Sports and leisure activities Caraïbes

Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1978, the course appeals to golfers of all levels. It features a small inland lake and five holes with sea views. Options include 9, 18 or 36 holes. Lessons for beginners and advanced players are available on reservation (prices on the website). For a bite to eat, two restaurants. For off-course entertainment, there's a games room, tennis courts and a pro-shop. The Playa Dorada golf course is accessible to all, golfers and non-golfers alike.

This is a very unusual way to visit the huge beaches of Punta Cana or the whole Dominican Republic, by the air. Born in 1992, Hélidosa Excursion gives height to any point of view. This unique experience is offered on one of the four helicopters of the company, the trips last 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 minutes. Helidosa has become the largest company in the country offering both commercial and transportation flights on the island of Saona, weddings or other professional travel.

Guavaberry Golf & Country Club is home to the first 18-hole golf course to be built in the Dominican Republic. Designed by Gary Player, the course was laid out on gently sloping hillsides and traverses several rock formations. There is also a riding school here, opened in 2004, perhaps one of the most complete in the country (qualified staff and veterinarian). One can try galloping in the heart of vast virgin areas.

This PADI diving center is the region's specialist. It offers a wide range of dive sites, just 20 minutes from Bayahibe. The Parque Nacional del Este, with its many varieties of coral and fish, is ideal for Open Water and Advanced divers. You can also visit the exceptional wreck of the St George. Excursions to Isla Catalina, Peñon or Isla Saona offer the chance to combine dives in the company of sharks, corals and an incredible amount of marine life. Friendly, professional team.

The diving center is located in the heart of the village. Padi certified, it offers different diving formulas and excursions: half-day baptism, courses for children (8-12 years), diving trips to Saona Island (2 dives, buffet on the beach, stop at the natural pool and visit the mangrove), diving day in Catalina Island to meet sharks and practice snorkeling, diving in the Este National Park (wreck of the St. George, a sunken boat for the attention of divers) and night dives for the more experienced.

The excursion begins with a sea walk to the protected lagoon where the mammals are kept and reared. After a didactic introduction on the habits and customs of these cetaceans, a guide leads the group to a marine enclosure where everyone takes place around a basin delimited by a square pontoon. In small groups of 3 to 4 people, the approach and contact with dolphins are orchestrated by the guide that rewards a fish after each exercise. They also carry out sauts and antics for which they were trained. Swimming with dolphins is part of another program, and participants are installed on another pontoon. For the swimming programme in the sea, participants leave at sea aboard a boat that the dolphins follow and on which the instructors are located. Offshore dolphins are found in their natural surroundings. With signs, some figures can be made.

Designed by Joe Lee, the journey takes place on lush and wooded terrain. It houses species of migratory birds.

Three daily dives and night dives are arranged on request, à la carte dives and blue holes. PADI Affiliate Centre.

A semi-guided route with panels along the 1 350 m to allow proper use of the ten workshops. A good opportunity to combine sport and relaxation in this fresh and green area.

It is very pleasant and well maintained and organizes very popular tournaments every year. 10 tennis courts, a 18 m swimming pool and a gym. Also attended by locals and tourists.

It is the best known. His training issues degrees from level 1 to 5, which are the reference to French diving. Education is mainly based on the associations (clubs) which provide training, training throughout the year and preparation for diplomas.

Diplomas are, in general, spent outside these structures, during specific outings (pools are rarely quite deep). The training provided by these clubs is quite long, but it is often of very high quality. There is certainly a club near you, contact the FFESSM. However, the atmosphere is to test before investing time in a diploma in this way: there are still big macho arms that confuse diving and leisure activity! Obtaining a diploma from the FFESSM may also pass through a commercial structure approved by the Federation. It's faster, just as effective, but we find ourselves without a club to dive regularly after training.

Located on the beach of Pointe Faula, the nautical club of Le Vauclin is the ideal place for water sports. The club is labeled “French Sailing School”. Its discovery package offers introduction to powerkiting in marine environment, but also training courses from two half days to four half days. The club also organizes kayak trips to discover the mangrove swamps through the Massy-Massy bay. Equipment rental available (paddle, windsurf, kite, kayak, and funboard).

There's something for every taste and age at this leisure center. Inflatable water park, day or week-long sea excursions aboard catamarans, sea scooter rides, canoeing and kayaking to discover the protected ecosystems of the mangrove, towed buoys, water skiing, floating bar, climbing walls, volleyball, snowshoeing, wellness area. For the little ones, the club even has baby-swimming classes and a mini-park. Children are in the hands of qualified activity leaders, so they're in complete safety.

