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 about eight hours aboard Sea Spray Cruises’ Tout Bagay catamaran, sailing from Rodney Bay toward Soufriere. You’ll see the Pitons, swim at Toraille Waterfall, visit Morne Coubaril and Sulphur Springs, snorkel at Anse Cochon, and enjoy a Creole buffet with rum punch and soft drinks.

“First the positive part. The crew was wonderful. Very friendly. Very engaging. The mud bath is actually some buckets of mud that you spread on your body. Let dry for a few minutes, and rinse off in a 100F pool of volcano heated water. A fun Read more”

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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 St. Lucia boat with Captain Cliff Adventure Tours. Swim and snorkel at Sugar Beach, Anse Chastanet, and Anse Cochon, then enjoy Marigot Bay, local drinks, island stories, and a flexible route with guides such as Tyler, Tyrese, Tony, Kevin, and Alvin.

“I booked this trip as a surprise to my husband, just because. It was our last full day on the island so I wanted a relaxed and enjoyful day. It is exactly what we got. Tyrese and Kevin were friendly, inviting and extremely knowledgeable of the island. The tour included 3 snorkeling stops though we only opted for 2 (I can’t do deep waters lol). In doing so we were able to spend more time at the 3rd location. They took us to lunch at the mangrove which is probably the best food we had on the island by far. Thank you guys for such an amazing time. Only con-…”

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3.St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

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

Board a spacious boat at Marigot Bay for two guided snorkeling stops among coral, fish, rays, and possible shipwrecks. Gear, lunch, water, juice, and a guide for every eight people are included. Pickup covers northern and western St Lucia, with cruise-ship details required at booking.

“The snorkeling in St Lucia is excellent! The boat was comfortable, water was spectacular, and the corals and fish were fun to see. The leader was really good at spotting and pointing out features and creatures. Really helpful. The guide's wife even cooked a wonderful lunch for the ride back to port.”

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

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

Join The Real Deal Boat Tours for a 5.5-hour land-and-sea trip from Cap Estate to Soufriere. Speed along the west coast, visit Sulphur Springs, soak in mineral mud, snorkel at Anse Cochon, enjoy local lunch, and hear island stories from guides such as Captain Vincent, Jeremy, or Carlito.

“Captain Vincent was fantastic to work with, and the entire crew was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our day exceptional. They went above and beyond at every step. You don’t have to worry about trust or being Read more”

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5.Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $200

Spend about six hours aboard Solomon Water Taxi & Tours’ Justice boats, stopping at Sugar Beach and Anse Chastanet for guided snorkeling, a local chicken or fish lunch, and drinks. Solomon, Richard, Wendell, Marlon, or another crew member may guide you, with pickup offered and a minimum of two passengers.

“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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6.St Lucia Private Boat Tour/Sightseeing/Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $395

Spend about five hours on a private boat from Rodney Bay with local guides Captain Vincent and Carlito. Cruise past scenic bays and Anse La Raye, see the Pitons, snorkel near Soufriere, and enjoy homemade rum punch with a flexible itinerary.

“This is the perfect way to see this incredibly beautiful island. Skip the long windy road and enjoy a beautiful boat ride to the Pitons! Easy pickup from the cruise terminal and good communication. This was our favorite day of the entire cruise.”

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7.Snorkeling at Pigeon Island

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

Meet Sealife Paradise at Pigeon Island for a private, shore-based snorkeling session lasting about 90 minutes. Your guide provides gear, a five-minute safety briefing, and close help in the water. Guides such as Benaih, known as Barracuda, point out fish and coral while keeping the pace comfortable.

“The snorkeling was wonderful. Our guides were great. A little mixup at the start because we were meeting them at Pigeon Island and not being picked up. Their business is right at the end of the water taxi dock, which we did not know. Finally connected and all was good.”

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8.Private St Lucia Full Day Snorkeling Charter for Up to 15 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

You’ll spend about eight hours aboard a private powerboat with a captain and crew from Sea Spray Cruises, choosing snorkeling stops around St. Lucia as conditions allow. Gear, drinks, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and personal service are included for groups of up to 15.

“My husband, two boys and I took a trip with Loyden and his crew on Tango Time. We had a wonderful day. The crew was just lovely and treated us very well. They kindly picked us up in Soufriere and we went snorkeling. We then took a triRead more”

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9.Mud bath and Waterfall with Snorkeling at Sugar beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $160

Join Treasure Tours Ltd. for a full-day Soufriere outing with pickup, a long soak at Sulphur Springs, Toraille Waterfall, and snorkeling at Sugar Beach between the Pitons. Your air-conditioned ride, equipment, rum punch, beer, and Creole buffet lunch are included.

“This was awesome. We had a fun day with this tour. The tour guide did a great job of getting us around St Lucia and even took LOTS of pictures for us at each stop. The food was a great taste of St Lucia. We got everything as advertised Read more”

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