Boat Tours in St Lucia: 10 on the Shortlist

1.St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $145Our pick

Join Sea Spray Cruises for an eight-hour St Lucia outing aboard the spacious catamaran Tout Bagay. You will sail from Rodney Bay to Soufriere, see the Pitons, swim at Toraille Waterfall, visit Sulphur Springs, eat a Creole buffet, and snorkel at Anse Cochon. Hotel pickup is offered from selected locations, and the crew serves rum punch, fruit punch, soft drinks, and water.

“Staff was very friendly, plenty of photo opportunities. A long day but it went by very quickly! Definitely worth the money and experience!”

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2.Private Full Day Charter: St Lucia Boat Tour to Soufriere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · from $250Top rated

Spend 4 to 7 hours on a private St Lucia speedboat from Rodney Bay to Soufriere. Your captain and crew can shape the day around snorkeling, beaches, the Pitons, Marigot Bay, or optional land stops at Sulphur Springs and Piton Waterfall. Hotel and cruise-port transfers, drinks, water, and snorkel gear are included, while lunch, fuel, taxis, and entry fees cost extra.

“Jeramiah and Titan were amazing guides and helped make a fabulous day. They were completely helpful in suggesting itinerary changes that were steered more towards what we were looking for. They got us very close to the caves. ProvideRead more”

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3.St Lucia Catamaran Day Sailing and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $138

Spend about eight hours sailing St. Lucia’s west coast by catamaran, with hotel pickup from North Island properties. Visit Soufriere, the Pitons, Sulphur Springs, a tropical waterfall, and possibly Diamond Botanical Gardens, then enjoy a Creole buffet, drinks, swimming, and snorkeling at Anse Cochon or another beach stop.

“I would not recommend this tour with aviator and Barefoot Holidays to my enemy let alone a friend! There was conflicting information about the pick up location for the tour, we ended up in the wrong place on the wrong tour and had to pay for that tour after having already paid for the one through victor. When I reached out to ask about a refund since we never made it to the tour at all I was told it was my fault I was in the wrong place and because they sent a driver for us I would not get my money back. This is after someone was supposed…”

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4.St. Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere:Snorkeling, Sightseeing,Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $200

Spend 4 to 6 hours on a private west-coast boat with Captain Cliff Adventure Tours. Guides such as Tyler, Tyrese, Kevin, Alvin, Tony, and Captain Del tailor the route to your group, with snorkeling at Sugar Beach, Anse Chastanet, and Anse Cochon, plus time at Marigot Bay. Drinks, gear, and port pickup are included.

“Great snorkel trip with Tyler & Alvin. They are very accommodating and give a lot of history on the island as the tour goes on. We had to reschedule the trip and that did it with no issues. We would recommend them and use them again.”

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5.From Castries: Full-Day Catamaran Tour to Soufriere

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend eight hours sailing from Castries to Soufrière aboard a spacious catamaran, with hotel transfers, drinks, snorkeling gear, and lunch included. Visit Sulphur Springs, Toraille Waterfall, and Morne Coubaril Estate, then cruise past the Pitons and stop for a swim. Guides including Tyrone, Captain Happy, Courtney, Winelle, Chad, and Akeem have earned praise for their friendly service.

“This was a really fun experience! A packed day but great tours of the waterfall and the volcano! We really enjoyed the snorkeling as well. The DJ was brilliant on the way back and it felt like a party!”

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6.Private Half Day Charter: St Lucia Boat Tour to Soufriere

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $232

Take a private half-day boat from Rodney Bay to Soufriere with a local captain and guide. Stop at Jalousie Beach, Anse Chastanet, Marigot Bay, and fishing villages, with time for snorkeling, swimming, wildlife spotting, and an optional local lunch. Guides such as Titus, Jerome, Chris, and Glen are praised for friendly service and flexible plans.

“This tour was hands down the best excursion we’ve ever done. Titus and his nephew Cummie were fantastic guides. They were so kind and knowledgeable about the island. We had a blast with them. We cruised along the coastline, saw Marigot Bay, stopped to get a delicious local lunch, and snorkeled in 3 amazing spots. Our last stop was Sugar beach between the Pitons which was the highlight for me. It was the best way to see the Pitons and a lot of the island. We never felt rushed, and we were able to spend as much or little time as we wanted at each stop. It was also nice…”

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7.Cruise Sunset Party in Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · from $89

Cruise St. Lucia’s north and west coast aboard a catamaran as the sun drops over the Caribbean. You’ll get champagne, rum punch, beer, wine, water, finger foods, music from a DJ, and dancing. The crew, including Shane on some sailings, serves drinks and helps with photos. Pickup is included from North Island hotels.

“You will meet people from all over the world. As well, what we liked, is that it was not over booked. You were not crashing into people just moving around. Just the right volume.”

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8.Soufriere Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $153

Sail from Castries to Soufriere on a spacious catamaran, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snorkel gear included. You’ll visit Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, pause at Marigot Bay, snorkel by the Pitons, and soak in sulfur springs. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, and the tour starts at 9:00 am.

“Great day trip in St Lucia. The crew were excellent and very friendly and helpful. The catamaran was spacious with enough room for everyone. Lunch was good. The drinks are included in the package price too.”

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9.Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise St. Lucia From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · from $110

Set out from the Castries area at 2 pm for a five-hour catamaran cruise along St. Lucia’s west coast. You’ll snorkel near the Pitons, often at Sugar Beach, then return past Marigot Bay with rum punch, appetizers, music, dancing, and sunset views. Pickup is available from selected hotels.

“The vibe was good . Surprised how much food was provided. 40 min of snorkeling at sugar beach. Sunset was amazing.”

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10.Whale Watching and Dolphin Spotting Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $88Best value

Set out from Choc at 8:00 a.m. with a captain and crew who know the north coast’s whale and dolphin waters. Watch for sperm and pilot whales, Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins, and sometimes rarer species. Hotel pickup is included from North Island resorts, with drinks served aboard. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and snacks.

“Fantastic. Dolphins galore and a pod of pilot whales as well. Extremely close views. Crew were excellent.”

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