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Mayotte Lagoon: Private Snorkel & Turtle Safari

Glide through one of the world's largest and most pristine lagoons, encountering green sea turtles, reef sharks, and kaleidoscopic coral gardens on a private guided boat safari. This is Mayotte's defining bucket-list experience — an underwater Eden few travellers ever witness.

What to expect

Board a purpose-built dive boat from Mamoudzou and motor into the vast turquoise lagoon, where your expert guide pinpoints resident sea turtle colonies and pristine coral gardens. Snorkel alongside hawksbill and green turtles at close, respectful range, then drift over technicolour reef walls teeming with lionfish and parrotfish. Surface to champagne and tropical fruit on deck as the volcanic silhouette of Mayotte rises on the horizon. Dry off and return to port with time to spare before all-aboard.

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Hippocampe Plongée Mayotte
EUR 65–85 per person for a guided snorkel excursion; private boat charters from EUR 350
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Good to know

Pre-book directly; departures typically 08:00–13:00, easily within port day hours. Dock transfer by local taxi-boat (barge) from Dzaoudzi to Mamoudzou takes ~5 min. Bring reef-safe sunscreen; all snorkel equipment provided.

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Luxury cruises that call at Mayotte — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Regent · Seven Seas Navigator
25 nights · calls at Mayotte
from $13,799
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Regent · Seven Seas Voyager
15 nights · calls at Mayotte
from $13,999
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