J'envisage un trip entre Atlantique et Méditerranée en waterbike (Lien supprimé par l'administration de VoyageForum)
Bordeaux-Toulouse sur la Garonne et Toulouse-Sète sur le canal du midi.
Je me posais 2-3 questions préliminaires:
Est-ce que je peux trouver des points de ravitaillement non loin de l'eau?
Est-il facile de trouver des spots de repos à l'écart de la piste cyclable?
Fin février début mars, ça vous semble réaliste niveau températures?
Si certains l'ont déjà fait à vélo et peuvent me renseigner ce serait sympa 😎
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
Oui sauf que ça c'est lourd comme un canoe alors que mon waterbike fait moins de 20kg et loge dans un sac à dos.
Donc je suis 'un peu' mobile pour aller me ravitailler ou trouver un spot de camping, mais pas aussi mobile qu'à pied ou à vélo :)
Tu devrais plutôt poster ta demande dans la rubrique "activités aquatiques". Un kayakiste pourrait te répondre.
Je vais essayer mais comme je pense qu'il y a 100 fois plus de gens qui ont fait le canal du midi à vélo qu'à kayak je pensais pouvoir trouver de l'aide ici. 😊
Bordeaux -Toulouse sur la Garonne pour trouver des endroits où sortir sans se retrouver dans l'eau boueuse ça risque d'être dur .Pourquoi ne pas prendre directement le canal latéral à la Garonne ce serait moins risqué .
En fait ça dépend dans quel sens je le fais. Si je fais Bordeaux-Sète alors je prendrai forcément le canal latéral vu que y'a de forts courants sur la Garonne.
Mais si je fais dans l'autre sens, à priori je suis pas contre l'idée de profiter du courant favorable sur la 2eme partie du voyage... ;)
Bonjour,
Joli projet ! Je ne suis pas sûre que Garonne soit totalement navigable entre Bordeaux et Toulouse. Côté canal; il y a beaucoup d'écluses... bon voyage
Pascale
La limite amont de l’action de marée dans la Garonne se situe à la Réole, on n'y pense pas souvent mais l'action des marées et donc des courants sur la Garonne peut se ressentir jusqu'à 150 kms de la mer .
En periode de mascaret la vague peut se deplacer jusqu'à 20 kms heure .
AAttention à cette partie de la Garonne .
Geai vu en 2010
A guy parti d’Allemagne avec son canoé
rhin Rhône canal du midi et canan vers bordeaux
cbandiera.free.fr/...e/canal-midi/69.html
Claudio de la Faverges.
Bonjour amis cyclotouristes, claude passionné de voyages à vélo favergien et défenseur du cycliste.
plus la carte bleue est foncée et plus le bagage est léger
en anglais "the more the card is blu the less the luggage is heavy"
Je me suis en effet déjà renseigné sur des récits de voyageurs l'ayant déjà fait en kayak et apparemment la partie Toulouse Bordeaux est tout à fait faisable (même si impressionnante car pas mal de courant, eau très trouble et abords sauvages) - mais justement le contraste par rapport à la première partie du trajet me plait bien ;)
Mais vu que c'est sauvage et que je ne veux pas transporter 20 litres d'eau, je voulais m'assurer que je pourrai trouver des points d'appro pas trop loin de l'eau... ?
Je peux te donner quelques endroits faciles ( possibilités de sortir de l'eau avec des pontons) à partir de Marmande : La Reole , Langon, Port de Barsac , Podensac, Portets , Langoiran , Cambes . Au port de Barsac tu auras tout de même deux kilometres pour aller au village mais il y a des habitations qui pourront te ravitailler .
Bonjour.
Tu as pas mal de renseignements par la correspondante précédente. Je connais mieux le Ciron que la Garonne mais je rajouterai :
-le ponton de Cadillac où accostent les croisiéristes, avec le camping tout près.
-le Cap à Preignac.
-A Castets, début du canal.
Entre Bordeaux et Castets, attention, débarquement difficile à cause de la vase mais il y a quelques pontons de pêcheurs. Dans mon village, important club de kayak (encore la semaine dernière, un vice champion de France de descente) on va surfer le mascaret.
Si tu as besoin d'aide quand tu es dans le secteur Langon, contacte moi en MP, je te donnerai mes coordonnées.
Cordialement.
J'ai navigué au mois de juin entre Toulouse et Narbonne avec deux amis sur une vedette hollandaise. Il y a régulièrement des endroits où l'on peut facilement s'arrêter pour la nuit. Nous posions la table et les chaises à proximité du bateau pour picniquer. J'y ai vu beaucoup de vélos avec leur guitoune. Pour le ravitaillement, il y a soit des petites épiceries aux écluses, soit la possibilité d'aller à l'intérieur des villages (nous y allions à pieds)
Pour la température, il me semble que c'est un peu juste... mais pourquoi pas !
Quelques images.
Bonne préparation
Cordialement
Claude
"N'ayez pas peur de la vie. N'ayez jamais peur de l'aventure. Faites confiance au hasard, à la chance, à la destinée. Partez, allez conquérir d'autres espaces, d'autres espérances. Le reste vous sera donné de surcroît"
Henry de Monfreid - trilogie de la Mer Rouge.
C'est idem sur le cana latéral à la Garonne quî va jusqu'à Castets en Dorthe .
Des arrêts sympa , quelques bistrots , possibilités de petites épicerie .
J'adore ce canal pour me balader tranquille et voir passer les péniches .
moi aussi j'ai A D O R E.............. je te reconnais bien là pour les petits bistrots😉😉😉
"N'ayez pas peur de la vie. N'ayez jamais peur de l'aventure. Faites confiance au hasard, à la chance, à la destinée. Partez, allez conquérir d'autres espaces, d'autres espérances. Le reste vous sera donné de surcroît"
Henry de Monfreid - trilogie de la Mer Rouge.
Grrrrr!!!!! Quelle réputation tu vas me faire 😉
Du côté de Marmande sur le bord du canal il y a un petit Resto sympa , avec menu à 15 € , meme le dimanche , ambiance guinguette , je vais essayer de retrouver les coordonnees , si tu passe par lä dans ton vaisseau Hollandais , tu pourras y faire une bonne halte ....
Éventuellement je t'y rejoint si tu paye l'apéro avec des zitounes 😉
Ca me rassure de pouvoir trouver des épiceries aux écluses et pouvoir accéder aux villages à pieds.
Je penche pour la Garonne plutôt que le canal latéral, mais je continue de me renseigner. Je me dis qu'avec le courant je pourrais faire Toulouse / Bordeaux en 5 jours environ, donc je peux faire le plein de bouffe à Toulouse et je réussirais bien à m'approvisionner chaque jour en eau potable en route... ;)
Regarde cet article , Toulouse Bordeaux en Kayak en six jours . Tu as l'itinéraire avec les arrêts . Ça peut peut être te servir .
À partir de La Reole il faudras tenir compte des courants de marée , c'est certainement le plus difficile .
We’re planning a trip to Thailand for next summer. It’s the rainy season, but that’ll let us explore forest parks (Khao Yai and Khao Sok, most likely) in full bloom and teeming with wildlife. We’d also like to spend a few days on beaches with nearby coral reefs during this trip. That’s where we’re hitting a snag—I’m struggling to find an island or region with favorable weather. I’ve gone through quite a few threads on this forum, but most are pretty old and mention a few names (Tao, Phaluai, Ma, or Phang Nga), though with doubts about visibility or overall appeal. Crowds also seemed like a bit of an issue. Just to clarify, our family has mixed interests when it comes to fish-related activities—some are Level 1 divers, while others are snorkelers only.
Are there any good options in July-August for great experiences in the area?
Thanks for your tips!
Hi everyone! 😊
I’m looking for a place in Albania to go scuba diving with my boyfriend. We’ve never done it before and we’d love to try this activity.
Thanks so much! 🌺🌺
hi
I wanted to know the best snorkeling spots in Tuamotu since I unfortunately don’t have enough time to do everything—I’ll have to pick and choose.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’d describe myself as a "former diver." I’ve done around 450 dives in natural environments across different settings. I put diving on hold about 5 years ago due to work/schedule constraints and, let’s say, family reasons. Since then, I’ve still tried to stay in shape with hiking trips, running, swimming, and freediving in protected environments, etc...
