Spot Dolphins, Snorkel Away Or Spend A Night At The Lesser-Known Bat AKA Pequeno Island, Goa!

Lover of water sports, we got a perfect thing/s for you to do in one of the most pristine islands of Goa. Tap into your adventurous side at Goan island called Bat Island or Pequeno Island that is perfect for snorkelling, spotting dolphins, and its unparalleled beauty.

Bat Island

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Situated just a 30-minute boat ride away from Vasco da Gama's Baina beach, this island is what poets write about. It is surrounded by a coral reef and you will fall in love, little by little or all at once. You can explore magnificent star coral, brain coral, sea fans and whips, and more creatures while snorkelling around. It is one of the best places for snorkelling in Goa.

 

Snorkeling

If you are a professional snorkeler, this place is heaven for you. If not, you can learn snorkelling here. The training and equipment will be provided to you by the organiser you pick. When exploring the sea, chances are that you will spot parrotfish, angelfish, squirrelfish, butterflyfish, snappers, triggerfish, lobsters, hawksbill turtle, sea urchins and sea cucumbers, and more.

Dolphins

You can spot beautiful shoals swimming in the sea right in front of you. Plus, on some good days, you can spot dolphins playing in the sea. Ah! That is a sight to behold. Over the years, Pequeno islands have gained popularity amongst global tourists. They mostly have rocky beaches that are breathtakingly beautiful. There is a patch of greenery on the island and you'd wanna just sit and stare and soak it all in.


You can spend an entire day on the island. All you gotta do is hire a boatman, ask them to drop you off at the island in the morning and pick you up in the evening. You can also spend a night there. You can reach in the evening and get a pick up in the morning. Spending the day or night will give be the best private island experience you can imagine to have.

Boating

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There are many hotels in Vasco where you can put up for your Bat Island trip. You can also just carry your camping equipment, food, and water to spend time on the island. Reaching there is easy and there are many organisers like Goa Water World and more, that have packages for Snorkelling and Scuba Diving at Pequeno/Bat island. If you take a full package, they will ensure you see and know everything about and around the island. Meals are included in those packages.

The best time to visit Bat Island is between October to May. So, what are you waiting for? Plans banao, jaldiiii!

Where: Bat or Pequeno Island, South Goa

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