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Îlot Canard seen from above

Îlot Canard & Îlot Maître

Tiny coral islets a few minutes by water taxi from Anse Vata.

Photo: ToucanWings, CC BY-SA 3.0
  • FromAnse Vata beach
  • Boat time5–20 min
  • Best forSnorkelling, kitesurfing
  • TimeHalf day

Îlot Canard (Duck Island) sits just off Anse Vata. A marked underwater trail takes snorkellers over coral gardens, and there's a small beach restaurant. Îlot Maître, a little further out, is home to a resort with overwater bungalows and is a kitesurfing hotspot.

Water taxis leave from the Anse Vata beach throughout the day; buy a return ticket and agree on a pick-up time. Bring sunscreen and shade, as the sun is intense.

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Îlot Canard seen from above
Îlot Canard seen from above. Photo: ToucanWings, CC BY-SA 3.0

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