Jun 2, 2025
Unforgettable Adventures with Denver of Shashamane Experience – Highly Recommend! - This was our second year doing tours with Denver of Shashamane Experience, and he once again went above and beyond to make our time in St. Lucia absolutely unforgettable!
Last year, he took us on an amazing snorkeling trip, and this year we booked three excursions with him because we knew we’d be in excellent hands. Each trip was unique, relaxing, and full of local flavor and personal touches that made them truly special.
1. Snorkeling at Anse Cochon (4 hours) – A beautiful half-day trip where we enjoyed vibrant snorkeling, refreshing Piton beers, and delicious fruit straight from Denver’s own garden – fresh papaya, mango, and coconut. It was the perfect way to start our adventures.
2. Full-Day Snorkeling + Soufriere & Pitons (6 hours) – This was the highlight of our trip! We started with snorkeling at stunning Anse Chastanet, then enjoyed an authentic local lunch in Soufriere, followed by snorkeling at Sugar Beach near the majestic Pitons. The views were breathtaking, and again, Denver provided a feast of fresh tropical fruits and drinks that kept us energized and happy.
3. Anse La Raye Street Party (evening trip) – We ended our week with a magical evening water taxi ride to the Anse la Raye street party. The atmosphere was lively, the food and music were fantastic, and the boat ride back to Marigot Bay under the moonlight was pure magic.
Denver is not only a skilled and safe boat captain but also an incredibly knowledgeable and gracious host. He’s passionate about sharing his island and culture, and it shows in every detail.
If you’re visiting St. Lucia and looking for authentic, personalized, and fun water adventures, do not miss the chance to tour with Denver and Shashamane Experience. We’ll definitely be booking again on our next trip!
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May 16, 2025
Excellent Tour - Denver and Mikael set us up for a great tour of snorkeling from Marigot Bay to the the Pitons and Sugar Beach. Our family of 5 were well taken care of including our daughter with Down Syndrome. Super chill and honest with respect to value. Totally recommend!
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Apr 15, 2025
Private Boat Tour w/ Mikael and Denver - Mikael and Denver were great! We asked to go snorkeling at Anse Chastanet and they took us there and waited while we snorkeled and had some beach time. They provided the snorkeling gear since we didn't have our own and the resort only rented to guests staying there. They showed us some different fishing villages and other sights along the way. They also took pictures of us with the Pitons in the background. Then we headed to Marigot Bay for lunch at a locally owned spot. After that we went to a small beach in Marigot Bay before heading back to Castries to our cruise ship. It was a really fun day!
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Mar 31, 2025
Wonderful, personalized experience! - We had the best time and the experience really exceeded our expectations. I was wary about taking a smaller boat/group but had also had a hard time finding an excursion that felt right for me and my husband. We ended up going with Shashamane because of the flexibility. It was nice to not have to go in a car (stayed in Marigot Bay) and be able to stop and snorkel anywhere for any amount of time, with a little history along the way. We never felt rushed and were glad to get to have a more personalized experience. Couldn't recommend them enough! We will be back and do this tour again.
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Mar 14, 2025
Highlight of the trip! - We had such a blast! They were able to accommodate our last minute booking along with showing us around the island, hanging out at the beach, snorkeling and some of us cliff jumped! Captain Charlie and crew were so fun we would recommend them highly!
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Feb 9, 2025
Well worth the time and money! - Denver was a fantastic guide and perfect for what we wanted to do. As a couple in our 60s, we wanted to primarily see the sites of St. Lucia from the water, have a relaxing day out, and go to various snorkeling sites. Denver was very accommodating including picking us up at Rodney Bay Marina which was much closer to our hotel. We were able to snorkel at 4 of 5 spots (one had stronger currents and Denver did not think it safe enough to explore under the conditions). Everything was at our pace and we never felt rushed. Each snorkeling site was unique in the fish, coral, and sponges. We enjoyed having the different locations we passed explained to us and stopping for lunch at a beach restaurant. I am a nature photographer and appreciated having birds pointed out, the pausing of the boat for photos, and seeing the amazing bat cave. Denver clearly knows and loves his island and we are thankful to him for sharing it with us. Highly recommend!
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Jan 16, 2025
Hands down Best Guide in Marigot Bay! - Amazing day with Denver in his water taxi from Marigot Bay to Souffrie. Excellent customer service, response time and a very nice guy. Denver allowed us to pick the time and spots we wanted to see. A beautiful day on the water visiting Sugar Beach and the Pitons. Denver coordinated a lunch stop and got our taxi so that we could visit the Project Cocoa excursion. GREAT price, do not book thru hotel. This is a MUST and best part of our trip. Highly recommend and would do again. Thank you Denver for making our visit to St. Lucia unforgettable!
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Dec 10, 2024
The best day we had in St Lucia - We had a wonderful day out with Denver on his boat and would highly recommend booking with him. He was very professional and we felt safe with our two three year olds. He tailored the day to work best for us and even arranged a taxi to meet us to take us to the mud baths. The boat is comfortable and he makes an excellent rum punch! Ten out of ten Thanks Denver. :)
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Aug 13, 2024
The Highlight of our St. Lucia Vacation - An absolute perfect day on the boat!
We wanted to go snorkeling and cliff jumping, and that's exactly what we got. Denver and Chad were great hosts and guides as we spent the day on our custom adventure, all at our own pace. Without a doubt, this experience was worth every penny.
A favorite stop was on a secluded beach only accessible by boat where we enjoyed our lunch.
This is the water taxi that you're looking for!
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Aug 1, 2024
Fantastic snorkeling/sightseeing tour from Marigot Bay to Sugar Beach (Pitons) - What a great afternoon! Charlie was a fantastic guide for our afternoon tour! At the outset, he asked what we wanted to see given the length of our tour, and we requested to see the Pitons up close and also go snorkeling...both were amazing! On our boat ride down from our lodging at Marigot Bay to our snorkeling destination of Sugar Beach (up close viewing of the Petons), Charlie slowed down at the important landmarks and towns we were going by, giving us helpful history and information about the land and people of St. Lucia. It was the perfect amount of information, and he answered all questions we followed up with. We loved coming in to Sugar Beach and up into the Pitons area and then having time to go snorkeling at Sugar Beach (and see the posh Viceroy resort up close...amazing that all beaches are public in St. Lucia!). The snorkeling was amazing there! We saw gorgeous and colorful fish, octupus, squid, some glowing coral....all in an area just off the beach that felt safe and comfortable. My teenage sons enjoyed going onto the main beach and jumping off the water trampoline for a bit, too! Charlie let us set our schedule and gave guidance for this given we wanted some time toward the end to go cliff jumping (which he had previewed with us on the way down). We all enjoyed the ride back up with more speed (so much better than being on a big, packed, slower tour boat!), and my sons enjoyed the cliff jumping toward the end, just before pulling back into Marigot Bay. We appreciated the cold bottled water and sodas Charlie had for us in his cooler for our trip. Charlie was warm, friendly, informative, and easygoing yet professional. Many thanks Charlie (and Denver) for our fantastic tour of this beautiful area - we feel like we saw and did so much in a mere afternoon!
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