Snorkeling Excursion to Réserve Cousteau in Guadeloupe
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Activity
Snorkeling
Levels
First Timer, Advanced
Languages
English, French
Meeting place
Bouillante
At our diving center at Rocher de la Malendure (Rocher de Malendure, Pigeon 97125, Guadeloupe)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
A must to do during your trip to Guadeloupe, this excursion to the famous Cousteau reserve will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your holiday! This snorkeling spot is one of the most famous in the Caribbean: you can see for yourself thanks to a snorkeling trip, which allows you to discover the seabed that hides just below the surface of the water. Fishes, corals... The show promises to be colorful! This activity with us is ideal for the whole family and is a perfect introduction to the richness of tropical underwater life.
Snorkeling Area
Several spots in the famous Réserve Cousteau await you for your snorkeling tour. This protected site contains many species of corals and a very colourful marine fauna and flora. There, you will be able to admire the richness of the tropical underwater world, in complete serenity.
Programme- Meeting & Preparation:
We welcome you at our dive centre 30 minutes before the time stated on your booking confirmation. You will meet your instructor, who will provide you with your equipment, and then join the boat. During the trip towards the spot chosen for the day, in the Cousteau Reserve, you will be given a briefing: you will be shown how to use your equipment and receive information about the site where you will snorkel. Explanations of the different species you will encounter will also be given.
- Snorkeling:
The Réserve Cousteau is not one of the most popular snorkeling sites in Guadeloupe for nothing: you will find an abundance of rich underwater fauna and flora that you can safely admire with your instructor who will show you the most beautiful places and inform you about the many species present. For 1h you will evolve in this tropical paradise setting, creating lots of unforgettable memories!
- Return:
Once the activity is over, the boat will take you back to the snorkeling centre. You can clean the equipment there and then enjoy the facilities on site (shower, toilets). After that, why not stay a little longer, enjoying the view from the terrace and admiring the Pigeon Islands this time from the mainland?
Facts
- Total duration: 2hrs
- Group size per guide: up to 8
Included Services
- Certified snorkeling guide
- High-quality snorkeling gear (all you need for your snorkeling session: wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Swimming ability
We arrived with a great deal of apprehension about the depths. Our instructor was JB, and what can I say? Exceptionally incredible, patient, I highly recommend it! The team is very attentive.
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Diana · CoupleSwitzerland · May 2026
The trip was perfect organized. The crew very professional and friendly. Very child friendly, so really recommend this for families.
Richard · FamilyFrance · May 2026
We chose the snorkeling tour with our three children, ages 12, 10, and 6, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish.
The team was warm, friendly, and incredibly informative. They took the time to explain the different types of fish we were seeing and guided us throughout the entire trip, which made the experience even more enjoyable and educational for the children.
What really stood out was how thoughtful and attentive the guides were. They brought along a small flotation board so the children could rest if they became tired—which turned out to be perfect for our youngest. The guide kindly took over helping with the board so the parents could continue snorkeling, while still pointing out marine life and explaining what we were looking at.
It was such a well-organized and family-friendly experience, and we felt looked after the whole time. A great experience for both children and adults—thank you again!
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