Sea turtle · Mayotte
Where to see sea turtles in Mayotte
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sea turtles in Mayotte is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the sea turtle as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Grande Terre, Mamoudzou & Dzaoudzi lagoon and Petite Terre & Grande Terre. Encounters are split into boat-based watching, snorkeling and swimming. Two "sea turtle tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Jul–Oct. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
3 listed operators
Mayotte · Grande Terre
Sea Blue Safari
SnorkelingBeach & water playIsland hopping & boat trips- Season
- Mar–Oct
- Price
- €110 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Mayotte · Mamoudzou & Dzaoudzi lagoon
Lagon Aventure
SnorkelingIsland hopping & boat tripsFamily & kids- Season
- Jul–Oct
- Price
- Adults €100
- Checked
- Official source
Mayotte · Petite Terre & Grande Terre
Cetamayotte
SnorkelingFamily & kidsMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–Oct
- Price
- Adults €100
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sea turtles in Mayotte?
3 operators name the sea turtle as a target species. Main regions: Grande Terre, Mamoudzou & Dzaoudzi lagoon and Petite Terre & Grande Terre.
Do you have to get in the water to see sea turtles?
Formats on record: boat-based watching, snorkeling and swimming. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is sea turtle season?
Most listings give the season as Jul–Oct. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Sea turtles are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.