Water Taxi Signal Island Turtle Tour for cruisers

Overview

Available languages

English

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

We propose a water taxi to Signal island, specially made for cruisers. We pick up you directly at the cruise ship terminal.

Get off the beaten tracks and swim with turtles in a paradise island from Noumea. Food & drinks not included

4 hours to discover "wild side" of the south lagoon.

Unknown from the crowd of your boat, it is the best spot to snorkel and swim with turtles in their local environment, at only 30 minutes from Noumea with our water taxi. You will be able to enjoy by your own the magnificent white sand beach, historical trail around this island and beautiful, natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life.

This tour is reserved for people under 70 years old and in good physical condition. It's a physical inflatable bumpy boat ride to go to the Island. You will snorkel by your own means. No guide, just personal instructions given by the skipper.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guid

Not recommended for participants greater than 70 years of age

Food and drinks not included in price

Please bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Water taxi to Signal island

What To Expect

If you take departure at 8 AM the water taxi will come back at 11 AM. If you take departure 9 AM water taxi will come back at 1.30 PM. If you take departure at 10.30 AM water taxi will come back at 2.30 PM. If you take departure at 11.30 AM water taxi will come back at 3.30 PM. If you take departure at 3.00 PM water taxi will come back at 5.45 PM. Departure from the cruise ship terminal to SIGNAL ISLAND. This tour is reserved for people under 70 years old and in very good physical condition. It's a physical inflatable bumpy boat ride to go to the Island. If people can walk without any assistance and don't have any low back injury, they can do the tour. Land on SIGNAL ISLAND : Enjoy 3 or 4 hours (depending the departure time you choose) Discover white sand beach and swim by your own with the turtles. You can also observe colorful marine life along coral reefs, with your equipment and personal instruction from your skipper (if you need we can provided you mask and snorkel). We don't guarantee you will see or swim with turtles, because it depends your snorkeling level and the weather conditions. Schedules may change (depending on our availabilities) and times your ship docking.

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Water Taxi Signal Island Turtle Tour for cruisers

Reviews

4.70

308 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

249

Swimming with the turtles and fish
Demetra M,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Signal Island water taxi ride for 25 minutes. Uninhibited small island with white sand beach. Highlights include swimming with large turtles 10 feet from shore. Good reef snorkeling. Beautiful views of New Caledonia mountains.
Beautiful little Island
Nikki Y,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful Island with clear waters for snorkelling, very minimal shade and bring your own food/water but true untouched beauty
Saw not only turtles but...
Bersabe R,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Saw not only turtles but other beautiful fish. Well worth it. Traveled alone but still had a great time.
Perfect for cruise passengers
Janine W,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The pickup point is convenient for cruise-ship passengers and the timing accommodates cruise-ship itineraries. It's ~20 min boat ride to the island. The island is pretty small . . . don't expect any commercial activity here. Go for the snorkeling and have fun looking for turtles --- we saw lots.
Fun trip to Signal Island
Portia N,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organized trip to Signal Island for shore snorkeling. Beautiful fish and lots of turtles. A very fun trip! Loved the boat ride too!