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The 15 Best Grand Baie Tours & Cruises

42 tours  ·  from $55

The north sails to Coin de Mire, Gabriel Island and Flat Island, and the boats fill in season. These 15 compare the crossings, the snorkel stops and what the barbecue on the sand is really like.

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

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

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

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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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

2.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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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer - Cap Malheureux and the Red Roof Church
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Mauritius: Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

3.Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · 8 hours

This private 8-hour tour links Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel transfers, a driver-guide, and transport are included. Guides such as Rakesh, Yameen, Nabeel, and Assif are known for careful driving and flexible stops.

“Rakesh has been an amazing guide. Qe habe seen many interesting locations. Even Ohr individual wishes have been accounted for.”

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Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour - Getting started at Storm E-bikes Tours
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Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

4.Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Join Parmeet and the Storm E-bikes Tours team for a five-hour, 32 km ride along Mauritius’s quieter northeast coast. You’ll use powerful Raptor fat e-bikes, visit fishing villages, temples, mangroves, a turtle sanctuary, century-old Aldabra tortoises, and stop for Mauritian lunch. English and French tours are available.

“Parmeet is so communicative throughout the whole experience. He organised transport for us. The bikes are superb as is the route. We had a fabulous day out.”

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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

5.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

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

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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Mauritius: Photoshoot at Mont Choisy Beach - Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches: choosing the setting
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Mauritius: Photoshoot at Mont Choisy Beach

6.Photoshoot at Mont Choisy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $79

Meet photographer Dourvesh at Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches Beach for a relaxed, private one-hour session. He guides your poses, finds strong angles, and delivers around 100 edited high-resolution images within one week. Drone photos and a short video are available with selected options.

“Dourvesh was very friendly and professional. Was funny having this shooting with him!”

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands - Sailing past Mauritius’s northern coast
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands

7.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $113

Set out from Bain Boeuf Public Beach at 9:30 am for a six-hour catamaran cruise to Ilot Gabriel and Flat Island. You’ll have time for beaches, swimming, and snorkeling, plus a barbecue lunch, drinks, and equipment. The small group has a maximum of 17 people, but sea conditions can affect the route.

“What we liked - on time, neat & clean boat and in good condition, good food What we disliked - we couldn't do any of the planned activities since waters were too choppy for the boat cause of winds. But that's obviously not in crew's controlRead more”

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Mauritius: Catamaran cruise to 3 Northern Isles with lunch - Gabriel Island: beach time with a reef nearby
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Mauritius: Catamaran cruise to 3 Northern Isles with lunch

8.Catamaran cruise to 3 Northern Isles with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Join Starline Tours in Grand Bay for a seven-hour catamaran trip to Gabriel, Flat, and Gunners Coin. You will have time to swim, snorkel, relax on the beach, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks. Bring your own snorkeling gear, water for the island, reef shoes, and strong sun protection.

“Mauvaise condition météo mais pas annulé pour autant !!! Aucun plaisir !!!”

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Car Hire for a Day with Driver - 8 Hours - Southern and southwestern scenery
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Car Hire for a Day with Driver – 8 Hours

9.Car Hire for a Day with Driver – 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews

You get an air-conditioned car, driver-guide, fuel, and hotel pickup for an eight-hour private outing from Grand Baie. Shape the day around southern scenery, island culture, or Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, while paying extra for food, parking, and entry fees.

“An extensive tour through most of the island. One of our more enjoyable shore excursions. The volcano was acting up a little bit to make the trip a little more interesting.”

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Trou-aux-Cerfs - Grand Bassin - 7 Coloured Earth - Wild South Guided Tour - Black River Gorges National Park in a short visit
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Trou-aux-Cerfs – Grand Bassin – 7 Coloured Earth – Wild South Guided Tour

10.Trou-aux-Cerfs – Grand Bassin – 7 Coloured Earth – Wild South Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $206

Travel from Grand Baie into southern Mauritius with a bilingual guide, stopping at Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Chamarel, and a working rum distillery. Round-trip coastal pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, rum tasting, and a small group of up to 14 make this an easy full-day outing.

“A friendly bilingual knowledgeable guide who had a calm engaging manner . Staying in the North of Mauritius an excellent opportunity to experience a different side of the island.Very good value for the price!”

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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ - A beach lunch that makes the day feel complete
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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

11.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

Take a private speedboat from Grand Baie with an English- or French-speaking host, reaching Flat Island in about 30 minutes. Enjoy beach time, a crew-prepared BBQ, Gabriel Island views, and snorkeling at Coin de Mire. Sameer is named as one of the guides.

“Toller Tour mit toller Begleitung. Hat alles genauso geklappt, wie beschrieben. Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch - Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel: Two Different Beach Stops
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North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

12.North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $76

Set out from Grand Baie on a catamaran to Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel, then sail close to Coin de Mire. Enjoy island time, swimming, snorkeling, drinks, and a barbecue lunch with fish, chicken, sausages, rice, pasta, bread, and salad.

“Great activity, the entertainers on the boat are super nice! Music and a great atmosphere guaranteed The northern islands are amazing, and when you go snorkeling, you might just get lucky and spot some turtles! The BBQ is awesome! I'd recommend it 100 times”

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Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch - What Île Plate offers once you arrive
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Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

13.Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Sail from Grand Baie to Île Plate, or Flat Island, on a seven-hour catamaran trip with dinghy transfers, swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch of fish and chicken. You get beach time, island walks, drinks, and views of Cap Malheureux and Coin de Mire. French and English support is available.

“Bonjour, les iles du nord sont toujours aussi belles, et l'attraction principale est l'incroyable diversité de poissons tropicaux. L'équipage du bateau très sympathique. Par contre, nous étions probablement plus de 50 personnes, et il n'y a qu'une quarantaine de places assises dans le cockpit du bateau, et seulement une dizaine de places pour manger sur une table. Sur la nourriture et les boissons rien à dire, par contre on mange sur ses genoux. Mais ce qui m'a le plus gêné, c'est la musique ''A FOND'' du matin jusqu'au soir !!! Je sais qu'on est à Maurice mais quand même... Donc, si vous êtes jeune, aimez faire la fête et la…”

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Mauritius: Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat - Why Trou aux Biches is the main attraction
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Mauritius: Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

14.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

Meet the skipper in a green Le Transporteur shirt at Grand Baie Public Beach for a private speedboat ride to Trou aux Biches. You will snorkel for turtles and marine life, with equipment, soft drinks, and snacks included. French and English guidance is available.

“We saw Dolphins and Seaturtles on the tour. We felt save on the boat and Live-vests were provided on request. In General it must be mentioned that once a seaturtle is spotted, it‘ll attract a lot of boats and it can become pretty crowded.”

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Mauritius: Seabob Diving Experience - Starting at Sunset Boulevard
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Mauritius: Seabob Diving Experience

15.Seabob Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Top rated

Meet the Aquajet team near Sunset Diving Center and spend an hour exploring Grand Baie by glass-bottom boat and Seabob. After a short briefing, you control the silent electric craft yourself. The small group size, French and English instruction, and optional video make this a lively choice for families and couples.

“Activité ludique et originale que nous avons tous appréciés ! Parents comme enfants ado !! Olivier et Steffie nous ont fait une vidéo souvenir en rajout ! Nous recommandons ❤️”

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