Grand Cul de sac marin
Présentation
The 25 km-long coral reef enclosing the Grand-Cul-de-Sac-Marin turns this remarkable area into a true nursery for aquatic wildlife. The area’s extraordinary biodiversity creates seabeds teeming with fish of many species. The hawksbill sea turtle — highly prolific though endangered — comes to breed on the islet’s beaches at various times of the year. Crabs, molluscs, starfish and sea cucumbers, as well as birds, have also made it their home.
The different options
Departing from Saint-François, Sainte-Anne or Le Gosier, you will first follow the Atlantic coast of Grande-Terre, then cross between the two islands to reach the Grand-Cul-de-Sac-Marin. Discover the mangrove ecosystem in the Rivière Salée and its mangrove trees, then head towards the deserted islets such as La Biche and/or Caret. You will also have the chance to see the seabed while snorkelling and to explore a wreck just a few centimetres below the surface.
You will have lunch on La Biche islet, with an aperitif and a traditional barbecue with your feet in the water.
Saint-François times: 7:30 am – 4:45 pm
Sainte-Anne times: 8:15 am – 4:20 pm
Le Gosier times: 8:50 am – 4:00 pm
Price: €110/adult, €95/child under 12 and €20 under 1 year.
Departing from Le Gosier, discover the mangrove of the Rivière Salée and its mangrove trees. Then head to the deserted islets of Fajou, La Biche and Caret. You will also have the chance to see the seabed while snorkelling, explore a wreck just a few centimetres below the surface, and the largest coral reef in Guadeloupe. Your aperitif will be served with your feet in the water and you will have lunch on the beach of the Pointe Sable cove.
Le Gosier times: 7:45 am – 4:30 pm
Price: €110/adult and €95/child under 12.
Departing from Le Gosier aboard a high-comfort motor catamaran, discover the mangrove of the Rivière Salée and its mangrove trees. Then head to the deserted islets of Fajou and Caret. You will also have the chance to see the seabed while snorkelling, explore a wreck just a few centimetres below the surface, and the largest coral reef in Guadeloupe. Your lunch will be served on the catamaran.
Le Gosier times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: €115/adult, €100/child under 12 and €30 under 2 years.
Departing from Petit-Canal aboard a high-comfort sailing catamaran, discover the mangrove and coral reefs. Visit Macou islet, Caret islet and Fajou islet. Paddleboarding in the mangrove. You will also have the chance to see the seabed while snorkelling on the largest coral reef in Guadeloupe. Paddleboard, kayak, mask and snorkel available.
Your lunch will be served on the catamaran in front of Macou islet.
Petit-Canal times: 7:45 am – 4:45 pm
Price: €110/adult, €90/child under 12 and €35/child under 2.
Departing from Baie-Mahault aboard a high-comfort sailing catamaran.
– Sailing to reach a wreck just below the surface. Swimming.
– A short sail to reach Caret islet, where we enjoy an aperitif with our feet in the water.
– A short sail to anchor between Fajou islet and the coral reef.
Meal served aboard the catamaran. Swimming on the coral reef, a short paddleboard tour.
relaxing on the boat.
Approaching the mangrove on the way back.
– Return under sail in the late afternoon.
Your lunch will be served on the catamaran.
Baie-Mahault times: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Price: €115/adult and €95/child under 12.
– Going up the Grande Rivière à Goyave (mangrove – classified as the park’s core zone).
– Swimming on the coral reef in the lagoon.
– Aperitif and lunch on Labiche islet.
– Aperitif with your feet in the water, at a floating bar.
– Meal served aboard the catamaran.
Swimming on a wreck just below the surface.
– Discovering Caret islet.
– Discovering Christophe islet (bird islet).
– Return in the late afternoon.
Your lunch will be served on the catamaran.
Baie-Mahault times: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Price: €115/adult and €95/child under 12.
Departing from Sainte-Rose for a half-day aboard a 12-seat RIB, discover Ilet Blanc and
the bird islet, with an explanation of their origin and history as well as the various species that
live there. With mask and snorkel, you will discover the seabeds of 3 different ecosystems:
a shipwreck lying 1 metre below the surface, a natural pool in the middle of the lagoon
surrounded by coral reefs, and the maritime mangrove with turquoise waters and a
white sandy bottom.
Sainte-Rose times: 8:30 am, 11:30 am and 3:00 pm in high season.
Price: €49/adult and €39/child under 12.
