Snorkeling on St. Lucia's West Coast: Private Catamaran Charter
Pick your snorkel sites and set the pace on a catamaran built for small groups.
A private half-day snorkeling activity on St. Lucia's west coast aboard a catamaran, with your choice of snorkel sites and a guide who shares the island's history. Masks, snorkels, rum punch, soft drinks and water are included, along with hotel or port pickup when available. The boat carries a small group, so you're not competing for space or attention in the water.
What’s included
- Snorkel masks and snorkels.
- rum punch, soft drinks and water.
- a private catamaran and English-speaking guide.
- hotel or port pickup when available.
- environmental management charge for reef protection.
Times
- Every day 08:30 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Sea Spray Cruises Ltd.
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The experience
The catamaran leaves from the dock with masks and snorkels already aboard, so you don't need to bring your own gear or figure out what works before you arrive. Your guide speaks English and knows the west coast sites well enough to steer you toward the reefs that are active that day. You get to choose which snorkel spots to visit instead of following a fixed route, so if one site isn't working or you want to stay longer at another, the plan adjusts.
Four hours on the water means you're in and out of the boat multiple times, not anchored at one reef for the whole trip. Between snorkeling sessions, rum punch, soft drinks and water keep you hydrated. The guide weaves in brief history of St. Lucia as you move between sites, so you're learning something about the place while you're there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for select locations, and cruise passengers can arrange port pickup timed to their ship's schedule.
The boat is sanitized before and after each trip using electrostatic cleaning machines. Infants and small children can come along if needed, and the activity suits all fitness levels. You're snorkeling at your own pace, not racing or diving deep.
Is this one for you?If you're staying at a hotel or arriving by cruise ship without a rental car, the included pickup means you don't need to arrange separate transport to the dock. You book once and the catamaran handles getting you there and back.
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Top questions
Can I choose which snorkel sites we visit, or is the route set?
You get to choose which snorkel sites along the west coast you want to visit, so the route is flexible based on what you want to see that day and how the reefs are performing.
What's included in the drinks on the catamaran?
Rum punch, soft drinks and water are provided throughout the half day to keep you refreshed between snorkeling sessions.
Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?
No. Masks and snorkels are provided aboard the catamaran, so you can travel light and still have everything you need in the water.
How does pickup work if I'm staying at a hotel or arriving by cruise ship?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are available for select locations on the island. Cruise ship passengers can arrange port pickup timed to their ship's docking and re-boarding schedule. You'll need to provide the ship name, docking time and re-boarding time when you book.
What is the Environmental Management Charge I see listed?
The Environmental Management Charge, also called the Reef Tax, is included in your booking and supports the protection and maintenance of St. Lucia's marine environment.
Snorkeling on St. Lucia's West Coast: Private Catamaran Charter
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from US$ 1,600 per group
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