Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the rich underwater fauna and flora of the Port-Cros National Park from the surface of the water during a supervised snorkeling trip to the îles d'Or!
The îles d'Or, also known as the Hyères Islands, are part of the Port-Cros National Park which is the oldest marine reserve in Europe. They include a total of 4 islands (Porquerolles, Port-Cros, the island of Bagaud and the island of Levant) easily accessible by boat to go snorkeling and discover their marine biodiversity! And it is from the port of La Londe-les-Maures, only about thirty minutes by car from Toulon and about fifteen from Hyères, that you will leave for a supervised snorkeling excursion to the îles d'Or.
This sea outing in the Port-Cros National Park will be done with an instructor who will guide you during the whole one-hour launch, not only to ensure your safety, but also to explain to you what you will have the pleasure to see during the activity. Customizable and adaptable, this snorkeling excursion to the îles d'Or will allow you to choose between several snorkeling sites in the marine reserve, including several dry ones (small mountains underwater), the Gabinière drop-off, renowned for its fishy waters, and even a wreck visible between 3 and 15 meters deep, the Cimentier. It's up to you to see which site intrigues you the most and can be explored depending on the weather on the day of the excursion!
Schools of barracudas, dories, moon fish and even turtles are waiting for you during your snorkeling trip in Port-Cros National Park, so don't wait any longer to enjoy it! Whether you are in Hyères, Toulon or even Saint-Tropez, less than an hour away from La Londe-les-Maures, this guided snorkeling trip to the îles d'Or will also allow you to take a short boat ride. What more could you ask for?
- Welcome on the terrace of the diving club
- Briefing and equipment distribution
- Board the boat only 30 meters from the club and drive to the snorkeling spot
- Launch and snorkel for 1 hour (or less if you choose to visit another spot after this one)
- Board the boat and return to the center
- Debriefing, with for the July and August trips a small snack on the terrace
Activity requirements
Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.
A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity to take place.
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.
This activity is open to people with disabilities depending on the type of disability: please contact us before booking to confirm if you can participate or not.
- All the snorkeling gear (palms, mask and snorkel)
- Wetsuit
- Guide
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
