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Snorkeling at Île aux Cerfs: Catamaran cruise with BBQ lunch★ 4.60 (511) · 7h
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Catamaran cruise Ile aux Cerfs with waterfall & snorkeling★ 4.68 (151) · 6h
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise with BBQ & Drinks★ 4.91 (170) · 7h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 14 options: US$ 53–US$ 160 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 14.
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Mauritius: 5 Islands Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling with LunchYou board a speedboat in the morning and visit five islands across Mauritius' southeast lagoon: Île aux Cerfs for swimming, GRSE waterfall, Île aux Phares and Île de la Passe for the contrast between calm lagoon and open ocean, and Île aux Aigrettes for snorkeling. Lunch with local BBQ, drinks, and snorkeling equipment are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't arrange transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple islands and the southeast lagoon without arranging your own boat, timing stops, or figuring out meals — the fixed itinerary and all-inclusive setup mean you show up and the day is already planned.
Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise Mauritius: Snorkel & LunchA full-day catamaran cruise from Mauritius explores the eastern lagoon with snorkeling gear, a stop at Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall, lunch on board, and an hour ashore on Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with breakfast, lunch, snorkeling equipment, and beverages. The boat operates inside the lagoon, so seasickness is not a concern.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water (9am–4:30pm) within a protected lagoon—choose it over open-water sails if calm conditions matter to you.
Île aux Cerfs catamaran tour: Sail, snorkel & lunch in MauritiusA full-day shared catamaran tour from Mauritius to Île aux Cerfs includes snorkelling at Fond Blanc or Eau Bleu, a grilled fish and chicken lunch with salads and fruit, and drinks throughout the day. The boat sails the southeast coast past waterfalls and wildlife, and the crew provides snorkelling gear and lifejackets. Hotel pickup is available on one option; both depart with a live English or French-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel a working lagoon with a full-day pace that includes an island stop and onboard lunch, all on a single catamaran without switching boats or locations.
Mauritius Catamaran Tour: Ile Aux Cerfs, Snorkeling & LunchA 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.Is it for me?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.
Snorkeling in Mauritius: 5 Islands Speedboat Cruise with LunchA 7-hour speedboat snorkeling tour on Mauritius's east coast that stops at five islands and two snorkeling sites, with lunch and equipment included. The boat departs from the east coast and returns the same day; snorkeling is optional but the reefs between Blue Bay and Île aux Aigrettes (or near Îlot Mangenie, depending on conditions) are the centerpiece. A guide in English or French narrates the history of each stop—Île aux Cerfs, Île Phare with its 1864 lighthouse, Île de la Passe where the British and French fought in 1810, and the nature reserve at Île aux Aigrettes. Lunch and drinks happen at Îlot Mangenie.Is it for me?The boat picks you up from the east coast and returns you there the same day, so if you're staying in the region without a car, you skip the logistics of renting one or arranging separate transport to the marina. The speedboat pace means you see five islands and snorkel in one outing instead of splitting it across multiple days.
Mauritius Southeast Catamaran: Île aux Cerfs, Waterfall & SnorkelA 7-hour catamaran tour from Mauritius's southeast coast visits three destinations: Île aux Cerfs for beach time, the turquoise lagoon for snorkeling, and the Grand River South East waterfall. The boat carries a live English or French-speaking guide, and includes snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and snacks on board. Children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?At 7 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves the morning or evening free for other plans. The three stops — island, lagoon and waterfall — mean you move between different landscapes rather than staying in one place, so it suits someone who wants variety in a single outing.
Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran, Waterfall & BBQ Lunch TripYou’ll cruise by catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile Aux Cerfs with a local guide, see the Grand River South East waterfall up close, and share a Mauritian BBQ lunch under palm trees. Snorkel in clear lagoons or just relax on white sand before heading back — this trip lingers in your memory longer than you’d expect.
Catamaran Cruise Trou d'Eau Douce: Snorkeling & WaterfallA 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.Is it for me?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.
Catamaran Cruise Ile Aux Cerfs: Snorkel & BBQA full-day catamaran cruise from Trou D'eau Douce visits the Grand River South East waterfall, includes a snorkeling break in clear water, and serves a 3-course BBQ lunch with drinks onboard before anchoring at Ile Aux Cerfs for beach time and a craft market visit. A guide speaks English and French throughout; hotel pickup is available as an option, and the whole day runs 6 to 7 hours.Is it for me?Choose the tour with hotel pickup if you want to avoid arranging your own transport from your accommodation; pick the meeting point option if you prefer to drive to Trou D'eau Douce yourself or are staying nearby.
Mauritius Snorkeling Catamaran Tour with BBQ LunchA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs & Lobster BBQ: MauritiusA private full-day catamaran tour in Mauritius sails to Ile aux Cerfs and nearby islands, where you snorkel in shallow coral patches and swim in clear water before a grilled lobster and fish lunch served on board. The crew handles all equipment and safety; you choose your group size at checkout, from one person to twelve.Is it for me?Book a group of one to six if you want the boat to yourself without the cost of a larger charter; groups of seven to twelve work when you're traveling with friends or family and want to share the catamaran and the meal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Snorkeling at Île aux Cerfs: Catamaran cruise with BBQ lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.60 out of 5 across 511 reviews.
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