🀿 Snorkelling & diving · Flic en Flac

Snorkelling at Flic en Flac (Wolmar reef)

The closest good snorkelling to the villa: coral patches and reef fish at the southern end of Flic en Flac, reachable from the beach.

πŸš— From the villa25 min Β· 17.2 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayβ˜€οΈ Morning
πŸ’° PriceFree

At the southern end of Flic en Flac, in front of Wolmar, the lagoon floor turns into coral heads and rocks full of life: parrotfish, butterflyfish, trumpetfish, moray eels and the occasional turtle. The best patches are 50–150 m out, in 1.5–4 m of water.

It isn't Blue Bay, but it's 20 minutes from the villa and free. Go in the morning when the water is calm and clear.

  • Reef fish and coral close to shore
  • Turtles sometimes
  • Free and close to the villa

🀿 In the water

Entry
From the beach
Depth
1.5–4 m
Visibility
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Currents
Calm inside the lagoon; strong near the reef passes.
You may see
Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Moray eels, Trumpetfish, Turtles (sometimes)

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 25 min (17.2 km) off-peak. Park at the southern end of the public beach or near Wolmar. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 700–950 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

Tips

  • πŸ’‘ Stay inside the lagoon and away from the pass in the reef (currents and boats).
  • πŸ’‘ Bring your own mask and fins; rentals are available from beach vendors (β‰ˆ Rs 300).

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