Excursion Southern grenadines mopion getaway tour at Mayreau

Cruise line: Silversea
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Indulge your senses with the beauty of the southern Grenadines during this scenic, half-day snorkelling excursion to Mopion via catamaran.


Mayreau, Catamaran-Cruise, Southern Grenadines, Union, Palm, Petite & Carriacou Islands

Depart the pier aboard a comfortable catamaran for a picturesque, approximately one-hour cruise through part of the Grenadines archipelago to the islet of Mopion, a sandspit with superb snorkelling. Enjoy the fresh breeze whilst passing by idyllic islets and islands with white-sand beaches, including Union Island, Petite St. Vincent Island, Carriacou Island, and Palm Island, a private island-turned-resort named after the hundreds of coconut palm planted by the original owner over 30 years ago. Now owned by a top hotel consortium, it is an exceptional, all-inclusive retreat.


Mopion Islet, Sandspit, Reef Lagoon, Swimming, Snorkelling, White-Sand Beach, Coral Beds, Fish

Upon arrival at Mopion, a breath-taking, white-sand islet resembling a South Pacific atoll and surrounded by its reef lagoon, approximately 75 minutes is made available for swimming and snorkelling. Receive your safety instructions and don your snorkelling gear, then explore the colourful coral beds, tropical fish, and marine life in these turquoise waters. Following your guided snorkelling session, embark the boat and enjoy complementary rum punch, fruit drinks, and water during the approximately one-hour ride back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Mayreau, Catamaran-Cruise, Southern Grenadines, Palm Island, Mopion Islet, Reef Lagoon, White-Sand Beach, Swimming, Snorkelling, Coral Beds, Tropical Fish

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of activity and a minimal amount of walking for approximately 22 yards (about 20 metres), at times over uneven and sandy surfaces, with eight steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the boat and manoeuvre in/out of the boat. Walking on the beach is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is recommended for guests that are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to seasickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up with beach or water shoes, and bring sun protection, a towel, change of clothing, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least five years old to participate on this tour. Snorkelling and safety equipment are provided. There are changing facilities on board the boat. Waterproof cameras are highly recommended. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Guests may not snorkel if they have consumed alcohol. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, fish and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. There are no lifeguards at Mopion Beach. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. This tour is available in the mornings and afternoons only; evening tours are not available. Some holidays might result in a reduction of the maximum number of participants permitted on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary.