Snorkeling in Belle Mare: 3 watersports & Blue Bay Marine Park

You walk on the ocean floor at a shallow depth, then snorkel above the reef in the same day.

This 8-hour private activity in Belle Mare combines three watersports (parasailing, undersea walking, and tube riding) in the turquoise lagoon, followed by snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park with a glass-bottom boat option. A certified guide leads all water activities. Hotel pickup is included anywhere in Mauritius. The day also covers the Frederick Hendrik Museum, Pointe Canon viewpoint, a 3-course lunch, Mahebourg Museum, the local market, and Mahebourg Waterfront. Snorkeling equipment is provided at Blue Bay, where visibility averages 5.5 meters and the reef holds damselfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, and corals.

Step-by-step itinerary

East Mauritius watersports and sightseeing

• Hotel pick-up and meet guide
• Drive to Belle Mare
• Parasailing over lagoon
• Undersea walk with guide
• Tube riding on lagoon
• Drive to Pointe Canon viewpoint
• Visit Frederick Hendrick Museum
• Enjoy 3-course lunch
• Visit Mahebourg National History Museum
• Walk Mahebourg waterfront
• Explore Mahebourg local market
• Glass bottom boat and snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park

The experience

How do you fit three water activities, snorkeling, and a full cultural tour into one day? The operator chains them geographically: Belle Mare's lagoon holds the parasailing, undersea walk, and tube riding back-to-back, then the route moves south to Blue Bay Marine Park for snorkeling, with museum stops and lunch woven between. A certified guide and private air-conditioned vehicle handle all transitions, so you move from one activity to the next without arranging transport or timing yourself.

The three Belle Mare activities run in sequence. Parasailing begins with a safety briefing, then a speedboat carries you to the launch platform where you're harnessed to the parasail and towed behind the boat for a 10-minute flight above the lagoon. The undersea walk follows: a motorboat takes you to a platform inside the lagoon, and with guide support you descend about 3–4 meters to walk on the ocean bed among corals, damselfish, and other reef fish in their natural habitat. Tube riding comes last. You're seated in a pneumatic tube (single, twin, triple, or kneeling models available) and pulled by speedboat for 15 minutes of bouncing across the waves. All three are supervised and suited to mixed fitness levels.

After Belle Mare, the day shifts to history and culture. Pointe Canon offers a panoramic view south over Mahebourg, the Lion Mountain, and protected islands. The Frederick Hendrik Museum at Old Grand Port shows artifacts from the Dutch and French colonial era (stones, bricks, musket balls, cannonballs) plus a tropical garden. Lunch is a 3-course meal with fresh salads, rice, soups, chicken, fish, and vegetables. Then comes Mahebourg: the National History Museum traces the island's 18th-century past and displays Dodo and Giant Tortoise bones; the Waterfront memorializes the Bataille de la Passe naval battle; the local market sells handicrafts, textiles, and street food like Dholl Puri and Gato Pima. Finally, Blue Bay Marine Park lets you choose: ride the glass-bottom boat to watch the underwater world from above, or snorkel at an average depth of 5.5 meters where the water is clear and the reef holds surgeonfish, butterflyfish, juvenile tangs, pipefish, and trumpetfish. Snorkeling gear is provided.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide fluent in English, French, or Hindi.
• three watersports at Belle Mare (parasailing, undersea walking, and tube riding).
• snorkeling equipment and entry to Blue Bay Marine Park.
• glass-bottom boat option at Blue Bay.
• visits to Frederick Hendrik Museum, Pointe Canon, Mahebourg National History Museum, Mahebourg Waterfront, and Mahebourg market.
• 3-course lunch with fresh salads, rice, soups, chicken, fish, and vegetables.
• non-alcoholic beverages during lunch.
• bottled water upon arrival.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to13h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Freshverde Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to combine water sports, snorkeling, and museums in one day with a private guide and vehicle handling all transitions between locations.

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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 (5 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

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's the undersea walk like if I've never snorkeled before?

The undersea walk is different from snorkeling: you descend about 3–4 meters and walk on the ocean bed with a qualified guide at your side the whole time, so you're supported and moving slowly. You wear a special helmet and breathe normally. The guide ensures your safety and points out corals, fish, and marine life as you go.

Is snorkeling equipment included at Blue Bay?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided at Blue Bay Marine Park. The water averages 5.5 meters deep with clear visibility, so you'll see the reef, corals, damselfish, surgeonfish, and butterflyfish without bringing your own gear.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator recommends bringing a raincoat and non-slippery shoes. Water activities are weather-dependent. If conditions become unsafe, the guide will adjust the itinerary or reschedule, and you'll be notified at pickup.

Does the 8 hours include travel time from my hotel?

Yes, the 8 hours covers the full day from hotel pickup to drop-off anywhere in Mauritius. The guide meets you at your accommodation, and all transport between Belle Mare, Blue Bay, the museums, and Mahebourg is included in the private vehicle.

Are there vegetarian or halal meal options?

Yes, the 3-course lunch includes vegetarian options and halal food. Notify the operator at booking of your preference or any food allergies, and they'll arrange it with the restaurant.