Excursion Grand anse beach & sea turtles tour at Fort de france

Explore the beautiful beaches and friendly sea turtles of sunny Martinique during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion via glass-bottomed catamaran.

Fort de France, Glass-Bottomed Catamaran-Ride, Bay of Fort de France

Depart the pier for the short walk to the catamaran dock. Upon arrival, receive your safety and tour instructions, then embark a motorised, glass-bottomed catamaran equipped with submarine vision. Afterward, begin your scenic and narrated ride across the Bay of Fort de France. Along the way, discover the marine life and coastline of Martinique, and learn about the history of this picturesque bay, recently classified as one of the island’s most important centres of bio-diversity.  

Ramier Islet, Bat Cave, Salomon Cape, Grand Anse, White-Sand Beach, Turtle-Watching

After crossing the Bay of Fort de France, sail along the coast close to the Ramier Islet and Bat Cave, then continue past vast areas of marine and ground biodiversity. From here, pass Salomon Cape en route to Grande Anse, a beautiful, white-sand beach. Upon arrival, begin the turtle-watching portion of your tour. Your group divides into two parts; one group observes the turtles from the beach, and the other group observes the turtles through the submarine vision on board the glass-bottom boat. Afterward, the groups switch positions.

Meet the Sea Turtles, Free Time, Beach, Sunbathing, Swimming, Caribbean Sea, Refreshments

Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the sea turtles, a species that does not stop growing due to the drastic measures established to protect them. Following the turtle-watching portion of your tour, some free time is made available to relax on the beach, soak up the warm, tropical sun, take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Afterward, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute ride back to the catamaran dock, with local cakes, fruit juice, and rum punch served en route. Upon arrival at the catamaran dock, disembark your boat and commence the short walk back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Fort de France, Bay of Fort de France, Ramier Islet, Bat Cave, Salomon Cape, Grand Anse Beach, Free Time, Swimming, Turtle-Watching, Music, Refreshments, Snacks

Note

This tour involves a moderate amount of activity and a minimal amount of walking for approximately 164 yards (about 150 metres), at times over uneven and sandy surfaces, with several steps to access the boat and pier, and a few steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat and manoeuvre in/out of the boat. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or water shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a towel, change of clothing, bottled water, and US Dollars, Euros, or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least four years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions, and may be cancelled at the last minute at the discretion of the captain. This tour operates during mornings and afternoons only. The tour sequence may vary. Please note that turtles are wild and protected animals, so please do not touch them.