The Caribbean · GUADELOUPE TOURS
Choosing between guadeloupe tours comes down to hours in the water, hours in a vehicle and what lunch costs. These 14 are laid out on exactly that, strongest first.
Spend about eight hours with skipper Simon and a maximum of 12 people exploring Guadeloupe’s Grand-Cul-de-Sac-Marin. Swim at Caret Islet and La Biche, snorkel over coral, a wreck, and starfish, then enjoy a boat barbecue, drinks, and an aperitif in the mangroves.
“Excellent, Simon est un très bon guide, il sait mettre l'ambiance et jouer avec le planning en fonction de la météo.”
Join Reve de Nav at 9 a.m. in Gourbeyre for a nine-hour sailing trip to Les Saintes. Skippers such as Mathieu, Didier, Raphaëlle, and Olivier guide the boat, explain local sights, and let willing passengers take the helm. Expect snorkeling, a shipwreck swim, snacks, punches, and chicken colombo served onboard.
“Super sortie en mer avec possibilité de prendre la barre, rhum colombo et snurkling. Bonne ambiance et personnel très professionnel. Traversée et visites des saintes depuis le bateau. N'hésitez pas à aller voir sur Google ou j'ai laissé un avis avec une belle description”
Learn stand-up paddleboarding with a qualified instructor at Babin Beach, then glide toward Islet Macou through the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin mangrove. Guides such as Mathieu and Lilian explain the ecosystem, lead you through natural red-mangrove galleries, and pause at a small cove for homemade lemonade. The calm route suits beginners and families.
“The guide, Matheiu, was friendly and helpful. The paddle boarding was challenging enough so that I felt a accomplished afterwards, but it was not very hard. We went on a nice circuit through the mangroves and enjoyed a break on a tiny beach.”
Spend about four hours tracing Death in Paradise locations around Deshaies with Kinga, a guide who has worked near the production. Visit Fort Royal, La Perle Beach, the police station, Catherine’s Bar, Grande Anse, and filming areas in the hills. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, behind-the-scenes photos, and time for food or a swim.
“Kinga has so much information about the show, set and actors. She was very friendly and tailored parts of trip to the individuals. Highly recommend taking her tour.”
Join Captain Brice from Bas-du-Fort marina for an eight-hour private boat trip across Guadeloupe’s Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin. You’ll explore the Salt River mangroves, snorkel near a wreck, eat a barbecue lunch among mangrove islets, and visit Îlet Caret. Drinks, local guidance, and a relaxed small-group setting are included.
“We had to postpone the boat trip by a day due to stormy wheather and we were lucky to do so; we had a beautiful sunny day with calm sea and lunch at the mangrove trees. Good food and plenty of drinks. Charming local captain. Can absolutely recommend.”
Meet Passion Surf Guadeloupe on Basse-Terre for a 90-minute lesson with no more than six people. Instructor Tillo covers beach technique, safety, and respect for the marine environment before guiding you into the waves. The lesson suits beginners and intermediate surfers and ends where it starts.
“First time in less than an hour, up on the board and surfing! The instructor is awesome. He starts with a little ground school and then into the water, where he uses very positive encouragement to get to surfing it up! It was a fun drive from the cruise port and an awesome afternoon!!!”
Meet your French or English-speaking guide beside Le Génois in Terre de Haut and board Saga, an 8-meter yellow Corneel 26 catamaran. With no more than 7 people aboard, you can help sail, learn to steer, and snorkel near sea turtles at Grande Baie before returning through La Baie des Saintes.
“Super matinée avec Yohan au top on a vu une belle tortue et de superbes poissons!”
Visit Distillerie Bonne Mère in Sainte-Rose for a 90-minute guided tour through its distillation museum, old railway bridge, copper columns, and cellar of nearly 10,000 barrels. Finish with a tasting of Guadeloupean grands rums and vintage cuvées. Pierre has provided English help on some visits, but it is best to confirm language needs.
“Pleasant visit, many explanations were given to us, the dynamic animator pleasant, the setting well maintained, the perfect tasting. I strongly recommend visiting this beautiful rum.Auto-translated”
Join state sailing instructor Arnaud or Joan for a three-hour catamaran outing from Terre-de-Haut. Sail through the Baie des Saintes, help with basic maneuvers or relax on the trampoline, then swim and snorkel near turtles, fish, coral, and seabirds. Groups are limited to seven people.
“We had a wonderful time sailing and snorkeling with Joan! He was so knowledgeable about the area and an excellent sailor. The kids’ favorite experience from the trip was snorkeling with turtles. Merci beaucoup!”
Join Captain Xavier aboard the small Ti-Bo for an 8 to 9-hour sailing day in Guadeloupe’s Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin. You’ll sail without anchoring, snorkel near a fish-filled wreck, paddle near mangrove islets, take the helm if you wish, and return by about 4 p.m. Bring lunch, sun protection, and snorkeling gear.
“Most memorable part of the sailing trip was when Xavier taught us how to sail the boat. It was a team effort and we have created memories we will be laughing about for years as a group of friends. Strongly recommend, Xavier is a pro, he knoRead more”
Join skipper Raphaëlle or Didier aboard the 11.5-meter Inko for a nine-hour sailing trip from Gourbeyre to Les Saintes. Learn basic sailing, snorkel at Pain de Sucre and a shipwreck, eat a homemade Creole lunch, and enjoy a small group of no more than nine people.
“Our skipper Raphaelle was amazing. She handled the sailboat like it was an extension of her own body. Very knowledgeable and very safety conscious. The rum tastings were great. The lunch and snacks were perfect. Raphaelle made the day perfect.”
Join Lena Studios for a long day across Guadeloupe, combining a waterfall hike, banana fields, black-sand beach, Carbet Falls, hot baths, turtle snorkeling, local food, sunset, professional photos, and drone footage. The small group can adapt the route to your mobility, but the schedule is full and the waterfall walk may be muddy and steep.
“Découvrir la Guadeloupe avec Léna fut un véritable moment d'enchantement. Elle ne s'est pas contentée de nous montrer la Guadeloupe dans ses aspects touristiques, non mieux que cela, Léna nous l'a fait découvrir dans toute son auRead more”
Spend up to six days exploring Basse-Terre and beyond with Raphael, a multilingual Guadeloupean guide. Expect La Soufrière, waterfalls, hot springs, rum distilleries, markets, farms, beaches, river walks, local meals, and small-group transport. French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole are available. Brunch is optional for €25.
“We took so many photos !!!!! Woooow !!!!! a memorable moment 😊🙏🏽it was beautiful with a good guide in a paradisiac places !!!!!!”
Take a 3 or 4-hour boat from Caribbean Beach in Pointe-Noire to the Cousteau Reserve. Caraibes Gliss provides a briefing, snorkeling gear, waterproof bags, cooler, shade canopy, and safety equipment. You steer to marked mooring buoys, with stops near Japanese Garden, Pigeon Islands, coral gardens, and turtle areas.
“Wundervoll ....soviele verschiedene Fische und Korallenarten habe ich noch nie gesehen . Mit den Schildkröten schwimmen war fantastisch”
Pick a reef, a river or a rum shop.
