Catamaran Cruise Trou d'Eau Douce: Snorkeling & Waterfall

Snorkel a waterfall that meets the ocean, then anchor at an island for parasailing and sand.

A seven-hour catamaran cruise from Trou d'Eau Douce takes you to Grand River South East to snorkel at a waterfall flowing into the Indian Ocean, then to Ile aux Cerfs Island for two hours of swimming, sunbathing or watersports. The boat carries lunch prepared on board, an open bar with beer, wine and rum cocktails, snorkeling equipment, and a guide who speaks English and French. Watersports like parasailing and tube rides are available at the island for an extra cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and BBQ

• Depart from Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon
• Enjoy open bar and relaxing music onboard
• Snorkel near Grand River South East waterfall
• Have BBQ lunch prepared by onboard cook
• Head to Ile aux Cerfs Island
• Relax, swim, sunbathe, or do watersports
• Enjoy drinks from the friendly barman

The Experience

The boat leaves Trou d'Eau Douce and heads into the turquoise lagoon toward Grand River South East. You'll snorkel where the waterfall meets the Indian Ocean—the gear is free and yours to use or skip. The captain's cook prepares a BBQ lunch on board while you're in the water, and a barman mixes drinks from the open bar as the boat moves between stops.

After lunch, you anchor at Ile aux Cerfs Island for about two hours. Some travelers swim and sunbathe, order coconut water from the bar, or book a beach lounger. Others go straight to the watersports: parasailing and tube rides are on offer if you want the adrenaline. The boat waits while you're ashore, and the return to Trou d'Eau Douce is built into the schedule.

What’s included

• Open bar with beer, wine, rum cocktails, soda and bottled water.
• BBQ lunch prepared on board.
• snorkeling equipment.
• coffee and tea.
• two hours on Ile aux Cerfs Island with access to the beach and optional watersports.

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?This is a shared boat tour, so you're with other travelers and the pace is set by the itinerary—good if you want the stops and the logistics arranged, and the company of other people makes the day livelier. If you prefer to move at your own speed or skip the snorkeling, the two-hour island time gives you room to do your own thing on the sand.

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Top questions

What happens at Grand River South East on this catamaran cruise?

Grand River South East is where a waterfall flows directly into the Indian Ocean. You snorkel in that water before the boat moves on to Ile aux Cerfs Island; snorkeling gear is provided and free to use.

How much time do you get on Ile aux Cerfs Island?

You have about two hours on the island. That's time to swim, sunbathe, drink from the bar, or book watersports like parasailing and tube rides; the boat stays anchored while you're ashore.

What's included in the open bar on this cruise?

The open bar serves beer, wine, rum cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks like soda, bottled water and coffee throughout the seven-hour cruise. Lunch is a BBQ prepared on board and included as well.

Do I have to snorkel on this tour?

Snorkeling is optional. The equipment is free and available on board, but you choose whether to participate; many travelers stay on deck or in the water without snorkeling gear.

Are watersports like parasailing included in the cruise price?

Parasailing and tube rides are available at Ile aux Cerfs Island but cost extra beyond the cruise fare. You can book them on the day or arrange in advance.