Ile aux Cerfs Day Trip: Beaches & Water Sports

White sand beaches, a lagoon, restaurants and water sports on an island 87 hectares wide

A private taxi picks you up and takes you to Trou d'Eau Douce, where you board a speedboat to Ile aux Cerfs, a leisure island in Mauritius's largest lagoon. The day includes lunch on a neighboring island, Ile aux Mangenie, where you eat typical Mauritian BBQ chicken and fish. Vegetarian options are available. Water sports like parasailing, tuberide and undersea walk are available for an additional cost. The boat ride itself passes through river areas of greenery before reaching the island.

The experience

The taxi collects you and drives to Trou d'Eau Douce on the east coast, where the speedboat departs. The boat journey itself is part of the day: it winds through greenery and natural landscape before opening onto the lagoon, and the final approach to the island gives a view of a waterfall from the water. Ile aux Cerfs spreads across 87 hectares of largely untouched land, with white sandy beaches and turquoise water. The island holds beach restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, an adventure park and a range of water sports facilities.

Lunch happens on Ile aux Mangenie, a smaller island nearby, where the meal is typical Mauritian food: grilled chicken and fish, with vegetarian plates available. After eating, you return to Ile aux Cerfs for the rest of the afternoon. The island has tranquil beaches where you can swim or rest, and if you want to try activities like parasailing, an undersea walk or a tuberide, those are bookable separately at additional cost. The whole day runs between six and eight hours.

Your transportation is air-conditioned and private, and a live guide speaks English and French throughout. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The speedboat fare to the island is separate from the taxi price and costs 2,500 rupees per person. Contact the operator directly to arrange and pay for the boat transfer when you book.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned taxi pickup.
• live guide in English or French.
• speedboat transfer to Ile aux Cerfs (2,500 rupees per person, booked separately).
• BBQ lunch with chicken, fish and vegetarian options on Ile aux Mangenie.
• access to island beaches, restaurants, golf course and adventure park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 55

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by chucky_taxi_mauritius

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and French, so you follow the commentary comfortably in either language. A private taxi means your schedule is flexible and you're not waiting for other passengers to be picked up or dropped off.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 is Ile aux Cerfs actually like when you get there?

Ile aux Cerfs is a 87-hectare leisure island with white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, beach restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, an adventure park and water sports facilities. The beaches are largely tranquil and untouched, with a range of activities available if you want them.

Does the boat ride to the island take long?

The boat journey passes through greenery and natural landscape on the river before reaching the lagoon and the island itself. The operator describes the final view of a waterfall from the water as a notable part of the ride, though no specific duration for the boat transfer is stated.

What kind of food do you eat for lunch?

Lunch is on Ile aux Mangenie, a neighboring small island, and consists of typical Mauritian BBQ: grilled chicken and fish. Vegetarian options are available on request.

Are water sports included, or do I pay extra?

Water sports like parasailing, tuberide and undersea walk are available on the island but cost extra beyond the tour price. You can book them when you arrive or arrange them in advance.

What does the taxi price cover, and what costs more?

The private taxi and air-conditioned vehicle are included in the taxi price. The speedboat transfer to the island costs 2,500 rupees per person and is booked separately. Water sports and any food or drinks beyond the included BBQ lunch are additional.

Can I bring a baby on this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome and travel on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.