Quick reference
The numbers worth knowing
Gate 7
Airport meet-and-greet point
1 h 30 m
Driver waiting time from landing
14:00
Standard hotel check-in
72 hrs
Deadline for the travel digital form
USD 50
Funds required per person per day
6 months
Minimum passport validity
100 km / 8 h
Private transfer allowance
09:00–16:00
Hotel boathouse hours
10 + pilot
Submarine capacity
32–40
Catamaran capacity
~1.5 km
Zip line at 23 Coloured Earth
4×
Peak-season rate vs low season
The calendar, in one place
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Winter / low-season rates | 1 May – 30 Sep |
| High-season rates | 1 Oct – 30 Nov |
| Shoulder rates | 1 Dec – 20 Dec |
| Peak rates — up to 4× low season | 21 Dec – 6 Jan |
| Summer season | 1 Oct – 30 Apr |
| Best whale sightings | Aug – Sep |
| Île aux Cerfs — SIC | Mon · Wed · Sat |
| North Tour — SIC | Tue · Fri |
| South Tour — SIC | Thu · Sun |
| North Tour — closed to everyone | Sat · Sun |
Ten things never to say
Parking is expensive · You’ll definitely see whales · You can swim with whales · The beach is great (without checking the property) · Honeymoon freebies are guaranteed in December · The boat trip is included at Île aux Cerfs · Every hotel has a jet spray · There’s a DJ night every night · You’ll get a guide on SIC · Book the activities when you land.