Catamaran Cruise Trou d'Eau Douce: Snorkeling & Waterfall

Watch a waterfall pour into the ocean, go snorkeling, then anchor off an island of white sand.

A catamaran cruise from Trou d'Eau Douce takes you to Grand River South East to see a waterfall flowing into the Indian Ocean, then, after a snorkeling session and lunch, on to Ile aux Cerfs Island for swimming, sunbathing or watersports. The boat carries lunch prepared on board, an open bar with beer, wine and rum cocktails, and snorkeling equipment. Ile aux Cerfs is also the spot for watersports such as parasailing and tube rides.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise with snorkeling and BBQ

• Depart from Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon
• Enjoy open bar and relaxing music onboard
• View Grand River South East waterfall, then snorkel
• 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. First you take in the waterfall where it meets the Indian Ocean, then it's time to snorkel. 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. Some travelers swim, sunbathe, sip coconut water or stretch out on 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.
• snacks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants 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 island time gives you room to do your own thing on the sand.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

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 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 stop to admire the falls. The snorkeling session comes afterwards, before lunch and the sail to Ile aux Cerfs Island, and the gear is free to use.

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 cruise. Lunch is a BBQ prepared on board and included as well.

Do I have to snorkel on this tour?

No, it's up to you. The equipment is free and available on board, and whether you join the snorkeling session is your call.