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Shoreline Hippo and Croc Cruises
Shoreline Hippo and Croc Cruises
4.6
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St Lucia Estuary with its residential Hippo and Nile Crocodile makes for great boat cruise excursions, get close and witness a wildlife wonder, African Eagles perched high awaiting a quick snack. Shoreline Turtle tours offers Turtle nesting experiences from November to February.
St Lucia, South Africa
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Kiwihammers
London, UK168 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We had a 16:00 cruise on the river. Despite it being a hot day, was bloody freezing due to the wind - make sure you take a coat even if it’s hot
We saw plenty of hippos which was great. There are about 3-4 main groups around
Unfortunately only saw 1 croc and they’re more likely to be seen when it’s colder
The guide was nice but people weren’t paying too much attention to him due to the hippos
We saw plenty of hippos which was great. There are about 3-4 main groups around
Unfortunately only saw 1 croc and they’re more likely to be seen when it’s colder
The guide was nice but people weren’t paying too much attention to him due to the hippos
Written November 11, 2018
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kguiller
Greenock, UK35 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
We went on the 4.30pm tour which stayed out until the sun was coming down and it was absolutely stunning! We seen so many hippos (including babies) and crocs it was unreal, they are absolutely fascinating to watch and the boat is such an enjoyable experience. Lovely staff and refreshments on board so you can get juice and sweets etc for the kids. Very reasonably priced and well worth the money.
Written October 1, 2017
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odyanne
Cordele, GA30 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Booked the late afternoon 4-6 hippo tour right before leaving St. Lucia. We liked that the boat was not packed and that everyone on board was able to have a good view of the hiipos. Guide was friendly and tour was very informative! We had saw a hippo in town eating grass in someones yard the night before and wondered why the hippo knocked down the fence in order to get that THAT grass in particular and learned on the tour that the grass in sweeter ;) I guess if all I ate was grass, I would go for the sweeter stuff too!
Saw quite a few hippo pods on the tour and only two crocs (due to the cold weather that day) and a few birds. Good value for money, would recommend when in St Lucia!
Saw quite a few hippo pods on the tour and only two crocs (due to the cold weather that day) and a few birds. Good value for money, would recommend when in St Lucia!
Written April 9, 2016
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Your review made our day!
it was our PLEASURE
Thank you for taking the time to review your great experience :) I will be sure to pass the compliments onto our skippers. We look forward to hosting you again.
Written April 17, 2016
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Aviantex
Helsingborg, Sweden13 contributions
Jan 2016
A great cruise where you get very close to the hippos and the other wildlife in the St Lucia Estuary. Shoreline operates relatively small boats compared to other operators in the area which means you can get very close to the action. Our guide was very informative and professional with a true passion for hippos and photography. I recommend the late afternoon tour when the hippos start to wake up from their sleep.
Written March 9, 2016
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it was our PLEASURE
Thank you for taking the time to review your great experience :) I will be sure to pass the compliments onto our skippers. We look forward to hosting you again.
Written April 17, 2016
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Peter F
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa465 contributions
Jan 2021
This was a lovely afternoon cruise to relax. The guide was informative and knew where to find creatures. Great photo opportunities. Will do again.
Written January 10, 2021
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Sam L
Waterfall, South Africa180 contributions
Sep 2020
What a highlight this was for our trip!! A magical experience that we will always treasure! best time is the last cruise of the day. 3.15pm. Beautiful sunset!!!! Excellent tour guide. Very spacious boat with social distancing. Highly recommended! Loads of sightings, hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Written September 30, 2020
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607krisztianb
London, UK269 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Great tour on the lake. Our guide - Brown - was very helpful and informative.
We have seen hippos, crocodile, many birds and we learned about mangrove as well.
The tour is about 2-2.5 hours, and the boat stops by the hippo families. Very interactive trip, and our guide explaned everything - not just hippos but birds, trees, ecosystem, etc..
Very good afternoon fun, highly recommended!
We have seen hippos, crocodile, many birds and we learned about mangrove as well.
The tour is about 2-2.5 hours, and the boat stops by the hippo families. Very interactive trip, and our guide explaned everything - not just hippos but birds, trees, ecosystem, etc..
Very good afternoon fun, highly recommended!
