Water sports and leisure activities Caraïbes

With nearly 30 years' experience, Dive Dominica was the first dive club to open on the island. Dominica is renowned in the Caribbean for its whale-watching, particularly sperm whales, which can be seen all year round. The center organizes diving trips and "ocean safaris" lasting around 3.5 hours, with ti punch and fruit juice on the return trip. Private outings are also available on request. The center also offers snorkeling tours over a volcano in Champagne Bay.

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.

Calypso Croisières, signatories of the AGOA charter, offers fully eco-friendly trips.

Discover dolphins and their habitat while respecting biodiversity. Between Martinique, St. Lucia and the Grenadines, choose your formula or customize your trip and experience weekend getaways and long cruises. Test a 24-hour formula on a catamaran! Departure from Grande Anse for a short sail, swimming, a sunset with a meal and a night on board.

Welcome aboard the Quetzal, quite simply one of the most beautiful boats in the Caribbean. This 21.5-meter luxury catamaran, built in 2013, offers all the amenities you'd expect for an idyllic excursion. It accommodates a maximum of 30 guests. Many surprises await you: a visit to the Chavon River and its incredible fauna and vegetation, sailing along the coast of La Romana, discovering starfish at the Las Palmillas natural pool, white sand beaches... all with a French-speaking crew!

With Vanessa and her team, state certified instructors, you can surf the waves or discover the white sea bottoms, small creeks with translucent water. Surf Up offers group or private surfing lessons for all levels, with the possibility to surf on different sites of the Caravelle peninsula. Surfboards rental in foam or epoxy, wing foil, foil for boat-towed foil… Equipment also sold. The school is two minutes away from the surfers' beach.

Pinto is now more Dominican than French. Having arrived on the island at the age of two, he knows the region like the back of his hand! He now dedicates himself to organizing stand-up paddle and kayak tours. There are three routes to choose from: the "Discovery", which takes place on playa Limón and Portillo and allows you to discover reefs and mangroves (and sometimes see manatees!). The "combo river and sea", which, as the name suggests, allows you to sail between two worlds. And finally, the "Classic Sunset", ideal for discovering magnificent beaches at golden hour.

It is one of the pioneer clubs in terms of eco-responsible tourism. With the support of POEMM (Protection Observation Etude du Milieu Marin, “Protection Observation Study of Marine Environment”), it provides free equipment (fins, mask, and snorkel) necessary for a respectful observation of the many turtles swimming in the bay. The counterpart? Communicate your observations to them, which will be used by the French National Centre for Scientific Research. Committed to the environment, Plongée Passion offers awareness workshops for schools.

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.

Kata Mambo offers a range of full-day and half-day catamaran outings. Special mention should be made of the North Caribbean dolphin excursion. Kata Mambo has signed the Marine Mammal Approach Charter. Ecologically committed, the cruise operator has a 44-foot catamaran, Soley Mambo, which is entirely electro-solar, for_zero-CO2 excursions. Clean, silent and eco-responsible, it is particularly well-suited to dolphin excursions and is accessible to PRM. A friendly, family atmosphere on board.

Located on the large beach of Anse à l'Ane, on clear turquoise water, Jump In Watersports introduces you to the joys of gliding on the Caribbean Sea in all its forms: towed buoys, jet-ski, kayak, paddle... Activities are available from the age of 5, and are supervised by an experienced team. Jump In Watersports also offers introductory courses and jet-ski tours (bat caves, tours along the Caribbean coast...), as well as a wide range of original and varied activities. Thrills guaranteed!

The impressive 17.50 m catamaran will take you on a cruise along the Caribbean coast, with a course towards the Diamond Rock, the fishing villages of Anses-d'Arlet, swimming stop and lunch on board at Pointe Burgos, an idyllic place inaccessible by land, followed by a stop at the Noire and Dufour coves and a visit to the famous bat cave. The lunch is delicious, a real moment of Caribbean gastronomy! A wonderful day that combines conviviality and discovery.

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.

Set sail from the Village de la Poterie for an exceptional one-day cruise aboard the catamaran Pélagia with its friendly, highly professional crew. Lots of comfort and fun on board, including an excellent home-cooked Creole and planteur meal. Several possible tours of the island's must-see sites, including a marvellous encounter with dolphins - approached and observed with respect for marine mammals - and unforgettable swimming and diving on magnificent seabeds. An excursion not to be missed!

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.

Fabrice, Ingrid and their team, all state-qualified PADI instructors, run this facility where professionalism goes hand in hand with a great atmosphere. For beginners, a first initiation on the beach is offered before going to the dive site for their baptism. A reassuring initiative often overlooked by diving clubs! They also offer snorkeling excursions to admire the sea turtles that often wander past the beach. Baptisms, explorations, PADI training and French diving school. One of our favorite clubs.

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…