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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Mauritius

116 tours  ·  from $28

Half of this island only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a one-hour glass-bottom hop at Blue Bay to a full day under sail with lunch on board, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.

Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer - Sailing the east coast on a 42-foot catamaran
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

1.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,922 reviews · 7 hours · from $110Our pick

Join Freshverde Holidays for a seven-hour catamaran trip from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs. Expect hotel pickup, Grand River South East waterfalls by speedboat, a snorkeling stop, three-course barbecue lunch, drinks, and free time on the island. Guides speak English, French, and Hindi.

“Everything was amazing. Our driver was very nice and friendly, the family on the Catamaran was exceeding my expectations. We got fantastic atmosphere and good food. Even tho the weather was not the best, their effort made us to not think about that and only enjoy.”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles - Flat Island brings the first taste of island life
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Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Join the orange-and-white Wind Dancer at Grand Baie for an eight-hour cruise to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. Enjoy coffee and cake, onboard BBQ, drinks, beach time, and snorkeling equipment. English and French are spoken, with shared and private options available.

“This was THE BEST boat trip we have ever been on. The crew were incredible; professional, attentive and fun. The beaches were stunning. The crew fed the fish to help us see more of the beautiful species. We got plenty of time at the snorkeling and on the islands. On the way back from the islands the Captain took the time to stop and allow us to see the dolphins while other boats raced back to port. The food was delicious and the drink plenty. The most perfect day. We loved it. Thank you so much!”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - Speedboat time before the dolphins
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

3.Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Set out early from your Mauritius accommodation with a guide such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, or Kevin, then ride a speedboat from the west coast to see dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy a three-course BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. Expect a full day of sun, sea, swimming, and some fast boat riding.

“Just a lovely day out. Slightly disconcerting as to how many boats were out around the dolphins and swimmers. Something that perhaps needs to be looked at.”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Leaving Pointe Jerome near Mahebourg
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

4.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 925 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Cruise from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs aboard a lively catamaran. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a halal BBQ lunch, enjoy local drinks, browse island crafts, and sail back to Sega music. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The crew was just lovely. Very friendly and caring. The food was excellent and drinks were enough. Recommend dearly, especially for this fair price!”

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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island - Meeting the boat at Grand Baie
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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

5.Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Sail from Grand Baie to three northern islands on a 7-hour catamaran cruise. Visit Ilot Gabriel and Ile Plate by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on the beach, snorkel in clear water, and pass close to Coin de Mire. English and French crew, drinks included, hotel transfers and gear not included.

“This team was amazing, so joyful and funny we had such an amazing time. On the way back we danced a lot and drank rum, it was amazing. I highly suggest them.”

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - The lagoon snorkeling stop
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

6.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81

Sail from Pointe Jerome to Île aux Cerfs on a catamaran with snorkeling, dolphin watching, a BBQ buffet, unlimited local drinks, and about two hours on the island. The crew, including names such as Rudi, Rowan, Scott, and Miguel on some departures, keeps the day friendly and relaxed.

“My driver took me to wrong place in the morning. There was like 50 minutes to meeting point. I was so upset that I missed the boat. Then I called the agency. Priscilla & Cathline were so helpful and calming, they arranged me another boat. I can’t thank them enough. And the tRead more”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch - Setting out from Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

7.Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Join a professional English- or French-speaking crew in Trou d’Eau Douce for a six-hour catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see GRSE waterfalls, snorkel in the lagoon, enjoy fish and chicken BBQ with drinks, and spend free time on the beach. Guide Aldo is especially attentive.

“The Catamaran cruise itself was great, the crew was nice, the food was good. The snorkeling spot was great but I think there are better places around Ile aux Cerfs to see more and more colourful fishes. The GSRE waterfall was disappointing and too many boats with tourists have been around. Ile aux Cerfs itself was very nice, has a lot of beautiful beaches but we only had 1,5 hours there. That was too less time to find a nice place and to relax or snorkel.”

