Anse Chastanet & Jalousie/Sugar Beach
Soak up the beauty of two idyllic beaches on this full day beach and snorkeling adventure!
Imagine a day of adventure, swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on two of St. Lucia’s most esteemed and stunning beaches.
Then imagine experiencing the contrast and striking beauty of the black sand volcanic beach of Anse Chastanet to the white, powdery sand of idyllic Jalousie/Sugar Beach. Be mesmerized by the beauty of tall palms and lush foliage lining the beach in Anse Chastanet and marvel at the breathtaking, epic views of the iconic twin Pitons dramatically rising from the sea on each side of Jalousie/Sugar Beach.
On your day of adventure, bask in the sun, sink your toes in the sand, swim in the crystal-clear water of the Caribbean Sea or relax with a cool beverage. For snorkeling enthusiasts, an underwater paradise is waiting to be discovered along the coral reef in Anse Chastanet and beneath the waters of the Petit Piton at Jalousie/Sugar Beach.
The reef in Anse Chastanet and the Marine Reserve at Jalousie/Sugar Beach are both assessible from the shore and are rated as offering some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean. See a variety of sea sponges and soft coral gardens as well as a Sergeant Majors, Parrot Fish, Trumpet Fish, Needle Fish, Sea Urchins, Squid and more. If you are lucky, you may even see an Octopus or Turtle! The vibrancy, diversity and abundance of marine life will leave you in awe!
Your return journey includes a thrilling speedboat coastal tour along St. Lucia's scenic and rugged coastline. Get up close to the Bat Cave and see such sites as the fish on the rock, the quaint fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries and the Natural Bridge/Lady's Slipper (featured in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean) before cruising through picturesque Marigot Bay.
If you're dreaming of an exotic getaway to two tropical and picturesque beaches that also offers some of the best snorkeling in St. Lucia, this adventure is for you! Don't just dream it, make it a reality with Spencer Ambrose Tours. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your snorkeling gear and swimsuit and sea you on the beach!
Your Beach Adventure Includes
- Pick up and return by speedboat from the cruise ship terminal
(additional rate applies to hotel guests who require pick up) - Swimming and snorkeling at two beaches
- An authentic take-out, picnic-style Creole lunch at Jalousie/Sugar Beach*
- Drinks (water, soda, beer & rum punch)
- Scenic Coastal Tour
*lunch only offered on full day excursions
From sun-soaked shores to alluring seas, your tropical beach escape awaits!
- Round-Trip Speedboat Transportation to and from the cruise terminals in Castries
- 4-5 hours of beach and snorkeling divided between Anse Chastanet and Jalousie/Sugar Beach. At both locations, snorkeling is accessible right from the beach! (Ships with an afternoon arrival or early afternoon departure can expect less time at the beach)
- Marvel at the majestic Pitons (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and view them by land and by sea
- Scenic Coastal Tour by speedboat along St. Lucia's dramatic and picturesque coastline includes such sites as the Bat Cave, fish on the rock, quaint fishing villages, the Natural Bridge/Lady's Slipper (featured in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean) and a cruise through Marigot Bay
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Our transfer by speedboat offers the quickest way to get you to the beach!
Tour Cost
$120 US/adult
Children 5-12 years: $100 US
Children 1-4 years: $70 US
Infants under 1: $10
An additional $10 US/person will be added to the rate of tours run on statutory holidays including:
Christmas Eve, December 24
Christmas Day, December 25
Boxing Day, December 26
New Years Eve, December 31
New Years Day, January 1
Good Friday, April 18, 2025
Easter Monday, April 21, 2025
Cruise Ship Passengers
This excursion typically departs half an hour after your ship docks. Ship delays and ships in port for 8 hours or less, may expect less beach and snorkeling time. For information on where to find us at the terminal, click here:
Hotel Guests
Tours depart from the cruise terminal in Castries.
If you require pick up an additional roundtrip transportation rate may apply. Click here for your roundtrip hotel pick up or tour rate.
We pick up from Vieux Fort and Soufriere. Check here for Coconut Bay Resort and Anse Chastanet/Soufriere area hotel tour rates.
Lunch Included
An authentic take-out chicken Creole lunch is included in all full day excursions. If arriving on a ship with an afternoon tour start time, lunch is excluded from the tour.
Beverages Included
A cooler stocked with cold beverages including bottled water, soda, local Piton beer and Spencer's famous rum punch will be provided. For the safety of our guests, no alcohol is to be consumed prior to snorkeling.
In order to promote a family-friendly touring experience, alcoholic beverages may be limited.
Minimum Tour Requirement
Our speedboat adventure tours require a minimum of 10 adult participants in order to run. To help meet the minimum tour requirement, travelers may expect to share speedboat transportation with other Spencer Ambrose Tour groups. This may include stops en route to drop off or pick up guests.
Please note: A stop in Soufriere to pick up ice for the cooler can be expected.
Additional Information
- Snorkeling is accessible right from the beach at both Anse Chastanet and Jalousie/Sugar Beach.
- Snorkelers are encouraged to bring their own equipment as snorkel gear is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
- Snorkel gear can be rented at Jalousie/Sugar Beach and at Anse Chastanet for $10 US; fins can be rented for $5 US. Snorkeling gear must be returned before leaving each beach.
- Life vests provided.
- The Sugar Beach Resort no longer provides complimentary sun loungers. Please visit our FAQ page for more details.
- Luxury-padded sun loungers can be rented from the Sugar Beach Resort for $100 US/chair.
- Chairs are not available at Anse Chastanet.
- The snorkeling side at Jalousie/Sugar Beach is rocky. Water/beach shoes are highly recommended.
To reserve your space a $10 US deposit/person paid through PayPal is required. A $1.00 online transaction fee/person will also be added on to your tour rate. Your remaining tour balance is to be paid in US CASH on the day of the tour.
Speedboat space is limited, book early to avoid disappointment!
Camera- Swim suit
- Beach towel
- Suntan lotion
- Snorkeling gear
- Water/beach shoes