Zodiac Ride & Duck Island Marine Reserve
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Puerto
Noumea, Nueva Caledonia
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$89
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 3 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
A shuttle service takes you from the ship to the embarkation point for the Zodiac — a small but powerful boat that will take you on a ride on the dazzling blue lagoon waters around Nouméa.
Before boarding, you'll be briefed on safety and be outfitted with a lifejacket.
The Zodiac zips out of the harbor, past your ship, into the bays that surround the peninsula of Nouméa. You'll cross in front of the Baie de l'Orphelinat and into the Baie des Citrons (Lemon Bay), whose beach is a favorite destination for Nouméans and visitors alike.
Reaching the Ile aux Canards (Duck Island) — a coral islet in Anse Vata Bay — you'll disembark and enjoy a couple of hours at leisure with exclusive access to the amenities on the island. Options include swimming, sunbathing, relaxing on the beach and snorkeling (bring your own gear). This beautiful islet is surrounded by colorful coral, fish and other marine life, which you can explore by following an underwater path. Signs guide you through this underwater world.
You'll eventually reboard the Zodiac and race back across the bays with great views of Nouméa's beaches and waterfront.
Notes:
Snorkel gear is not provided; bring your own if you wish to snorkel. A restaurant is available on the island (at your own expense). Minimum age is 5 years. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, a cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Swim at your own risk. Wear aqua/beach shoes because it is not sand but a coral beach. Maximum weight is 330 lbs. Participants must step into the water and climb steps to (dis)embark the Zodiac. Guests must be able to enter and exit Zodiac unassisted. Tour is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations, pregnant women or guests with back problems.