Snorkeling Curieuse and St Pierre Islands from Praslin

Meet the tortoises on land, then drop into the reef

A half-day snorkeling tour from Dream Yacht Marina on Praslin Island that combines a guided hike across Curieuse Island with reef snorkeling at St Pierre. You start at Baie Laraie beach where giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely, hike through mangroves and hills to Anse Jose white sand beach, visit the Doctor's House Museum, then snorkel in the clear water around St Pierre's granite outcrops. The tour runs 4 hours and includes snorkeling equipment, snacks, and soft drinks onboard. Curieuse island entrance fees are paid separately at arrival.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Curieuse and St Pierre Islands

• Disembark at Curieuse Island
• Meet giant Aldabra tortoises
• Hike over hills and mangroves
• Relax at Anse Jose beach
• Visit Doctor’s House Museum
• Snorkel at St Pierre Island

The experience

The boat departs Dream Yacht Marina and heads to Curieuse Island, where you step onto Baie Laraie beach and meet the giant Aldabra tortoises that roam the island freely: hundreds of them live here. A 1-hour hike then crosses the island through mangroves and over the hills, moving through the fauna and flora to reach Anse Jose, a white sand beach where you can rest and sunbathe. From there, you can visit the Doctor's House Museum, which documents the island's history and the old leprosy establishment that once operated here.

After Curieuse, the boat moves to St Pierre Island, a small granite islet with coconut palms scattered across it. The waters around St Pierre are known for reef snorkeling. You get snorkeling equipment onboard and drop in to explore. Snacks, water and soft drinks are available throughout the tour, and the boat handles all transport. The 4-hour duration includes travel time between stops.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• snacks onboard.
• water and soft drinks.
• boat transport between Curieuse and St Pierre islands.
• guided hike across Curieuse.

Options for this experience

2 options

Suitable for 2 to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 13:30

For 6 PersonsUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 13:30For 5 to 6 passengers

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MC Seychelles Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 2–4 person option if you want a smaller group and more flexibility with timing. The 6-person option suits travelers who prefer to share the boat cost and don't mind a set schedule. Both depart from Dream Yacht Marina and follow the same route. The difference is group size and how the boat fills.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 are the giant Aldabra tortoises like when you meet them on Curieuse?

The giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely across Curieuse Island, and you encounter them at Baie Laraie beach as soon as you arrive. Hundreds live on the island, and the hike that follows takes you through the terrain where they move naturally.

How long is the hike on Curieuse Island?

The hike lasts about 1 hour and crosses the island from Baie Laraie to Anse Jose, moving through mangroves and over the hills while you explore the island's fauna and flora.

What is the Doctor's House Museum?

The Doctor's House Museum sits near Anse Jose and teaches the history of Curieuse Island, including the story of the old leprosy establishment that operated there in the past.

What kind of snorkeling will I do at St Pierre?

St Pierre Island has granite reefs and is a popular snorkeling spot. The waters are clear and the islet's granite profile and coconut palms create the reef structure. Snorkeling equipment is provided onboard.

Does the tour price include the Curieuse Island entrance fee?

Curieuse Island entrance fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at arrival by card only. The fee is 300 Seychellois rupees or USD 25 per person.