Snorkeling Mauritius: 5 Islands Private Speedboat with Lunch

Five islands, one speedboat, reefs at 5.5 meters with 50 species of coral.

A private speedboat snorkeling tour departing the east coast of Mauritius, visiting Blue Bay Marine Park, four historic islands and Grand River South-East Waterfalls over eight hours with a live English or French-speaking guide. The boat is yours alone, so timing and stops bend to what you want to see. Lunch, drinks and snorkeling gear are included, and pickup is arranged from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore 5 Islands by Private Speedboat

• Embark on private speedboat
• Snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park
• Visit Alblair shipwreck at Pointe d'Esny
• Enjoy cocktail and swim at Ile Aux Aigrette
• Explore lighthouse ruins on Ile aux Phare
• Walk through historic ruins on Ile de la Passe
• Pass by Ilot Vacoas
• Snorkel and relax at Ile aux Flamands
• View Grand River South-East Waterfalls
• Visit Ile aux Cerfs for beach, swim, and water sports
• Enjoy BBQ lunch with drinks and entertainment

The experience

You board your private speedboat and head straight to Blue Bay Marine Park, where the water sits at an average depth of 5.5 meters with visibility clear enough to pick out individual fish. The reef holds more than 50 species of coral: Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterfly fish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, tiny Pipefish and large Trumpet fish move through them. You snorkel here at your own pace, then the boat moves on.

The route takes you past the Dalblair shipwreck, which has sat on the coral reef at Pointe d'Esny since 1902 with a history the guide walks you through. Next is Île aux Aigrettes, where you swim in a natural lagoon full of starfish and drink a cocktail on the sand. Île aux Phare comes after: a small rocky island with an 1864 lighthouse ruin still standing, built to guide ships into Mahebourg port. Île de la Passe, off the southeast coast, holds the remains of French and British colonial defenses from two and a half centuries ago. The ruins sit on a site commemorated on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. You pass Îlot Vacoas on the way, then spend about 30 minutes on Île aux Flamands, a white-sand island in the middle of the lagoon where you snorkel again in turquoise water.

The boat sails along the Grand River South-East Waterfalls canal, where wild flora lines the banks and Mauritian fruit bats rest in the highest trees. Monkeys jump through the branches beside the water if you're there at the right moment. Then you reach Île aux Cerfs, the main stop, where palm trees frame white beaches and turquoise water. You have free time to swim, walk, snorkel or relax. Around noon, a BBQ lunch arrives (chicken and fish with sides and salads, vegetarian options on request), and an open bar runs through the afternoon with unlimited drinks, live sega dance and entertainment.

What’s included

• Private speedboat for your group alone.
• hotel pickup.
• snorkeling equipment.
• two snorkeling sessions at Blue Bay Marine Park and Île aux Flamands.
• visits to four historic islands and the Grand River South-East Waterfalls.
• BBQ lunch with chicken, fish and vegetarian options.
• open bar with unlimited drinks throughout the day.
• live sega dance and entertainment at Île aux Cerfs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Mauritius - Tours & Transfer

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the islands and the reefs without sharing the boat or the schedule. The speedboat is yours alone, so the guide adjusts stops and timing to what you want to see, and the eight-hour window gives you real time on each island instead of a quick photo stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 will I see when I snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park?

Blue Bay Marine Park holds more than 50 species of coral at an average depth of 5.5 meters with clear visibility. You'll see Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterfly fish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, tiny Pipefish and large Trumpet fish moving through the reef, along with mangroves, algae and sea grasses.

How many islands do we visit on this speedboat tour?

The tour stops at five islands: Île aux Aigrettes, Île aux Phare, Île de la Passe, Île aux Flamands and Île aux Cerfs. You also pass Îlot Vacoas and see the Grand River South-East Waterfalls from the water.

What's included in the lunch at Île aux Cerfs?

Lunch is a BBQ with chicken and fish, sides and salads including garlic bread. Vegetarian options are available if you request them in advance. An open bar with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks runs through the afternoon, along with live sega dance and entertainment.

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

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs for eight hours. Pickup from your hotel is included, and the guide speaks English or French.