Snorkeling tour from Soufrière: Anse Chastanet & Sugar Beach

Speedboat, snorkeling, two beaches, and a local lunch in one morning

A snorkeling tour from Soufrière that combines a scenic speedboat ride along St. Lucia's coast with time to snorkel at Anse Chastanet and swim at Sugar Beach, nestled between the Pitons. The tour includes hotel pickup from Castries, Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay or Soufrière; a live English-speaking guide; snorkeling gear; lunch; and drinks. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the full day runs about 7 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beach hopping and snorkeling adventure

• Drive past Castries Market
• Stop at Morne Fortune for photos
• Stop at Marigot Bay for photos
• Drive through Anse La Raye village
• Drive through Canaries village
• Arrive in Soufriere and board speedboat
• Speedboat ride to Anse Chastanet
• Snorkel at Anse Chastanet
• Speedboat ride to Sugar Beach
• Swim and relax at Sugar Beach
• Enjoy local lunch at Sugar Beach

The Experience

The day starts with a drive through St. Lucia's capital and fishing villages—a brief stop at Morne Fortune for views over Castries, then through the colorful streets of Anse La Raye and Canaries—before you reach Soufrière and board the speedboat. The boat hugs the coast toward Anse Chastanet, where you enter the water with snorkeling gear to explore the reef. Tropical fish, coral, and the marine life move around you; the guide is there to point out what lives in the shallows and deeper sections.

From Anse Chastanet, the boat continues to Sugar Beach, the crescent of sand wedged between the two Pitons that define the island's silhouette. You swim, float, or lie on the sand for as long as the schedule allows. The Pitons rise directly behind you—not a view from a distance, but the geography you are sitting inside. Lunch arrives here: local food, not a boxed sandwich, and the drinks keep coming through the afternoon.

Hotel pickup is included from whichever zone you are staying in—Castries, Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay, or Soufrière itself—and the driver brings you back at the end. Snorkeling gear comes with you; you do not rent it separately. The speedboat transfer is the spine of the day: it moves you between the two beaches and gives you the Pitons from the water instead of from the shore.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your zone.
• private transportation to Soufrière.
• speedboat transfer to both beaches.
• free snorkeling gear.
• entry to Anse Chastanet and Sugar Beach.
• lunch with local flavors.
• bottled water and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by St. Lucia Taxi Service

Is this one for you?Choose the shared group boat if you want to join other travelers; book the private option if you prefer your own guide and vessel for the day.

Top questions

What's the snorkeling like at Anse Chastanet?

Anse Chastanet has a coral reef in shallow water where snorkelers see tropical fish, sea fans, and the reef structure itself. The guide helps you find the best spots and points out what you are looking at.

How long do we spend in the water at each beach?

The itinerary gives you time to snorkel at Anse Chastanet and then swim and relax at Sugar Beach, though the exact minutes depend on the boat schedule and sea conditions on the day.

Is the speedboat ride rough, or is it a smooth coastal cruise?

The speedboat hugs the coastline between Soufrière and the two beaches, so you see the Pitons and the shoreline up close. The ride is scenic rather than a long open-water crossing.

What kind of lunch is included?

Lunch is local St. Lucian food served at Sugar Beach, with bottled water and alcoholic beverages included throughout the day.

Can my young child come on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 1, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle for the drive to Soufrière.

Which hotel pickup location is closest to where I'm staying?

Pickup is available from Castries Hotels, Ti Kaye or Marigot Bay, Rodney Bay Hotels, or Soufrière Hotels—choose the zone that matches your accommodation when you book.