9 Mauritius Catamaran Cruises in Grand Baie to Build a Day Around

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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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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Sunset Catamaran Cruise, Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $55Best value

Board a large catamaran at Sunset Boulevard in Grand Baie for a two-hour northern Mauritius sunset sail. Enjoy rum, wine, beer, soft drinks, juice, snacks, and canapés while watching for the green flash. The friendly French and English-speaking crew keeps the evening easy and social.

“Everything was great...short trip...large catamaran...unlimited drinks and snacks...a fantastic end to our vacation.”

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8.North East of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day sailing from Grand Gaube to L’ile d’Ambre and Bernaches Island. You’ll snorkel in the lagoon, visit quiet mangroves, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and have wine, beer, rum, juice, soft drinks, and water included.

“Es war so ein toller Trip, hervorzuheben ist die Stimmung auf dem Katamaran, die Crew war toll, frisches BBQ, Cocktails alles was das Herz begehrt die Mongrove fühlte sich wie eine einsame Inseln an 😻 Ich würde Die Tour nochmal buchen ( Tip Verdient) Danke”

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9.Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80Top rated

Sail from Grand Baie to Gabriel Island, Flat Island, and Coin de Mire on a six-hour Blue Safari Mauritius catamaran trip. You’ll watch Paille en Queue birds, swim and snorkel in clear water, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and return by mid-afternoon. English and French service is available.

“We had a fantastic crew and a great trip on the catamaran to the northern islands. I would recommend it anytime and book again. The barbecue was delicious and the crew was always attentive. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience.”

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