Sports and leisure activities Guadeloupe

This ecotourism ride is full of sensations. The ATV of the seas is equipped with floats, coupled to a catamaran with pedals. Quiet and eco-friendly, it is ideally suited to mangrove exploration and can carry up to 3 passengers. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you'll also tackle the Ile aux Oiseaux, not forgetting moments of relaxation in the lagoon of the Grand Cul-de-sac marin and a barbecue on the beach of a deserted islet during the day trip. Tours are also available as 1/2-day excursions (approx. 5 hrs.). Recommended for young and old alike.

The structure offers 2-hour snorkeling tours to explore 3 dive sites: you leave by boat and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the reserve, to explore 2 must-see dive sites with fins, mask and snorkel: Jardin Japonais and îlets Pigeon. This aquatic tour ends with a sea turtle search and observation. All outings are accompanied by qualified guides. Kayaks can be rented for a few hours or by the day.

Three options are available for visiting the reserve to observe the sea bed. In a kayak, you can enjoy, in complete autonomy, the 3 swimming sites linked by paths, to be explored from the surface, with mask and snorkel. On a snorkeling trip, supervised by an instructor, you will first board a boat. On the program, exploration from the surface of 3 spots of this protected reserve in which turtles, corals, gorgonians, parrotfish evolve... A full day package combines these two activities.

At BD Locations, our motto is: discover the Baie-Mahault coastline in total freedom! By kayak (mono, duo), paddle or towed buoy, the choice is yours. Prices are very attractive, and food and beverage options are available (grilled meats, home fries, salads, red bean rice, savory crepes...). Departures from La Friche or the Pont de l'Alliance for cruises on the Rivière Salée, as far as Pointe-à-Pitre for the bravest. Outings with a guide (extra charge), morning fishing trips... The team is ready to meet your every need.

You go on a boat trip without a licence to discover the Grand-Cul-de-sac marine lagoon. A guide accompanies you and shares his passion for the sea, the wonders of the mangrove swamps and the coral reef, in the heart of the nature reserve. On the half-day program: sailing in calm water, swimming, all with several stops between snorkeling on the coral reef, sunbathing on a white sand islet... All this for 4 people per boat. The little extra: you are in command after a safety briefing.

After reading the safety rules, being aware of best observation points and after 15 minutes of navigation, you land on a white sandy beach and crystal clear water. You can choose between 3 different beaches in the middle of the corals and fish for bathing. Each of them is accessible by small trails. Then head to the top of the island for a panorama of the Côte sous le Vent. Whether you are with friends or family, this is an opportunity to spend a unique moment in the heart of the national park. Fins, mask and tuba, topographic map, and waterproof brochure to recognise fish are provided for free. On the return trip, you can enjoy a tropical shower then a delicious Planter's Punch. It is well known: after the effort comes the comfort…

Jean Eudes, a.k.a. John John, only takes a maximum of ten people on board, with the possibility of privatizing the boat. This naturalist guide's knowledge of the ecology, the way he tells local legends and his sense of the weather are all impressive: if the weather changes, the captain knows how to tack to avoid the drops. He also loves the more intimate islets, and the trip up the river through the mangroves. This half-day escape, with a bonus diving stopover near the coral reef, ends on îlet Caret with an aperitif.

Canopée Forest Adventure offers canyon crossings, aqua hiking and volcano climbing. Several courses are proposed (family to initiated). The outings are supervised by state-qualified professionals, with abseiling from 12 to 40 meters depending on the course. Some are accessible to all while others, longer and more technical, are reserved for the initiated. The team, which knows the forest and the volcano perfectly, shares its knowledge of the fauna, the flora and the local history in a friendly atmosphere.

The center is located in a pink container with its feet in the water. The crystal-clear waters of the nature reserve are ideal for a first dive or a snorkeling trip. The friendly team of instructors will show you the different sites in the reserve. This is a serious diving school (from Bronze Diver to FFESSM, ANMP or PADI certification). The center organizes night and wreck dives, which are announced on its Facebook page.

Emmanuel, says Manolo, will share his passion for the wholesale fishing on a 10 m boat.

