Black River Sunset Cruise Mauritius: Private Catamaran 3 Hours

Watch the sunset from the water without fighting the crowds on shore.

A private 3-hour catamaran cruise departs from Black River Bay on Mauritius's west coast, timed to catch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. You sail through calm lagoons with views of the island's mountain range, swim in clear water, and return to the pier as the light fades. The boat carries your group alone, with a guide in English or French, local rum cocktails and fresh snacks on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset catamaran cruise

• Meet at Black River Bay pier
• Set sail along west coast
• Enjoy Mauritian cocktail and snacks
• Sit on deck and photograph sunset
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Return to pier

The experience

You meet at the Black River Bay pier in the late afternoon and board a private catamaran. The boat carries only your group (anywhere from seven to fourteen people depending on which option you choose at checkout), so there's no jostling with strangers or waiting for a departure slot. As the catamaran glides over tranquil water, you sip Mauritian cocktails made with local rum, nibble on smoked marlin on croutons, hummus with vegetables, mini sandwiches with asparagus, octopus salad, and cherry tomato and cheese skewers. The snacks and drinks keep coming. Water and soft drinks are available throughout.

The route follows the west coast, where the lagoons stay calm and the views open onto the island's iconic mountain range. When the water looks inviting, the boat stops and you swim in the clear lagoon. Most of the evening you're on deck in the warm light, watching the sky change colour as the sun moves toward the horizon. A guide in English or French is on board to answer questions and point out details, but the pace is unhurried. This is built around watching and photographing, not rushing between stops. You return to the pier as the light goes.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can sit on an adult's lap. The 3-hour window means you're back before dark, so it fits into an afternoon that started with something else or leaves your evening open.

What’s included

• Local rum, local beer, fresh juices, soft drinks and water.
• smoked marlin on croutons.
• hummus dip with vegetables.
• mini sandwiches with asparagus.
• octopus salad.
• cherry tomatoes and cheese skewers.
• a live guide in English or French.

Options for this experience

10 options

Party of 1-6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 1-6 people

Party of 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 7 people

Party of 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 8 people

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Party of 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 9 people

Party of 10 peopleUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 10 people

Party of 11 peopleUp to 11 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 11 people

Party of 12 peopleUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 12 people

Party of 13 peopleUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 13 people

Party of 14 peopleUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 14 people

Party of 15 peopleUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English or French · 17:00Party of 15 people

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to12h 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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oceane Cruises Mauritius

Is this one for you?Choose a group size that fits your party at checkout. The boat is yours alone, so you set the tone and pace without adjusting to other travellers' preferences or schedules.

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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 water like for swimming on the Black River sunset cruise?

The catamaran sails through calm lagoons on the west coast where the water stays clear and shallow enough for a refreshing swim. The boat stops at a suitable spot during the cruise, and you can decide whether to get in.

How many people will be on the catamaran with us?

Your group travels alone on the boat. You choose your group size at checkout (options range from seven to fourteen people), and no other passengers join you.

What food and drinks are included on the cruise?

Local rum and beer, fresh juices, soft drinks and water come throughout the evening. Snacks include smoked marlin on croutons, hummus with vegetables, mini sandwiches with asparagus, octopus salad, and cherry tomato and cheese skewers.

What time does the sunset cruise leave Black River?

The cruise is timed to catch the sunset, so departure is in the late afternoon. Exact pickup time will be confirmed when you book, based on the sunset time on your date.

Is the catamaran suitable for children and older adults?

Yes. The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.