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Half-day guided tour of the islets & white sandbanks

4 hours of islets, turquoise water and local heritage in Le François — small group only.

Guests swimming on the white sandbanks of Le François, seen from the MOWATA boat

Cruising along a wooded islet in turquoise water

Crystal-clear water over the white sandbanks

Duration: 4 hours
Departures: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Group: 11 guests maximum

Prices

Adult€60
Child (up to 11 years old)€40

Prices per person, all taxes included.

Small group, 11 guests maximum
Guided by a local captain
Swim in Joséphine's Bathtub
Welcome cocktail and accras included

Spend half a day in a small group exploring the islets of Le François. Your captain shares the history and heritage of the bay between swims in shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water.

The highlight: Joséphine’s Bathtub, a white sandbank in the middle of the sea where you can stand. Perfect for families.

Itinerary

Boarding in Le François
Departure from Chemin Monnerot, Le François: welcome on board and briefing.
Îlet Thierry
First stop in the heart of the bay, wild vegetation and see-through water.
© Mickaël BRUNO CC BY-SA 4.0
Joséphine's Bathtub
Stand on white sand in the middle of the sea. The moment everyone waits for.
Îlet Long
On to another iconic islet of the bay.
© Mickaël BRUNO CC BY-SA 4.0
Mangrove
Discover the mangrove, a precious ecosystem of the Atlantic coast.
Back to the dock
Welcome cocktail and accras shared on board.
Atmosphere illustration

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Max 11 guests
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Cancellation : Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Less than 24 hours before departure or no-show: no refund. If MOWATA cancels: choose between rescheduling, subject to availability, and a full refund. Contact us by email or WhatsApp with your booking reference.

A question before booking?
The captain answers you directly on WhatsApp.

Included

4-hour guided boat tour
Welcome cocktail and accras
Swimming stops

Not included

To complete: e.g. snorkel gear?

What to bring

Swimsuit and towel
Reef-safe sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Water bottle

Meeting point

Chemin Monnerot, 97240 Le François, Martinique

Once on Chemin Monnerot, follow the MOWATA direction sign to the boarding point. Parking is available and signposted on site.

The MOWATA boat at the boarding jetty in Le François — The boarding point

Directions

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Joséphine’s Bathtub and the white sandbanks, small-group style

Le François white sandbanks are shallow banks of white sand covering about 1 km² between Îlet Thierry, Îlet Oscar, Îlet Métrente and Îlet Long. The water is never deeper than 2 metres and a barrier reef shelters it from the swell: clear, calm and turquoise. At their heart, Joséphine’s Bathtub owes its name to a legend: Empress Joséphine, born in Les Trois-Îlets, supposedly loved to bathe here.

It can only be reached by boat. With MOWATA you leave from Le François with 11 guests maximum, away from the big catamaran crowds, with a captain who tells you about the bay: star-shaped Îlet Thierry (a protected area since 2005), Joséphine’s Bathtub, Îlet Long and the mangrove, then a welcome cocktail and accras on board.

Best time: the dry season (roughly December to April) is the most popular; weekday mornings are calmer. If sargassum arrives, we adapt the route.

FAQ

Where is Joséphine's Bathtub?

In Le François bay, on Martinique's Atlantic coast, on a sandbank between Îlet Thierry and Îlet Oscar. It can only be reached by boat — it's the highlight of our guided tour.

Where do we board?

Once on Chemin Monnerot in Le François, follow the MOWATA direction sign to the boarding point.

Where can I park?

Parking is available and signposted on site.

Are children welcome?

Yes! The white sandbanks are shallow and ideal for families. Child prices apply up to 11 years old inclusive. Travelling with a baby? Contact us before booking to check the conditions for welcoming your baby on board.

What should I bring?

Swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and a water bottle.

Can I bring food and drinks?

Yes, your own cooler is welcome on board.