Praslin: Curieuse & St. Pierre Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch

Highlights

• Experience the distinct flavors of Seychelles with an included barbecue lunch featuring fresh local products procured from the islands.
• Explore the colorful world beneath the waves with included snorkeling gear at St Pierre Island, swimming over vibrant coral formations.
• Visit a giant tortoise sanctuary park on Curieuse Island where hundreds of giant tortoises roam free in unspoiled wilderness.
• Discover the beauty of Curieuse on a guided hike through a mangrove forest, covering 1.7 kilometers to reach an idyllic beach.
• Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop off at your accommodation in Praslin, with comfortable transfers to Grand Anse Main Beach.
• Stop for a refreshing dip at the secluded white sand beach of Anse Georgette before continuing to the snorkeling sites.

Tour Overview

This full day boat trip combines marine exploration, wildlife viewing, nature hiking, and authentic local cuisine, making it ideal if you want to experience the best of Praslin's surrounding islands in one comprehensive adventure. You will be picked up from your accommodation in Praslin and transferred comfortably to Grand Anse Main Beach, where you check in and receive a short safety briefing from your program organizer before boarding the boat.

Your journey begins with a scenic boat cruise along the west coast of Praslin, gliding across turquoise waters with the salty air on your face. The first stop is at the secluded white sand beach of Anse Georgette, where you can take a refreshing dip before continuing to St Pierre Island, an uninhabited islet known for its excellent snorkeling conditions. Here you have two snorkeling stops, swimming over colorful coral formations as tropical fish flitter around you, with chances to spot parrotfish, surgeonfish, and clownfish.

After snorkeling, you continue to Curieuse Island, where hundreds of giant tortoises roam freely in unspoiled wilderness. You sit down to a barbecue lunch featuring fresh products procured from the islands, sipping soft drinks along with your meal. Following lunch, you set off on a guided hike through a mangrove forest covering 1.7 kilometers, arriving at an idyllic beach where you can cool off with a swim. During your return journey, your guide points out points of interest and provides fascinating local history before transferring you back to your accommodation by car once you arrive back at Grand Anse Main Beach.

Typical Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in Praslin - Meet your driver at your accommodation in Praslin for comfortable transfer to Grand Anse Main Beach, where the tour begins.
2. Check in and safety briefing - Arrive at Grand Anse Main Beach, check in with your program organizer, and receive a short safety briefing about the day's activities and boat procedures.
3. Boat departure - Board a comfortable speedboat and begin your journey, feeling the salty air on your face as you glide across the west coast of Praslin Island.
4. Stop at Anse Georgette - Arrive at the secluded white sand beach of Anse Georgette and take a refreshing dip in the clear turquoise waters before continuing your journey.
5. First snorkeling stop at St Pierre Island - Reach the uninhabited island of St Pierre and enjoy your first snorkeling session, swimming over colorful coral formations as tropical fish flitter around you.
6. Second snorkeling stop at St Pierre - Continue snorkeling at a different location around St Pierre Island, with chances to spot parrotfish, surgeonfish, and clownfish in their natural habitat.
7. Boat cruise to Curieuse Island - Depart St Pierre and cruise to Curieuse Island, enjoying scenic views of the surrounding waters and islands along the way.
8. Arrival at Curieuse Island - Disembark at Curieuse Island, where hundreds of giant tortoises roam freely in unspoiled wilderness, providing excellent photo opportunities.
9. Barbecue lunch - Sit down to a barbecue lunch featuring fresh products procured from the islands, sipping soft drinks along with your meal while surrounded by the natural beauty of Curieuse.
10. Guided mangrove hike - Set off on a guided hike through a mangrove forest covering 1.7 kilometers, learning about the local ecosystem and spotting wildlife along the way.
11. Arrival at idyllic beach - Complete the mangrove hike and arrive at an idyllic beach where you can cool off with a swim in the clear waters.
12. Return journey - Begin your return journey to Praslin, during which your guide points out points of interest and provides fascinating local history about the islands.
13. Arrival at Grand Anse Main Beach - Arrive back at Grand Anse Main Beach and disembark from the boat, completing the boat portion of your tour.
14. Hotel drop off - Transfer back to your accommodation by car, arriving with unforgettable memories of your island adventure.

The exact timing at each stop, snorkeling locations, and hiking pace can vary based on weather conditions, sea conditions, and group preferences. The tour is cancelled in the case of heavy rain, and since weather changes fast, the activity provider decides early on the day of the tour if it will proceed, then informs you accordingly. The islands visited have no shops, restaurants, or hotel facilities, so bring everything you need for the day.

What's Included

• Full day boat trip from Praslin to St Pierre Island and Curieuse Island, returning to Grand Anse Main Beach.
• Hotel pickup and drop off from your accommodation in Praslin, with comfortable transfers to and from Grand Anse Main Beach.
• Speedboat tour along the west coast of Praslin, visiting Anse Georgette, St Pierre Island, and Curieuse Island.
• Two snorkeling stops at St Pierre Island with snorkeling gear provided, allowing you to explore colorful coral formations and tropical fish.
• Barbecue lunch featuring fresh products procured from the islands, served on Curieuse Island.
• Soft drinks included with lunch, providing refreshment during your meal.
• Guided mangrove hike through Curieuse Island's mangrove forest, covering 1.7 kilometers to reach an idyllic beach.
• English and French speaking tour guide who provides information, points out points of interest, and shares local history throughout the day.
• Visit to the giant tortoise sanctuary on Curieuse Island, where hundreds of giant tortoises roam freely.
• Stop at Anse Georgette beach for a refreshing dip in the clear turquoise waters.

Not Included

• Park ticket fee of 20 EUR per person, payable by credit card directly on Curieuse Island. This fee is required for entry to the island and must be paid on site.
• Alcoholic beverages beyond the soft drinks included with lunch, which are available for purchase if desired.
• Personal expenses such as snacks, additional drinks, souvenirs, or shopping during the tour.
• Tips for the guide and crew, which are optional and based on your satisfaction with the tour.
• Personal items such as towels, swimwear, comfortable shoes, sandals, cameras, credit cards, sunscreen, and beachwear.
• Any additional activities, optional experiences, or equipment rentals not mentioned in the included items.

Accessibility & Practical Info

• This tour is not suitable for children under 3 years, pregnant women, people with back problems, mobility impairments, heart problems, wheelchair users, visually impaired people, people with low level of fitness, or people over 70 years of age.
• You should be comfortable walking for extended periods on a 1.7 kilometer mangrove hike, swimming, using snorkeling equipment, and getting on and off boats.
• Bring comfortable shoes, swimwear, a towel, sandals, a camera, credit card for the park ticket fee, sunscreen, and beachwear for the day.
• The tour is cancelled in the case of heavy rain, and since weather changes fast, the activity provider decides early on the day of the tour if it will proceed, then informs you accordingly.
• The islands visited have no shops, restaurants, or hotel facilities, so bring everything you need for the day, including water, snacks if desired, and any personal items.
• The mangrove hike is 1.7 kilometers long and involves walking on boardwalks and trails through mangrove forests, so wear comfortable walking shoes.
• The park ticket fee of 20 EUR per person must be paid by credit card directly on Curieuse Island, so bring your credit card with you.
• Snorkeling equipment is provided, but you may bring your own if you prefer. The snorkeling stops offer opportunities to see colorful coral formations and tropical fish including parrotfish, surgeonfish, and clownfish.
• Hotel pickup and drop off is included from any address within the eligible area on Praslin Island, and you will be informed of your exact pickup time when booking.