The warm clear waters of New Caledonia are ideal for snorkeling as you explore and discover the delights of the world’s largest lagoon and second largest coral reef. A destination so unique that it has recently been placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Come and discover a magnificent marine world that features over 900 varieties of colourful coral, many of which are only found in New Caledonia. It is also teeming with beautiful marine life, featuring an amazing collection of over 15,000 marine species.
New Caledonia is home to some of the most beautiful islands on earth, surrounded by a myriad of small coral islands and atolls that are perfect for calm water snorkeling.
The Isle of Pines is also a snorkeling paradise. Clear turquoise water and fine white sandy beaches can be found all over the island. There are also several small islets within the island’s protective reef.
There is a choice of professional dive operators in New Caledonia who can take you to some of the most beautiful places to snorkel in the world. There is a range of Full Day and Half Day trip available, including departures from Nouméa every day. There is even a special night snorkeling trip that uses special torches to illuminate the magnificent fluorescent corals, and most dive operators offer snorkeling expeditions to reef and island sites. In Nouméa, snorkeling equipment is also available at many resorts and can be hired from the centrally located Plages Loisirs.
Below are the links that give you more information about snorkeling and diving in New Caledonia, including details about some of the leading tour operators.
Some of the leading dive operators in New Caledonia:
