Visit the Cousteau Reserve By Boat Without a License
Overview
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Renting a boat without a license will allow you to visit the Cousteau reserve with ease and have a UNIQUE experience!
You will be able to take advantage of all the snorkeling spots that the richness of the Cousteau reserve offers!
1 - Colas Cove
2- The Japanese garden
3- The coral garden
4- The swimming pool
5- The aquarium
6- The turtle garden
You will be dazzled by the beauty of nature while sailing as well as by the exceptional richness of the seabed during your stops for snorkeling!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snacks
Bottled water
What To Expect
Present yourself 30min before Check-out! Rent a boat without a licence for 3 hours or 4 hours and visit the Cousteau reserve! Check-out DE la plage Caraïbe requires walking in the water/swimming to access the boat! A fully equipped boat awaits you, with DE sun, waterproof bags, cooler, PMT and all the necessary safety equipment DE! Show up 30 minutes before Check-out! Once the rental contract DE signed and the deposit of the boat is deposited (800€), you can put EN suit to walk/swim to the boat! After a briefing of the boat operation you will visit the Cousteau reserve. More DE 6 stops on buoy are available where you can moor the boat and discover the treasures DE the Cousteau Reserve! Sites like the Japanese garden, pigeon islands, turtle garden will be available to you to spend an unforgettable moment! The first DE snorkeling stops are 10, 15 and 20min DE navigation. It will take you about 35 - 40minutes to navigate to the pigeon islands or the turtle garden DE front of the beach of malendure which are the 2 points farthest! A detailed map will be provided on board the boat to locate you and indicate the buoys to make your stops! DE DE protection DE soleil DE t-shirt anti UV and DE hat, as well as snacks and drinks. Only mineral sunscreens without OXYBENZONE are accepted We sell water bottles on site! We will provide you with Waterproof bag as well as a small cooler. You can also rent GoPro Cameras for filming underwater, as well as underwater scooters to make you tow in the water!
Options
3
Duration: 3 minutes
Rental 3h reserve Cousteau
Duration: 3 hours
4min
Duration: 4 minutes
Rental 6h Reserve Cousteau
Duration: 6 hours
4h Rental Reserve Cousteau
Duration: 4 hours
3h Rental Reserve Cousteau
Duration: 3 minutes
4
Duration: 15 minutes
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not to be missed
Justgedidright,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great - really recommend. Nice self directed ride along coast into national park - amazing snorkelling opportunities at several sites. Turtles were amazing. Clear and safe instructions. You’ll have a great time.
OK but be vigilant
delphine7340,
May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Super nice rental, very easy to steer boat, breathtaking scenery. Loan of equipment, good explanations given but you absolutely must listen very well. But particularly dangerous in one part of the course, the current was so powerful that it was impossible for me to return to the boat. Luckily an experienced diver accompanying a group understood my distress and came to my rescue. He told me that without fins, that day, this place of pigeon island was impassable so strong the current was. So be really careful!
Pleasant discovery of the Cousteau reserve
Inspiration615297,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice activity, the boats are easily handled, the reserve is superb. The hirer explains everything about safety and the buoys to moor. But just because it’s explained doesn’t mean that you have to become a pro in a few hours and the renter has been more than once sarcastic and mocking (and it wasn’t said in the tone of humor unfortunately). Customer relationship to review, otherwise it was very good.
A treat!
moij237,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 4h getaway at sea! Between the sun, the boat only for us and the varieties observed... a treat! Okay, a little stir around the island but nothing very worrying. Explanations given before departure clear and small planter on return (luck of the end of the day 😊), great time. Thank you very much.
Do this!
j0nandbeth,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day on the water. Boat has plenty of shade. Staff was great. Others went on group tour to this same spot in large boats, we had areas all to ourselves for snorkeling and relaxing. 100% worth the money!
Parking more accessible in Baie Caraibes than in Malendure! Less people and less waiting for equipment. Top!
p19506,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A different way to get to Malendure along the coast and without parking problem... Direct access to the spots!
Very nice but safe to see again...
Sandra Z,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Incredible experience to live. Everything went well with the boat itself. We got to see some really nice stuff. The water is really clear and allows you to observe a lot of fish. However, we regret a lack of information regarding strong currents at pigeon islands. The renter does not make sure that you have fins and does not explain the interest in renting a small electric scooter. So we got off the boat to watch the fish, then we drifted a lot and couldn't swim back to the boat... Fortunately we came across tourists who helped us reach our boat. This is a big security breach in our opinion...
Great sea ride and snorkeling
VanF7,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.005 snorkeling points but deep enough, you have to swim to the coast a little. Some fish . the sea ride is nice . As the boats do not move very fast it moves qd even a little so plan seasickness pill so sensitive
To avoid paddling... Top 👍
fleurdesiles94,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very manoeuvrable and pleasant boat. The information is brief enough to locate the attachment points (no map given, no GPS) but we can easily navigate on sight! Sea formed around the pigeon islands which did not make the task easier because the buoys are far from the islands and there was a lot of current to reach them. Beware of the wind. We had more luck on the Petit Malendure side to go to meet the turtles then at the Japanese garden. Good experience overall despite a bit of a stormy start around the islands. Major advantage: no more paddling from Malendure to the Pigeon Islands! Easy parking at the cove Caribbean and something to eat pleasantly on this charming beach.
A Nice Independent Snorkeling Morning
jaygoose,
Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I throughly enjoyed our visit to the Cousteau Reserve while using this boat rental. A very nice young man checked us in shortly after opening the rental stand. He did not speak English and we do not speak French, however, he was able to call a colleague who explained all the rental parameters and boat operation to us in English. We opted for the 4 hour tour which worked out perfectly. We didn't have to wait on other people and we went when & wherever we wanted, as opposed to an organized tour with strangers. A map was provided showing the snorkeling areas where we fastened our boat to a buoy and snorkeled right out of the boat. When we were finished with one area, we climbed the ladder, started the motor, and were off to the next area. The snorkeling was best around Pigeon Island. The boat worked perfectly and allowed us to cover a lot of area. I do have experience running an outboard motor, so there were no issues and operating the boat was simple. I would definitely recommend this excursion and rental company!
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