Snorkeling at Curieuse Island: Full-day island hopping with guide

You hike through wild Curieuse, then snorkel two separate islands in the same afternoon.

A full-day snorkeling trip from Praslin Island to Curieuse and St Pierre, with a licensed guide leading a 45-minute nature trail, beach time, creole barbecue lunch, and two snorkeling sessions in clear water. Pickup from Baie-Ste-Anne, Grand-Anse or Anse Volbert is included. Snorkeling gear, drinks and lunch are provided. The boat departs at 9:30am and returns by 4pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Curieuse Island and snorkeling trip

• Arrive at Curieuse Island by 9:30am
• Nature trail walk with guide for 45 minutes
• Relax on Curieuse white sandy beach
• Enjoy mixed barbecue at 12:30pm
• Snorkel at St Pierre Island at 2:00pm
• Snorkel and have soft drinks at Anse Lafarine
• End trip at 4:00pm

The experience

Six hours on the water means you cover three separate stops without rushing through any of them. The morning starts at Curieuse Island itself, where a licensed guide walks you through 45 minutes of nature trails on the actual island, not a boardwalk or a viewing platform, but the wild of it. After that stretch you have time to rest on the white sand beach before lunch arrives at 12:30pm: a creole barbecue cooked on-site. By 2pm the boat moves to St Pierre Island for the first snorkeling session in clear water with different species of fish, then to Anse Lafarine for a second round of snorkeling with soft drinks between them. The trip wraps at 4pm.

What you bring matters here: hiking shoes or sandals for the 45-minute trail, and a light backpack to carry them. The boat itself is not suitable for people with immobility problems, so that constraint is worth knowing upfront. Snorkeling gear is supplied, and the guide speaks English or French depending on your group. Pickup happens from three different areas on Praslin (Baie-Ste-Anne, Grand-Anse or Anse Volbert), so you choose the one closest to where you're staying.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from Baie-Ste-Anne, Grand-Anse or Anse Volbert.
• licensed guide in English or French.
• snorkeling equipment.
• creole barbecue lunch.
• bottled water, soda and soft drinks including alcoholic beverages.
• guided nature trail on Curieuse Island.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Loyalty Charter

Is this one for you?The full six hours means you spend real time at each stop (45 minutes hiking, beach rest, a sit-down lunch, and two separate snorkeling sessions) rather than moving between islands every few minutes. If your day is tightly packed with other activities, the morning departure and 4pm return leave the afternoon free. If you want to spend the whole day on the water, this fills it completely.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 1): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the hike like on Curieuse Island?

The nature trail takes 45 minutes and covers the wild terrain of Curieuse itself with a licensed guide leading. You'll walk through the island's natural landscape, then have time to relax on the white sandy beach afterward before lunch is served.

How many times do we get to snorkel, and where?

You snorkel twice: first at St Pierre Island in clear water with different species of fish, then at Anse Lafarine for a second session. Snorkeling gear is provided for both.

What food and drinks are included?

Lunch is a creole barbecue served at 12:30pm on Curieuse Island. Bottled water, soda and soft drinks are provided throughout the day. Alcoholic beverages are also included.

Where does the boat pick me up?

Pickup is included from three areas on Praslin: Baie-Ste-Anne, Grand-Anse or Anse Volbert. You choose which location works for your accommodation.

What should I bring?

Bring hiking shoes or sandals for the 45-minute nature trail and a light backpack to carry them. Snorkeling gear and all food and drinks are supplied.