Snorkeling in the heart of the Marine Park
Registrations are closed
Presentation
Managed by the Marine Park, it is an area of 85 ha which borders the coast and which extends offshore to the vicinity of the deep limit of the Posidonia meadows, or approximately half a mile. The rocky bottoms are present along the coast and extend offshore in the form of slabs and blocks emerging from the herbarium, the most important being between 10 and 15 meters deep.
The guided tour is done on the surface by an animator employed by the Park.
Free on reservation compulsory.
Opening of registrations on June 14 for July slots and July 15 for August slots.
They experienced it, and you?
"FABULOUS, too short."_ Agnès
"The guides are very attentive, friendly, and pleasant. A great moment to experience and share."_ Françoise
"Thank you for the snorkeling, it was amazing!"_ Blandine
Their questions, our answers
• Where can you go snorkeling ? Snorkeling takes place mainly at Cap Rousset Beach, within the Carry-Le-Rouet marine reserve, which offers seabeds ranging from 0 to 10 meters deep.
• From what age can you participate ? The activity is not recommended for children under 8. Children aged 8 to 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the water.
• What are the participation requirements ? Participants must be able to swim (from 8 years old), wear closed shoes or water shoes, and bring their own mask and snorkel if possible.
• How can I book a session ? Registration is free and must be done through the Martigues Tourist and Leisure Office. Bookings for July open in June, and those for August open in July.
• What are the prices ? The activity is free.
• What can you observe ? You can discover a rich marine biodiversity, including fish such as seabream, saddled seabream, gilt-head bream, rainbow wrasse, and sometimes brown meagre.
• What precautions should be taken ? Respect the marine reserve, do not fish or collect marine elements, avoid damaging living organisms, and do not use scuba diving equipment.
• How does the outing take place ? The outing lasts 1 hour and is supervised by a guide from the Blue Coast Marine Park. The group is limited to 8 people. Entry into the water is easy in a shallow area (2-3 meters).
• When can you go snorkeling ? Outings are only available in July and August, on Thursday mornings.
• Do you need prior experience ? No, the activity is open to beginners and experienced participants alike.
- Schedule :
- Departure time :
- Duration : 1h
- Start time : 9h15
- End time : 10h
- Date(s) :
- At 11 July 2024
- To 29 August 2024
- By reservation :
- Yes
- Supervised visit :
- Yes
- Place of departure :
- in Carry-le-Rouet
- Prices :
- Free
- Important to know :
- Pets aren't allowed
- Forbidden to children under 8 years old
- Tour is currently closed :
- Registrations are closed
About
- Children from 8 to 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the water.
- Children from 12 to 18 years old must present a mandatory parental authorization if the parent is not present in the water.
- Participants must be provided with closed shoes (such as trainers or water shoes that hold the foot) that can go into the water to avoid injuring their feet. Fins only for experienced swimmers.
- Bring your personal equipment if possible (mask, snorkel). Wetsuits can be loaned on site.
- The coupon/certificate of the health questionnaire received by email must be brought, signed, the morning of the activity.
Frequently asked questions from the general public:
- Should we bring our mask and snorkel? Yes.
- Can we bring our flippers? Yes, if you are used to swimming with (confirmed swimmer). Closed shoes are recommended by default for people who are not used to fins to limit the impact of trampling on the seabed.
- How is the underwater trail area?
The start is from the edge with an easy launch (gently sloping platform).
The area is shallow (maximum 2-3 meters of water).
The area is most often sheltered from the wind (especially in the event of the mistral) and there is no strong current.
There is one supervisor for 4 participants so the visit is personalized and secure.
The guide has a small inflatable raft to lean on if needed.
The health recommendations of the government and the Diving Federation are respected
- I am not very sporty and enduring, can I come anyway? Yes, it is not a webbed hike, you must be in good physical condition but not necessarily athletic. We stay near the edge, in the Cap Rousset cove.
- I am not an expert in mask-snorkeling, can I come anyway? Yes, the activity is open to everyone, whatever the level of experience: accustomed to swimming with a snorkel mask or also beginners.
- I am old… can I still come? Yes, the activity is open to everyone regardless of age, you just need to be in good physical condition.
- My child is almost 8 years old, his birthday is at the end of the summer, can I come anyway? No, you have to be 8 years old
- Is it possible to park your car easily? Between 15/07 and 15/08, you have to allow extra time to find a parking space.
- Is the reception of people with reduced mobility possible? Yes, but contact us beforehand in order to adapt the organization.
