The 9 Best Snorkelling Trips in St Lucia

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.St. Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere:Snorkeling, Sightseeing,Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $200Top rated

Spend 4 to 6 hours on a private boat along St. Lucia’s west coast with guides such as Tyler, Tyrese, Tony, Kevin, and Alvin. Swim and snorkel at Sugar Beach, Anse Chastanet, and Anse Cochon, then pause at Marigot Bay. Hotel and port transfers, drinks, and snorkel gear are included, while lunch and a $40 fuel surcharge cost extra.

“We had an amazing private tour day with our tour guides! A speed boat tour was the perfect way to see the Pitons during our single port day in St. Lucia! Our guides made great suggestions and took us to amazing spots for snorkeling and lunch. Fabulous day that we would repeat in a heartbeat!”

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3.St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $82

From Marigot Bay, you’ll visit two reef sites with a guide, snorkel gear, lunch, water, and juice included. Guides such as Andre, Dylan, and Julius help guests spot fish and coral, while the roomy boat shares the outing with scuba groups. Pickup is offered in northern and western St. Lucia, but southern transfers are not included.

“The father and daughter team was so sweet and accommodating. We really appreciated the very detailed instructions as well the the two locations we were taken to. The food was great also!”

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4.Land & Sea Adventure to Soufriere/Snorkelling/Mudbath/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $690

Travel from Cap Estate to St. Lucia’s west coast by boat and road, stopping at Soufriere’s drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs, a waterfall, and Anse Cochon for snorkeling. Guides such as Captain Vincent, Jeremy, Carlito, and Callie have led similar outings. Expect a small group, local lunch, hotel or beach pickup, and a busy 5.5-hour schedule.

“Amazing day out with Captain Jeremy and Carlito, so knowledgeable about the island. Took endless photos of my husband and I at the waterfall etc.”

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5.Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise St. Lucia From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $110

Spend about five hours cruising from Castries toward Marigot Bay, with a snorkeling stop near the Pitons and Sugar Beach. You get equipment, an open bar, snacks, appetizers, island music, and views of St. Lucia’s west coast. Pickup is available from selected hotels, though return transfers can take longer than expected.

“Wonderful cruise, worth the money! Crew was fun and entertaining. Didn’t snorkel so would of liked to of had finger food with the alcoholic drinks. Beautiful and worth it!”

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6.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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7.St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $231

You pilot a 17-foot speedboat from Choc toward Soufriere, stopping near the Pitons for power snorkeling over a protected reef. Guides such as Dexter and Dillon have led highly personal outings for small groups. The return route includes St. Lucia’s coves and Marigot Bay, with pickup available and a maximum of 10 people.

“Excellent experience!!! Awesome adventure! Highly recommend!!! Captaining your own speedboat along the St Lucia Coastline to the Pitons is an experience I will never forget!”

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8.St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $133

Take the controls of a 17-foot speedboat from Rodney Bay Marina, cruise past St. Lucia’s bays and hotels, and stop for snorkeling in warm Caribbean water. The roughly 2-hour outing begins at 2:00 pm, includes pickup, and suits moderately fit visitors who enjoy speed, sea views, and an active afternoon.

“Driving the boat myself. I’ve never driven a boat before and it was a lot of fun. The island is beautiful and full of rich history and the guides were very knowledgeable. The water was the perfect temperature and even though I came at the tail-end of rainy season, I got to see fish swim and the floor of the sea.”

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9.Snorkeling at Pigeon Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $70Best value

Meet your private guide at Pigeon Island for a 90-minute shore snorkeling session. Sealife Paradise provides gear, a short safety briefing, and patient instruction before you swim from the beach with a guide such as Benaih, known as Barracuda. Expect tropical fish and coral, though visibility depends on weather.

“Barracuda was an excellent guide for snorkeling. He located a range and variety of fish and sea life.”

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