The 11 Full-Day Tours in St Lucia That Earn Their Price

1.St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $145Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard Tout Bagay with Sea Spray Cruises, sailing from Rodney Bay to Soufriere Bay and Marigot Bay. You’ll see the Pitons, swim at Toraille Waterfall, visit Morne Coubaril and the Sulphur Springs, snorkel at Anse Cochon, and enjoy a Creole buffet. Hotel pickup is offered at selected properties.

“The crew was really friendly and knowledgeable, the views & various stops were absolutely beautiful, the food was great, and they kept a drink in your hand the whole time. 10/10.”

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2.Private Full Day Charter: St Lucia Boat Tour to Soufriere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · from $250Top rated

Take a private speedboat from Rodney Bay to Soufriere, with time for snorkeling, beaches, fishing villages, Marigot Bay, and the Pitons. Your captain and mate can adjust the day around your group. Optional land stops include Sulphur Springs and Piton Waterfall, with lunch and entry fees paid separately.

“Amazing day on the water with Titus and his nephew. Great information and knowledge about the island. Beautiful scenery up and down the coast! Great snorkeling locations and a wonderful lunch on the beach. Best experience on our cruise. Highly recommended and worth the money!”

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3.Full-Day Catamaran Tour to Soufriere

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend eight hours with Sea Spray Cruises sailing from Castries to Soufrière. You’ll visit Sulphur Springs, Toraille Waterfall, and Morne Coubaril Estate, choose a volcano tour or mud bath, eat a Creole buffet, then snorkel and swim on the return. Guides including Tyrone, Captain Happy, Courtney, Winelle, Chad, and Akeem have drawn praise for their warm, lively service.

“The day was well organized with a fun filled day. Staff were excellent!”

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4.Private Boat Charter St. Lucia, boat tour to Soufriere. Full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $250

Take a private boat from St. Lucia’s north coast to Soufriere with a captain such as Cletus, Silas, or Glenn. Set your own pace for snorkeling at Anse Cochon, Jalousie, and Anse Chastanet, then add the Sulphur Springs mud baths or Piton Falls. Pickup, drinks, gear, and cruise-port return are included.

“I highly recommend this tour company. My husband and I did a private charter boat tour that was truly customized to what we wanted to do. No pressure, no upselling, no hidden fees. Be sure you read the “what to expect” section and knoRead more”

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5.Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $200

Join Solomon Water Taxi & Tours for a six-hour boat outing from Soufrière, guided by Solomon’s team, including Richard, Wendell, Marlon, or Leroy. Expect snorkeling at Sugar Beach, Anse Chastanet, a coral garden, or turtle reef, plus local lunch, drinks, and optional stops such as the mud baths and waterfall.

“We had a great time out on the boat with a lovely american couple and Richard and Wendall. They took us whale watching (unfortunately whales had not got the memo and declined to show), snorkelling in 3 sites, quick stop at the batRead more”

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6.Private Full Day Luxury Catamaran Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews

Cruise St. Lucia aboard a private 43-foot Leopard catamaran with a crew that may include Captain Andy, Eli, Winni, or Captain BR. You’ll pass Marigot Bay, view the Pitons from the sea, stop for swimming and snorkeling, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and round-trip transport. Land visits cost extra.

“It was a fabulous day out on the beautiful ocean and beaches. We were fortunate enough to have seen whales and dolphins on our trip. The staff were amazing and the food and drinks were too. Best day spent with my family on vacation!!! I highly recommend doing this excursion!!!”

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7.Private Driver Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Hire a private car and driver in St. Lucia for 4 to 8 hours. Set your own route or ask guides such as Hygenius, Ricky, TJ, Alton, or Wynton for ideas. Hotel, airport, and port pickup are included, along with bottled water and a private vehicle for up to four people.

“Wynton was a wonderful host while we were in beautiful St Lucia! He was extremely knowledgeable about the island, took us to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, took us to many places of interest, and was conscientious and kind. As always, we enjoyed our experience with Viator! Thank you.”

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8.Private Custom Coastal Cruise St. Lucia Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about eight hours on a private St. Lucia motorboat with crew, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, snacks, drinks, and port pickup. Choose a 31-foot or 47-foot boat, watch for dolphins, visit Diamond Waterfalls and the Soufriere volcano, and shape the day around your group. Lunch costs extra.

“I highly recommend this excursion to anyone coming to St Lucia. The boat is gorgeous and HUGE. They treated us like family from pick up to drop off. We had such a great time. The crew took pictures of our group when we were on board Read more”

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9.Private Full Day Snorkel Soufriere Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $265

Spend about 4 to 6 hours aboard Wild Dreams with Captain Cornel and crew, cruising St Lucia’s west coast, snorkeling at Anse Chastanet and possibly Anse Cochon, and visiting Soufriere’s mud baths and Toraille Waterfall. Hotel and port pickup is offered, with lunch and land-entry fees extra.

“The day was FANTASTIC! One of our favorite memories from the trip! Cornell, our captain, took us to the best spots to see dolphins, snorkel and even see some cliff jumpers. Our land portion of the tour was also incredible and my son did nRead more”

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10.Private St Lucia Full Day Snorkeling Charter for Up to 15 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend a private day on St. Lucia’s water with a captain and crew, choosing snorkeling stops as conditions allow. You get masks, fins, drinks, buffet lunch, and hotel transport. The boat linked with guide Loyden is called Tango Time, and the relaxed format suits families and groups who want their own pace.

“My husband, two boys and I took a trip with Loyden and his crew on Tango Time. We had a wonderful day. The crew was just lovely and treated us very well. They kindly picked us up in Soufriere and we went snorkeling. We then took a triRead more”

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11.St Lucia Full-Day Dream Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $300

Spend six hours crossing St Lucia with a private guide such as Fabian or Thomas. You will see Castries, banana country, Anse La Raye, Canaries, the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, and Soufriere, with drinks, local snacks, Creole lunch, and a choice of Diamond Falls or Toraille Waterfall included.

“Enjoyed the tour and Fabian was very informative guide. Lots to see and do with no rush for activities. Only downside thought the banana tasting would be at a persons plantation site and rum tasting would be at a distillery not by a road side. Disappointed as we did in another country which was exceptional.”

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