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A trip to La Désirade with Adams
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A trip to La Désirade with Adams

Outing selected and coordinated by ICIGO.
DurationFull day
AccessibilityFrom 4 years old
Meeting point07:30
ParticipantsMax. 12Small group

The experience

Set off to explore La Désirade with Adams, a local fisherman from La Désirade. A tour of La Désirade in a 4x4, a swim and a barbecue lunch on the beach.

From 7.30 am, you’ll board Adams’ boat, which will take you safely to La Désirade. With this experienced fisherman at the helm, you’re in safe hands to discover La Désirade in all its splendour, at a Caribbean pace. You’ll spend an hour and a half exploring his home island and enjoy several exceptional viewpoints (beaches and panoramic views). Unusual plants and a few iguanas are also on the agenda. La Désirade was the first island sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and is one of the oldest plateaus in the Caribbean. This large tabular rock is 145 million years old and dates back to the time of the dinosaurs! After touring La Désirade from east to west, followed by a well-deserved swim, an aperitif will be served on the beach. Rum, planteur, rosé, local juices, soft drinks… to start, followed by a home-cooked meal featuring the following dishes:

  • Tartare
  • Homemade tabbouleh and plantains
  • Fish or chicken served with local vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Wine and various juices

At around 3.30 pm, after this day of relaxation, it will be time to head back to Saint-François at 4.30 pm. Adams, who is particularly attentive and goes out of his way to look after his guests, will have played a major part in ensuring you have a memorable day on this unique island.

  • Meet at 7.30 am for a 7.45 am departure
  • Arrival at La Désirade at 8.45 am
  • Snorkelling and a tour of the island
  • 11.30 am: Aperitif
  • 12.00 pm: Local BBQ on the beach at Fifi
  • 3.30 pm: Return to Saint-François by 4.30 pm

Typical itinerary for the day:

  1. 07:30
    Boarding
  2. 07:45
    Departure
  3. 08:45
    Arrival at La Désirade
  4. Snorkelling and a tour of the island in a 4x4
  5. 11:30
    Aperitif
  6. 12:00
    Local BBQ on the beach
  7. 15:30
    Boarding for the return journey to St-François
  8. 16:10
    Passing through Pointe des Châteaux and arriving in Saint-François

ICIGO Sea Index (La Désirade)

Sea forecasts and conditions — we track marine weather to guide travellers towards the best time slots.

DaySwellWindReco.Temp.
Fri 30 Oct1.1 m24 km/hIdeal28°
Sat 31 Oct1.0 m21 km/hIdeal28°
Sun 1 Nov1.2 m26 km/hFair28°
Mon 2 Nov1.3 m27 km/hFair27°
Tue 3 Nov1.2 m24 km/hIdeal28°

Confirmed based on the day's weather · trip confirmed based on sea conditions.

Included

  • Fuel
  • Aperitifs, BBQ meals featuring fish, and wines
  • Ferry crossing to La Désirade
  • A visit to La Désirade

To bring

  • Beach towel
  • Sun cream (preferably organic)
  • Camera
  • Hat, cap
  • Fins, masks and snorkels

What travellers say

77 reviews for A trip to La Désirade with Adams

C
C. MACé
sept. 2026

Super balade aquatique avec Quentin !! Des explications au top, il nous a fait découvrir de très belles choses. Je reviendrai et bien évidemment je recommande à 300% !! Merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique matinée dans le respect de la faune et la flore.

P
P. SAGET
juin 2026

Très belle journée à La Désirade…et Adams est très professionnel et rassurant en mer; merci beaucoup

Y
Y. HEBERT
avr. 2026

Nous avons passé une journée mémorable en compagnie d'Adams tout était parfait de la conduite de son bateaux sur les vagues à la visite de l'île. Adams est un passionné de sa desirade et des caraïbes il est super avenant et c'est un cuisinier hors pair. Milles merci à toi

M
M. PERARD
fév. 2026

Très belle journée, capitaine compétent et sérieux. Très bon accueil avec un petit verre de planteur, découverte du village, plage , déjeuner copieux agrémenté d'un rhum, visite de l'île avec un chauffeur qui a raconté l'histoire de son île. Excellent à faire. Merci Adams

Departure point

St-François
Meeting point
07:30
Meeting point
Saint-François Marina, opposite the "Tropic Café" restaurant (formerly Café Wango)
Directions

Important conditions

Confirmation request

Your request is sent to our team, who checks availability for the trip. No payment is required at this stage.

Cancellation

Moins de 48 heures avant le début de l'activité : non remboursable.

Filling requirements

A minimum of 10 people is required for the trip to go ahead

Sea conditions

If the swell is over 0.5 metres, the trip is not recommended for elderly people or those with muscle or joint problems. The outward journey to La Désirade can be challenging when the swell exceeds 1 metre; the return journey to Saint-François is generally in calmer conditions

Minimum age

This excursion is suitable for children aged 4 and over

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