Catamaran Cruise Ile Aux Cerfs: Snorkel & BBQ

Sail upriver to a waterfall, snorkel in turquoise lagoon, eat lunch on the boat

A full-day catamaran cruise from Trou D'eau Douce visits the Grand River South East waterfall, includes a snorkeling break in clear water, and serves a 3-course BBQ lunch with drinks onboard before anchoring at Ile Aux Cerfs for beach time and a craft market visit. A guide speaks English and French throughout; hotel pickup is available as an option, and the whole day runs 6 to 7 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and island visit

• Sail to Grand River South East waterfall
• Stop for snorkeling and swimming
• Enjoy BBQ lunch and drinks onboard
• Visit Ile aux Cerfs island and relax
• Explore local craft market and optional watersports
• Sail back with Mauritian Sega music

The Experience

The catamaran departs Trou D'eau Douce and sails upriver to the Grand River South East waterfall, known locally as Cascade Diamamouve. You stop for photos and watch for monkeys in the trees along the riverbanks. The boat then moves to a snorkeling site where you swim and explore the marine life in crystal-clear water before returning onboard for lunch.

Lunch is a 3-course BBQ served on the catamaran, with soft drinks, juice, water, beer, wine, and local rum included. After eating, the boat heads to Ile Aux Cerfs, where you have time to relax on white sandy beaches, swim in the lagoon, and browse the local arts and crafts market for souvenirs. Optional watersports like parasailing and tube riding are available at an extra cost. The return sail to Trou D'eau Douce includes live Mauritian Sega music onboard.

Hotel pickup and drop-off can be added at checkout; without it, you meet the boat at Trou D'eau Douce. The guide speaks English and French. Transportation between stops takes about 1 hour 30 minutes total. The catamaran is wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels; infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a stroller, and the food is Halal.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (if you choose that option at checkout).
• full-day catamaran cruise with a live guide in English and French.
• visit to the Grand River South East waterfall.
• snorkeling and swimming break in clear water.
• 3-course BBQ lunch onboard with soft drinks, juice, water, beer, wine, and local rum.
• access to Ile Aux Cerfs island with beach time and a local craft market visit.
• return sail with live Mauritian Sega music.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlantis Tours Mauritius

Is this one for you?Choose the tour with hotel pickup if you want to avoid arranging your own transport from your accommodation; pick the meeting point option if you prefer to drive to Trou D'eau Douce yourself or are staying nearby.

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Top questions

What is the Grand River South East waterfall like, and how long do you spend there?

The Grand River South East waterfall, called Cascade Diamamouve locally, is a photo stop where you can spot monkeys in the trees along the riverbanks. The stop is brief, designed for photos and wildlife watching rather than swimming or extended exploration.

Can I choose to meet the boat instead of getting hotel pickup?

Yes. You can book the tour with hotel pickup and drop-off, or choose the meeting point option and arrive at Trou D'eau Douce on your own to board there.

What does the BBQ lunch include, and are there drinks onboard?

The 3-course BBQ lunch is served on the catamaran and includes soft drinks, juice, water, beer, wine, and local rum. The meal is Halal.

How much time do you get at Ile Aux Cerfs?

You have time to relax on the white sandy beaches, swim in the lagoon, and visit the local arts and crafts market. The exact duration depends on the day's schedule, but the full cruise runs 6 to 7 hours from start to finish.

Are watersports like parasailing available on this tour?

Parasailing and tube riding are optional at Ile Aux Cerfs and cost extra — approximately Rs 2,500 for double parasailing or Rs 1,000 per person. You can arrange these on the day if you wish.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and French throughout the cruise.