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A sea turtle swimming underwater with a boat in the background. 1
A boat on clear turquoise water near a sandy beach with sparse vegetation and a few structures in the background. 2
A red boat named TAXI BOAT T96 11.31 on clear turquoise water, with a white sailboat in the background. 3
A sea turtle swimming near a coral reef. 4
People snorkeling in clear turquoise water. 5
By Dal Ocean Charter

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $61 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the unique marine life on a colorful coral reef in Signal Island, Noumea
    • Swim with turtles in their natural habitat
    • Enjoy a 25-minute comfortable boat ride with equipment provided
    • Admire the magnificent white sand beach, often compared to Whitehaven Beach
    • Look for turtles on Signal Island, where about 90% of cruisers see one

Activity location

    • Noumea
    • Noumea, Province Sud, New Caledonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rue Jules Ferry, Noumea 98800, Nouvelle-Calédonie | Meet by the local partner's desk at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Noumea. The desk is located between the terminal and Tourism Office. If your cruise ship docks at the Cargo Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the City Terminal, about five minutes away.
    • Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia

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Noumea, Signal Island & Swimming with Turtles for cruisers

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00PM
Price details
$61.16 x 2 Adults$122.32
Total
Price is $122.32
Until Tue, Nov 17

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip transportation by water taxi
  • Inclusions
    Skipper
  • Inclusions
    Mask and snorkel (please bring your own if possible)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Swim with turtles off Signal Island on a 4-hour trip from Noumea.
    Discover the wild side of the south lagoon of New Caledonia. Walk along the magnificent white sand beaches and follow the historical trail around the island. Admire the natural scenery brimming with marine, bird, and animal life.

    Enjoy pickup at the cruise ship terminal, and start the 30-minute journey to Signal Island. Once you have arrived, you can lie on the beach and swim with turtles. Observe colorful marine life on the coral reefs, with free equipment* (mask, snorkel and floating noodle) and personal instruction provided by your skipper.

    Please note that this tour is not a snorkeling tour with a professional guide. This turtle tour from Noumea only includes a water taxi transfer to Signal Island and free equipment*. You will snorkel on your own. On request mask, tuba, and floating noodles can be provided (free of charge).

    When the ship dock at the afternoon tour (2PM/3PM)
    The activity takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and from 3 p.m.
    to 6 p.m. in winter seasons (when the sun sets).

Location

Activity location

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    • Noumea
    • Noumea, Province Sud, New Caledonia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rue Jules Ferry, Noumea 98800, Nouvelle-Calédonie | Meet by the local partner's desk at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Noumea. The desk is located between the terminal and Tourism Office. If your cruise ship docks at the Cargo Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the City Terminal, about five minutes away.
    • Nouméa, Province Sud, New Caledonia