Île aux Cerfs Boat Charter Mauritius Full Day Lunch

A boat and crew that work around what you want to do, not the other way around.

A private full-day charter on a pirate-style boat to Île aux Cerfs, off Mauritius's east coast, with lunch and local drinks included. The boat is booked for your group alone: weddings, birthdays, honeymoons or a day out with friends and family. You spend seven hours on the water and ashore on the island's white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons, with the crew adapting the route and timing to suit you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private charter to Ile aux Cerfs

• Board pirate boat
• Cruise to Grand River South East
• Pass by Grand River South East waterfall
• Arrive at Ile aux Cerfs island
• Enjoy white sandy beaches and lagoons
• Have lunch on board or island
• Return cruise to Mauritius

The experience

What makes this different from a scheduled group tour is the boat itself: it's chartered for your party only, so the day runs on your schedule, not a timetable. You pick the departure, decide how long to stay at Île aux Cerfs (a 87-hectare island off the east coast known for white sand and clear water), and the crew works around what matters to you. The boat is built for celebration: weddings, birthdays, honeymoons and family days all get the same attention from an experienced crew who know how to make the occasion feel intentional.

The seven-hour day includes a stop at the Grand River South East, where a wide estuary opens into a gorge and ends at a waterfall: a natural detour worth the time. Lunch and local alcoholic drinks come with the booking, along with bottled water and other beverages. Vegetarian options are available if you mention them when you reserve. The boat leaves from a point with public transport nearby, though you'll arrange your own way to the departure point.

Children travel free if an adult is with them. Infants sit on a lap. Let the crew know about dietary needs when you book, and they'll have it ready.

What’s included

• Local alcoholic drinks, bottled water, lunch and other beverages are included.
• vegetarian meals are available on request at the time of booking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tino Boats

Is this one for you?Book this charter if your group wants the day to run on your own terms (timing, stops, pacing) rather than following a fixed schedule with strangers. A private boat suits celebrations and groups who want the crew's attention on them alone.

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Top questions

What is Île aux Cerfs actually like when we get there?

Île aux Cerfs is a 87-hectare island off Mauritius's east coast spread across untouched land, known for white sandy beaches and turquoise lagoons. It's the main stop of the day and gives you time to swim, walk the beach or simply sit in the shade.

How long is seven hours on the water, and how much of that is actually at the island?

The full charter runs seven hours from start to finish. That includes the boat ride out, time at Île aux Cerfs, the stop at Grand River South East to see the waterfall and gorge, and the return: the crew adjusts the split based on what you want to do.

Can we change the itinerary once we're on the boat, or is the day set?

The boat is chartered for your group, so the day is flexible. You can adjust timing and stops with the crew once you're aboard. That's the point of having the boat to yourselves.

What happens if someone in our group gets seasick or isn't comfortable on the water?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. If someone has concerns about being on the water, mention it when you book so the crew can advise on what to expect and how to prepare.

Does the price include getting to the boat, or do we need to arrange our own transport?

You arrange your own way to the departure point. Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can plan ground transport separately from the charter itself.