Pointe Des Galets: all 12 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore Reuinion Island at your leisure during your choice of full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Piton de la Fournaise, Nez de Boeuf,...

Explore Reuinion Island at your leisure during your choice of half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Note Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to the cruise start date....

Explore Reuinion Island at your leisure during your choice of full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Piton de la Fournaise, Nez de Boeuf,...

Explore Reunion Island at your leisure during your choice of half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cirque of Mafate, Geranium Distillery,...

Departing from the maritime station at Le Port, your day begins with a sensory dive into Réunion’s vibrant culinary culture. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore tropical ingredients and traditional techniques during a hands-on cooking workshop. After preparing a typical Creole dish, enjoy a delicious lunch in a warm, welcoming setting. This immersive experience offers more than just flavors — it's a journey through the island’s heritage, stories, and way...

Marine Turtle Farm A drive of 45 minutes from the pier will take you to the Marine Turtle Farm. The observatory is an educational center which allows you to discover the world of Marine Turtles. The park covers an area of 500m and is home to approximately 60 different kinds of turtles. Walk around the four circuits and discover turtles in an environment similar to their natural life conditions. There are videos for you to enjoy which are very interesting and informative. Outside of the Turtle Farm,...

Foret de Mare LongueForet de Mare Longue is a unique primary tropical forest. This remaining section of lowland tropical rainforest is a true botanical treasure trove. After 2 centuries of intense deforestation, less than 7% of the original tropical rainforest remains in Reunion Island. Having miraculously survived, it is the richest tropical forest on Reunion Island and is the first biological reserve on the island. The Garden of Perfume and SpicesThe perfume and spice garden located at Mare...

Lava TubsA two hour drive from the ship will take you to “Grand Brule” where you will meet with your guide who will give you some practical information on your walk. You will spend approximately 1 ½ hours exploring the Lava Tubs. A specialized volcano guide will lead you through tracks of lava flow towards St Philippe. You will be lead through stalactites, stalagmites and cathedrals. Stalactites hang from the ceiling of a cave while stalagmites grow from the cave floor. A stalagmite...

Join your pilot for a 45 - minute helicopter ride. The flying over the island in helicopter is the most spectacular and gigantic way to discover the sharpest relieves and the contrasts in the most intense landscapes. Depart the pier for a short transfer to the heli-port where a safety briefing is conducted before the flight.  Board the heli and enjoy the stunning views flying over Cirque of Mafate and Salazie. This caldera was formed from the collapse of the large shield volcano the Piton des...

This tour will take you to Piton Maido which will afford breathtaking views of the Cirque of Mafate. Afterwards travel to a Geranium Distillery where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of these essential oils.Cirque de Mafate & Maido BelvedereAn approx 90 - minutes drive takes you to a viewpoint located at the edge of a cliff 2,090m high, passing by through various small villages on the West Coast. Dependent on weather conditions you will be able to see the Cirque de Mafate, which...

Piton de la FournaiseDepart from the pier for two hours and head South on the coast road before reaching the second largest city St. Pierre. Drive further afield through the “Plaine des Sables”, a stretch of scorch marks and volcanic rocks at more than 2,000m above sea level which looks similar to the surface of the moon, a lunar landscape. Stop at Nez Le Boeuf where you will have views of the Rivière des Remparts. After a short drive you will reach the volcanic crater in Pas...

Vanilla PlantationDepart the pier for a one hour 15 minute drive to a Vanilla Plantation located in St. Andre. It was at the turn of the 19th century that the Mexican orchid vanilla planifolia was introduced to Reunion Island. Used by the Aztecs to flavor their cups of cocoa, Spanish conquistadors exported it to Europe. The French decided to grow it on Reunion Island, then known as Bourbon island. The French initially named the island Bourbon Island to honor the fall of the House of Bourbon during...