5 Island Speedboat Tour: Mauritius Beach Lunch Île aux Cerfs

Snorkel the reefs, then eat lunch where the crowds never reach

A private speedboat tour of five islands around Mauritius, departing early to reach Île aux Cerfs before the day-trippers arrive. You snorkel the marine life around a sandy bank, pass Île aux Fouquets and a private reserve, and spot monkeys and birds near a natural waterfall. Lunch is a grilled seafood spread served on the quiet end of the beach, with wine and snorkelling gear included. The boat returns by 3:30 PM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore islands and enjoy beach lunch

• Head to Ile aux Cerfs before lunch
• Sunbathe and swim at Ile aux Cerfs
• Enjoy BBQ lunch on the beach
• Relax or swim again at Ile aux Cerfs
• Discover marine life around sandy bank
• Pass by Ile aux Fouquets, optional stop
• Pass by private reserve
• Visit natural waterfall and see wildlife

The experience

The timing is the whole point: leaving early means you get to Île aux Cerfs before the crowds, so the beach is still yours when you arrive. You'll have time to sunbathe and swim in the clear water before lunch, then another swim after if you want one. The boat stops at a sandy bank where the marine life is concentrated enough to make snorkelling worth the gear, and passes Île aux Fouquets on the way. A stop is possible if conditions allow. A natural waterfall and a chance to see monkeys and birds break up the water time.

Lunch is grilled seafood at Flibustiers Beach Grill, set up in a quiet corner at the back of Île aux Cerfs, away from where the tour groups eat. South African wine and alcoholic drinks come with it, and snorkelling equipment is provided. The whole day runs seven hours, ending around 3:30 PM, which leaves the rest of your afternoon free.

The operator has 39 years running these waters and trains crew to international safety standards. The boat is eco-friendly and the crew has a reputation for knowing the coastal area well. Your guide speaks English and French.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment.
• grilled seafood lunch at Flibustiers Beach Grill on Île aux Cerfs.
• alcoholic drinks and South African wine.
• live guide in English or French.

Options for this experience

6 options

Group 1-2 personsUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 1-2 people

Party of 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 3 people

Party of 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 4 people

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Party of 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 5 people

Party of 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 6 people

Party of 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:30Party of 7 people

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oceane Cruises Mauritius

Is this one for you?Book the private boat if your group wants to avoid sharing the experience with other passengers, or choose the shared departure if you're traveling solo or in a pair and prefer to split costs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the marine life like around the sandy bank where we snorkel?

The sandy bank holds concentrated marine life that makes it a reliable snorkelling stop. The operator describes it as "incredible," and it's one of the marked stops on the route where you'll have time in the water with snorkelling gear provided.

How early do we leave, and why does it matter?

The boat heads to Île aux Cerfs before lunch specifically to beat the crowds. That timing is what gives you a quiet beach and time to sunbathe and swim without the day-trippers, then a second swim after you eat.

Is the beach lunch a set menu, or can we choose?

Lunch is a grilled seafood spread served at Flibustiers Beach Grill on the private beach at Île aux Cerfs. The operator includes it as part of the tour. The menu itself is not detailed in the booking information.

Can we stop at Île aux Fouquets on the way?

Île aux Fouquets is on the route and a stop is possible, but it depends on conditions at the time. The itinerary lists it as a pass-by with the option to stop over.

What time does the boat get back?

The tour runs seven hours total and arrives back at approximately 3:30 PM, leaving you the rest of the afternoon in Mauritius.