OVERVIEW – SNORKELING

4.1 💦 Snorkeling Safari

🌞 Join Tri Ocean Tours for an unforgettable immersion into Mauritius’ vibrant marine world.
🐢 From peaceful lagoons to dramatic oceanic slopes, each site reveals a living tapestry of color, life, and motion.
🌊 Whether you’re gliding above coral reefs with turtles or exploring deeper waters filled with majestic rays, tunas, and schooling fish — every moment brings awe and connection.
🤩 Perfect for those who never lost their childlike curiosity — to witness nature’s mysteries unfold, observe delicate marine creatures’ behaviors, and feel part of something ancient and alive.
💧 Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned snorkeler/diver, our carefully selected spots promise calm, crystal-clear waters, colorful fish, and a surreal connection with nature.
🧘‍♂️ Let yourself be lulled by the rhythm of the sea — its silence, its shimmer, its sacred life.
☮️ This isn’t just a tour — it’s a rare, gentle communion with the soul of the ocean.

4.2 ✅ The Snorkeling Adventure Includes

• 🚤 Round-trip boat transfer from beach to snorkeling site(s)
• 📋 Safety briefing and gear introduction
• ⏳ Total experience time: 1 to 3 hours (depending on site)
• 🤿 Mask, snorkel, fins and flotation aids (provided)
• 🧑‍🏫 Professional guidance and supervision
• 🦺 Safety equipment and protocols
• 📸 Optional: Professional underwater photography/video (additional charges apply)

🙋‍♂️ All local staff speak fluent English and French, with warm island hospitality and a deep passion for marine preservation.
🌍 Additional language support can be arranged upon request.

4.3 🤿 Snorkeling Sites

A) Snorkeling with Turtles – Mont Choisy Lagoon

• 🚤 5 minutes ride
• 💦 Depart from the white sands of Mont Choisy Beach and glide across the calm, turquoise shallows to an area renowned for frequent green turtle sightings.
• 🐢 These gentle ancient creatures roam the seabeds and coral patches, often surfacing near snorkelers with serene curiosity — an encounter that kindles the heart.
• 🌸 Ideal for beginners and families, this site features shallow depths and luminous reef life.
• 🧘‍♂️ Feel the simplicity of connection, the joy of presence, and the quiet magic of swimming alongside some of nature’s most peaceful beings.

B) Snorkeling in Confetti Bay – Coin de Mire Island

• 🚤 25 minutes ride
• 🏝️ Sail farther north to Coin de Mire (Gunner’s Quoin) — a mesmerizing islet rising like a guardian above the reef, rich in history and pirate stories.
• 🪸 Here, dramatic underwater landscapes await — coral canyons, rock pinnacles, and drop-offs teeming with parrotfish, lionfish, trumpetfish, and occasional pelagic marine species like rays, tuna, and barracuda.
• 🌊 The slopes gradually get deeper, visibility exceptional, and the energy more untamed — perfect for confident swimmers seeking a wilder side of Mauritius’ marine history.
• 🤠 Guides anchor near the island shore and lead you into this vibrant underwater cathedral — where marine life thrives below and endemic bird species inhabit the surreal scenery above.
• 🐠 Let your senses awaken as light dances on the seafloor, fish flash in every direction, and coral formations rise like ancient temples of life.

4.4 🕘 Meeting Point & Times

• 📍 Meeting Point: Embarkation Docks Mont Choisy
• 🌐 Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5RdnkBxpok5BxXxYA
• 📅 Operating Days: Everyday
• 🕒 Operating Hours: 08:30 – 16:00
• ⏰ Departure Time: Scheduled at booking
• ⏳ Activity Time:
  • Mont Choisy: ~1 hour (including transfer)
  • Coin de Mire: ~3 hours (including transfer)

4.5 🕶️ What to Bring/Wear

• 👙 Swimwear
• 🧢 Cap or hat
• 🩴 Flip flops
• 💦 Towel
• 🧴 Reef safe sunscreen
• 🩳 Spare clothes

4.6 📝 Comments & Notes

• 👥 Minimum participants: 4
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Maximum participants: 20 (private bookings available)
• 🧒 Suitable for all ages (must be comfortable in water)
• 🦺 Life jackets, masks, fins, and snorkels provided
• 🏊 Basic swimming ability recommended for Coin de Mire
• 🌸 Mont Choisy site suitable for non-swimmers (with flotation aids)
• 📸 Professional underwater photography available (optional)
• 💳 Full payment required at booking
• ❌ No-refund policy for customer cancellations
• 🌦️ Weather-related cancellations will be rescheduled or credited for future use