I’m planning to get back into the bubbles somewhere this year.
Any destinations you’d recommend—or avoid—for getting back into it?
I’m looking for a spot for April/May this year.
For my trip to Thailand with two teens aged 13 and 16, do you have any info or tips to share? I’d like to go jet skiing, either in Phuket or Koh Samui, but I’d need at least two jet skis since there are three of us. Can my 16-year-old ride alone? Is it better to rent on-site or book an all-inclusive excursion online or in person?
Our Bali-Lombok trip is taking shape, but we’d love to wrap up the stay with at least a solid week of snorkeling somewhere the coral is still in great condition. In your opinion, are the Gili Secrets in southern Lombok better than Flores Island, where there are supposedly amazing underwater landscapes?
We’ll be in Dahab again this October—we’ve been going since 1979—to freedive. In 2025, to our surprise, access to the Blue Hole is now paid: on top of the 10 € taxi fare, you have to pay $10 per person to enter the park. So we’re heading outside Dahab to the Three Pools site by bike, rented locally. Is there a bus that goes there, or shared taxis, instead of the tourist taxis? And where can we catch them? We’ve seen big buses full of local families on the site, but we don’t know where to find them. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
The comments about this public beach are generally negative:
tiny beach, crowded, dirty, and noisy.
Is that really the case?
Could you please post some of your recent photos of the public beach—not photos from the big hotels?
Hello,
For flight schedules and prices from Bordeaux, and ease of reaching Alexandria by bus/train afterward, I’m considering spending 4 days around Hurghada (direct flight from Bdx).
I don’t think I’ll go for courses to get my Level 1, since I don’t plan to dive often in the future—unless you think it’s better than doing 2 discovery dives in this area (I only have one baptism under my belt, in Koh Tao 15 years ago—amazing! But I’m not targeting trips for diving; I need to go to Alexandria, so this is a chance to get back into diving and snorkeling).
I’m looking for a spot to do some snorkeling, 1 or 2 baptisms, and explore the surroundings. I’ll arrive in early March on the evening of Day 0. I’ll have 3.5 days after that (I’m planning to leave on Day 4 around 4 PM by bus/train).
Is Hurghada completely to be avoided in favor of another area in the Red Sea, or can I still have a nice 3.5 days there? I know places like Dahab are more pleasant, but the convenience and timing of Hurghada appeal to me...
I usually prefer more authentic travel spots and places, but I’m willing to compromise on that if it’s still worth it for the diving.
Or should I only stay 2.5 days and head to Alexandria a day earlier? (I’ve already seen Cairo and Luxor a bit.)
Hi there,
I’m heading to Hurghada for a few days in November. I’m looking for a spot where I can go snorkeling right from the beach. Is that still possible, or do you absolutely need to take a boat trip to see anything worthwhile?
I’ve read about Makadi Bay, but also that it’s packed with big resort complexes—which I’d rather avoid. Are there any beaches accessible without staying at one of those huge hotels?
Any great tips or advice for me?
Thanks in advance,
Lucille
Hey everyone!!
I’m planning a 3-month trip to the Philippines for May 2026.
As a diving enthusiast, I’d love to hear about must-visit diving spots.
I’m traveling with a buddy, and we don’t really want to spend all our time moving around, so if you have recommendations for one area that’s better than others for diving, that’d be great!
What do you think are the best diving sites? (I’d appreciate an overview of the country so I can decide based on that.)
Compared to my buddy, I love macro photography (nudibranchs, etc.), so I’d also love any tips on that.
And completely unrelated to diving, but I’d also like info on places to visit (national parks, reserves, etc.) to see the local wildlife.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply!
Safe travels, everyone!
Hello everyone!
So glad to be back on this forum to swap some great tips.
I’m heading to Malaysia from mid-May to mid-August 2025 for nearly 3 months.
With my advanced certification in hand for a few years now, I’m on the lookout for the best dive spots in Malaysia.
