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title: Snorkeling & Diving in St Lucia
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: St Lucia
country: Caribbean
tours: 10
price_from_eur: 75
reviews_total: 1546
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/
---

# Snorkeling & Diving in St Lucia

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 7, 2026)

We compared all 10 tours in this St Lucia collection, covering boat snorkeling, trips with land stops, scuba diving and SNUBA.

- **Private reef trip:** [Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/lucia-private-boat-to-soufriere-snorkeling-sightseeing-beach/?format=md). Book the twenty two foot boat for Anse Chastanet reef: gear included, fuel extra, minimum two people; 4h–6h, €182 per person, 4.93 from 183 reviews. Hotel pickup needs a dock. Trade-off: Minimum two people; fuel surcharge and lunch extra. — now €182 per person, 4.93 (183)
- **Lunch, gear and fees:** [Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-full-day-catamaran-sightseeing-cruise-with-snorkeling/?format=md). Book Tout Bagay with Catamaran: gear, lunch and all fees included, hotel pickup at selected hotels only; 8h, €132 per person, 4.55 from 699 reviews. Snorkel at Anse Cochon. Trade-off: Hotel pickup limited to selected hotels. — now €132 per person, 4.55 (699)

Also compared:

- [St Lucia Snorkeling with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-snorkeling-tour-with-lunch/?format=md): Two reef stops and lunch. Trade-off: Minimum four people; government VAT extra. — now €75 per person, 4.54 (126)
- [Land and Sea Adventure to Soufriere](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/land-sea-adventure-to-soufriere-snorkelling-mudbath-lunch/?format=md): Private snorkeling and land. Trade-off: Minimum two people; lunch, waterfall and mud bath fees extra. — now €488 per person, 4.96 (110)
- [Soufriere Speedboat and Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/soufriere-volcano-waterfall-and-snorkeling-tour-by-speedboat/?format=md): Sulphur Springs and Toraille. Trade-off: Fins and towels excluded. — now €145 per person, 5.0 (38)
- [St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-beginner-scuba-diving-tour/?format=md): First scuba dive. Trade-off: Minimum two people; no pickup from southern locations. — now €120 per person, 4.74 (57)
- [SNUBA Saint Lucia](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/snuba-saint-lucia/?format=md): Snorkeling and scuba hybrid. Trade-off: Not recommended during pregnancy. — now €102 per person, 4.7 (165)
- [St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-certified-scuba-diving-tour/?format=md): Certified divers with own gear. Trade-off: Minimum two people; wetsuits cost extra. — now €105 per person, 4.58 (71)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 10 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere Snorkeling Sightseeing Beach](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/lucia-private-boat-to-soufriere-snorkeling-sightseeing-beach/?format=md) | Fishing & Private Boat Charters, Private Tours | €182 per person | 4.93 (183) | 4h–6h | daily 09:00–11:00 | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 2 | [Land & Sea Adventure to Soufriere/Snorkelling/Mudbath/Lunch](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/land-sea-adventure-to-soufriere-snorkelling-mudbath-lunch/?format=md) |  | €488 per person | 4.96 (110) | 5h 30m | Tue Thu Fri 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 3 | [Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/best-of-full-day-snorkeling-beach-excursion-with-lunch-drinks/?format=md) |  | €227 per person | 4.99 (67) | 5h | daily 07:30–09:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [Soufriere Volcano, Waterfall and Snorkeling Tour by speedboat](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/soufriere-volcano-waterfall-and-snorkeling-tour-by-speedboat/?format=md) | Catamaran & Boat Cruises, Waterfalls, Mud Baths & Sulphur Springs | €145 per person | 5.0 (38) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 26 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 5 | [St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-beginner-scuba-diving-tour/?format=md) |  | €120 per person | 4.74 (57) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 6 | [St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel from Castries](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-speedboat-and-power-snorkel-from-castries/?format=md) | Catamaran & Boat Cruises | €269 per person | 4.7 (30) | 4h | daily 09:00 | up to 6 per booking · instant · pickup · en |