On the road to Tartane, in a bucolic setting, the Spoutourne base offers a host of activities: tennis, windsurfing, motorboat rental, orienteering, scuba diving, hiking… The sea is here of Olympian calm. The locals have their habits here, and the tourists too, more and more, as the place really makes us want to try multiple activities. We must admit that the natural setting is breathtakingly beautiful!

How would you enjoy gliding in the biggest lagoon of Martinique? This is what Fun Caraïbes, a school approved by the FFVL, offers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced kiteboarder, several options are available to you: training courses, rental, or purchase of kiteboards. The courses take place every day except Monday and Sunday. The qualified instructors supervise a maximum of three trainees per course which is a guarantee of success, you can also book a private lesson. Given this low capacity, remember to book!

Paradis Plongée is a very professional diving club to discover the sea bed of Sainte-Luce, the baie du Marin and the Diamond rock. The club welcomes all divers, from beginners to advanced, and also offers guided snorkeling trips. In the club's infrastructure, changing rooms, showers and toilets are available. After your dive, a small snack is offered in the relaxation area to debrief about your last dive in good company and to get to know each other better!

The club offers you the chance to learn, practice (in a course or as a free activity) or improve your skills in all nautical activities: catamaran, windsurfing, canoeing-kayaking, whether you're an adult or a child, a beginner or an experienced sailor... It also offers multi-activity courses during the school vacations, as well as regatta training throughout the year. It's also possible to take your boating license (carte mer, coastal and offshore licenses)! So you can look forward to a studious, nautical vacation.

A turquoise-colored body of water, protected by the coral reef, on one of the island's most beautiful beaches, Anse-Michel. It's in this paradise-like setting that Alain Blotière, head and qualified instructor of the French kite school and the island's windsurfing specialist, has set up his base. Kitesurfing takes place on the island's most beautiful spot, Baie des Anglais, accessible only by boat. High-performance equipment is renewed every year, and it's possible to rent it and take introductory and advanced courses.

Roger proposes excursions in  kayak and boat for 1/2 day or for a day. There are 3 tours: Cap-Chevalier, the bird sanctuary and white zones. Islets of François and the Bathtub of Joséphine. From the Table of the Devil to the rock of Diamond you can, on this tour, do troll fishing. And to escape, cruises towards the Grenadines, for 3 to 4 days, to enjoy wonderful waters and unique reserves. Note that Lagoon Evasion also offers studio and villas rental.

The Taxi Cap is the only tourist boat company to access the white sea bottoms of Cap Chevalier. On the program of the day package: departure at 9:45 am, discovery of the islet Chevalier, a cockfight presentation without animal death, rum first dive in the white sea bottoms, visit of the coral barrier, punch with music, bath, and hearty meal at Chez Gracieuse. Return at 4pm. You can also take the crossing to spend the day on Islet Chevalier aboard a fishing yole.

Set out to conquer the Caribbean Sea with Kim and Earl Halbich. These two passionate people will take you to discover the most beautiful diving spots of Saint Vincent. Kim and Earl know the waters around them by heart and will offer you a quality service. With them, you can explore the wonderful underwater life of Saint Vincent. The equipment and boats comply with the highest safety standards and the team that accompanies you has the necessary licenses and insurance for an unforgettable moment in complete safety.

Bill Tewes Dive Club has a great reputation. For decades, he has been taking beginners and experienced divers alike to discover the extraordinary underwater life of St. Vincent, to see exotic fish, sponges and preserved corals. Over the years, he has specialized in biological research and underwater photography. There are about thirty dive sites in Saint Vincent, generally in shallow water. From 6 divers, a personalized boat will be proposed to you.

The ultimate in luxury! The friendship Rose offers group or private cruises on board a majestic sailboat. We let ourselves be taken aboard and let the chef and the crew take care of everything. We explore postcard beaches immaculately covered with coconut trees, we discover spots with turquoise waters, where dolphins, turtles and all kinds of multicolored fish swim, we approach colorful shops held by locals. The confidential Grenadines in a way.

Boat rentals are also available on request.

The best teacher you'll ever have! Originally from the USA, Craig will motivate you, encourage you and pull you up to become a wave tamer (with a little work). He'll find the perfect spot for you to surf at your level and accompany you into the water to help you choose the best waves to catch, safely. Even though he only speaks English, Craig is positive and motivating, and is sure to be the best teacher for you if you want to learn to surf.

Starting from Le Diamant, Alan offers a very complete range of rides through the south of the island. You don't need to be a trained professional cyclist… the electric bike is a wonderful invention that allows you to discover the treasures of Madinina playfully and without getting too tired! We love the Fatbike and its big all-terrain wheels that go everywhere, even on the beach. You can ride up to 100 km with the electric assistance (with the assisted mountain bikes) without feeling the slightest pain in your calves!

