Snorkeling with Giant Turtles, The Odyseo Aquarium & Port Louis

Overview

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English

French

8 hours

Mobile ticket

* Note: It is forbidden to touch or interact with the turtles.

* Note: This tour is private except for the turtles portion.

* Note: Typically the turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides.

This action-packed day will take you from the peaceful lagoons of the North of Mauritius to the busting capital of Port Louis.

Begin with a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Snorkeling with giant turtles! You'll board a boat from the northwest coast of the island, and take a short ride to where the turtles are. Masks and tubes are provided (fins are not allowed).

Spend the afternoon in the vibrant capital of Port Louis. You’ll have the chance to visit the Odyseo Aquarium, with over 200 species of aquatic marine life native to the Indian Ocean. Learn about conservation efforts designed to preserve marine life, including sea turtles!

Continue your adventure in Port Louis by visiting the famous Caudan Waterfront, Central Market, and Fort Adelaide.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The swimming with turtles portion of this outing is not recommended for pregnant women. All children under 12 years old should be accompanied.

This tour lasts up to eight hours, and you will be able to choose how long you spend at each attraction (except for the turtles portion). Depending on your group’s speed you may not have time to see all the listed attractions. You will be able to stop for lunch but the price of the lunch is not included

Bring swimwear and a towel for the swimming with turtles portion, and a change of clothes and comfortable walking shoes for the rest of the tour

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Snorkeling with turtles

Air-conditioned and insured taxi, minibus or coach

Hotel pickup, dropoff and transportation in a private vehicle

Services of a fully licensed, qualified driver

Snorkeling gear (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)

Lunch or snacks

Odysseo Oceanarium Mauritius

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Plage de Trou aux Biches

Start the day with one of the most unique experiences in Mauritius: snorkeling with wild, giant turtles! You will board a boat on the northwest coast of the island and have the opportunity to snorkel with turtles in their natural environment. These Giant Green Sea Turtles can reach up to 1.2m in length and weigh up to 200kg. Apart from the turtles, you can see a variety of marine life, including different varieties of tropical fish and coral. Snorkeling gear is included (masks and tubes - fins are not allowed)! Note: Typically the swimming with wild turtles portion of the tour is done first, however this may change depending on the tides. The total time spent on the boat and snorkeling is around 45 minutes.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Odysseo Oceanarium Mauritius

The Odysseo Aquarium is the largest oceanarium in the Mascarene Archipelago, and the first of its kind in Mauritius! The oceanarium showcases 45 habitats of different sizes and shapes, and over 200 species of aquatic marine life that inhabit the Indian Ocean. Guests will be able to learn about conservation efforts designed to preserve marine life in the Indian Ocean, including the giant sea turtles from the morning’s snorkeling.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

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