15 people, so the group stays small enough that the crew knows who is in the water and where. You spend the morning and early afternoon moving between reef stops, learning the island's history as you go, then cruise through Marigot Bay on the return.
Lunch is a local buffet prepared on shore and brought aboard before you depart, so it's waiting when hunger hits mid-afternoon. The open bar keeps drinks flowing all day (rum punch, Piton beer, soft drinks and water) without running a tab. Snorkeling equipment is included, which means no rental fees and no guessing whether the gear will fit. The crew handles the setup.
Pickup and drop-off both happen at Soufriere Docks, so there's no separate transport to arrange. The boat is sanitized before and after each cruise using electrostatic cleaning machines. The trip runs about seven hours from start to finish.
Is this one for you?Book the larger catamaran (up to 15 guests) if your group is eight or more and you want to split the cost. The smaller one (up to 8) works better for a tight group or family who prefer more space per person on deck and in the water.
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Top questions
What snorkel sites do you visit on the West Coast?
The catamaran stops at reef sites within the Marine Management Area along the West Coast. The exact locations depend on conditions and what the crew judges best for the day, but all stops are in protected waters where snorkeling is the main activity.
Is the catamaran private to our group, or do other people join?
The catamaran is private to your group: no strangers are added to the booking. You choose between a boat for up to 8 guests or one for up to 15, and only your party travels aboard.
What's included in the open bar?
Rum punch, Piton beer (the local St Lucia brand), soft drinks and water are available throughout the day without extra charge. The bar runs the full seven hours of the cruise.
Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?
No, masks and snorkels are provided and included in the price. The crew fits the equipment to each person before the first stop.
What time does the boat leave Soufriere?
Departure is from Soufriere Docks. Contact the operator for the exact departure time, as it may vary by season and booking date.
Snorkeling in Soufriere: Private Catamaran with Lunch
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from US$ 2,280 per group
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