Snorkeling in Mauritius: 5 Islands Speedboat Cruise with Lunch

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1/11

Duration7h

GroupUp to 18

LanguagesEN · FR

Mobile ticketAccepted

Race across the Indian Ocean, then drop into coral reefs where the water settles.

A 7-hour speedboat snorkeling tour on Mauritius's east coast that stops at five islands and two snorkeling sites, with lunch and equipment included. The boat departs from the east coast and returns the same day; snorkeling is optional but the reefs between Blue Bay and Île aux Aigrettes (or near Îlot Mangenie, depending on conditions) are the centerpiece. A guide in English or French narrates the history of each stop—Île aux Cerfs, Île Phare with its 1864 lighthouse, Île de la Passe where the British and French fought in 1810, and the nature reserve at Île aux Aigrettes. Lunch and drinks happen at Îlot Mangenie.

Step-by-step itinerary

Speedboat cruise and island visits

Speedboat ride along east coast
Visit Ile aux Cerfs Island for 2 hours
Enjoy waterfall view at Grand River South East
Visit Ile Phare and learn its history
Snorkel between Blue Bay and Ile aux Aigrettes
Refreshments at Ile aux Aigrettes shore
Lunch and drinks at Ilot Mangenie
Pass by Ile de la Passe and learn battle history

The Experience

What makes this different from a standard island tour is the speedboat itself—you feel the engine and the spray, and the pace means you cover five stops and two reef sites in a single day instead of lingering at one. The first stop is Île aux Cerfs, where you get 2 hours to walk the island or swim. From there the boat heads to Grand River South East to see the waterfall that runs into the ocean, then to Île Phare (also called Île aux Fouquets), where a guide explains the 1864 lighthouse and the naval battles fought in the bay during the British invasion of 1810.

The snorkeling happens between Blue Bay and Île aux Aigrettes or near Îlot Mangenie—the exact spot shifts with weather and coral breeding season, so the guide picks the best conditions on the day. Snorkeling gear is free and included, though you choose whether to use it; after you're done in the water, the boat stops at Île aux Aigrettes for refreshments. That island is a nature reserve and research station, but access to land is not part of this tour—you see it from the boat. Île de la Passe, a rocky islet in Grand Port bay, is another stop where the guide points out the 1810 battle site.

Lunch and drinks come at Îlot Mangenie, a small island next to Île aux Cerfs, so you eat on an island rather than back on shore. Bottled water, snacks, alcoholic drinks and all fees are included. The whole day runs 7 hours, and the boat operates with a live guide in English or French.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment, lunch, bottled water, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
all fees and taxes.
a live guide in English or French.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Cove Mauritius

Is this one for you?The boat picks you up from the east coast and returns you there the same day, so if you're staying in the region without a car, you skip the logistics of renting one or arranging separate transport to the marina. The speedboat pace means you see five islands and snorkel in one outing instead of splitting it across multiple days.