Private 5-Island Pontoon Boat Cruise Mauritius: Snorkel & Lunch

Sip South African wine onboard as you snorkel and lunch amid Mauritius’ five islands

A private pontoon boat cruise in Mauritius visits five islands over a half-day, with snorkeling equipment, lunch and drinks included throughout. You'll see the GRSE waterfall and rainforest flora, snorkel in turquoise waters at Ile Aux Aigrettes, photograph Lighthouse Island, and spend free time on the beach at Ile Aux Cerfs while the boat passes Ilot Flamants and Ile de la Passe. An English or French-speaking guide leads the group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Five island pontoon boat cruise

• Discover GRSE waterfall and flora
• Snorkel and enjoy cocktail at Ile Aux Aigrettes
• Take photos at Lighthouse Island
• Pass Ilot Flamants and Ile de la passe
• Lunch on board
• Relax on Ile Aux Cerfs beach

The experience

You board a pontoon boat and head first to the GRSE waterfall, where the surrounding vegetation opens up like a rainforest canopy meeting the coast. The next stop is Ile Aux Aigrettes, where you get snorkeling gear and time in the turquoise water. A cocktail waits on board when you climb back up. Lighthouse Island comes next (a smaller stop built for the photographs people want to take), then the boat passes Ilot Flamants and Ile de la Passe on the way to Ile Aux Cerfs, where lunch is served on board and you have free time to walk the beach.

The boat itself is the difference here. A pontoon carries smaller groups than a catamaran and sits lower in the water, which changes how close you get to the snorkeling sites and how easy it is to move around. The crew has 39 years running this route and training to international safety standards. Drinks (including South African wine and cocktails) flow throughout the day, and lunch is cooked on board rather than packed.

The half-day timing means you can fit this into an afternoon if you arrive early or have a free day between other plans. Groups run from two to eight people, so you're booking for your party size at checkout. The boat doesn't mix strangers. Wheelchair accessibility is built in, and the boat works for families with small children, though infants need to sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch served on board.
• alcoholic drinks and South African wine.
• English or French-speaking guide.

Options for this experience

7 options

Party of 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

Party of 3 peopleUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

Party of 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

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Party of 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

Party of 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

Party of 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

Group 8 paxUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English or French · 09:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oceane Cruises Mauritius

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a half-day free and want to snorkel without joining a larger group. The pontoon boat holds only your party, and the five-island route fits into one afternoon without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 happens at Ile Aux Aigrettes?

Ile Aux Aigrettes is where snorkeling happens. You get snorkeling equipment, enter the turquoise water, and spend time underwater. When you're done, a cocktail is waiting for you back on the pontoon.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?

Lunch is cooked and served on board the pontoon boat, so you don't need to bring anything. Alcoholic drinks and South African wine are also included throughout the day.

How long does the whole cruise take?

The cruise runs for six and a half hours from start to finish, covering five islands and giving you time to snorkel, photograph Lighthouse Island, and spend free time on the beach at Ile Aux Cerfs.

What is the GRSE waterfall like?

The GRSE waterfall is the first stop, where you see the waterfall itself and the rainforest-like vegetation surrounding it. It's a scenic opening to the day before you move on to the snorkeling and beach stops.

Do I need to book for a specific group size?

Yes, you choose your group size at checkout: options range from two to eight people. The pontoon boat carries only your party, so you're not mixed with other groups.