Bato Pei

Do you feel like it’s been a long time since you tried an activity that will take you out of your routine? Are you in Reunion Island? Bato Pei has everything to make you smile and offer you an experience that will take you back to childhood!

This company introduces you to new horizons as part of its boat trips which take you not only to discover the Indian Ocean which surrounds the island, but also its magnificent wildlife, in particular its strong>cetaceans. An exceptional moment is guaranteed to you by the passionate Bato Pei team who promise you friendliness, professionalism and respect for the environment and wildlife.

During these boat trips for cetacean observation, you will discover a whole new world which will not only fascinate you, but also disorient you and make you experience a moment out of time. The Bato Pei team offers you different formulas, each as unique as the other:

• Sunset by boat: during this 1 hour 45 minute outing, you will admire the marine mammals while having a splendid view of the horizon and the reddish sky of the sun going to bed.
• Discovery outing and sensations: during this one, you mix emotions and sensations between a quiet and moving ride, then some sensational moments when the captain makes some accelerations.
• Outing discovery of marine mammals: for a period of half a day or a whole day, set off to discover fauna that you have never seen before. used to meeting. A moment that leaves not only children, but adults as well, speechless.

Come and discover Reunion Island differently as well as its heritage with your whole family, aboard Bato Pei ships.

Have you always dreamed of swimming with whales? Unfortunately, in Reunion, this is not yet possible... but Bato Pei offers you the chance to sail as close as possible to them! If you are looking for something new, our outings to meet the cetaceans of the Indian Ocean are exactly what you need. Departing from the port of Saint-Paul, we allow you to sail to meet the wildlife of Reunion, all while respecting its tranquility.

Proud of our 20 years of experience, we offer you animmersive experience, which will seduce your exploring soul. Our approved and seasoned professionals will be delighted to share with you the knowledge they have accumulated over the years. The activity will be perfect for children thanks to its educational dimension, but also for older children! We think it is necessary to combine fun and awareness of marine ecosystems, especially in threatened environments like that of Reunion Island.

How do we approach cetaceans at Bato Pei? It’s very simple: our watchword is their respect. We use passive meeting techniques so as not to frighten them, and we do our utmost not to disrupt their daily lives. The most recommended approach is to approach them in parallel, to support them in their swimming. Pay attention to both sides of the boat! A dolphin fin could show itself and follow our course.

We offer you an unforgettable experience, in contact with wild nature. The different options offered will certainly suit a wide audience, even if at Bato Pei, we favor excursions in small groups to avoid disrupting the ecosystem. In particular, we organize observation sessions of different durations, and have preferential rates for children.

What are you waiting for to sail up close to whales and dolphins? Meet at the port of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, near Saint-Paul, in the north of Réunion, for a breathtaking journey.

Would you like to discover the coasts of Reunion from the Indian Ocean? At Bato Pei, we have exactly what you need! For more than 20 years, our experienced professionals have been organizing boat trips from the port of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, near Saint-Paul.

Come on board and enjoy a friendly atmosphere with free drinks! Ourteam of enthusiasts will help you discover all the secrets of the west coast of Reunion: history, anecdotes, heritage, awareness of the fauna and flora... an immersive adventure in perspective.

In the middle of the day, the walk opens up a dazzling panorama of the island's steep landscapes. Discover the lagoon of Saint-Leu, and admire the peaks of the Piton des Neiges massif and the Mafate cirque on the horizon. To the west, the ocean is infinite, and the turquoise of the water merges with the azure of the sky. Think about your cameras! You will more than want to immortalize this magical moment...

Love sunsets? For a more romantic getaway, we also carry out excursions at daybreak, to make the most of the panorama in complete tranquility, off the coast.

Take advantage of our different formulas for almost tailor-made walks, which we always prefer to do in small groups. We deploy different itineraries that are enjoyable for young and old alike, always keeping in mind our desire to share with you the wonderful landscapes of our home. So, if you are passing through Reunion, don’t hesitate to embark with Bato Pei! Meet at the port of Saint-Gilles, about 15 minutes from the center of Saint-Paul.