Prison Island and giant tortoises

Changuu, often called Prison Island, is a 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town. You meet the Aldabra giant tortoises that live there, see the buildings from the 1890s and then swim or snorkel off the beach.

• 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town
• Aldabra giant tortoises
• 1890s buildings
• Swimming and snorkelling

1. 09:00

   Boat from Stone Town

   A 30-minute ride across the harbour.

2. 09:30

   Giant tortoises

   Meet the Aldabra tortoises and see the old buildings.

3. 10:45

   Swim or snorkel

   Time in the water off the island.

4. 12:00

   Return

   Boat back to Stone Town.

• Swimwear and towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Cash for the entrance fee

• Boats run with the weather; we may change the time.