People walking on the seabed wearing helmets
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πŸͺ‚ Adventure & sport Β· North

Undersea walk (Grand Baie)

Walk on the seabed at 3–4 m wearing a helmet supplied with air: no diving experience or swimming skills needed.

πŸš— From the villa1 h 10 Β· 58.5 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayβ˜€οΈ Morning Β· πŸ•› Midday
πŸ’° PriceRs 2,500–3,500 (CHF 43–61)Per person, including the boat.

In the calm lagoon off Grand Baie, a boat takes you to a platform where you put on a large helmet fed with surface air and climb down a ladder. You then walk slowly on the sandy bottom among fish, feeding them and taking photos, for about 25 minutes.

Fun for non-swimmers and children from 7 years.

  • No diving or swimming needed
  • Fish feeding on the seabed

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 1 h 10 (58.5 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 2,350–3,150 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

πŸ“… Booking: Book a day ahead (Captain Nemo’s Undersea Walk or similar).

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