Water sports and leisure activities Sainte-Rose

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.

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.

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.

Regy Balade offers full-day and half-day excursions. For a half-day, discover the mangrove swamps, sea grass beds and starfish. Swim at the coral reef and on a shipwreck, visit îlet aux Oiseaux, enjoy an aperitif and lunch on îlet La Biche. For the full-day option, you'll sail into the heart of Guadeloupe's Grand Cul de Sac Marin and discover Caret islet, stop for a swim in "la piscine" (inside the coral reef), snack, aperitif and Creole meal served in a heavenly setting.

Ideal for walking through the nature reserve on your own. Motor boats can be driven with or without a licence. They are equipped with a GPS plotter and a nautical chart; you simply follow the predefined routes and enjoy the lagoon, the coral reef, the wrecks, the rivers or the sandy islets with your family or friends. Introduction to diving, advice and recommendations to have a good time relaxing and navigate on your own. Fuel is not included in the price.

Gwadaboat offers boats for hire by the day or half-day; a Cap Camarat 550 CC2 5.50 m long for 6 people and 3 PACIFIC CRAFT - for 7 to 10 people. Boating license required. With one of these boats, you can discover exceptional sites that are only accessible with a shallow-draft boat. Gwadaboat proposes an itinerary to help you enjoy the natural riches of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin. Equipment rental available (kneeboard, fishing gear, Go Pro).

What could be more tranquil and eco-friendly than discovering the Grand Cul-de-sac marin and the islets by exploring the mangrove swamps in a sea kayak or paddle without disturbing the surrounding ecosystem? You can take half-day or full-day trips to îlet Kahouanne, Tête à l'Anglais, îlet Blanc and îlet Caret. All trips are supervised by a state-certified guide. Kayaks and paddles can also be rented on site, so you can get away on your own, with family or friends. Reservations essential.

Here is an ideal way to go to sea in complete autonomy. You just have to rent a boat and you will discover the Grand Cul-de-sac marin, the white islet, the mangrove, you will swim in turquoise waters above wrecks around which abound multicolored tropical fishes... The departure is made from the port of Sainte-Rose on board a boat that can accommodate up to 6 people and that can be driven with or without a license. Equipment included: marine GPS, roof, waterproof bag, cooler, ladder, tracker. A deposit is required for all rentals.

The guides are naturalists who are passionate about the mangrove swamps of the Grand Cul-de-Sac marine lagoon. They organize trips in canoes and kayaks and in mini-catamarans with electric motors (no permit required). They will share their knowledge of the fauna and flora with you. The visit takes place in small groups. This type of boat is perfectly adapted to infiltrate the mangrove while respecting the rules of ecology. The guided excursion in a mini-catamaran with electric motor allows you to visit the mangrove without noise and respecting the visited environments.

This educational, playful and environmentally friendly excursion is made in 7 stages including 4 swims in flippers - mask - snorkel to explore the seabed of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin and its many ecosystems, a spot of giant starfish, a wreck at the water's edge, a natural swimming pool 3 km from the coast, a mangrove on a background of white sand and turquoise waters, the white islet, the bird islet and the islets of the fairing (mangrove) with a homemade planter to be tasted. The establishment benefits from the "National Park Spirit" label.

Gwadaventure organizes excursions to the Grand Cul-de-sac marin or Les Saintes. Discover the nature reserve, the mangrove and its ecosystem. You'll visit the islets and enjoy moments of relaxation between swimming and PMT sessions above a wreck rich in multicolored tropical fish and starfish... Our comfortable outboard boats can accommodate up to 12 passengers and feature a sundeck at the bow. A drink is offered at the end of the tour. Possibility of privatizing for a tailor-made excursion.

The structure proposes initiations to the jet ski to discover new sensations, but also various excursions and excursions in company of an instructor of a duration of 30 minutes to the complete day. The jet skis can be driven without the need for a boat licence. It is also possible to practice the flyboard, for strong sensations after a few minutes of handling or the towed buoy for a true aquatic rodeo. Jet Adventure is also present in Gosier from the Pointe de la Verdure (from the beach of the Arawak hotel).

Alizes Adventure's fleet is made up of unsinkable boats without a licence. We first discover the remote areas of the mangrove and then head to the lagoon for a snorkeling trip with Richard, a diving instructor and marine biology instructor, who shows us the treasures of underwater life with lobsters, corals, sponges and tropical fish. Finally, we head towards the Bird Island to admire the species living in the mangrove before finishing with a small snack (on the White Islet). A fun and friendly excursion.

Guada Découverte proposes the visit of the mangrove in the Great marine cul-de-sac and the islets from the port of Sainte-Rose. It is a boat rental with skipper to benefit from a commented visit of the mangrove, the islets and the coral reef. Your guide is a passionate person who loves to transmit his knowledge: he is inexhaustible on the mangrove, on the fauna, the flora and on Guadeloupe. The walk is punctuated by swimming breaks with fins, mask and snorkel and a small snack (fruit juice, cakes, planter).