20 years ago, Nathalie Dalboussières opened one of the very first canyoning clubs in Dominica. A French instructor with a passion for the island, she holds the required French and European certifications for safe, unforgettable excursions. Water tours for all levels are available by the day or half-day, and can be booked daily. Laudat, Boetica, ravine Cyrique... There's no better way to discover the hidden treasures of the island of 365 rivers! Annual closure in August-September.

Prokite is the only club on the beach whose manager is French (he comes from the North of France). In addition to its French-speaking asset, it is one of the most serious clubs of the area which will enable you to learn and evolve quickly. With the latest equipment, talky-walky integrated in the helmet to communicate easily, flexible schedules, the club offers 3 different formulas: private lessons, rentals with supervision (accompaniment, set-up, and assistance), and pure rentals. Credit cards and online payments are accepted.

With Nautic Blue, the Caribbean's only eco-responsible water sports base, you and your family can visit the largest biodiversity reserve in the Lesser Antilles. Nautic Blue Caraïbes offers electrically-assisted pedal boats, go-karts and unlicensed motorboats for hire, which can be piloted by children aged 9 and over. Whether on your own or on a guided tour, this is a unique opportunity to sail through the heart of the mangrove and discover the islets and islets of the Grand Cul-de-sac marin.

Specialized in ecotourism, Agathe has set up her own agency for excursions and unusual activities, both sporting and cultural. Favoring outings in small groups, the captains and instructors with whom she works share their passion in complete intimacy, far from the "rum baptism and loud music" atmosphere. A family or romantic sailing trip, a lazy cruise on a catamaran, a trip down the river, a walk in the mangrove, a meeting with dolphins and whales... Your only limit? Your imagination!

Aboard his unusual vehicle, Alain takes you to explore the roads of the south. It's not a motorcycle, nor a car. This atypical vehicle is called a “trike”. It is a Rewaco RF1 ST3, equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, offering a total power of 110 HP. Its assets: the trike is very comfortable and smooth on the road and offers maximum safety. Alain also offers tours on demand.

Here's a nice way to discover the surroundings on horseback! You choose to go for a one, two, three or four hour ride in the heart of wonderful landscapes, which mix the green of the Guadeloupe National Park and the blue of the Caribbean Sea. You will be able to gallop on the beach and swim with the horses, if the conditions allow it (and they often do). To feel more comfortable and confident, you can start by taking a ride in the quarry before setting off on your ride.

You'll be welcomed at our office on the small Deshaies marina, along the river just outside the village. Once aboard the La Palanquée boat (comfortable and equipped with a protective cover), the team will show you the different dive sites along the Côte-sous-le-Vent in a relaxed but professional atmosphere, whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver. And if you don't want to carry your own equipment, the team will take care of that for you! The club regularly offers night dives.

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.

Located on the beach of Viard, this club is affiliated with the French Federation of Sailing and Canoeing. On the spot, you can choose between daily packages, introductory or advanced courses, and vacation stays in Hobie cat and sea kayak with the possibility of accommodation. As a reminder, the Hobie cat is an ultra-light sport catamaran used for racing, learning to sail and leisure. Motorboats and windsurfers can be rented.

Consult the tourist Office, which will provide you with all the details.

This very professional team composed of Christian and Jean-Luc has more than 30 years of experience and countless dives around Marie-Galante. They are both state certified instructors. It is necessary to be present 15 minutes before the departure at the diving center of Saint-Louis. It is recommended to book at least the day before. You will dive on various sites of the protected coast of Marie Galante and according to your level on more than 4 km of coral reef, very little explored. To book, remember to call the day before.

Aichi Fun offers a number of packages that combine excursions and rides on water scooters or quad bikes. The Galant' party is the most popular; it includes a boat transfer, a ride on a water scooter, a tour of the island on a quad or by bus, depending on the group, and lunch. A ride to remember! Whether you're staying on Marie-Galante or taking an excursion from "mainland" Guadeloupe, we've got it covered. We also offer tours of the island on quad bikes, so you can discover the authentic Marie-Galante.

If you want to visit Grande-Terre by sea, off the beaten tracks, this is the ideal solution. You go in a small group with a State-qualified instructor and discover inaccessible places differently: mangrove and its amazing fauna, coral barrier and crystalline lagoons and paradisiac islands… Several packages are offered: initiation of 20 or 30 minute, 1 hour, 2 hour or half-day hike with meals included (5 hours), or à la carte hike. Whether you are beginner or experienced, the team of instructors offers an unforgettable moment to live with friends or family. Discover exclusively the flyboard: fly in the sky in the air above the water! Don't forget to reserve. Boat license is not compulsory for hikes and initiations, as they are supervised by graduate monitors.

