Reefs, Lagoons & Marine Life
Swim with Sea Turtles
Where to share the water with wild green and hawksbill turtles - from easy lagoons off the beach to remote reefs reached by boat.
Ile Plate (Flat Island)
Boat Trip - North - Offshore
See Remote island, clear water & healthy reefs - turtles often approach you.
Go Boat excursion - quieter than the mainland.
Le Morne Brabant
Shore Snorkel - South-West
See Shallow, calm lagoon with reef patches; frequent sightings by the coral.
Go Swim from shore - go early for clear water.
Trou aux Biches
Easy Lagoon - North
See A calm, beginners-friendly lagoon with a short swim out to the turtles' reef.
Go Direct beach entry - best in the morning.
Blue Bay Marine Park
Marine Park - South
See A protected reserve - coral gardens, superb clarity and passing turtles.
Go Take a guided tour - reef-safe sunscreen.
Ile aux Cerfs
Island Day Trip - East
See Clear lagoon with reef areas nearby - turtles among the snorkelling spots.
Go Comes with most catamaran day trips.
Also Worth a Look
Belle Mare - Quiet east-coast reef
Flic en Flac - Reef turtles when calm
Mont Choisy - Early-morning snorkel
Swim with respect
Keep your distance - Never touch or chase them.
Give them air - Don't block their way up to breathe.
Don't feed them - Let turtles behave naturally.
Reef-safe only - Sunscreen that spares the coral.
There are no guarantees with wild animals - and that's exactly what makes a real encounter so special.
