Private Kuriat Islands boat tour: Snorkel, swim and spot dolphins

Six hours sailing, snorkeling at a shipwreck, swimming, lunch, and dolphin spotting at fish farms

A private boat tour to the Kuriat Islands near Monastir takes you snorkeling at a submerged wreck, swimming between white sand beaches, and to a small island for lunch. The tour runs six hours and includes snorkeling equipment, a guide in English or French, and a marine conservation group on board to teach you about sea turtle protection. Dolphins often swim alongside the boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kuriat Islands by boat

• Boat trip around Grande Kuriat
• Snorkeling at Kuriat shipwreck
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Swim and walk on small Kuriat island with lunch
• Visit fish farms to see dolphins

The experience

The boat leaves from Monastir and sails through turquoise water to the Kuriat Islands, a pair of islands off the Tunisian coast. You'll circle the larger island first, then anchor for snorkeling at the site of a shipwreck in the shallows. Snorkeling kit is provided. The wreck sits in clear water where you can see the structure and whatever fish have made it home. After snorkeling, you swim in the open water between the two islands before heading to the smaller island for lunch.

The afternoon includes a visit to the fish farms anchored near the islands, where you have a chance to see dolphins that gather there. Notre Grand Bleu, a marine conservation organization focused on sea turtles and other wildlife, travels with the tour to talk about ocean protection and what you can do to help. The boat carries bottled water and soda throughout the day. Your guide speaks English or French and stays with the group the whole time.

You can book either a full day with lunch included or a private half-day option. Both are private bookings, so the boat and guide are yours alone. Pickup from your hotel in Monastir is included. The tour suits swimmers of any level, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with heart or circulation concerns.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water and soda.
• lunch (full-day option).
• entrance fee to the islands.
• a live guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup from Monastir.
• time with Notre Grand Bleu's marine conservation team to learn about sea turtle protection.

Options for this experience

3 options

Fishing trip and dolphin watchingGuide in English or French · 09:00Visit to the fish farms: 3 hours, with water and soft drinks; private boat

Private Half DayGuide in English or French · 10:00Snorkeling for 3 hours; water and a boat to the Kuriat Islands

Full day including lunchGuide in English or French · 09:00 and 09:30Snorkeling and swimming: 6 hours, includes lunch and soft drinks; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideEnglish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kuriat Islands

Is this one for you?Book the full day if you want the island lunch and the whole route. Choose the half-day if you have only an afternoon free and want to snorkel and swim without the longer commitment. Both are private bookings, so the boat and guide are yours alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 exactly is the snorkeling site at Kuriat Islands like?

The snorkeling happens at a shipwreck in shallow water between the two islands, where the wreck structure is visible and fish have settled around it. Snorkeling equipment is provided and the water is clear enough to see the site well.

Will I definitely see dolphins on this tour?

Dolphins often swim alongside the boat during the sail, and you visit fish farms where dolphins gather in the afternoon. Sightings are common but not guaranteed, as they depend on where the dolphins are on the day you go.

What's included in the full day versus the half-day option?

The full day includes lunch on the small island, snorkeling, swimming, the fish farm visit and the whole route. The half-day is a private booking with the same activities but shorter, without the lunch stop.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour, so you don't need to bring your own or rent it separately.

How long does the tour actually take?

The full day tour runs six hours from start to finish. The half-day option is shorter but the exact duration depends on which half-day departure time you choose at checkout.