Soufriere Catamaran Excursion & Sapphire Falls Hike: Exploring Caribbean Rainforest and Waterfalls
4.7
12 Ratings
Rodney Bay Marina
Embark on a catamaran excursion to Soufriere and hike to Sapphire Falls in the Caribbean rainforest. Explore a historic estate, soak in healing mineral waters, and enjoy a delicious local buffet lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rodney Bay Marina - The tour will depart from the Rodney Bay Marina.
- Pigeon Island National Park - Cruise past Pigeon Island. Forested cape with 18th-century Fort Rodney, military remains & Martinique views from Signal Hill.
- St. Lucia - Cruise along the West Coast of St. Lucia enjoying the coast views and beautiful caribbean sea
- Canaries - Cruise by the fishing village of Canaries. It is a small fishing village and it is nestled along the West Coast road, between Anse La Raye and Soufriere, and there are scenic views from both the Northern and Southern approaches.
- Anse La Raye - Cruise past the fishing Village of Anse La Raye.Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town in Anse la Raye Quarter, Saint Lucia.
- Soufriere - Drive through the town of Soufriere on your way to the Sapphire Falls.
- Pitons - View the world famous twin Pitons from the Sea. Designated a World Heritage Site along with the surrounding Pitons Management Area, these volcanic spires take every first-time visitor’s breath away.
- Soufriere - Enjoy a local lunch at the Morne Coubaril Estate that sits above the town of Soufriere.
- Sapphire - Hike to the beautiful Volcanic Sapphire Falls in Soufriere.
- Anse Cochon - Stop for a swim and snorkel along the west coast of St. Lucia.
- Marigot Bay - Cruise through the picturesque Marigot Bay for some history and opportunities to take unforgettable pictures.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
- On-board restrooms available
- Alcoholic Beverages provided
Additional Information
Embark on a peaceful journey on our catamarans to Soufriere, where the journey to Morne Coubaril Estate begins. Here, we initiate a hike to Sapphire Waterfall, immersing you in the thriving rainforest and its medicinal mineral waters.
Our journey begins with a trip through the historic 18th-century estate, taking you past a Carib village replica and a vintage plantation house.
The trail of nature delves into the heart of the lush tropical rainforest, leading you through mineral streams and swim areas en route to Sapphire Falls, a massive 35-foot mineral waterfall sourcing from the volcano. This serene spot offers stunning photo ops accompanied by an offering of refreshing seasonal fruits.
As we bid adieu to this haven, our guide will take you back to the estate to indulge in a mouth-watering local buffet lunch.
Post your adventurous hike to Sapphire Falls, sit back and relax amidst the flora and fauna, feasting on a Creole buffet lunch at the Morne Coubaril Estate’s plantation house. The lunch menu comprises local farm produce and home-grown vegetables.
Location
Rodney Bay Marina
As you turn into the Rodney Bay Marina, you will see our office on the right with a sign above the door that says "Sea Spray Cruises".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(12 Ratings)
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Vicki_b
Feb 21, 2024
A must DO!! - It was an incredibly fun day!! Enjoyed the catamaran ride to Soufriere. When we arrived we were a bit confused why we were the only 4 on the entire boat to get on a tour bus to Sapphire falls and everyone else was going to the mud baths but we were ensured by our driver that we would all meet up again at lunch to finish our excursion together. (We selected Sapphire Falls & apparently everyone else selected the Mud baths). The hike was great and our tour guide was very patient with us, kind and knowledgeable. (2 of my sisters struggle with hikes). The hike was not as hard as we heard (mostly flat) although there were some climbs especially towards the end. When we got the the falls we were pleasantly surprised that we were going into our own private mud baths under the falls. It was fun! We finished our hike and had a delicious creole lunch!!! We then returned to the catamaran and had about 40 min to snorkel or swim at a beach. It was beautiful. Then we danced & drank on our way back to Rodney Bay. It was a fantastic day!!
