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Reunion Island: Sea excursion to Étang-Salé (swimming, cetaceans, and cocktails)
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Sea outing, away from the crowds of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains: calm and nature.
- The only ship that offers a coastal ride on this side of the island
- Outing with free swimming to observe the seabed and turtles
- Homemade cocktail
- Blowholes, caves, and bird cliffs
Activity location
- Saint-Gilles
- Saint-Gilles, Saint-Paul, Réunion
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Bassin pirogue, L'Étang-Salé 97427, La Réunion | There's only one pontoon at the pond, it's dirty, and the baths
- L'Étang-Salé, Saint-Pierre, Réunion
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Reunion Island: Sea excursion to Étang-Salé (swimming, cetaceans, and cocktails)
- 3h
Activity duration is 3 hours 3h - French
What's included, what's not
- Professional skipper
What's included What's included - Fins, mask, and snorkel
What's included What's included - Life jackets
What's included What's included - Cocktail
What's included What's included - Swimsuit
What's excluded What's excluded - Towel
What's excluded What's excluded - Sunglasses
What's excluded What's excluded - Reef-safe sunscreen
What's excluded What's excluded - Warm clothes
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Relaxing outing – Étang-Salé-les-Bains (about 3 hours)
We'll cast off and sail along the wild coast: blowhole, cave, bird cliff, volcanic flows, and a coral reef on the horizon. On the way, depending on luck and the season, you can see dolphins, turtles, flying fish, and, from around June to October, whales. Responsible observation (nature is unpredictable, so we can't guarantee whale sightings on every trip).
Stop at a sheltered spot for a snorkel swim (fins-mask-snorkel) only for those who wish to. Underwater: basalt bottoms, coral heads, clouds of damselfish, surgeons, sometimes turtles. Duration depends on conditions and levels.
After swimming: a real relaxing moment on board. Comfortable seating, soft music, and cocktails. We'll share anecdotes about geology, wildlife, local maritime history, and reef life.
Return: if the sea allows it and if the group wants to, we'll have a more dynamic ride with some safe, fun accelerations. Otherwise, it'll be a zen return.
Spirit of the outing:
Small group, friendly atmosphere, nature first. Strictly adhere to distances, angles, and approach times. No chasing, no encircling. The captain adjusts the route, pace, and speed based on the weather, sea conditions, and the presence of animals.
Practical info
• Meeting point: Ponton du Bassin Pirogues, Étang-Salé-les-Bains (opposite the L'Été Indien restaurant), 10 minutes before departure.
• Included: pro skipper (Cédric), snorkeling equipment, vests, and a cocktail.
• What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, reef-safe cream, and a light jacket (the wind can be chilly).
Options
• Private tours (family, companies, tributes at sea).
• “Sunset” option: same program, golden light, swimming depending on conditions, cocktail at sea before dusk.
Approximate duration: ~3 hours.
Reminders:
- Weather conditions may require us to reschedule the reserved time slot, in agreement with you
- Wildlife encounters depend on nature. We always prioritize safety and eco-driving for a memorable and respectful experience.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Saint-Gilles
- Saint-Gilles, Saint-Paul, Réunion
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Bassin pirogue, L'Étang-Salé 97427, La Réunion | There's only one pontoon at the pond, it's dirty, and the baths
- L'Étang-Salé, Saint-Pierre, Réunion