Coin de Mire - Private Snorkeling Trip

Coin de Mire Private Snorkeling Trip - Inclusions

• Private Speed Boat trip for up to 10 pax
• Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and relaxation along Coin de Mire Island
• Cruise along the north coasts of Mauritius
• Snorkeling break
• Snorkeling gear for each passenger (mask)
• Many bird watching opportunities
• Mauritian Snacks and Drinks (soft drinks, water, juice)

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

Private Snorkeling trip to Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin)

This private speed boat snorkeling trip is about discovering Mauritius' best snorkeling site and having many bird watching opportunities.

As part of this private speed boat trip to the North of Mauritius you will get to cruise along the Coin de Mire island and have several snorkeling breaks in a few key locations for you to discover the amazing underwater marine world found along the island.

The Coin de Mire, also called Gunner's Quoin, situated 8 km north of Mauritius, is well known by divers as one of the best diving sites of the north of Mauritius. At an average depth of 6 meters (depth ranges from 3-9 meters), with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal year-round.

When snorkeling at Coin de Mire you will have a great view of the reef, fish and a large selection of corals. You will explore the colorful fauna and flora of the Coin de Mire reef which is absolutely stunning.

The reef is home to a variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterfly fish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and large Trumpet fish. Also, with some luck you may see sea turtles as well as dolphins during the snorkeling.

For those who enjoy bird watching, a number of native birds can be seen flying around the Coin de Mire or nesting in the cracks of the cliffs such as the famous Mauritius national bird - the 'pailles en queue, as well as the Wedge tail shearwater, Red tailed tropic bird and the White tailed tropicbird. Common birds like sparrows, doves can also be seen on the island.

Additionally, refreshments such as soft drinks, juice, mineral water and light Mauritians snacks, will be served so you can enjoy your amazing adventure without going thirsty or hungry.

About the boat

It is a very spacious speedboat (25ft), and seats 8 passengers very comfortably. The boat is also equipped with a small diving platform with a swimming ladder, a small arch with canopy for protection from the sun, a GPS/Fish finder, a VHF radio and many other safety devices. It is powered with two 90hp Evinrude E-Tec outboard engines.

The boat offers excellent performances, comfort and reliability even in challenging ocean conditions, and is designed to cope with high seas. It is a multi-purpose boat, built for offshore travel as well as shallow lagoon cruising.

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Towel

• Swimsuit

• Camera (or underwater camera)

• Fins

Coin de Mire - Private Snorkeling Trip - Refreshments

• Only the Snorkeling Set (Mask) is provided. Fins are not included; customers are recommended to bring their owns.
• No. of participants : 1 - 10 pax
• The speed boat trip is not recommended for pregnant women.
• The activity is subject to availability and weather conditions.