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Oneillmurray
Sep 23, 2023
Better then the bus tour mud baths and falls - A day well worth spending, the crew were good informative and attentive. We had done mud baths and falls in Soufriere on a road tour a few days before this and when we booked this we thought we didnt need to do the mud baths again, however this tour took us 3 to a better mud bath and falls than the ones crowded by tours.
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Danielle_b
Jul 17, 2023
Fantastic falls and food - Catamaran crew was friendly and fun. Make sure you have closed-toe shoes for the hike, and be prepared for a mud bath at the falls. The food after the hike was absolutely amazing! This was a nice intimate excursion, just four of us out of the large group on the catamaran. Great experience!
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Anastasia_c
May 1, 2023
Best catamaran experience! - A very well organized and fun cruise! Well worth the money and a must do in St Lucia! Highly recommend! The food and drinks were amazing and the tour guides to hike to sapphire falls were so accommodating and friendly! Highly recommend opting for the sapphire falls hike. The hike wasn’t bad at all it was only about 15 mins but we’ll worth it! The falls was absolutely refreshing and we didn’t want to leave! A must see in St Lucia!
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P7847xpallisonh
Apr 25, 2023
AMAZING; MUST DO! - This trip was a 10/10!! I am shocked there are not a million amazing reviews. The entire day ran seamlessly from all transportation to the catamaran, hike, and back. We were on a private rainforest hike/walk and went in the waterfall and swam in a natural ‘pool’ nearby. It was a literal dream. Everyone else on the catamaran went on the mud bath excursion and were no where near as pleased as we were! Everyone was amazing!
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Maggie_j
Mar 10, 2023
5 stars - This was such a great trip! We were picked up at our hotel, driven to the marina, a great boat ride. We then went on a short drive to the waterfall. It was a tough hike but do-able for us. Don’t recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Spent a little time at the waterfall and then drove to a great lunch, back to the boat for snorkeling and back to the hotel. It was a wonderful way to see the island and well worth the money
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Cweins
Feb 20, 2023
So much fun! - What a fun adventure! The catamaran was very comfortable, not crowded. They picked us up at our hotel in Marigot Bay. Beautiful scenery, great captain and boat crew! They were very personable and fun! Waterfall and lunch fantastic!
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Martiamac
Nov 12, 2022
Don’t hesitate…do this! - We booked this tour as first time visitors to St Lucia, and the tour was the highlight of our entire trip. It was well organized, we covered some geography, saw the stunning Pitons, LOVED the mud baths , and topped it off with an incredible dunk in the waterfalls! We also loved the opportunity to go for a swim/snorkel on our return back to the marina.
The catamaran was well staffed, and they were helpful, knowledgeable and fun! It was an exceptional excursion experience and well worth every dollar. Thank you so much for an unforgettable day.
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S4426yudavidg
Mar 3, 2022
Fantastic - We had the most fantastic day. The fun on this boat and the atmosphere was amazing. Even on route seen dolphins. I can not recommend this highly enough.
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Seansc6241jh
Feb 12, 2024
Not As Advertised, Not Open Bar, Very Crowded Boat - The cruise is not as advertised. Prepare to be ignored onboard by the staff. In the picture the boat looks quaint but you are with over 100 people, very cramped. Its advertised as open bar but the bar was only serving for about 140 minutes of the 6 hours. One time they closed the bar which is covered because it is raining and the ladies did not want to get 'wet.' I said "you work on a boat?" I offered to bartend for them and then they were angry and opened the bar for a little longer before running out of beer. You will get about 4 drinks total if you really work for it all day. You will spend a bunch of time standing at the bar with their back turned toward you. The best part of the cruise was getting off the boat and doing the short hike to the waterfall. At lunch they ran out of food and two of my guests did not get to eat. I was so embarrassed. All this for $160USD a head. Spend a little more and choose another company.
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