A self-paced paddle along the island's quiet southern coves, ducking into inlets no tour bus can reach and pausing to swim wherever the water looks right.
What to expect
Launching from a small beach near the village, you paddle along a coastline of volcanic outcrops and hidden coves, several accessible only by kayak. A guide, if you choose one, points out where fishermen still keep traditional canoes and where the current sits stillest for a swim break. It's unhurried, physical, and quiet in a way the more popular beaches aren't.
Good to know
Morning paddles avoid the trade-wind chop that picks up by early afternoon; return kayaks by 1pm to keep the whole morning unhurried and still make an early ship departure.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Les Saintes — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.