| 7 | [SNUBA Saint Lucia](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/snuba-saint-lucia/?format=md) |  | €102 per person | 4.7 (165) | 1h 30m | daily 09:00–14:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 8 | [St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-certified-scuba-diving-tour/?format=md) |  | €105 per person | 4.58 (71) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 9 | [St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-snorkeling-tour-with-lunch/?format=md) |  | €75 per person | 4.54 (126) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 10 | [St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-full-day-catamaran-sightseeing-cruise-with-snorkeling/?format=md) | Catamaran & Boat Cruises | €132 per person | 4.55 (699) | 8h | daily 08:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere Snorkeling Sightseeing Beach** — Cruise the West Coast to Soufrière for beach stops, swimming and snorkeling on a private tour for your party. Snorkel gear and drinks are included; hotel pickup requires a dock, and a fuel surcharge is extra. 4.93 from 183 reviews at €182 per person for 4h–6h.
- **Land & Sea Adventure to Soufriere/Snorkelling/Mudbath/Lunch** — Cruise through Marigot Bay to Soufrière, then take a taxi to your chosen land stops on a private tour for your party. Onboard drinks, snorkel gear and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; lunch, waterfall and mud bath fees are paid separately. 4.96 from 110 reviews at €488 per person for 5h 30m.
- **Best Of Full-Day Snorkeling & Beach Excursion with lunch & drinks** — This coastal boat outing combines beach time with snorkeling accompanied by a guide in the water. Snorkeling equipment, a local chicken or fish lunch, beer, rum punch and soft drinks are included. Fees and taxes are excluded, and the itinerary depends on the option selected.
- **Soufriere Volcano, Waterfall and Snorkeling Tour by speedboat** — Take a speedboat along the west coast to Soufriere for Sulphur Springs, a waterfall stop and snorkeling. Lunch, land transport and snorkeling equipment are included, but fins and towels are excluded. 5 from 38 reviews at €145 per person for 5h.
- **St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour** — Try a single-tank scuba dive with instructor training beforehand and a buffet lunch aboard the boat. Scuba equipment, marine fees, water and juices are included. Pickup covers only Northern to Western island locations, excluding Soufriere, Vieux Fort, Micoud and Dennery.
- **St. Lucia Speedboat and Power Snorkel from Castries** — Pilot your own speedboat to Soufriere, then use a sea scooter to snorkel over a protected reef. The route includes Marigot Bay and views of the Pitons; the activity is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with spinal injuries. 4.7 from 30 reviews at €269 per person for 4h.
- **SNUBA Saint Lucia** — Try an underwater activity that combines elements of snorkeling and scuba diving. All equipment and water afterwards are included; it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. 4.7 from 165 reviews at €102 per person for 1h 30m.
- **St Lucia Certified Scuba Diving Tour** — Certified divers visit two dive sites, with up to eight divers per guide and lunch on board. Tanks, weights and marine reserve fees are included; other equipment depends on the option, wetsuits cost extra and booking requires at least two people. 4.58 from 71 reviews at €105 per person for 5h.
- **St Lucia Snorkeling Tour with Lunch** — Set out from Marigot Bay for two reef snorkeling stops, with a buffet lunch aboard a boat with restrooms. Snorkel gear, water and juices are included; pickup covers Northern to Western locations only, and government VAT is payable at check-in. 4.54 from 126 reviews at €75 per person for 5h.
- **St Lucia Full-Day Catamaran Sightseeing Cruise With Snorkeling** — Cruise to Soufriere for Toraille Waterfall and Sulphur Springs, then snorkel at Anse Cochon and pass through Marigot Bay. Creole lunch, drinks and snorkeling equipment are included; hotel pickup covers selected hotels only. 4.55 from 699 reviews at €132 per person for 8h.

