Whale-Watching and Turtle-Spotting Excursion from Saint-Gilles, Réunion Island
Head out to meet the marine wildlife of the Indian Ocean on this whale-watching and turtle-spotting excursion from Saint-Gilles, Réunion Island!
Practical information
A 1 hour 45 minute excursion to observe cetaceans and turtles from Saint-Gilles on Réunion Island.
- (Re)Discover Reunion's coastline from the sea
- Learn more about marine life
- Enjoy a chance to observe dolphins and whales in their natural environment (in season)
Course of events
Please allow 1 hour 45 minutes in total for this activity.
- Welcome and check-in (~15min) at Cetasea Réunion's offices in the port of Saint-Gilles
- Equipment & briefing (~5 to 10 min): lifejacket (compulsory on board) - briefing on the rules of the outing, regulations and whether or not you can see the animals
- Departure from the port (~5min)
- Searching for cetaceans (~1h25 to 1h30): the search will take place along the coast
- End of the activity and return to the dock (~5 min)
Activity requirements
A minimum of 3 participants is required for the activity to take place.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Special terms
As animals are wild and unpredictable, you may not be able to meet them during the activity.
The duration and itinerary of this activity depend on the weather.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women. Depending on the time of pregnancy and weather conditions, the skipper may reserve the right not to take the person concerned on board.
This activity is open to disabled people depending on the type of disability: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part.
High heels are strictly forbidden on board.
Spoken languages:
French, EnglishIncluded
- Certified guide
- Life jacket
- Snack
- Car park
Excluded
- Photos and videos
Do not forget to bring
- Windproof jacket or sweatshirt
- Cap
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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The passionate team at SetaSea Réunion will be waiting for you at the port of Saint-Gilles. Together, you'll set off aboard a comfortable rigid inflatable boat to explore the coastline of Réunion from the sea and learn more about the island's remarkable marine life. To make the experience as enjoyable as possible, the excursion is kept to a maximum of 12 people.
This whale-watching and turtle-spotting outing from Saint-Gilles invites you to slow down and lose yourself in the rhythm of the waves. Your skipper will share fascinating anecdotes about the local landscapes and the wildlife of the Indian Ocean, all while navigating along the coast in search of its most iconic inhabitants — dolphins, whales, and turtles!
Whales are generally present around Réunion from July through to the end of September or early October, when they migrate to the area to mate or give birth. Dolphins and turtles, on the other hand, can be spotted year-round! Whatever time of year you visit, the SetaSea Réunion team will make sure your time out on the water is one to remember.
So, are you ready to set sail? Book this whale-watching and turtle-spotting excursion in Réunion Island now and enjoy a magical experience departing from Saint-Gilles!