Set off to explore the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin on an excursion that’s all about getting away from it all. Florent, your local guide, will take you to the region’s must-see sites whilst providing insights into the local flora and fauna. You’ll pass through the mangrove forest and enjoy a snorkelling stop above the coral reef.
Florent, your guide, will meet you at the car park at Sainte-Rose harbour for the start of the tour. After setting off, the first stop will be the Great Coral Reef at Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin, with a swimming stop at Îlet Caret. The perfect opportunity to admire surgeonfish, barracuda and various other species, particularly around the shipwreck lying just a few centimetres below the surface. Once you’ve had your fill, we’ll head to La Biche Islet. It’s one of the most beautiful islets in the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin, and its tin shack – which serves as a shelter for fishermen – gives it the feel of a remote outpost of civilisation lost in the middle of the ocean. The next stop is to discover one of the unique features of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin Marine Reserve: the mangrove. You’ll learn more about this distinctive ecosystem thanks to your guide’s detailed explanations. After these various stops, it will be time to head back to Sainte-Rose. On your return journey, you’ll make a detour via Îlet Blanc to take a look at this relatively young (formed in 1989) and still fragile part of the Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin.
Sea forecasts and conditions — we track marine weather to guide travellers towards the best time slots.
| Day | Swell | Wind | Reco. | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 0.4 m | 16 km/h | Ideal | 30° |
| Sat 31 Oct | 0.4 m | 16 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Sun 1 Nov | 0.4 m | 19 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Mon 2 Nov | 0.4 m | 20 km/h | Ideal | 29° |
| Tue 3 Nov | 0.4 m | 19 km/h | Ideal | 30° |
Confirmed based on the day's weather · trip confirmed based on sea conditions.
250 reviews for Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin – day trip
Belle découverte du Grand-cul-de-sac marin avec Florent. Passionné, passionnant, on en apprends plus sur la mangrove. On découvre les îlets alentours avant la foule. Le tout dans une superbe ambiance conviviale et avec la gentillesse et l’humour de Florent. Une belle découverte humaine et environnementale. Merci Florent !
Merci à Florent pour cette excursion, nous avons été très bien accueilli avec de très bonnes explications
Super journée avec Flo ! De la pédagogie, des baignades, de la délicieuse cuisine et des blagues, tout ce qu’il faut pour une bonne journée.
Florent est un super guide ! Vraiment très agréable, qui nous a donné de nombreuses explications intéressantes sur la mangrove et les îles. C’est également un très bon chef cuisinier ! Une super journée.
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Moins de 48 heures avant le début de l'activité : 15 % retenus.
A minimum of 6 people is required for the trip to go ahead
If the outing is cancelled due to the weather, it will be rescheduled at no extra cost
