Snorkeling St Anne Marine Park Seychelles: Coral Gardens

Feed tropical fish, then explore the coral gardens where they live

A full-day snorkeling tour from Mahe visits three islands in St Anne Marine Park: Moyenne Island, a flora and fauna reserve with roaming giant tortoises; Cerf Island, where you eat a creole buffet lunch; and the marine park itself, where you feed fish from the boat and snorkel among coral gardens and seagrass meadows. A live English or French-speaking guide leads the group through the park's underwater ecosystems.

The experience

The day starts with a boat departure from Mahe to Moyenne Island, the world's smallest national park. You'll walk among giant tortoises that roam freely, visit an old chapel in the forest, and take in viewpoints across the reserve. The island sits inside St Anne Marine Park, which protects some of the largest seagrass meadows in the granitic bank of Seychelles alongside coral gardens that concentrate an unusual variety of fish species in one area.

After Moyenne, the boat moves to the snorkeling sites within the marine park. You feed tropical fish from the boat first, then enter the water to get close to the creatures in the park's colorful coral gardens. The warm waters let you spot a large number of fish species as you move through the seagrass and reef. Cerf Island, a tiny island surrounded by an enchanting underwater world, is the last stop before lunch.

A traditional creole-style buffet lunch is served on Cerf Island, which was named after the French navy frigate Le Cerf. The seven-hour tour includes snorkeling equipment, all landing and facility fees, and water on board. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the departure point in Mahe. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• creole-style buffet lunch on Cerf Island.
• water on board.
• landing and facility fees for Moyenne Island, St Anne Marine Park and Cerf Island.
• live guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Live guideEnglish and French

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MC Seychelles Travel & Tours

Is this one for you?Departing from Mahe without requiring your own transport, this tour suits anyone staying on the island or without a rental car, since public transportation reaches the boat departure point and the guide handles all three island stops and the underwater sites in one booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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 kind of marine life will I see while snorkeling in St Anne Marine Park?

St Anne Marine Park protects coral gardens and one of the largest seagrass meadows in the granitic bank of Seychelles, so snorkelers spot a large number of fish species in the warm waters. You'll feed tropical fish from the boat and then swim among the creatures that inhabit the colorful coral gardens.

What is Moyenne Island like to visit?

Moyenne Island is the world's smallest national park and a flora and fauna reserve where giant tortoises roam freely. You'll walk through the forest to an old chapel and viewpoints, spending time on the island before the boat moves to the snorkeling sites.

Is lunch included, and where is it served?

Yes, a traditional creole-style buffet lunch is served on Cerf Island, a tiny island in the middle of St Anne Marine Park surrounded by coral reef and seagrass.

What equipment and services are included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, landing and facility fees for all three islands, water on board, and the creole buffet lunch on Cerf Island are all included. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the boat departure point in Mahe.

How long is the full day, and what's the schedule?

The tour runs seven hours total, starting with a boat departure from Mahe to Moyenne Island, then moving to the snorkeling sites in the marine park, and finishing with lunch on Cerf Island before returning.