Snorkeling with Whales in Reunion Island from Le Port, north of Saint-Paul

Is it whale watching season now in Reunion Island? If so, head out to sea from Le Port and try your hand at swimming alongside them with snorkeling gear!

Book your activity

From€75
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome at the dive centre

- Preparation of equipment and boarding of the boat (15 minutes)

- Sail to the snorkeling site for 20-30 minutes and safety briefing

- First launch without the cetaceans, so that you can learn the right gestures to adopt and how to behave when approaching them

- Once you have found whales that are willing to accept your presence, you will be launched with the instructor to observe them from a safe distance

- Return to the boat and, after about 2 hours on sea, sail back to the dive centre for a debriefing session

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.

Meeting point:
Le Dodo Palmé - 1 Rue Berthier, Le Port 97420, Reunion Island
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Neoprene wetsuit
  • All the snorkeling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Instructor
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water