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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter - Watching dolphins in their natural setting
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Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

8.Lydia Boat Mauritius :Private boat tour:Whales&Dolphins encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $225Top rated

Meet the Lydia Boat team at Emba Filao beach for a private speedboat day near Le Morne. Miguel, Navy, Owen, Rino, Theo, or another crew member leads the search for wild dolphins and whales, with snorkeling, Crystal Rock, Benitier Island, and a seafood lunch. The barbecue is currently held on the boat while the island is closed.

“Great private tour with Patrice, we had an enjoyable time and felt very well looked after. We where lucky to see dolphins and turtles, bbq was amazing with plenty of alcohol on hand many thanks”

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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - The speedboat ride across the southwest coast
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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

9.Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 279 reviews · 6h 30m · from $74

Set out from Flic en Flac with a small group of up to 15, guided in English or French by a local skipper. Watch and swim with dolphins when conditions allow, snorkel near Crystal Rock, then enjoy a three-course BBQ, drinks, and beach time on Île aux Bénitiers.

“It was a great experience swimming up close to the dolphins. You can get up to 1 metre close to them.”

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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling - The 45-minute snorkeling stop
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Blue Bay: Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

10.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Spend one hour at Blue Bay Marine Park with a glass-bottom boat ride and guided snorkeling. English and French-speaking guides explain the fish and coral, provide masks, fins, and snorkels, and help beginners in calm water. Small-group and private options are available.

“I selected the 1 hour which was maybe my mistake as the last one I went on was for 3 hours. It was great but as the tide was out we saw very little beautiful coral. The snorkeling was great. I will do it again.”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch - Meeting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

11.Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Join a small group of up to 15 people for a catamaran cruise from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. Expect a waterfall boat ride, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, unlimited drinks, Sega music, and time on a white-sand beach.

“Everyone in family enjoyed Catamaran ride and their service. The guide and crew was cheerful and made those 8 hours fun. They helped us book for underwater sea walk also during the trip. Although the rates were higher than vendors available online or in local shops.”

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Sailing Catamaran Cruises - Crystal Rock and the Le Morne backdrop
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Sailing Catamaran Cruises

12.Sailing Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $75

Spend about 6.5 hours aboard the Madiana catamaran from Black River Bay, sailing toward Tamarin, Le Morne, Crystal Rock, and Bénitiers Island. You can snorkel, swim, feed reef fish, enjoy a seafood barbecue with wine, or relax with unlimited drinks. Hotel transfers are not included.

“- great crew - great travel group - great snorkeling Experience, absolute fantastic - great organization - great event, absolutely recommended”

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Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch - BBQ lunch on the catamaran
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Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

13.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel, with a dinghy transfer, snorkeling, beach time, and a BBQ lunch with drinks on the catamaran. The French and English-speaking crew keeps the day moving, while the return route passes close to Coin de Mire when weather allows.

“Beautiful islands with great snorklingand a nice boat ride there, definitely recommended! However the boat gets quite full and the seas can be a bit rough. Lots of people on the island too, there were about 10 catamarans simultaneously. Plenty of space for all so no worries in that sense. I recommend you do this trip while on Mauritius.”

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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch - Clear lagoon water and a relaxed snorkeling stop
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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

14.Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $63

Join Tino Boats for a six-hour catamaran cruise from Trou d’Eau Douce to the GRSE waterfalls, a snorkeling stop, and Ile aux Cerfs. Your day includes BBQ lunch, soft drinks, bottled water, alcoholic drinks, and snorkeling gear, with music often accompanying lunch.

“Super journée, équipage au top ! Petit passage à la cascade, snorkeling dans les eaux cristallines puis la magnifique île aux cerfs. Barbecue excellent !”

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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch - Grand River South East Waterfall by small boat
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

15.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127

You’ll sail from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs aboard a catamaran, with a speedboat waterfall visit, lagoon swimming, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and an open bar. Hotel pickup, a 7 to 8 hour schedule, and optional paid water sports are included.

“They did play a birthday day song for my friend before departing. I do not know Mauritius maritime law!”

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