Île aux Cerfs catamaran tour: sail, snorkel & lunch in Mauritius

Snorkel the lagoon, then eat lunch cooked on the boat

A full-day shared catamaran tour from Mauritius to Île aux Cerfs includes snorkelling at Fond Blanc or Eau Bleu, a grilled fish and chicken lunch with salads and fruit, and drinks throughout the day. The boat sails the southeast coast past waterfalls and wildlife, and the crew provides snorkelling gear and lifejackets. Hotel pickup is available on one option; both depart with a live English or French-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day catamaran tour with activities

• Sail towards south east coastline
• Visit waterfalls and see wildlife
• Snorkel at Fond blanc or Eau bleu
• Enjoy BBQ lunch on board
• Visit Ile Aux Cerfs island
• Relax and have a coffee

The Experience

The catamaran heads southeast along the coast, where you'll see the mountain range and the lagoon's clear water. The route passes waterfalls and spots where monkeys and birds gather on shore. After an hour or so, the boat stops at Fond Blanc or Eau Bleu, where the snorkelling begins. You'll enter water clear enough to see staghorn coral patches, small fish, trumpet fish and coachmen — the ones with the white dorsal fin. The crew fits you with a lifejacket or lifebuoy if you want one, and stays in the water with the group.

Back on board, the barbecue grill fires up. Lunch is fresh fish and chicken grilled to order, served with grilled eggplants, garlic bread, pasta salad, mixed greens and seasonal fruit. A range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks runs throughout the day. After eating, the boat moves to Île aux Cerfs itself, where you can walk the island, rest in the shade or have a coffee before the return sail.

OCÉANE has run catamaran charters for over 39 years and operates under eco-friendly practices and international safety standards. The crew receives formal training, and the boat is set up for swimmers of all comfort levels. The tour runs seven hours total, and you can add hotel pickup to your booking if you need it.

What’s included

• Snorkelling equipment and lifejackets.
• grilled fish and chicken with eggplants, garlic bread, pasta and mixed salad.
• seasonal fruit.
• alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• time on Île aux Cerfs island.
• a live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by Oceane Cruises Mauritius

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to snorkel a working lagoon with a full-day pace that includes an island stop and onboard lunch, all on a single catamaran without switching boats or locations.

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Top questions

What will I see when I snorkel at Fond Blanc or Eau Bleu?

Snorkelling stops feature staghorn coral patches with small tropical fish, trumpet fish and coachmen — the species with the distinctive white dorsal fin. The water is clear enough to see the coral and the fish moving through it, and the crew stays in the water with you.

Is snorkelling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkelling gear is included with the tour. The crew also provides lifejackets and lifebuoys for anyone who wants extra support in the water.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is grilled fish and chicken with grilled eggplants, garlic bread, pasta salad, mixed salad and seasonal fruit. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available throughout the day.

How long does the full tour take?

The tour runs seven hours from start to finish, including sailing time, snorkelling, lunch on board and time on Île aux Cerfs island.

Can I add hotel pickup to this tour?

Hotel pickup is available as an option at checkout. You can book the catamaran alone or choose the excursion option that includes pickup from your hotel.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English and French throughout the tour.