Travel Guides – The Destination File

Pinel Island Day Trip: Access and Practical Planning

Boats from Cul-de-Sac on the French side, reserve rules, the snorkel trail, restaurants and what to carry

5 minute read

Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay, Little Bay and Dog Island: departure points, operators and park rules

6 minute read

The North Sound sandbar where southern stingrays gather, the rules that protect them, and how to plan the trip.

3 minute read

Compare boat, paddle and underwater ways to see the arch, and check the protected-area rules and closures before you go.

4 minute read

How to plan the long drive, what the park fee and dive-site system mean, and how to snorkel and dive without harming the reef.

4 minute read

How to plan a charter around the season, choose the right boat format, and verify permits, departure points and inclusions.

5 minute read

How to compare charter formats, interpret regional species timing, and verify permits and departure details.

5 minute read

The peninsula’s surf breaks, what regional sources describe and how to choose a session for current conditions.

4 minute read