## Other collections in St Lucia

- [Pitons & Soufrière Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/pitons-soufriere-tours/?format=md) — 32 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/private-tours-st-lucia/?format=md) — 24 tours
- [Catamaran & Boat Cruises](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/catamaran-sailing-st-lucia/?format=md) — 19 tours
- [Waterfalls, Mud Baths & Sulphur Springs](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/waterfalls-sulphur-springs-st-lucia/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Chocolate, Rum & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/chocolate-food-tours-st-lucia/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Hiking, Biking & Ziplines](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/rainforest-hiking-zipline-st-lucia/?format=md) — 12 tours
- [Fishing & Private Boat Charters](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/fishing-boat-charters-st-lucia/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/horseback-riding-st-lucia/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [ATV & Buggy Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/atv-tours-st-lucia/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I book just snorkeling or combine it with Soufriere sightseeing?**

Choose St Lucia Snorkeling with Lunch for reef stops; add Sulphur Springs and Toraille with Soufriere Speedboat and Snorkeling when you want a mixed land and sea trip. For example, St Lucia Snorkeling with Lunch costs €75 per person, rated 4.54 from 126 reviews. Lunch is included; government VAT is extra. Soufriere Speedboat and Snorkeling costs €145 per person, rated 5 from 38 reviews; fins and towels are excluded. Browse snorkeling trips: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/ · Explore Soufriere land stops: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/waterfalls-sulphur-springs-st-lucia/

**How much do St Lucia snorkeling and diving trips cost, and how long do they take?**

Keep a full day free for the Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling; choose SNUBA Saint Lucia for a shorter water activity. The collection's median price is €139 per person. Across the 10 snorkeling, scuba and SNUBA tours, the middle half cost €109 to €216 per person; median duration is 5 hours. For example, SNUBA Saint Lucia costs €102, rated 4.7 from 165 reviews. Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling costs €132, rated 4.55 from 699 reviews. Both fares are per person. Find a short water activity: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/?duration_max=3 · Browse catamaran trips: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/catamaran-sailing-st-lucia/

**Are private St Lucia snorkeling trips priced per person or per boat?**

Budget per person for the private trips here. On Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere, add an allowance for fuel and lunch when working out your party's total. This collection has 2 private and 8 shared trips. Their respective medians are €335 and €126 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium for the same trip. For example, Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere visits Anse Chastanet and costs €182 per person, rated 4.93 from 183 reviews. Gear is included; fuel and lunch are extra. Find a private snorkeling trip: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/?tour_type=private

**Can children or travellers with limited mobility join St Lucia snorkeling trips?**

Operator-marked wheelchair access is listed on 5 of 8 shared trips; start there for mobility needs. The kids filter identifies trips accepting strollers and infants. Operator-marked wheelchair access among the 2 private tours: none. For example, Land and Sea Adventure to Soufriere is private, at €488 per person, rated 4.96 from 110 reviews. The kids flag covers 7 of 10 tours and means strollers and infants accepted. Filter first, then confirm boarding, water entry and child participation rules with the operator. Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/?wheelchair=true · Find stroller and infant acceptance: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/?kids=true

**Do St Lucia snorkeling trips include gear, lunch and marine park fees?**

On Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling, choose Tout Bagay with Catamaran for gear, lunch and all fees included; on Land and Sea Adventure to Soufriere, allow for lunch, waterfall and mud bath fees. Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling visits Anse Cochon: €132 per person, rated 4.55 from 699 reviews. Land and Sea Adventure to Soufriere costs €488 per person, rated 4.96 from 110 reviews; lunch, waterfall and mud bath fees are extra. Browse catamaran options: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/catamaran-sailing-st-lucia/ · Browse snorkeling inclusions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/

**Do St Lucia snorkeling trips include pickup from my hotel?**

For Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere, hotel pickup needs a dock; Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling serves selected hotels. Use those limits to narrow the options for your hotel. Pickup is listed for 10 of 10 tours; that does not mean every hotel is served. Lucia Private Boat to Soufriere costs €182 per person, rated 4.93 from 183 reviews. Full Day Catamaran with Snorkeling costs €132 per person, rated 4.55 from 699 reviews. Filter trips with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/snorkeling-tours-st-lucia/?pickup=hotel


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