Private Catamaran Cruise St Lucia: Skip Crowds, Anchor Hidden Bays

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Duration4h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A 50-Foot Catamaran, Just Your Group, and the Bays Nobody Fights Over

You board a private 50ft catamaran in Castries and cruise to Marigot Bay, Anse La Ray, and Canaries with your group only. Snorkeling gear, rum punch, beer, and local snacks are included throughout; lunch is optional and ordered separately. Hotel pickup by boat and air-conditioned cabin with restroom mean you arrive ready to relax, not stressed about getting there.

4h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury catamaran cruise and sightseeing

Depart on 50ft power catamaran
Pass historical port Castries
Pass Marigot Bay
Pass fishing village Anse La Ray
Pass fishing village Canaries
Pass and snorkel at Marine Reserve
Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres

The Experience

You'd think a private boat in the Caribbean would feel like overkill, but the moment you realize you're not sharing the deck with forty other tourists, it clicks. The 50ft power catamaran leaves from Castries and heads straight for Marigot Bay — the one locals actually call the most beautiful in the Caribbean, and they're not wrong. Your crew knows the route cold: Anse La Ray's fishing village slides past, then Canaries, and if the conditions line up, you drop anchor at a marine reserve where the snorkeling gear is already waiting. Rum punch flows the whole time, along with beer, local rums, soft drinks and fresh juices. The boat has air conditioning, a restroom, and someone bringing around local fruit and snacks between stops.

The catamaran cruise in St. Lucia works because it removes the logistics. Hotel pickup happens by boat right from Castries, so you don't coordinate a separate ride. Lunch is available if you want it — order it when you book or decide once you're on the water. The crew adjusts the pace to what your group wants: some people want to linger at one bay, others want to hit all four stops. Children ride fine, and if you've got infants, they can bring specialized seats. The boat's built for this: restroom on board, shade, cold drinks, and enough space that eight people don't feel crowded.

Rates are quoted for 8 passengers, but if your group is smaller or larger, the price adjusts. Snorkeling equipment is included, so you don't rent separately. The day ends back in Castries, and you've seen the bays that matter without the noise of a group tour.

What’s included

Your day includes private hotel pickup by boat from Castries, use of snorkeling equipment, rum punch and a case of beer plus local rums and soft drinks throughout the cruise, local fruit and snacks served on board, air-conditioned cabin with restroom, and visits to Marigot Bay, Anse La Ray, and Canaries. Lunch is available for an additional cost.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hackshaw's Boat Charters St. Lucia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Caribbean bays without the crowd noise and prefer not to arrange your own boat, snorkel gear, or drinks — the catamaran handles all three, and the private group size is what makes the difference.