Port Louis Northern Tour: Blue Safari Submarine & Local Lunch

Descend into the Indian Ocean, then taste Mauritius on a single day

A private full-day tour of northern Mauritius departing from Port Louis, visiting the red-roofed Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church at Cap Malheureux, Mont Choisy Beach, and Troux Aux Biches for a Blue Safari submarine dive to the Star Hope wreck. The tour includes a 3-course Mauritian lunch, stops at La Citadelle for capital views, Caudan Waterfront shopping, and Port Louis Central Market for local snacks. Hotel pickup and a guide in English, French or Hindi are included. The submarine descent is the centerpiece. You watch fish, eels and corals from inside the vessel as it moves through the ocean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore northern Mauritius and Port Louis

• Hotel pick up and drive to Red Roof Church
• Visit Red Roof Church and enjoy panoramic views
• Stop at Mont Choisy Beach for swimming and sunbathing
• Submarine adventure at Trou aux Biches with Blue Safari
• Enjoy 3-course Mauritian lunch at local restaurant
• Visit La Citadelle for 360-degree capital views
• Explore Caudan Waterfront and craft market
• Visit Port Louis Central Market and try local snacks
• Walk around Port Louis city center and see colonial buildings

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive north to Cap Malheureux, where the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice Church sits at the island's northern tip with its famous red roof framed against turquoise water. From there you move to Mont Choisy Beach, one of the longest in Mauritius, where Casuarina trees shade the white sand and the water is warm and clear. The route then heads to Troux Aux Biches for the submarine adventure. You board the Blue Safari and descend to the wreck of the Star Hope, where the vessel's windows let you watch fish, eels, crabs and exotic corals in their habitat without getting wet.

After the dive, a 3-course Mauritian lunch waits at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available if you request them when booking. The afternoon carries you to La Citadelle Fort, which sits above Port Louis and offers 360-degree views of the capital, China Town, Champ de Mars and the surrounding mountains: a spot built for photographs. You then visit Caudan Waterfront, the island's first constructed mall, where the craft market fills with locally made souvenirs, textiles and spices at prices lower than tourist shops elsewhere.

The tour ends at Port Louis Central Market, where the street food stalls offer dhall puri, alouda, samoussas and other Mauritian snacks you can taste in your free time. The driver handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water arrives at pickup. The full day runs 7 to 8 hours, and children from age 1 travel free.

What’s included

• Blue Safari submarine dive to the Star Hope wreck.
• private air-conditioned vehicle and driver.
• services of a qualified guide in your choice of language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius.
• 3-course Mauritian lunch with non-alcoholic beverage.
• bottled water upon arrival.
• access to Red Roof Church, Mont Choisy Beach, La Citadelle Fort, Caudan Waterfront and Port Louis Central Market.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Freshverde Holidays

Is this one for you?The submarine descent is the centerpiece and requires no swimming or water entry, you watch from inside the vessel, so anyone comfortable sitting in an enclosed space underwater will enjoy it. The full day spans 7 to 8 hours with multiple stops and walking at markets and viewpoints, so it suits travelers with a full afternoon to spare and legs ready for a moderate amount of time on their feet.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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 exactly is the Blue Safari submarine and where does it dive?

The Blue Safari is a submarine vessel that takes you underwater at Troux Aux Biches to explore the wreck of the Star Hope, where fish, eels, crabs and corals have settled. You watch the marine life through the submarine's windows as it moves through the ocean.

Can I swim or snorkel during this tour, or is it just sightseeing?

The submarine is a viewing experience. You stay inside the vessel and watch the underwater life through windows, so no swimming or snorkeling is part of this tour.

What kind of lunch is included, and can I request vegetarian food?

A 3-course Mauritian lunch is included at a local restaurant. Vegetarian meals are available if you notify the operator when you book.

Does the tour visit Port Louis itself, or only the northern sites?

The tour visits northern sites first (the Red Roof Church, Mont Choisy Beach and the submarine dive), then returns to Port Louis in the afternoon to explore Caudan Waterfront, La Citadelle Fort for capital views, and the Central Market for local snacks and street food.

Are there any physical demands or early start times I should know about?

The tour suits all fitness levels and runs 7 to 8 hours with hotel pickup at a time that works for your accommodation. Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring a camera for the panoramic views at La Citadelle.