Deshaies - Dream coast on the Caribbean Sea
We offer exciting excursions from our Deshaies base. Communication then takes place in English, French or with hands and feet. And there is always something to laugh about.
Coastal fishing with locals
A fishing boat takes you into the bay of Deshaies to hunt for barracudas and other tropical fish. Afterwards preparation and cosy lunch together.
Gros Morne hike
From Deshaies, the route is initially steep and stony for around 250 metres, then more leisurely over the Gros Morne mountain, past a battery with old cannons, to Grande Anse beach. From the ‘Trou à Didi’ viewpoint, you will see the beach on the way. The walk, which is popular with visitors and locals alike, takes about 1 hour (about 2 kilometres one way). Afterwards, have a cocktail at the beach bar Chez Samy and enjoy a swim in Ziotte. Then walk through the rainforest back to Deshaies (approx. 30 minutes, ca. 2 km).
Botanical Garden
Discover the diversity of the tropical plant world on a guided tour of the botanical garden. From palm trees to cacti, agaves, baobabs and tropical medicinal plants. After the garden tour, a cocktail awaits you in a bar that has become the St Marie Yacht Club thanks to the TV series Death in Paradise, with a fantastic view over the bay of Deshaies. A good knowledge of French or English is required.
Cookery courses
Our cookery courses take place in the Chez Samy restaurant or on a property with a fantastic view of the bay of Grande Anse beach. You can suggest dishes. Please go to our Rubrick cookery courses under thematic travel propoistions.French language skills are not required. English is spoken. The favourites of British guests: Lobster and other seafood (e.g. king prawns). Minimum number of participants: 2 people. Pick-up at the hotel possible
Hike Death in Paradise
We discover the well-known and lesser-known film locations in Deshaies on foot. From the Honoré Police Station via Catherine's Bar to the École Béthsy and the Collège Félix Flemin. We walk through the rainforest to Grande Anse beach, a frequent filming location near the Chez Samy restaurant. A fruity cocktail awaits us there. We continue along the coastal footpath to La Perle beach, where the inspector's bungalow ‘The Shack’ is set up. Finally, lunch at Fort Royal, where some of the crew are accommodated (approx. 5 km, flat)
Solitude hike
We take you from Deshaies to Morne Mazeau at an altitude of around 600 metres. Your hike begins there through shady rainforest and later through sugar cane fields to Solitude in the municipality of Sainte Rose. On the way, you will have one or two great panoramic views, e.g. of the Grand-Cul- de-Sac-Marin with its islands (ca. 7 km, 3 hours, approx. 500 metres descent). In the afternoon, opportunity to take a trip to an island off the coast.
Coastal hike
Our tour starts at the sports ground in Deshaies and takes us via dream beaches (Grande Anse, La Perle) and great viewpoints (e.g. Gadet) to the Hotel Fort Royal. Our tour ends there with a coffee break. (approx. 7 km, flat, 2 hours walking time. Very early start in the morning due to the heat). If possible, we will visit an unknown cassava factory on the way (unfortunately not always open, only possible with reservations). Specialities from Manioc are produced there. Another highlight is a visit to a farmer in Deshaies who keeps wild boar in the nature reserve.
Cocktailtour
What is a shrubb? Which local fruits are used to mix tropical cocktails? Sample homemade cocktails in a Creole atmosphere. We visit two or three private estates and chat over local drinks in the garden or on the terrace.
Alcoholic rum cocktails and non-alcoholic fruit cocktails to choose from.
Diving courses
We offer diving courses in co-operation with Calypso Plongée in Deshaies. We will pick you up at the hotel and bring you back again. We are happy to help with any communication difficulties. Diving is possible in Deshaies (less frequented) or, for example, in the Jacques Cousteau underground reserve near Bouillante. We are happy to organise hotel reservations, excursions and transfers from/to the airport. Diving safaris, e.g. in combination with Terre-de-Haut or Port-Louis, are also possible. We do not offer dives to Sec Paté.