13 Mahebourg Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Blue Bay Marine Park from a glass-bottom boat, with two snorkel stops, Point d’Esny views, and a Creole picnic on Ile des deux Cocos. English and French guides, including Olivier and Jordan on some outings, add local context and help in the water.

“Had the best time looked after for the day by the super friendly and knowledgeable crew. A fantastic day out and great value for money. Our creole picnic lunch was delicious! :o)”

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2.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

Join Totof Tours Mauritius for a one-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Blue Bay Public Beach. An English or French-speaking guide takes you to a snorkeling spot in the marine park, where you can see coral and fish above and below the water. Bring swimwear, a towel, sandals, and extra clothing in cooler weather.

“We were delayed by traffic and we were lucky to get space on another boat a bit later. Just be sure to be early and hang around for at least 30 minutes on the busy Blue Bay beach as boats leave almost 5-10 minutes earlier. Wonderful experience being able to see below the boat from the inside and then to swim/snorkel at a point where it feels like swimming in an aquarium. The guide provided interesting facts and information on the choral and fish we encountered. Absolutely loved this experience!”

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3.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Set out from Blue Bay at 9:30am for snorkeling in the marine park, a lighthouse stop, the Grand River South East waterfall, and Ile aux Cerfs. Totof Tours includes a fish and chicken BBQ, vegetarian meals by request, drinks, equipment, and a second snorkeling stop before returning at 4pm.

“Super excursion des spots de plongée parfait. On aurait juste aimé rester un peu plus sur l ile aux cerfs”

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4.Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend up to eight hours exploring southeast Mauritius by private vehicle, with a shared ranger-led hike on Ile aux Aigrettes. See giant tortoises and rare plants, stop at Blue Bay, visit La Vanille Nature Park, and finish at Gris Gris and La Roche qui Pleure.

“My friend and I had a great time. The guide was very good and we got to know more about the Mauritius wildlife. I was born in Mauritius and now lived abroad and never been to Ile Aux Aigrettes, well worth it😀”

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5.Private Full-Day Tour of the North Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven private hours with a driver-guide such as Ibrahim or Sailen, visiting Mauritius’s finest northern beaches, Grand Baie, and Cap Malheureux Church. Expect flexible beach stops, local advice, and hotel pickup, but bring cash for lunch and prepare for some walking.

“Parfait !! Ibrahim ( le guide ) a un savoir à tout épreuve qui vous partage avec bonne humeur! Ses conseils sont de qualités. Les plages étaient magnifiques !”

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6.South Mauritius : Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a buggy through southern Mauritius with a private English- or French-speaking guide. The four-hour route covers Le Souffleur, Le Pont Naturel, Royal Palm Forest, and Bassin Camaron Beach, with time to stop, take photos, swim, and relax by the pool afterward. Guides such as Keshav and Ryan are praised for friendly help.

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7.Full Day Private Tour of the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend about 7.5 to 8 hours touring south Mauritius with a private driver-guide in English, French, Hindi, or Arabic. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Basin, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, and a ship-model workshop. Guides such as Sailen, Dave, and Ibrahim have earned strong praise.

“A great tour ! Ibrahim was an Excellent guide - who told us a lot about the history of places we went to. Highly recommend Destination Soleil.”

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8.Catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 7 hours · from $60

Spend seven hours on a 42-foot catamaran from Pointe Jerome, stopping to snorkel in a lagoon, view Grand River South East Waterfall, eat a BBQ lunch, and relax on Ile aux Cerfs. French and English support, snorkeling gear, drinks, and hotel pickup as an optional extra.

“Notre activité n’a tout simplement pas eu lieu car arrivés sur place, on nous a expliqué que la société n’existait pas et qu’il s’agissait d’une arnaque. Nous sommes ravis.”

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9.South Of Mauritius Quadbike and Snorkeling Blue Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $199Top rated

Spend a half-day exploring southern Mauritius by quad bike, from Le Pont Naturel and Royal Palm Forest to La Cambuse and Le Bouchon. After lunch and a soft drink, head to Blue Bay for a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling. English and French guides lead small groups of up to four.

“We had a very nice trip. We had a lot of fun while driving through puddles, got wet and dirty and enjoyed the nice views. Our guide was very cool and gave us a great experience”

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10.Underwater waterfall by Helicopter tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 40 min · from $1,590

Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport over Grand Bassin, Kanaka Crater, Black River Gorges, Flic en Flac, Chamarel, and the famous Underwater Waterfall. A pilot provides live commentary in English or French. Groups are limited to five.

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11.LEARN TO DIVE TODAY with CORAL DIVING Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Meet the English- or French-speaking Coral Diving team at Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort in Blue Bay. In two hours, you’ll learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, then explore underwater under direct PADI supervision. Equipment, water, and nearby transfers are included.

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12.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise sailing from Mahebourg

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Join a crew-led catamaran from Pointe Jérôme at 9:00 for snorkeling at Eau Bleu, the Grand River South East waterfall, and Ile aux Cerfs. Lunch, snacks, drinks, and English, French, Hindi, Urdu, or Arabic guidance are included. Return is scheduled for 16:00.

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13.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $82

Join Jonathan at Pointe Jerome for a seven-hour, small-group power-catamaran cruise around southeast Mauritius. You will visit Île aux Cerfs, snorkel at Eau Bleue, see the lighthouse island, enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks, and watch for dolphins and turtles.

“Super à là auteur de nos espérances équipage professionnel serviable de bon conseil parfait je recommande vraiment merci beaucoup”

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