Written January 29, 2020
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Eva23675
Eindhoven, The Netherlands117 contributions
Oct 2018
We went on a boat tour with Shoreline Hippo and Croc Cruises and it was awesome! The booking itself went smoothly and our guide / captain on the boat was funny and capable. His knowledge of the animals living in the waters and on shore was massive and he could tell some great stories. We saw many many hippo's and the guide gave us plenty of time to watch the animals up close and personal. We also saw a crocodile sunbathing on shore and we saw how the little yellow weavers build their nests which was incredible. They are so fast and so smart in the way they build their nests. Loved watching that. The boat tour itself was beautiful because we took the sunset tour and seeing the sun sinking into the ocean, colouring the skies in orange, yellow, pink, purple and blue was amazing. Absolutely a must do while in St. Lucia.
Written September 29, 2019
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Jordi F
24 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
This is surely the best way to explore the river and find hippo and Crocs. The boat is smaller than the rest with a personal guide that explains everything. Because it's so small you get really close. Our guide was determined to show us the yawns and we have seen a lot!
Written September 8, 2019
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colotravet
Denver, CO67 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Was happy with the tour. It was a chilly day so the hippos only showed us their heads. This wasn’t in their control. The guide was knowledgeable about the hippos. The restrooms waiting for the boat were not maintained well.
Written August 24, 2019
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Hello, we are planning to arrive tomorrow at midday to st lucia (21/4)
Could you tell me what's time the Tour start and finish?
and your Office adress please
Thanks! Regards
Written April 20, 2018
Hallo liebe Nutzer,
Ich habe die tollen Bewertungen über die Shoreline Hippo Tour gelesen. Dazu wollte ich folgendes fragen: Habt ihr die Tour vor Ort gebucht? Denn die Internetadresse von Shoreline funktioniert nicht. Und da ich eine Südafrika Rundreise mache, werde ich nur 2 Tage in St. Lucia bleiben, kann es also im Vorraus wenn dann nur online buchen. Wie hast du das gemacht? Geht das unkompliziert und spontan vor Ort? Ich werde im August dort sein, also eher keine Hauptreisezeit.
Liebe Grüße
Henning
Written March 4, 2018
Hallo Henning!
Ja direkt vor ort gebucht in dem kleinen "reisebüro" im zentrum von san lucia.
viel spass!
Written March 4, 2018
wat uur is het best om tocht te boeken? avondcruise? hoe laat?
WC aan boord?
thanks
Frans
Written December 18, 2017
De laatst mogelijke tour van de dag. In de winter om 15:15 dan worden de nijlpaarden actief
Written September 8, 2019
We will be in St. Lucia on Aug. 17 and would like to book a cruise with Shoreline Hippo and Croc cruises in the afternoon. We are 4 adults. Please let me know availability and prices per person.
Thanks.
Written March 11, 2017
Look for their website. Our tour booked us. Hippos hippo hippos. Not many crocs.
Written March 11, 2017
how do I book a tour? we will be in St Lucia Oct 4, 5 and 6th
2 adults
Written February 5, 2017
Hi there
Unfortunately I cannot supply a email address, however you can email from the shoreline hippo croc St Lucia tripadvisor.
Written February 6, 2017
hi there - we are visiting st lucia in september - do we have to book 2hr cruise in advance
Written February 1, 2017
We would like to book a hippo and trip cruise early july 2017 with your company.
Our grandson is, however at that time, only 6 months.
Would it be possible to bring him on the boat? Or do you think it is saver to do the trip without him .
kind regards Wim
Written January 22, 2017
Hi Wim
Hello from Sunny St Lucia.
You are most welcome to bring your grandson, however 2 hours on the boat (weather depending) it can be a long ride for a little one.
Kind regards
Shoreline boat safaris
Written January 23, 2017
I would like to know if it is possible to take our 2 year old daughter on a boattrip?
Written January 19, 2017
Hallo,
mein Freund und ich möchten nächstes Jahr im März auch eine Hippo & Croco Tour bei St. Lucia machen.
Wann meint ihr, wäre die beste Tageszeit dafür? Wann sind die Tiere eher aktiver? Oder wann sieht man mehr Tiere?
Eher am Morgen, Mittag oder gegen Nachmittag/Abend?
Habt ihr noch andere Tips für die Gegend?
Danke für eure Hilfe.
Gruss Steffi
Written October 2, 2016
Bonjour
Le mieux est de faire la dernière croisière, le soleil se couche.. Les hippopotames craignent la chaleur et le soleil, ils sont donc prêt à sortir pour aller brouter l'herbe. Et à cette heure-ci les pilotes de bateaux savent ou se trouvent les troupeaux sur la rivière. alors que au matin ils doivent les chercher.
Written October 3, 2016
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