Mauritius Snorkeling Catamaran Tour with BBQ Lunch

Reef, river gorge, island lunch and a bat colony in one morning on the water

A catamaran cruise from Mauritius to Île aux Cerfs includes snorkeling, a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks, a stop at the GRSE river gorge and waterfall, and free swimming time on the island. The boat departs in the morning and returns by 4pm, with a live English-speaking guide on board. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise to Isle aux Cerfs

• Short stop at gorge and waterfall
• Pass by Ile du Phare
• Enjoy BBQ lunch on board
• Relax and swim at Isle aux Cerfs

The Experience

The catamaran leaves in the morning and heads first to the GRSE river, where a short stop lets you see the gorge and the waterfall at its end. From there the boat continues toward Île aux Cerfs, passing Île du Phare on the way. Once you reach the island, you get time to snorkel the reef and swim in the open water before lunch is served on board — a BBQ with unlimited drinks included. The day wraps with more free time on the island before the return at 4pm.

Snorkeling happens in the water around Île aux Cerfs, where the reef sits close enough to reach from the boat. You bring your own mask and fins or rent them on board; the guide is there to point out what to look for and keep an eye on the group. The boat stays anchored while you're in the water, so there's no rush to get back on deck. Dolphins show up sometimes, though not every day — the bat colony and monkeys are easier to spot from the boat or the island itself.

Lunch is a BBQ served on the boat while you're anchored at the island, with drinks flowing the whole time. The meal gives you a break from the water before the final stretch of free time, which most people spend swimming or wading in the shallows. The return journey takes you back along the same route, arriving by mid-afternoon.

What’s included

• Snorkeling at Île aux Cerfs.
• BBQ lunch on board.
• unlimited drinks throughout the day.
• stops at the GRSE river gorge and waterfall, and Île du Phare.
• free swimming and relaxation time on the island.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Good to know

Easy physical level

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling, river exploration, and a full meal in one outing—the catamaran visits Isle aux Cerfs and the GRSE river with its waterfalls, all in a single day returning by 4pm.

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Top questions

What kind of snorkeling happens on this cruise to Île aux Cerfs?

You snorkel around Île aux Cerfs itself, where the reef is close to the boat and accessible from the water. The guide is on board to help you spot marine life and keep the group together; you can bring your own mask and fins or arrange rentals.

What does the GRSE river stop actually show?

The GRSE river stop is a short visit to a gorge that ends in a waterfall — you see it from the boat rather than swim in it, and it breaks up the journey before you reach the island.

Is the BBQ lunch included, and what about drinks?

Yes, BBQ lunch is included on board at Île aux Cerfs, and drinks are unlimited throughout the day — no separate charge for beer, water, juice or soft drinks.

How long is the whole day, and when do we get back?

The cruise runs about seven hours total, departing in the morning and returning by 4pm, so you're back with time left in your afternoon.

Can I bring children on this snorkeling cruise?

Yes, children can join, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times — there's no separate kids' program or childcare on board.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the departure point or book a separate transfer.