Snorkeling Praslin: Sister, Coco & Félicité Islands

Swim with sea turtles at Coco Island, then reef-hop to two more islands in a single morning.

Half-day snorkeling activity from Praslin Island visiting Big Sister, Coco and Félicité Islands with a private boat, English or French-speaking guide, and all snorkeling equipment provided. The boat departs from Praslin. You choose your own snorkeling sites across four stops and swim in waters where sea turtles are common. Water and light snacks are included onboard.

The experience

The boat leaves Praslin and takes you to Big Sister Island first, where you enter the water with mask and fins already on. From there it moves to Coco Island, the centerpiece stop where sea turtles often appear in the shallows. You'll swim in the same water they do, watching them move across the sandy bottom. The guide is with you in the boat and in the water, speaking English or French depending on your group.

After Coco Island, the boat heads to Félicité Island, a small granite formation where the reef structure changes and the fish species shift. You get a third snorkeling session here before the boat returns to Praslin. The whole outing runs about four hours from start to finish. Bottled water and light snacks stay onboard between stops, so you're not managing hunger or thirst while wet.

The boat is private to your group: no strangers rotating through the same stops. Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel) is provided and fitted before you leave the dock. You'll need to arrange your own way to the departure point on Praslin. The operator does not include pickup or drop-off from your hotel or the airport.

What’s included

• Private boat for your group.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• English or French-speaking guide in the water with you.
• bottled water and light snacks onboard.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day snorkeling trip to Sister, Coco and Felicite IslandsUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 13:30

5 to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00 and 13:30Group of 5 to 6 people

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.13

Prices and times updated 4 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?Book this if you want to snorkel multiple reefs in one morning without switching between tour groups. The private boat means your group sets the pace at each island, and the guide stays with you underwater instead of calling instructions from the surface.

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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.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide fits your equipment and stays with you in the water at each stop. The activity is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide can adjust the pace and depth to your comfort.

Will I actually see sea turtles at Coco Island?

Coco Island is known for sea turtles and they are commonly spotted there, but sightings are not guaranteed on every trip. The reef itself has fish and coral regardless, so you'll have a full snorkeling experience even if turtles don't appear on your day.

What's the water temperature like, and do I need a wetsuit?

The Seychelles sits in the Indian Ocean near the equator, so water temperatures stay warm year-round. A wetsuit is not required, though some snorkelers wear a thin rash guard for sun protection.

How long do I spend actually snorkeling versus sitting in the boat?

You snorkel at three separate islands (Big Sister, Coco and Félicité), with the boat moving between them. Most of the four-hour outing is in the water. Travel time between islands is short.

What do I need to bring or arrange myself?

Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Arrange your own transport to the Praslin departure point. The operator does not include hotel or airport pickup. Wear reef-safe sunscreen if you have it.