Swim with wild turtles off a paradise island. Travel from Noumea to Signal Island and feel the wind in your hair on an uncovered boat. Explore white sandy beaches, colorful coral, and diverse marine life on a 4-hour tour.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Host or greeter: English, French

Highlights

Explore the unique marine life on a coral reef
Swim with turtles in their natural habitat
Enjoy a 30-minute boat ride and feel the wind in your hair
Admire the magnificent white sand beaches

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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 arrive, you can lie on the beach and swim with turtles. Observe colorful marine life on the coral reefs, with equipment 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. You will snorkeling on your own. Mask, snorkels, and floating noodles can be provided.

Includes

Round-trip transportation by water taxi
Skipper
Mask and snorkel (please bring your own if possible)

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

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.

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What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Towel
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour is for cruise ship passengers only
The local partner cannot guarantee turtle sightings as it depends on your snorkeling level and the weather conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.8/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
5/5

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Amazing service from the start. They are set up right outside the cruise ship terminal and speak very good English. Snorkel gear is provided which saves the hassle of having to rent/buy gear. Also a supermarket is right across the road from the tent where they are set up, to grab some food and water to take over to the island. You are guaranteed to have the most amazing time seeing the turtles and tropical fish.

November 27, 2019

It was awesome experience of my holiday in New Caledonia. When I departed from the port by boat, the weather was not good with rain and clouds, also the sea was rough. However it’s changed to be fine as gift from sun after reached at the island! Like a magic! The island was very compact and the beach was so beautiful. The sea water was bit muddy when I started swimming, but I was so happy and excited to swim with wild sea turtles! All stuffs were pretty fine and kind. Wanna join to this tour, if I have a chance of back to the country.

January 5, 2020

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It is a Marine sanctuary. I Enjoyed all the time I spent there. Not only I swam with turtles but I saw sea birds nesting in the islands. It was a great day for me

January 25, 2020

From Noumea: 4-Hour Signal Island Swim and Snorkel Tour

From Noumea: 4-Hour Signal Island Swim and Snorkel Tour

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