Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Embark with Reunion Diving and go to meet dolphins and whales off Saint-Gilles !
Want to live an unforgettable experience for the whole family, or as a couple or with friends in Reunion Island? Don't hesitate to take part in this excursion to meet dolphins and whales in Saint-Gilles! You will go to sea in search of cetaceans along the west coast of Reunion Island, an educational and magical trip under the supervision of a professional.
From July to October, whales are present off the island, while dolphins are present throughout the year. This excursion from the port of Saint-Gilles will not only allow you to observe them if you find them, but also to learn more about them. And, if all the conditions are right for a launch, you will have the pleasure of snorkeling with dolphins and whales! All of this, of course, in respect of the animals and the legislation. Moreover, if there are too many boats on a site where cetaceans are present, the comfort of the latter will be privileged and you will move to another spot to avoid harassing them, but also have more chances to snorkel.
If you wish to observe dolphins and whales in Reunion Island while learning new things about them and respecting them, opt for this cetacean tour in Saint-Gilles with Reunion Diving!
- Welcome at the center, presentation of the center and the activity
- Distribution of the equipment (fins, mask, snorkel and 4mm shorty wetsuit) before going to the boat
- Briefing on board the boat, away from the sun, and 15 minutes of sailing
- First launch without cetaceans to check that the whole group is ready and to increase the chances of success when the animals are present
- Climb aboard the boat and search for cetaceans (random time, as cetaceans are wild animals)
- Once the cetaceans are found, observation of them to validate or not the launching according to the conditions
- If possible, launch with the instructor to spend 15 minutes in the water at a prescribed distance from the animals
- Return to the boat, and continue the excursion for another launch if the remaining time allows it before returning to the center
- Debriefing on the species encountered during the outing and de-equipping
Activity requirements
It is imperative to know how to swim to go snorkeling.
It is also necessary to be comfortable using the snorkeling equipment, but also at the idea of swimming in the middle of the ocean.
A parental authorization will be required for unaccompanied minors.
Activity forbidden to pregnant women.
Special terms
Please note that dolphins and whales are wild animals, so it is possible not to meet them.
If you are seasick, it is recommended to take a seasickness pill before the activity.
- All the snorkeling equipment: fins, mask and snorkel
- Shorty
- Tea
- Photos
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Camera
