Basse-Terre Island

Basse-Terre Island is the name of the western-half of Guadeloupe proper, in the Lesser Antilles. Despite its name, Basse-Terre Island (literally "Low Land" Island, "Down Land" Island) is the highest island of Guadeloupe, rising to 1,467 metres (4,813 feet) above sea level at the Soufrière volcano.

Above the city of Basse-Terre on a mountain road, is the village of Saint-Claude, at the base of the Soufrière volcano. The village is noted for its coffee and banana plantations & stately homes. Tours to ascend the Soufrière can be arranged.

A few beaches are located along the coast, north and south of the city of Basse-Terre. There are also fishing areas.

AmaWaterways - Enchanting Rhine - AmaSiena

As first time cruisers we were a bit apprehensive about the whole structure of the trip. We needn’t have been. The tours and tour guides provided a wide range of options. Lots to do and plenty of time to relax as well. I would have liked an additional cycling option at a moderate level. Think “stop and smell the roses” rather than spandex road warrior. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised by the accommodations and the food on the ship. It...
By Janice T