An uninhabited island in the reserve: turtles and snorkelling by the rock
At a glance
- Theme
- Whales, dolphins, turtles
- Duration
- Half a day to a full day
- Season
- December — July
Catamarans leave Grand Case, Orient Bay and Anse Marcel for the marine reserve. At Tintamarre they tie up to the buoys in Baie Blanche: green turtles surface right beside the hull. The second stop is snorkelling at Creole Rock, opposite Grand Case.
Lunch and an open bar are usually included. Anchoring is forbidden in the reserve — the number of buoys is limited, and places on good boats sell out.
Where to book
We describe a type of tour, not a specific offer. Prices, schedules and availability are on the booking platforms. Duration and season are a rough guide.
Departure point on the map
Purple dot: departure area (approximate); orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay near the start
All places to stay in the area →
Things to see nearby
Beach
Orient Bay
The island's main beach: beach clubs and kitesurfing≈ 50 m
Nature
The Butterfly Farm
A tropical garden with hundreds of butterflies≈ 1.3 km
Beach
Pinel Island
An uninhabited islet five minutes away by boat≈ 2.3 km
Hike
Pic Paradis
A climb to the island's highest point, with views of both sides and neighbouring islands≈ 2.6 kmOther tours on Saint-Martin
All tours →
Sea and lagoon
Pinel Island by kayak or ferryFive minutes across the channel and you are on an islet in the reserve
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A full dayAll year
History and towns
A day on Saint-BarthélemyBy ferry to Gustavia: yachts, Shell Beach and Saint-Jean bay
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Canyons and thrills
Zip-lining at Loterie FarmCables above the forest canopy on the slopes of Pic Paradis
2–3 hAll year
Rum, wine, vanilla
A food evening in Grand CaseLolos, French bistros and infused rum on a single street
An eveningDecember — April; street party on Tuesdays
Canyons and thrills
Racing on America's Cup yachtsYou are the crew of a genuine 12 Metre racing yacht
3 hDecember — April