Caribbean Sea views, the charm of Deshaies, tropical flowers, birds and lush vegetation… a beautiful way to discover Basse-Terre, even when your time in port is shorter.
A shorter port call doesn’t mean you have to miss out on discovering Basse-Terre!
This excursion has been designed to give you the opportunity to discover Deshaies and the richness of Guadeloupe’s tropical nature, with an itinerary adapted to shorter port calls in Pointe-à-Pitre.
The programme includes a scenic drive towards the Deshaies coastline, a stop at the Gadet viewpoint, followed by a visit to the famous Deshaies Botanical Garden.
An escape combining Caribbean panoramas, lush landscapes, tropical flowers and wildlife, while allowing a comfortable safety margin for your return to the ship.
RETURN TO POINTE-À-PITRE
After your visit to the Botanical Garden, we will leave Deshaies and return directly to the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal.
Departure from Deshaies and return times are adapted to your ship’s schedule and traffic conditions, allowing a comfortable safety margin before you need to be back on board.
GUADELOUPE
DESHAIES, PANORAMIC VIEWS & TROPICAL GARDEN
€61 per person
*additional fees apply*
Botanical Garden admission payable directly on site:
€18 per adult
€12 per child
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Pick-up at the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal, according to your ship’s arrival time.
We will head towards Basse-Terre, travelling through Sainte-Rose before continuing along the coast towards Deshaies.
As we travel, the scenery becomes increasingly lush and tropical, revealing the beauty of this part of Guadeloupe, between tropical vegetation and the Caribbean Sea.
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Before reaching the Botanical Garden, we will stop at the Gadet viewpoint, in the Deshaies area.
A lovely panoramic stop where you can admire the Deshaies coastline and the Caribbean Sea, enjoy the scenery and take some beautiful photos before continuing our excursion.
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We will then continue to the famous Deshaies Botanical Garden, set on a former 7-hectare estate once owned by Coluche, the famous French comedian.
After Coluche’s death, the property was purchased by landscape gardener and nurseryman Michel Gaillard, who gradually transformed it into the Botanical Garden.
Today, 5 hectares have been developed as a floral and wildlife park, offering a remarkable journey through exceptionally rich tropical vegetation.
You will explore the garden freely and at your own pace.
As you walk through the garden, you will discover different environments featuring palm trees and tropical trees, Caribbean vegetation, medicinal and aromatic plants, wetland areas and an arid garden.
Orchids, hibiscus and bougainvillea in vibrant tropical colours.
A beautiful water-lily pond, aquatic plants and Koi carp.
An impressive collection of palm trees and tropical trees, as well as an arboretum offering beautiful views towards the Caribbean Sea.
An approximately 10-metre waterfall, a bamboo forest, a stream and a spectacular living water wall.
Colourful lorikeets, as well as macaws in the Parrot Village.
Caribbean flamingos.
An area dedicated to arid plants and cacti.
An avenue of tree ferns and many other tropical species to discover along the way.
A beautiful immersion in Guadeloupe’s tropical flora and wildlife, with a self-guided visit allowing everyone to enjoy the garden at their own pace.
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During your visit, you can, if you wish, enjoy a break at the Botanical Garden snack bar.
It offers a variety of choices and meal options, including sandwiches, bokits, salads and drinks.
You are free to take a break depending on your preferences and the time available.
Lunch and drinks are not included in the excursion price.
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Pick-up, visit and return times are adapted to your ship’s port schedule.
The Botanical Garden visit is self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
This excursion is specially designed for shorter port calls in Pointe-à-Pitre.
Return to the cruise terminal is always planned more than one hour before your ship’s “All Aboard” time.
