Snorkeling in St. Lucia: Private Boat Charter with Pitons Views

Sail past the Pitons, anchor at two snorkel sites, and eat fresh Caribbean lunch on the boat.

A full-day private boat charter in St. Lucia departs at 10:00 AM with a dedicated captain and crew, taking you along the west coast to snorkel at Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef and a second marine reserve, with views of Gros Piton throughout. The boat stays anchored at each snorkel site—you don't leave it to walk on land—and includes snorkeling gear, a Creole lunch served on deck, fresh fruit, and an open bar. Pickup is included from your accommodation; an extra fee applies if you're not staying at one of the listed meeting points.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day private charter and snorkeling

• Set sail at 10:00 AM
• View the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean
• Pass by a beautiful beach near Marigot Bay
• Pass by a fishing village known for Fish Fry Festival
• Snorkel in a marine reserve for 45 minutes
• Pass by another fishing village
• Snorkel at Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef for 45 minutes
• See the twin peaks Gros Piton, a world heritage site
• Enjoy Creole lunch, fresh fruits, and open bar

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then you board the private charter at 10:00 AM and head out along St. Lucia's west coast. The boat carries only your party—no other travelers—and a captain who knows the water and the sites. Gros Piton, the twin-peaked UNESCO World Heritage landmark, stays visible as you sail, and the crew points out fishing villages and bays as you pass. The pace is yours: you decide when to stop, how long to stay, and what you want to do on deck between snorkel sites.

Snorkeling happens at two marine reserves. At Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef, you enter the water directly from the boat to explore coral and fish; the second site offers the same setup in a different reserve. Snorkeling gear is provided, and you're in the water as long as you want at each stop. The boat does not anchor at a beach for walking—all time on land is spent in the water or back on deck.

Lunch is a Caribbean meal served on takeaway plates (ceramic isn't allowed on deck for safety), with fresh fruit and a full open bar throughout the day. Six hours total means you're back by late afternoon. The air-conditioned vehicle for pickup handles the ride to and from the boat, so transport is one less thing to arrange.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• private captain and crew.
• snorkeling gear.
• Creole lunch and fresh fruit.
• full open bar with soda and bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Lush Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you're a couple or small group who want to snorkel without joining other travelers—the private boat and fixed crew mean the day stays yours, and the captain adjusts the route and timing to what you want to do on the water.

Top questions

What exactly happens at the two snorkel sites on this charter?

The boat anchors at Anse Chastanet Beach and Reef and a second marine reserve, and you snorkel directly from the boat at each location. You stay in the water as long as you want, exploring coral and marine life, then return to the boat between sites. The boat does not pull up to a beach for you to walk on land.

Is this a private charter or will I be with other travelers?

This is a private charter with just you and your party aboard, plus the captain and crew. No other guests join you on the boat.

What's included in the Caribbean lunch?

Lunch is a Creole meal served on deck, along with fresh fruit, soda, bottled water, and a full open bar for the entire day. Lunch is served on takeaway plates rather than ceramic for safety reasons on the boat.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the charter. You just need to bring a swimsuit and sunscreen.

What time does the charter depart and how long is the full day?

The boat departs at 10:00 AM and the full charter runs for six hours, so you return by late afternoon. Pickup from your hotel is included, and an extra fee applies only if you're not staying at one of the listed meeting point locations.

Will I see the Pitons up close on this charter?

Gros Piton, the iconic twin-peaked UNESCO World Heritage site, is visible from the boat throughout the day as you sail along the west coast. You view it from the water rather than from land, and it frames the scenery as you move between snorkel sites.