Reef Safari: Snorkeling, Fish Feeding & Lunch at Moyenne Island
A private glass-bottom boat journey through protected Seychelles waters, with giant tortoises, coral reefs, and a white sandy beach waiting at the end.
This Seychelles reef snorkeling day trip combines a glass-bottom boat crossing, guided fish feeding, and a full afternoon on one of the Indian Ocean’s most storied island nature reserves. It is fully private, arranged from any accommodation on Mahe, and designed to be accessible for all ages and experience levels.
The journey departs from the marine charter in Victoria, crossing 20 minutes of open water to reach a protected zone surrounded by five of the Seychelles’ inner islands. The glass-bottom hull allows guests to observe reef life from the moment the boat leaves the harbor, even before entering the water.
Moyenne Island serves as the centerpiece of the day, offering a working restaurant, a small natural history museum, and a resident population of over one hundred giant Aldabra tortoises. The island is part of a gazetted marine national park, meaning the surrounding reef is protected and consistently healthy for snorkeling.
Guests have the freedom to structure their own time on the island. Options include snorkeling directly from the beach, a 45-minute walking trail through the island’s interior vegetation, sunbathing on the white sand, or simply observing the tortoises at close range in their natural habitat.
Tour Highlights
Snorkel in a protected marine park zone surrounded by five inner islands and healthy coral reef ecosystems.
View reef fish and marine life through the glass-bottom hull before entering the water.
Explore Moyenne Island on a 45-minute walking trail through lush native vegetation and historical grounds.
Encounter over 100 giant Aldabra tortoises roaming freely on the island reserve.
Enjoy lunch at the island restaurant, with time to relax and swim from the white sandy beach.
Fully private experience with transfers arranged from any accommodation on Mahe Island.
How the Day Unfolds
Transfers are arranged from any accommodation on Mahe Island. Your guide coordinates the pickup directly based on your location.
Board the glass-bottom boat at the marine charter in Victoria. The 20-minute crossing to the protected inner island zone begins immediately, with reef life visible through the hull.
Guests choose to snorkel in the protected marine area surrounding the inner islands. Fish feeding takes place in clear, calm, shallow water appropriate for all ability levels.
Sail to Moyenne Island, a protected nature reserve within the marine park. The island features a restaurant, museum, and a resident colony of over one hundred giant tortoises.
Spend the afternoon at your own pace: walk the 45-minute interior trail, relax on the white sandy beach, swim, sunbathe, or continue snorkeling around the island perimeter.
Enjoy lunch at the island restaurant before boarding the glass-bottom boat for the return crossing to Victoria and onward transfer to your accommodation.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- Private glass-bottom boat transfer from Victoria
- Return hotel transfers from Mahe accommodation
- Snorkeling equipment
- Fish feeding activity
- Guided access to Moyenne Island marine park
- Lunch at the island restaurant
- Island entry and trail access
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Alcoholic and additional beverages
- Gratuities for guides and crew
- Personal purchases at the museum or restaurant
Important Information
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