Snorkeling at Île aux Cerfs: Catamaran cruise with BBQ lunch

Drop onto a sand bank and snorkel in knee-deep water without arranging the boat or the gear

This full-day catamaran cruise from Pointe Jerome takes you to Île aux Cerfs, a sand bank in the lagoon where you snorkel, swim and relax on the beach before a BBQ lunch on board. The boat departs at 9 am and returns at 4 pm. Snorkeling equipment, lunch, local beer, wine, rum and soft drinks are included. The guide speaks English and French.

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Catamaran to Île aux Cerfs 09:00 Guide in English or French Set sail on an unforgettable catamaran cruise and discover the best of Mauritius. Enjoy a memorable day on a shared catamaran cruise with a tasty barbecue lunch served on board as you take in the scenery.

Full-day cruise with crayfish 09:00 Guide in English or French Crayfish lunch with drinks

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Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs

• Depart from Pointe Jerome
• Sail past the nature reserve
• Arrive at Île aux Cerfs
• Relax on the beach and sand bank
• Enjoy snorkelling and drinks
• Have a delicious BBQ lunch
• Optional parasailing activity
• Return to Pointe Jerome

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Île aux Cerfs 2h
2. Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve passing by

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• BBQ buffet lunch.
• local beer, wine, Mauritian rum and soft drinks.
• pineapple and coffee or tea.
• English and French-speaking guide.

Times

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• Every day 09:00

Information

Catamaran departs Pointe Jerome at 9 am for Île aux Cerfs. Snorkel the sand bank, relax on the beach.

Group Up to 31

Live guide English and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 3 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

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Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

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The experience

The catamaran leaves Pointe Jerome at 9 am and sails past a nature reserve on the way to Île aux Cerfs. When you arrive, the crew lowers a drop-down ladder from the front of the boat straight onto the famous sand bank: no tender, no transfer, just a direct step from the catamaran into knee-deep water. You have the morning and early afternoon to snorkel in the lagoon, swim, or simply lie on the sand and soak up the sun. Parasailing is available on the island if you want to see the lagoon from above, though it costs extra.

Snorkeling equipment is provided and ready to use. The water stays shallow enough to stand in, which means you can move at your own pace between the reef and the beach without worrying about depth or currents. Dolphins sometimes pass through the area, though spotting them is not guaranteed. The boat returns to Pointe Jerome at 4 pm, giving you a full day on and around the water.

Lunch is a BBQ buffet served on board after you come back from the beach, with local beer, wine, Mauritian rum and soft drinks included throughout the day. Pineapple and coffee or tea finish the meal. Free parking is available at Pointe Jerome for anyone driving their own car. Public transportation options are also nearby. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 time does the catamaran leave and when do we get back?

The boat departs Pointe Jerome at 9 am and returns at 4 pm, giving you a full day on the water and at Île aux Cerfs.

What exactly is Île aux Cerfs and what will I do there?

Île aux Cerfs is a sand bank in the lagoon where the catamaran drops you directly onto the beach via a ladder. You snorkel in the shallow water, swim, or relax on the sand. The water stays knee-deep, so you can move between the reef and shore at your own pace.

Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling gear is provided and included in the cruise price, so you don't need to bring any or rent it separately.

What food and drinks are included?

A BBQ buffet lunch is served on board, along with local beer, wine, Mauritian rum and soft drinks throughout the day. Pineapple and coffee or tea are included for dessert.

Where do we embark, and is parking available?

The catamaran departs from Pointe Jerome, which offers free parking for those driving their own car. Public transportation options are also available nearby.

Operated by Catamaran Cruises Mauritius. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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