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St Lucia / Day Sails/Boat Trips

By James Henderson

There are plenty of opportunities for day sailing trips in St Lucia. Generally they cruise down the beautiful Caribbean coast of the island, heading south from Rodney Bay and Castries towards Soufrière. They coast the massive green headlands that tumble to the shoreline and stop at bays on the way there or back, often Anse Cochon. Marigot Bay, also a regular stop, is an incredibly pretty cove. At Soufrière itself you are presented with one of the loveliest views in the Caribbean, the awe-inspiring sight of the Pitons, vast pinnacles of pointed rock that soar from the water side by side. Some trips also include an onshore excursion which will take you to the volcano and to a couple of the old plantations in this extraordinarily fertile and beautiful area of the island.

A pick of St Lucia day sails includes:

Sea Spray Cruises - The Brig Unicorn is an authentic 140 foot replica of an 18th century tall ship. In fact you might recognize her as the ship used in the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean and the epic TV drama Roots. She has 2.5 miles of running rigging and 6000 sq ft of sail. The Brig Unicorn Pirate Family Adventure is a day well geared for families with children and there are treasure hunts, land tours and swimming and a cannon firing. The Brig Unicorn Day Tour Cruise sails south along the west coast and visits highlights in Soufrière. Also available is the Brig Unicorn Sunset cruises with steel band on board and the Tout Bagay Catamaran Day Tour. In St Lucian Creole Tout Bagay means ‘a little bit of everything’. The company has several catamarans - Mango Tango, Jus Tango and Tango Too.

Endless Summer - Two catamarans, Endless Summer 1 and Sunkist, which make the trip south to Soufrière and include a visit to the volcano, Diamond Falls and the Botanical Gardens, also snorkelling.

Hackshaw’s Boat Charters - Day sails, whale and dolphin watching trips (from US$60 per person for a ½ day) and deep sea fishing trips, in a 31’ Bertram and a 38’ Bertram Special (US$500-600 to charter per ½ day).

Aquabulle - Water Sport World Inc, Gros Islet - A one-hour tour in a glass-bottom boat along the coast near Gros Islet.

Day trip to Martinique:

Flying Ray - St Lucian Wave Riders, Rodney Bay - Day trip to Martinique, on a 60ft double deck catamaran. Ninety minute ride to Fort-de-France where you can shop duty free and stroll through the town. On the return trip you will stop in the pretty cove at Anse Noire for some swimming and sunbathing and a BBQ and ti punch. Departure at 7.30am from Rodney Bay Marina, return 5.30pm - passport information needed by noon the day prior to the tour.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Visit the world's only drive through volcano
  2. Play a round of golf at the Cap Estate
  3. Try dramatic wall diving off the base of the Petit Piton
  4. Eat local food and dance all night at Fish Friday, Anse La Raye
  5. Get married at a choice of romantic spots from private beaches and gardens to cliff tops and brigs

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