I’ve obviously heard about the Perhentians and Sipadan.
Someone mentioned Tioman too, but not necessarily for diving.
Do you have any feedback on these places for diving? (visibility, marine life diversity, etc.)
Any idea about the rates for fun dives?
Dive centers you’d recommend?
Any help would be super valuable for planning the trip, so thanks a million in advance to those who take the time to reply.
Safe travels, everyone!!
Hi there.
For taking photos while snorkeling, is it better to go with a disposable camera or a waterproof pouch? If a pouch, which brand is reliable? Thanks for your feedback!
Hi there,
I’m looking for a destination in Vietnam for January to spend a week and go snorkeling.
Anyone have any suggestions?
I know Thailand well, and with my Thai friend, we’d like to try a different country.
This is the excursion we shouldn’t have done in Mauritius.
We did it with The Friendly Dodo, but from what I saw, it’s the same with most agencies.
Departure at 6 a.m. (even though the sun rises at 7 a.m. in August). Why? Because there’s only one well-known spot where the dolphins are, and all the agencies race to get there first.
For 45 to 60 minutes, it’s just straight-line navigation to the spot. No one’s looking for dolphins—we’re just speeding there in silence, full throttle.
Once we arrive, there are already 5-6 boats. The dolphins are there, sure. The boats fight for the best position, cutting off the dolphins’ path, and then—go, go, go—everyone jumps in. Not a single instruction is given on how to approach the dolphins respectfully. Result: everyone jumps in at the same time from 3 boats, creating a huge splash, and rushes toward the dolphins. Outcome: faced with this chaos, the dolphins dive, and you can’t see them from the boat anymore. The swimmers who are right in their path might see them pass below for a few seconds at best.
Everyone climbs back onto the boats, and as soon as the dolphins resurface, the same cycle starts all over again.
After 5 or 6 jumps like this (3 of which I didn’t even see the dolphins), it’s back to the port the same way we came.
Not a single explanation is given during the entire excursion about the dolphins themselves or how to approach them.
Safety-wise, I didn’t feel comfortable either with all the boats fighting for position. I bumped into another boat (no pain) while swimming, and I wasn’t reassured about the propellers.
With all this circus, my daughters didn’t even want to get in the water. The problem is, when you stay on the boat, you don’t get much out of it either—because as soon as the dolphins resurface, everyone jumps in haphazardly and scares them off again.
Having done the same kind of outing in Réunion, I can confirm it’s nothing like this (much better organized and ultimately much more rewarding in Réunion).
Under these conditions, this is an activity we never should’ve done! !
My partner and I are heading to Mauritius at the end of October (Tamarin Bay), and one of our wishes is to find a great small-group excursion out at sea to meet dolphins.
I’m looking for a provider that’s respectful of the animals and gives us a fun, discovery-filled day.
I’ve heard a lot about Amistad on this site—what do you think?
Do you have any tried-and-tested alternatives to suggest?
Thanks so much!
We're heading to Praslin, La Digue, and Mahé for 15 days in early March. Do you have any good snorkeling spots to recommend? Just to let you know, we're beginners, and I get scared easily if it's too deep.
Also, another important question: what do you do with your belongings on the beach while snorkeling? Our phones, accommodation keys, wallets, etc.?
Hi everyone!
I’ve been in Malaysia for a month now and still have two more to go. I started traveling with friends, but I’ll be solo for the next month and a half.
We did a pretty classic route: Perhentians, Cameron Highlands (which I found pointless), Tioman, and Kinabatangan in Borneo. Now I’m thinking of heading to Redang Island—Langkawi is also an option, but it doesn’t appeal to me as much. Any feedback on these two spots?
Especially Redang?
Any thoughts on the diving there?
So far, I haven’t had much luck with diving—at the Perhentians, it was pretty disastrous with water at 31°C 😵😫
I’d love to find a nice island where I can meet people (locals and travelers) because going from a group of six to solo at the end is going to feel weird.