This diving club offers two daily outings as well as night dives on a variety of sites, including drop offs, canyons, dry sites, caves... suitable for all levels. Reservation is imperative for the Sec Pâté dive because the club is quite successful. The two boats are comfortable and will take you quickly to one of the 12 sites around the archipelago. For your information, pisquettes are small silver fish that live in schools and form large balls that are a treat for jacks.

This family-run club sets the tone with its friendly motto: Rèspiré é pwan plézi! Boat trips take you all over the Cousteau reserve, to uncharted sites and must-see diving spots, right up to the famous Canal des Saintes. Two departures at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Day trips are available, with 2 dives including one on a wreck, followed by lunch on the beach. The club has 2 boats for 13 and 25 people respectively. Possibility of organizing a diving package with accommodation in a cottage close to the beach.

A friendly club that welcomes all divers, whatever their level. Initiations, explorations, training and personalized technical dives are on the program. The dive sites are spread over the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts and are chosen according to your level. You board a semi-rigid boat. Perfect for both beginners and experienced divers. Beginners learn with patience the technical gestures for a respectful observation of the underwater fauna and flora.

Treat yourself to a tandem paragliding tour accompanied by a qualified professional. For the less adventurous, start with a 20-minute flight over Le Moule's coastline, or a 35-minute aerial experience, to catch a glimpse of the Grand-Cul-de-Sac marin and La Soufrière. Physical participation is minimal. You'll be surprised to land exactly where you took off. Here's what you'll need: a pair of shoes that support your ankles, a pair of gloves, a bottle of water, sun cream, good weather and a good mood!

At your disposal, 6 HP boats that can accommodate up to 6 people without the need for a licence. The departure is from the port of Morne-Rouge, facing the islets Caret, Fajou, La Biche ..., and near the mangrove for beautiful walks in perspective. You leave equipped with a navigation map, which indicates the route to follow. In addition to the boat rental, you can plan, for fun, the rental of an underwater propeller: this small motorized craft will allow you to discover the sea bed without difficulty and without effort.

Claudius offers ecotourism tours of the lagoon, mangrove swamps and numerous islets aboard his boat. You can choose between several day trips to the lagoon's islets (La Biche, Ti' La Biche, Caret and îlet Blanc), accompanied by a hot local meal, or a 1/2-day trip. Claudius will explain the role of this rich and vulnerable ecosystem. After this discovery, the coral reef will hold no secrets for you! Departure is from Sainte-Rose, in groups of 12 people maximum.

Jazz and his team have been passionate about diving for over 32 years and welcome you to discover the underwater world in complete safety and in a friendly atmosphere. He chose Pointe-Noire for its calm. Dives (exploration and baptism) take you to the îlets Pigeon or along the Caribbean coast. We welcome a maximum of 12 people per outing, and change sites to minimize environmental impact. For more experienced divers, we recommend wreck diving at îlet Pigeon.

The club is renowned for its warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, while respecting safety rules and the environment. It offers PADI, FFESSM/CMAS courses, double dives on wrecks and night dives on request on its boat, which can accommodate up to 12 divers. If you'd like to dive several times, the club offers you the option of safely leaving your diving equipment on site. Diving sites range from the commune of Deshaies to the Réserve Cousteau.

A lover of the sea since childhood, Antoine boasts impressive expertise: national freediving and spearfishing instructor, marine biology instructor and snorkeling guide. With him, you'll head out to sea, reassured by his good humor and professionalism. He organizes snorkeling discoveries, underwater hunting courses, guided snorkeling and trekking in the National Marine Park. Passionate about his work, he also knows how to pass on his knowledge, and his teaching skills are astonishing!

This sailing trip takes place in an intimate atmosphere (max 6 people) on board Saga, a small sport catamaran of 8 meters. The outing takes place in the Bay of Saintes in the company of Arnaud, a state-certified sailing instructor. You will take part in the maneuvers, guided by Arnaud, hoisting the sails and taking the helm to discover the Saintes archipelago at the rhythm of the trade winds. The excursion, either in action mode or relaxing on the boat's trampoline, is punctuated by swimming breaks to look for sea turtles.