Private Tour

Half day Curieuse and St Pierre island Seychelles

Overview

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Tour starts off Dream Yacht Marina.

Disembark on Curieuse island where you get the welcome by the giant Aldabra tortoises the are roaming freely.

Then explore the fauna and flora on the 1 hour hike over the hills and mangrove, the leads you to Anse Jose white sandy beach. From here you can also access the Doctor’s house Museum. Then snorkeling at St Pierre in the crystal clear water.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The transportation time is already included in the total duration of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snacks

Use of Snorkelling equipment

waters and soft drinks available onboard.

Curieuse island entrance fee. (300RS/USD25 per person). Payment by cards Only upon arrival.

Curieuse Island

What To Expect

Curieuse Island

At curieuse the first stop at Baie Laraie beach. Where get to meet some of the free-roaming giant Aldabra tortoises; the island is home to hundreds of them! There is 1hr hike over the hills and in the mangroves. Cross Curieuse Island and discover its lush fauna and flora en route to Anse Jose – a perfect opportunity for sunbathing! From here, you can also access the Doctors House Museum, which teaches you about the history of the island and the old leprosy establishment.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Then proceed to St Pierre Island - this tiny islet with its granite profile interspersed with some coconut palms- to give you the best snorkelling experience The waters around Île St. Pierre are a firm favourite with swimmers and snorkelers

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

For 6 Persons

For 2 Persons

For 4 Persons

Reviews

4.56

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Loveless. Actually, just a taxi ride for a lot of money.
csswiss2014,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Skipper Eric uninterested. No sign of snacks. Drinks deficient. Just a cola, a little water. Had to ask for it. Snorkeling equipment not cleaned from its predecessor. Luckily I had water with me and was able to clean it myself. Unhygienic! Tsucher glasses didn't work properly. No substitutes. Had some swell. Eric raced so hard that we arrived on the island wearing wet clothes. Wasn't worth the money.
Unique experience
Thorben W,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice guide. Explained a lot about the Seychelles and its archipelagos. Additionally short guided tour on Curieuse. ( Here sturdy footwear is recommended. About 40 minutes hike) Safety and well-being have always been taken into account.
Great experience
D5412POjadec,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on this excursion with David and we caught plenty of eyes! It was just great to visit Curious Island and snorkel. We recommend 100% this activity which has been one of our favorites in Seychelles.
Tortoises, stunning views and snorkeling
Mirko F,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lovely time on Curieuse island, stroking and feeding the giant tortoises. Richie and David were great guides and told us a lot of interesting facts about the island and its animals. We also had time to relax on Anse St José, before heading off for a snorkeling session. Would strongly recommend!
An outstanding experience
gipsy2001,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An outstanding experience! But first: the Skipper made the difference: we could make a self- designed Tour and he performed the landing operation on Curieuse with incomparable Expertise and courtesy. A great day
Great experience despite my lack of mobility
claudiazT6732KL,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this private half-day tour and loved it. Our skipper Ted was helpful and reliable. He provided us with cold drinks, served fruit and gave us great tips. He also showed great understanding for my reduced mobility (overweight and arthritis) and always helped me get in and out. And even I, as an inexperienced swimmer, was able to snorkel in the sea, thanks to lifebuoy. It was an indescribably great experience.
Private half day boat tour to Curieuse Island with snorkelling stop and Valle de Mai NP walk
gerbilsontour,
Jan 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So pleased we found this tour with MC Seychelles. we wanted a private tour to Curieuse Island so that we could view the tortoises, do the walk and enjoy snorkelling at our own pace vs with others, and we weren't fussed for a beach BBQ. This 4 hour trip was perfect. A high quality boat and experienced staff. We too our own snorkelling gear (not sure if there was an option to borrow/hire). Sadly it was too rough at St Pierre but we had a lovely snorkelling on Curieuse. The tortoises are huge and very used to people. We did the walk over the island to the doctors house beach and the boat picked us up. Welcome water and fruit on the way back. There is a shower and toilet at the marine for changing when you get back. MC Seychelles organised a pick up at our hotel at 8.30 over to the marina with a 1.5 hour stop at the UNESCO Valle de Mai NP to walk through the coco de mare forest before drop off back at our hotel at 3.00. Excellent. Perfect. Highly recommneded.
mWe had a great 1/2 day tour with the
Liketotravel30,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great 1/2 day tour with them. Perfect pick up from ship - we saw the island, the tortoises, we snorkeled, saw the Coco de Mer etc. Recommend!
They canceled my booking for $$$
giannivacanza,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Six days before the half-day tour was to occur, they emailed me asking if I would change my time from morning to afternoon. I replied that I couldn't do that as I needed to be back on my cruise ship at a certain time. Three days before the tour date, they emailed me the following, "Unfortunately, we won't be able to proceed with the trip on the 14th due to bad weather, and the sea condition might be choppy also." The weather forecast for the day was perfect, and when I told them so and asked for an explanation, there was no reply. It is quite clear what actually happened. From the moment they asked me to change my booking, it was clear that they had a more lucrative booking that would require me to be willing to change my time. When I wasn't able to accommodate their request, they simply canceled me and gave the most lame and disingenuous reasons. This practice should be investigated by TripAdvisor. Perhaps they were looking to book privately, outside of the Viator system, to make more $$?
Very nice experience
patriciamE2696RZ,
Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent excursion! The boat was great , and our guide, Nicolas, very friendly. The excursion to the small mangrove of the curious island allowed us to see the small local fauna, and the stop in St Pierre led us to see a turtle swimming there too. We warmly recommend this experience.