So I’m open to all tips and opinions. Also, I’d love to hear about Langkawi, and if anyone knows of an island that’s a bit more off the beaten path, that’d be amazing. Thanks in advance, and happy travels to you all!
hi everyone
we’d love to visit Borneo and I’m not finding much info on it yet (just starting my research)
so I’m reaching out to you, like I do for every trip—it’s worked out great for us so far 😎
we’re a family of 4 with two teens, 14 and 18, and we’re going for 3 weeks.
what’s the weather like in August—too much rain?
any political issues to be aware of?
which little beach paradises should we not miss?
we love discovering animals and diving… any top spots?
as for airfare—any budget-friendly airlines or easy routes? (Singapore, Denpasar, etc.)
I’ve got so many questions! All of this on a reasonable budget…
thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to take the time to reply
Hi,
I’d like to do several boat trips to go snorkeling during my stay in Florès: Islands departing from Riung, Maumere, and Labuan Bajo (Seraya).
- WHO?: Do you have any contacts to organize these boat trips?
- HOW MUCH?: What’s the cost for a full-day trip, including boat rental and possibly meals (picnic, barbecue, etc.)?
Hello,
I’d like to go on a 5-day kayaking trip with snorkeling, island visits, and village tours in the Philippines. I don’t have a specific island in mind, but I’d love something off the beaten path. I’m traveling solo but can join a small group. This would be around March 20th. Thanks so much for your suggestions!
I’m looking for a 5-day kayaking and snorkeling trip with a few village visits and no mass tourism. I’m alone but open to joining a small group. Any recommendations for around March 20th? Thanks a bunch for your feedback!
Hey everyone reading my post!
I’ll be in Mexico, specifically in Playa del Carmen and Tulum, from March 11 to April 2.
I’m looking online for things to do, but they all seem pretty similar—I’m after something a bit more original but don’t wanna get ripped off either!
If you’ve had any great experiences in those areas, feel free to share them. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
I have my flight to Malé from February 3rd to 15th.
I want to visit Malé first, then head to 2 or 3 nearby islands. I’d like to take the ferry to keep costs down.
I’d love to be able to snorkel right from the beach.
Which atolls or islands would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Hi there, my husband loves fishing, and during our upcoming vacation in French Polynesia, he’s planning to do two half-day trips. We’ll be staying in family-run guesthouses on the following islands: Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Rangiroa, and Fakarava. Which type of fishing should he choose for the best experience, and on which islands? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙂
Hi there,
We’re heading to South Africa for a two-week vacation next March.
We’d love to see great white sharks and maybe even try the cage diving. We’re planning to go to Gansbaai—do you think we’ll have a chance to see them? Also, do you know of any specialized agencies that aren’t too commercial and are respectful of the animals?
Thanks
notre voyage en Indonésie étant annulé, et notre agence nous déconseillant l'Egypte, nous sommes à la recherche d'un lieu où nous pourrons faire du snorkeling depuis la plage (et en excursion bateau). Je connais un peu Zanzibar pour y être allé il y a plus de 10 ans, ainsi que Pemba (mais les prix ont explosé), et je me tourne aussi vers Mafia.
Est ce propice au snorkeling , des resorts ont ils des house reef où l'on peut voir des choses intéressantes (je ne m'attends pas non plus au niveau de la Sulawesi ou des Raja).
Merci d'avance pour toute info.
Je pose ma question malgré la situation incertaine actuellement, mais évidemment mon plan de voyage est conditionnel à l'évolution de la pandémie, donc merci de vous abstenir ceux qui me diraient juste de rester chez moi ;)
Donc, je planifie de passer l'hiver au sud de l'Europe, et ou vers les Balkans et j'aimerais savoir si c'est partout de la plongée en eau froide donc avec le drysuit et tout ou s'il y a des endroits qui sont superbes et ou je peux plonger avec un suit plus épais seulement même exemple en février et mars. J'ai lu pas mal ici sur le portugal et malte https://divezone.net/diving/portugal mais j'aimerais l'opinion récente de plongeurs du coin! :)
Ce que j'aime en plongée c'est l'eau claire, les fonds marins attrayants, la vie aquatique particulière, etc. Je ne suis pas une fan d'épaves, mais je considérerai tout les sites / pays proposés :)
