Mauritius Islands: 5-Stop Speedboat Tour with BBQ & Drinks

Summary

Island hopping in Mauritius by speedboat with beach BBQ and wild dolphins

You’ll hop five islands by speedboat from Mauritius—wade onto white sand beaches, hear stories from your local guide, swim with bright fish (maybe even dolphins), then dig into a fresh BBQ lunch right on the beach with drinks included. Expect laughter, sandy toes, and moments you’ll want to replay long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

We climbed into the speedboat at Trou d’Eau Douce just as the sun felt warm but not too sharp—one of those mornings where you can’t tell if you’ll get sunburned or not. Our guide, Ashvin, handed us cold juice (he winked and said beer comes later) and cranked up some sega music. First stop was Ile aux Cerfs. I’m not sure what I expected, but the sand was so powdery it squeaked under my feet. We had about an hour to wander or just float around with our toes in the water. Someone from our group tried to order a coconut in French and got a lesson in Mauritian Creole instead—Ashvin laughed and helped translate.

The river cruise up to GRSE Waterfall was louder than I thought—birds everywhere, monkeys darting between branches, the engine humming underneath it all. When we reached the falls, spray hit my face (felt good after that sun). I caught myself grinning like a kid watching monkeys scramble along the banks. Ashvin pointed out some old stone ruins near Ile aux Phares and told us how the lighthouse used to guide ships through rough seas—honestly, history never sticks for me but this time I remembered because you could see both calm lagoon and wild ocean at once from there. It’s a weird feeling standing between two moods of water.

We drifted past Ile de la Passe while Ashvin told stories about old naval battles—the French and British fought right here in 1810. Didn’t expect to care about that stuff but he made it sound like a movie scene. Then came snorkeling near Ile aux Aigrettes: clear water, bright fish everywhere (I lost count), coral gardens swaying below us. Someone spotted dolphins off to one side—just for a minute but enough that everyone got loud all at once. My mask kept fogging up but honestly I didn’t care much; just being out there felt right.

Lunch happened on this quiet stretch of sand—I think Ashvin called it Ile aux Margenie? Hard to remember names after rum punch and grilled fish that tasted smoky and sweet at the same time. Garlic bread disappeared fast (I might’ve eaten more than my share). We sat in wet swimsuits with sand stuck to everything, laughing about who got sunburned most. The whole thing felt like summer camp for grownups, just with better food and Mauritian beer instead of lemonade.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Island hopping with snorkeling and lunch

• Stop at Ile aux Cerfs beach
• Enjoy refreshments on the beach
• Cruise up Mauritius longest river
• View GRSE Waterfall and monkeys
• Visit historic Ile aux Phares lighthouse
• Glide past Ile de la Passe islet
• Glide past Ile aux Aigrettes reserve
• Snorkel in coral gardens
• Watch for dolphins during trip
• BBQ lunch on secluded beach

Top questions

How many islands do you visit on this Mauritius speedboat tour?

You visit five different islands during the tour: Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall area, Ile aux Phares, Ile de la Passe, and pass by Ile aux Aigrettes.

Is lunch included on the Mauritius island hopping trip?

Yes, a freshly prepared BBQ lunch is served on a secluded beach spot during the tour.

Are drinks provided during the Mauritius speedboat day trip?

Yes, local beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, mineral water, and juice are all included.

Can I snorkel on this Mauritius 5 island tour?

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided so you can swim among tropical fish near coral reefs.

Is there a chance to see dolphins on this tour?

If you’re lucky during your trip between stops you might spot playful dolphins swimming nearby.

How long do we spend at each stop?

You’ll have around an hour at key stops like Ile aux Cerfs; other visits vary depending on location and activities.

Is this Mauritius boat tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes—it’s designed for all physical fitness levels; swimming/snorkeling is optional.

Does this island hopping tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; meeting point is usually Trou d’Eau Douce jetty.

What’s included

Your day includes speedboat rides between five islands around Mauritius with a local guide leading each stop; use of snorkeling equipment; complimentary snacks plus mineral water and soft drinks throughout; local beer, wine or rum if you want something stronger; and finally a BBQ lunch served right on the sand—with chicken, sausage or fresh fish plus garlic bread and salad (vegetarian options available if you ask ahead).