Duration
7:30 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Your captain will share stories about Martinique as your catamaran glides through the azure Caribbean Sea. On your way to St Pierre, keep an eye out for the friendly dolphins that often playfully ‘race’ boats.
Spend some free time strolling around the town once known as the Paris of the Caribbean, perhaps visiting the bustling market or some of the ruins left by the devastating 1902 eruption of Mt Pelée, which looms above.
Head along the coast to Carbet, where you can hop across to the toasty black sand and warm water of the local beach. Take a dip, have a stroll or simply relax for a while before enjoying a delicious creole lunch back on board.
At Anse Bellemare, a stunning white-sand bay, you’ll have the perfect opportunity for swimming in the shallows and see what kinds of marine life you can find on the colourful coral reef here.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day catamaran experience
Activity: Moderate level of activity
Transport: By boat
Why book? For an exclusive way to discover some of the island’s most picturesque spots.
Itinerary*
Sail to Saint Pierre > Stop in Saint Pierre (1h) > Sail to Carbet Village > Swimming stop > Lunch on board the boat > Sail to Anse Bellmare > Swimming stop > Return to the pier
What's included*
Local guide
Full day catamaran experience
Stunning scenery
Swimming opportunies
Creole lunch on board the catamaran
Open bar (rum punch, soft drinks, water, coffee and wine during lunch)
Essential information
Guests must be aged 6 years or older to participate. All participants must be competent swimmers. Snorkelling equipment is not provided on the boat. Guests are reminded to wear swimwear, take a towel and sunscreen. Please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages prior to swimming.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.