Category Snorkeling & Diving off the Pitons

St Lucia · SNORKELING & DIVING OFF THE PITONS

The 12 Best Snorkelling Trips off the Pitons

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The reef between the Pitons drops fast and the water stays clear most of the year. These 12 trips take you there: which reach Anse Chastanet and which stay closer to Soufriere, what gear comes with the ticket, how long you get in the water, and which run helmet dives or SNUBA instead of a mask.

St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling

St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling - Getting picked up at your hotel, then landing at Rodney Bay Marina

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

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

Full-day St Lucia catamaran Tout Bagay with Pitons views, Toraille waterfall, Sulphur Springs, Anse Cochon snorkeling, and Creole lunch.

“Not a very good tour. Mudd bath was very crowded and is really a mud bucket and a dip in black hot baths. No real showers to washoff after. The waterfall was the highlight and a nice cool down. The operator only allowed 30 minutes for snorkeling. The music on the sail was more for the staff than the guests. If the guests aren't dancing you need a new DJ. The restaurant food was fine but venue was very crowded.”

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SeaTrek St. Lucia

SeaTrek St. Lucia - Who SeaTrek is really for (and who should think twice)

2.SeaTrek St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $118Top rated

SeaTrek St. Lucia lets swimmers and non-swimmers walk underwater with helmet gear, a 10-minute briefing, and a 25-minute fish tour.

“I was a bit nervous at first but the instructor made me feel very at ease. The experience was definitely worth it as I’ve never done anything like it before.”

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

St. Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere:Snorkeling, Sightseeing,Beach - The full route: Castries, fishing stops, and beach time

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

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

Private boat from Castries along St. Lucia’s West Coast for snorkeling and beach time, with easy pickup, drinks, and Soufriere sights.

“My family and I booked a boat tour because we really wanted to see more of the island. We are staying at the northern part of the island and wanted to see the Pitons. The boat tour did not disappoint. We snorkeled at 3 different spots and swam all day. Our tour guides, Kevin and Tyrese did a wonderful job. I recommend this boat tour to anyone that wants to see different beaches and snorkel the reefs.”

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SNUBA Saint Lucia

SNUBA Saint Lucia - Gros Islet meet-up: pickup, timing, and why the small group matters

4.SNUBA Saint Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $112

Guided SNUBA in Gros Islet, St Lucia. Breathe underwater up to 20 feet with certified guides, pickup available, small groups.

“We stayed at sandals st grande. They pick you up from lobby and take you right next door. Solefish was our tour guide and he was amazing. My husband is a natural and I am not. Solefish made sure to keep checking on me to ensure I was Read more”

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St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch - Reef Time #1: Coral Structure, Calm Water, and Easy-to-Follow Guidance

5.St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

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

Half-day snorkeling from Marigot Bay with guide-led stops, gear included, and a buffet lunch on board plus scenic coastline.

“Fabulous caring crew! They were very attentive to our needs. The views UNDERWATER of the coral reefs were amazing!!! Beautiful fish everywhere!”

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

Land & Sea Adventure to Soufriere/Snorkelling/Mudbath/Lunch - Price and value: what $690 is really buying

St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving Tour

St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving Tour - How they choose your underwater sites: Soufriere, Anse Chastanet, and Anse Chochon

7.St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $116

Certified scuba in St. Lucia from Marigot Bay. Small group, two marine reserve sites, lunch onboard, tanks and weights included options.

“Full disclosure: we are fair-weather divers - Caribbean/Mexico only, in the 50-60 dives range. We got our advanced open water certs in St. Lucia in 2018, and LOVED it, so were excited to dive when our cruise ship stopped here in March 2022. Transportation: other companies pick up in boats from the pier, and Fair Helen drive us about half an hour to Marigot Bay. No complaints - take your Dramamine for the twisty roads, but we got to see a bit of normal life and Marigot Bay is interesting. The dive shop is attached to a hotel only reachable by a 30 second ferry ride. We weren't sure what…”

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Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise St. Lucia From Castries

Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise St. Lucia From Castries - Open Bar and Appetizers: The Comfort Layer of the Trip

St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour

St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour - Anse Cochon or Soufriere Beach: how the reef time works for first-timers

9.St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $132

Beginner scuba in St Lucia with guided tank training, gear, lunch and drinks included. Reef time at Anse Cochon or Soufriere Beach.

“The dive instructors were friendly and helpful plus the reefs were beautiful and full of fish and we even saw a turtle! This was our first time scuba diving and it was an experience like no other!”

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

Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks - The 6-hour flow: how the day usually moves

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

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

Full-day snorkeling and beach time from Soufriere with local lunch, drinks, and guided reef stops around St Lucia.

“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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St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel From Castries

St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel From Castries - Marigot Bay Stop: Coastline Fun on the Return Trip

11.St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel From Castries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $231

Pilot your own speedboat from Castries to the Pitons, power snorkel a protected reef, then cruise Marigot Bay on a 4-hour adventure.

“it started well but then the outboard on the 'speedboat' (it's actually a RIB) kept stalling whilst out to sea. The powered snorkelling was hopeless because they kept breaking down. A great trip for scenery and we got back safely but the equipment is quite obviously poorly maintained and when you are going offshore it's somewhat worrying.”

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St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience

St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience - The snorkeling stop: what to expect under the surface

12.St. Lucia Drive and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $133

Drive a 17 ft speedboat from Rodney Bay to Marigot Bay, then snorkel with colorful fish. Pickup, small group, about 2 hours.

“Driving the boat myself. I’ve never driven a boat before and it was a lot of fun. The island is beautiful and full of rich history and the guides were very knowledgeable. The water was the perfect temperature and even though I came at the tail-end of rainy season, I got to see fish swim and the floor of the sea.”

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