There are around twenty dive sites to discover on the Vaisseaux and Roches merveilleuses banks, on the outskirts of the Petite-Terre islets nature reserve and on the island of La Désirade (schools of barracudas, sleeper sharks, stingrays, turtles...). The team offers morning and afternoon outings in a relaxed atmosphere, giving you the time to build up the confidence you need to take the plunge if you've never dived before. The program includes introductory dives, baptisms, discovery dives and exploration dives.

Serge offers sporty and eco-responsible rides to get away from it all on a 100% electric scooter. You will discover the countryside of Sainte-Anne from Dupré to Bois-Jolan in the heart of the sugar cane fields to arrive at the beach of Sainte-Anne. Yaka Gwada also proposes, from Petit-Canal, rides on board of two-seater buggy-quad to circulate from the East Atlantic coast to the Western part of the Caribbean Sea.

Horseback riding in the Dominican campo with Tommy, a young ranchero who recently took over the family business. He proposes for the little ones, from 4 years old, and the older ones, the visit of a typical village, of the mountains, a refreshing swim in a magnificent river and the immersion in the Dominican culture with a lunch stop. The landscapes are splendid and restful and the atmosphere extremely friendly. Moreover, we appreciate the French-speaking welcome. A great experience to share with family or friends.

The centre offers packages for classic dives in about twenty sites in the area, but also organises diving excursions, such as the discovery of the wrecks of Embassy, the caves of Taina or the underwater national park of La Caleta during a whole day. There is also the possibility to do a first dive for novices, but also, for experienced divers, to do exceptional night dives. Don't hesitate to call us to know the agenda of the week and the state of the sea.

You don't need to be a kayaking expert to make these excursions through the most beautiful and wild landscapes of the northern coast. On this four-hour "eco-adventure", you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Jamao River, have lunch in a local's house under the shade of a big tree, swim in calm waters and have a few scares while rowing in the rapids. They also offer canyoning, just as exceptional. You will be in the company of real experienced professionals, which is not always the case in Cabarete!

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, the Macabou Equestrian Center offers many possibilities: rides of a few hours, first rides with horses or ponies, one-day rides including lunch on the beach and even night rides under the full moon (2 hours). The equestrian center also organizes courses over several days. It is under the supervision of experienced professionals and with all the warmth of a family center that you will live the experience of galloping in the superb nature of Le Vauclin.

Certified PADI, the Dive Cabarete centre has been taken over by Jane and Chris, a very competent English couple who are working hard to develop diving in this temple of surfing, which is no small task! In fact, it is the only address dedicated exclusively to the discovery of the underwater world in the area. You can spend hours talking to these passionate people who will help you discover exceptional spots. An excellent address, for beginners as well as for the more experienced. Also snorkelling trips.

An experienced mountain guide, René Dersion goes out to discover the most beautiful sides of Martinique. Off from the beaten track, his excursions in the North Caribbean are focused on the discovery of the natural and cultural heritage, taking the time to look, breathe, feel, touch: hiking or aquatic excursions with river ascents, camping with a night in the tropical forest… An experience to live with family or friends for a weekend to sleep under the stars in a tent or hammock.

The CGRP (Comité de Randonnée Pédestre) values and promotes hiking through different actions. It organizes events, manages trail marking and coordinates the various initiatives. Its site lists the various outings proposed by the member associations and invites you to discover some of the island's high spots such as the Porte d'Enfer, Pointe Lézard, Bassin Bleu or Soufrière, with systematically some appropriate recommendations.

At 6 650 m above sea level, this beautiful 18-hole course offers-holes in a breathtaking mountain setting. The club has complete high-tech equipment.

Joël, a fisherman from Désirade, offers unforgettable sea excursions. Outings take place aboard a 12-seater speedboat. Departing from Désirade or Saint-François, take a day trip to the Petite-Terre reserve, including lunch (chicken, fish or lobster on the beach). We also offer a full-day buggy tour of Désirade and Petite Terre. During the trip, you may encounter whales. The boat is equipped to listen for their song.

Wirth Olivier, a state-certified instructor, you can fly over four of the most beautiful sites in the south of the island. The Cap Chevalier and its lagoon, Anse Grosse-Roche with landing on the beach of coconut trees, the Morne Larcher to admire its curious shape which looks like a woman lying down, the Morne Gommier from where, with a little luck, you will even have the possibility to go up to the clouds and to touch them with your own hands! The views are breathtaking, the takeoff and landing are done smoothly and safely.