Mauritius Catamaran Tour: Ile Aux Cerfs, Snorkeling & Lunch

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · DE +2

PickupAt your hotel

Sail to a coral reef, then to an island where the beach is the whole day

A full-day catamaran tour from Trou D'eau Douce on Mauritius's east coast takes you to snorkel in the lagoon, visit the Grand River South East waterfall to watch monkeys and fruit bats, and spend the afternoon on Ile Aux Cerfs island. The boat departs at 9 a.m., includes a barbecue lunch and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and returns around 4 p.m. A live guide speaks English, French, Italian or German throughout. Optional water activities at the island—parasailing, undersea walking, tube riding—are available depending on your package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran tour to Ile Aux Cerfs

Arrive at Trou D'eau Douce at 08:30
Board catamaran and depart at 09:00
Visit Grand River South East waterfall
Feed monkeys and observe fruit bats
Snorkel and swim in lagoon
Enjoy barbecue lunch with drinks
Arrive at Ile Aux Cerfs island
Optional parasailing, undersea walking, tube riding
Relax on beach and swim or snorkel
Sail back to Trou D'eau Douce around 16:00

The Experience

The catamaran leaves Trou D'eau Douce at 9 a.m. and heads first to the Grand River South East waterfall, about 500 meters upstream. From the boat you'll watch monkeys jump through ancient trees along the riverbank and spot Mauritian fruit bats hanging from the tallest branches. The crew will tell you local stories and play Mauritian music as you travel.

After the waterfall, the boat sails into the crystal-clear lagoon for a snorkeling stop. You'll use provided equipment to swim among coral reefs and tropical fish—sea turtles, hundreds of brightly colored species, and the marine life the lagoon is known for. Once back on board, a barbecue lunch is served on the beach or the catamaran, with unlimited beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, juice and water included. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them when booking.

The afternoon is spent on Ile Aux Cerfs, a white-sand island with palm trees and turquoise water. You can swim, snorkel, walk the beach or simply rest. Depending on your package, optional activities like parasailing, undersea walking or tube riding are available to book. The sail back to Trou D'eau Douce takes about an hour, arriving around 4 p.m. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius can be added for an extra cost.

What’s included

The tour includes snorkeling equipment and a snorkeling stop at Trou D'eau Douce lagoon.
a barbecue lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available.
unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, juice and water).
entrance to Ile Aux Cerfs island.
a stop at Grand River South East waterfall.
and a live guide in English, French, Italian or German.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Mauritius - Tours & Transfer

Is this one for you?Choose this shared catamaran if you want a full-day itinerary with snorkeling and island stops set by the boat's schedule; book a private charter instead if you'd rather control the timing and route.