Snorkeling in Marigot Bay: Private Sunset Cruise

Marigot Bay at golden hour, a snorkel site at dusk, and the boat back before dark

A private two-hour sunset cruise in Marigot Bay includes snorkeling at an optional reef site, hotel pickup and drop-off at selected docks, snorkel equipment, and drinks. The captain narrates the bay's history while you photograph the scenery, then the boat returns as the sun sets. Snorkeling is optional, so you choose whether to enter the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise and snorkeling tour

• Meet captain and board boat
• Cruise to Marigot Bay
• Learn history of Marigot Bay
• Take photos in scenic bay
• Optional snorkeling near Cinderella shoe
• Cruise back during sunset
• Pass by Pigeon Island

The Experience

The boat leaves from your hotel dock (selected properties only) and heads down to Marigot Bay, where the captain walks you through the bay's history while you get the camera ready. The water here is calm and the light is still high enough to see the shoreline clearly. This is the part of the day built for photos—the bay is framed by steep green hills, and the setting gives you time to move around the boat without rushing.

Snorkeling happens at an optional stop near a rock formation called the Cinderella Shoe. If you choose to go in, the boat provides all the equipment you need. The reef site is shallow enough to see the bottom, and you can stay in as long as you want or skip it entirely and stay aboard. Either way, the boat turns back toward the meeting point as the sun drops, so you're watching the light change from the water or the deck the whole way home.

Drinks are included throughout—water, soft drinks, rum punch, Piton beer and ginger ale. The whole outing runs two hours, which means you're back before full dark. Hotel drop-off is at the same dock you left from.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at selected properties with docks.
• snorkel equipment.
• water, soft drinks, rum punch, Piton beer and ginger ale throughout the cruise.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Discover St Lucia Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and narrates the bay's history as you sail, so you follow the commentary without effort. Book this one if you want the sunset and the option to snorkel without committing to either—you choose the water or the deck, and the boat's timing means you're back before dark.

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Top questions

What is Marigot Bay like when we get there?

Marigot Bay is a scenic anchorage ringed by steep hills. The captain shares the bay's history as you arrive, and the calm water and afternoon light make it a good stop for photographs before you move on to the snorkel site.

Do we have to snorkel, or can we skip it?

Snorkeling is optional. The boat stops at a reef site near the Cinderella Shoe rock, and you can enter the water or stay aboard. Either way, all snorkel equipment is provided if you choose to use it.

What's included in the drinks?

Water, Sprite, Coke, rum punch, Piton beer and ginger ale are all included throughout the cruise.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but only at selected hotels with docks. Confirm your property is on the list when you book.

What is Pigeon Island?

Pigeon Island is a historic landmark off the northern coast of Saint Lucia. Originally a separate island, it was connected to the mainland by a causeway in 1971 and is now a lively attraction with a rich history.

How long does the whole cruise take?

The cruise runs two hours from pickup to drop-off, including the time at Marigot Bay, the optional snorkel stop, and the return as the sun sets.