Reef Safari

Duration

Full Day

Destination

St. Anne Marine Park

Availability

Friday, Sunday, Wednesday

120

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Reef Safari

Discover pirate graves, giant tortoises, tropical reefs and a kaleidoscopic underwater world with this full day cruise in the St Anne Marine Park. Your exploration of these protected waters includes ample time for swimming, snorkelling and a reef tour in a semi-submersible vessel. A delicious Creole lunch is served onboard our catamaran, along with musical entertainment. Next, visit Moyenne Island where you will encounter free-roaming giant tortoises, and ancient ruins. You’re free to explore the island’s nature trails or relax on the beach.

Includes hotel transfers, cruising, snorkelling, all entrance fees, semi-submersible reef tour, lunch, water, soft drinks, visit to Moyenne Island

This tour is only available to clients staying on Mahé.

Description

Explore the wonders of the St. Anne National Marine Park on this exciting full-day excursion, jam-packed with fun-filled activities.

Set-Sail aboard Anahita as you head off to discover Mahé’s inner islands. Next, hop aboard a semi-submersible vessel as you dip below the waves to explore the depths of the Marine Park. Enjoy watching the tropical fish surrounding the boat and then get up close and personal with the creatures that inhabit the park’s colourful coral gardens for a refreshing snorkel or swim.

Be treated to lunch and musical entertainment before heading ashore Moyenne Island. Visit the island on-foot as you get to meet the Giant Tortoises that freely roam here, as well as visit old ruins and ‘pirate’ graves – or simply relax on the island’s private beach. The day ends with a tropical cocktail and a leisurely cruise around the Marine Park before returning to Mahé.

 

Available Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays – This tour is only available to clients staying on Mahé.
Mahe: Departs 10:00 / Returns 17:00
Park fees, hotel transfers, guided tours, Creole lunch and on board entertainment included

All tours on Mason’s Travel catamarans operate under a strict no-shoes policy. Clients are required to remove their shoes before boarding. Clients that refuse to comply will not be allowed to board and will not be refunded for their tour.

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Children (aged 2 to 11 years old) benefit from special rates on our excursions. Failure to verify your child’s age will result in the child being charged as an adult on site. Island-hopping boat tours are not recommended for pregnant women. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.

Departure from:

Marine Charter Association, Mahé

Experiences:

Sailing, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature Walk, Giant Tortoises, Ruins

Points of Interest:

Island Visit (Moyenne)

Semi-Submersible Craft

Package includes:

BBQ Lunch

Water + Soft Drinks

Snorkelling + Equipment

Park Fees

What to Pack:

Swimwear + Beach Towel

Reef-friendly Sunscreen

Natural Insect Repellant

Camera

Tour Map

Itinerary

The schedule displayed below indicates estimated times. Actual timing may vary on the day.

Collection from hotel | Time to be advised

Hotel transfers are included in this excursion. You will be advised of your collection time before the excursion.

10:00 - Anahita departs Inter-Island Quay

Enjoy and early morning sail to the St Anne Marine Park.

10:30 - Anahita arrives at St. Anne Marine Park | Semi-submersible reef tour

St. Anne National Marine Park - a 4.5 km2 protected area, which has been protected since 1973. Transfer to our glass-bottomed, semi-submersible boat for an unforgettable tour of the reefs.

12:30 - Creole lunch served aboard Anahita

Enjoy a Creole BBQ lunch onboard our catamaran.

13:30 - Arrival at Moyenne Island

Ile Moyenne is a small island in the marine park, where giant tortoises roam freely, and pirate ruins hint of Seychelles' mysterious history. Explore the island, or snorkel in the shallows.

16:30 - Anahita departs St. Anne Marine Park

Enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Victoria.

17:00 - Anahita arrives at Inter-Island Quay | Transfer to hotel

Anahita docks at the Inter-Island Quay near Victoria. A coach will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.