What a St. Lucia Catamaran Shows You That a Road Tour Cannot
Author : Thomas Peter | Published On : 04 Jun 2026
Upon arriving in St. Lucia, one can appreciate the beauty of St. Lucia via its hills and its coastline. But then again, what many tourists miss out on is the true beauty of St. Lucia that lies within its oceans. While the roads pass through the interior and parts of the coast, they do not showcase everything. For that, it is important to be on the water.
Exodus Boat Charters has been doing for years what no road can do - take guests out on special routes. This is the view from a boat that the land can't provide.
- The Pitons From Sea Level
All guests take a picture of the Pitons from the catamaran St Lucia. But nearly all of those photos are from a land-based perspective, mostly high up, far from the scene, between the trees, or between the buildings. However, it is a totally different experience from the water.
Exodus departs directly from the north to the two Pitons - Gros Piton and Petit Piton. The twin peaks become more prominent as the boat travels south. When you arrive at Soufrière, they rise to your level on each side. That's the only time you get under the Pitons in St. Lucia.
- Marigot Bay: Special View From the Water
Marigot Bay is hidden behind a narrow entrance with palm-covered hills on either side. Hence, the road above does not provide a good view. One must come in by water to understand the reason for its reputation. The private catamaran tour St Lucia offered by Exodus cruises through Marigot Bay and allows people to have a front view of the still waters, the boats anchored in the bay, and the verdant hills that enclose the entire length of the bay.
- Hidden Beaches - Inaccessible By Road
St. Lucia is home to some beaches that are inaccessible by car. These are isolated from the road network by steep cliffs and thick vegetation. Exodus is intimately familiar with these locations along the shore and can bring the catamaran St Lucia right up to the beach so guests can swim out or anchor up and explore. Only boats can reach these beaches, and that is why these spots remain quiet.
- Under the Sea: Marine Life
Exodus will take you to Anse Cochon and Anse Chastanet, where you can snorkel. They are part of a marine reserve protected area. You just get out of the boat and immerse yourself in an incredibly beautiful underwater world.
It is on the western coast that the journey to watch whales and dolphins takes place. Spinners and Bottlenose are regularly observed. There are also Pilot Whales and Humpback Whales in these waters.
- Fishing Villages - The Road Never Shows
On the West Coast, there are tiny fishing villages that are on the seafront. You will see the brightly painted wooden pirogues docking on the beach. It is a wonderful experience to spot the fishermen setting out before dawn. This scene represents another dimension of St. Lucia that is seldom seen by tourists.
- Spotting Whales From the Center
Whales provide experiences that cannot be matched by land activities. One cannot see the Humpback Whale breaching out of the water. You cannot listen to the sound of its blowhole from the land before seeing the whale itself. You also cannot see its flukes diving under the water from a clifftop. The reason why whale watching is successful in St. Lucia is that the whales spend their days out at sea. You will need a boat and a crew that is familiar with where to look.
Conclusion
Exodus Boat Charters offers a full-day private catamaran tour St Lucia that visits the whole west coast and more, in one trip, than most visitors do in a full holiday. Check out their webpage and schedule an off-the-road tour that won't let you down!
