Snorkeling with giant turtles and four beaches on Mauritius' north coast

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What travellers say3.1 · 10 total

• ElvaVENTURA

  Unclear discription + long waiting time + imposed shopping tour

  The excursion to see the giant turtles lasted only 40-45 minutes, which was not clearly stated beforehand. In the morning, the driver took us to a shopping stop because there were no other customers. The snorkeling spot was just 2 minutes from Trou aux Biches, yet we spent unnecessary time shopping. The prices at those shops were typically twice as high as elsewhere, and the owners were quite aggressive in trying to sell us items, which made us suspect the driver might be getting a cut of the profits. Exercise caution when booking with this operator.

• Manuela R

  Very well organized! Too many boats at once.

  Everything was well organized, from hotel pick-up to the boat transport, which was great. However, I found it too crowded with around 10 boats, making snorkeling a hectic experience where getting bumped was common. Despite warnings against touching the turtles, some people still did, but the captain addressed it. I expected the boat to venture further out; I could have swum from the beach. Overall, a good experience, but the large number of tourists diminished it.

• candacecQ7010IA

  Magical sea turtles

  Experiencing the giant sea turtles was truly enchanting. Despite the presence of many tourists, nothing compares to seeing a turtle glide beneath you or munching on food nearby. Satya, our driver, showed us several beaches before the turtle swim, giving us a chance to appreciate some unique island spots that differed from our hotel beach. His vehicle was spotless, and he communicated effectively in English, making our interactions smooth. Overall, it was a delightful day.

• Thomas_A

  Did not get to swim with any turtles

  The tour was promoted as a chance to skim with giant turtles and visit four beaches, but most of the day involved traveling to nearby beaches. We experienced a brief opportunity to swim with a single turtle, which quickly swam away before we entered the water. This felt misleading as it was billed as a turtle snorkeling experience, and we were left disappointed.

• kristinajB8303GT

  Nice experience to see the turtle

  Seeing the turtle swim was a wonderful experience, but the crowds made it less enjoyable. The beaches were lovely to look at, though they weren't ideal for snorkeling due to the number of tourists. The driver was kind.

• John_G

  Excellent trip for getting to spend some time on beaches

  I truly enjoyed my time at various beaches, where I had the flexibility to choose how long to stay at each one. The highlight was swimming with a turtle, as we were the only ones on the boat, making it a unique experience. Although we only saw one turtle, it stayed with us the entire time we were in the water. The boat returned us to our hotel beach, rounding off an enjoyable day. I highly recommend this if you love beaches like we do. Our guide was very friendly and even took us to visit a temple and a church on our journey to the beaches.

• Marc B

  Entertaining tour , to see the turtles but not absolutely necessary

  The excursion to the public beaches was decent, though there wasn't much to see overall. Mont Choisy Beach stood out with its extensive sandy shoreline. Snorkeling with the turtles was enjoyable, but there were too many people present, and there seemed to be little regard for the environment. Tourists damaged corals and acted carelessly. The organizers need to provide better briefings on proper behavior.

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