Jimmy, a fisherman from Désirade, welcomes you aboard his brand-new boat for an authentic day out. Jimmy knows the area inside out and will be delighted to share the fresh catch from Désirade with you. Jimmy is the calm, steady presence you need for a carefree day in Petite Terre. Alain, a former Petite Terre ranger and professional skipper, will also take over from Jimmy on this well-established tour.
Jimmy will be waiting for you at 7.00 am for a scheduled departure at 7.15 am every Tuesday for the half-day excursions. It takes between 40 and 50 minutes to reach the shores of the Petite Terre nature reserve. Once in the lagoon, what could be better than watching a few turtles come up out of the water to breathe? Next comes a briefing on the day’s programme, followed by disembarkation and the start of your activities on the island. You can explore the island along the marked trail leading to the lighthouse (the oldest in Guadeloupe), where a small museum awaits you. Signs along the way will point out points of interest regarding the local flora and fauna. There are also information boards on the history of Petite Terre near the lighthouse. You should be able to complete this short walk in under an hour, during which you’ll spot the countless iguanas that inhabit the island. You’ll then have plenty of time left to explore the Petite Terre lagoon and spot turtles, lemon sharks, rays and tropical fish. A light snack will be served at around 10.30 am on the boat. Boarding is scheduled for around 11.15 am, with the return to Saint-François at around 12.15 pm.
Sea forecasts and conditions — we track marine weather to guide travellers towards the best time slots.
| Day | Swell | Wind | Reco. | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 1.0 m | 23 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Sat 31 Oct | 1.0 m | 20 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Sun 1 Nov | 1.1 m | 24 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Mon 2 Nov | 1.2 m | 26 km/h | Fair | 29° |
| Tue 3 Nov | 1.2 m | 24 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
Confirmed based on the day's weather · trip confirmed based on sea conditions.
9 reviews for Half a day in Petite-Terre with Jimmy and Alain
Demi journée, départ ponctuel, arrivée de bonne heure sans trop de monde sur l ilet. La traversée en bateau rapide est dynamique et rafraichissante. Les places sont confortables. Jimmy connait la mer et gère bien le passage dans les vagues. Alain d'une des explications claires et intéressantes sur l ilet ou il a été garde et est soucieux de la préservation de la réserve. Petit déjeuner et verre de l'amitié offert sur le bateau. Tout s'est bien déroulé.
Très agréable matinée. A refaire
Une superbe matinée ! Pilotage de Jimmy au top !!! Et explications de Alain vraiment intéressantes L'île comme les fonds marins sont fantastiques !!! Raie, Tortues, Bébés requins citrons, Poulpe, Oiseaux divers et Iguanes, voilà tout ce qu'on a vu N'hésitez pas à y aller et à leur faire confiance ! Souvenirs garantis
Magique ! Si vous avez une excursion à faire, c’est celle ci! Nous avons pris la formule demi journée à cause d’un timing serré avant le départ. Cette excursion fut donc notre finish en beauté sur cette île. Et quel finish! Alain et Jimmy sont absolument incroyables: ponctualité, accueil chaleureux, professionnalisme et bienveillance. Ils ont à cœur de bien vous expliquer le fonctionnement de la réserve, l’histoire de l’île et où aller pour observer cette nature magnifique. Nous sommes ravis et espérons revenir prochainement! Merci mille fois de ce beau moment.
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Moins de 48 heures avant le début de l'activité : non remboursable.
A minimum of 8 people is required for the outing to go ahead
The boat leaves at the specified time; no delays will be tolerated
Children under the age of 3 and pregnant women are not permitted to take part in this excursion
A 9.80-metre boat fitted with two 300 CV Mercury Sea Pro V8 engines
Not recommended for people with health problems. In this case, opt for the day-trip on a catamaran
If the skipper cancels due to rough seas, you can choose between a rescheduled trip or a full refund.
