Snorkeling in Blue Bay Marine Park, Mahebourg: 8-hour East tour

Snorkel the reef at Blue Bay, then walk through colonial history on the island's east side

An 8-hour private tour of Mauritius's east coast centered on snorkeling at Blue Bay Marine Park, where you enter the water to see reef, fish and corals at 5.5 meters depth. The day also includes a guided tea factory tour with tasting, a 3-course lunch, visits to the Mahebourg Museum and Frederick Hendrick Museum, the Mahebourg waterfront and local market, and a viewpoint at Pointe Canon. Hotel pickup and a certified guide in English, French or Hindi are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bois Cheri Plantation1h · entry included
2. Blue Bay Marine Park1h · entry included

East Mauritius Discovery Tour

• Hotel pick-up and meet guide
• Visit Bois Chéri Tea Factory tour
• Taste teas at Bois Chéri
• Explore Blue Bay Marine Park
• Glass bottom boat and snorkeling
• Enjoy 3-course lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Mahebourg National History Museum
• Walk Mahebourg waterfront and see memorial
• Explore Mahebourg local market
• Visit Frederick Hendrick Museum ruins
• View panorama at Pointe Canon

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Bois Chéri Tea Factory, where a guide leads you through the plantation and production museum to learn the history of tea in Mauritius. You'll taste the factory's range of teas (green, herbal and flavored), while taking in panoramic views of the south coast. From there, the route heads to Blue Bay Marine Park, where the snorkeling conditions are ideal: crystal clear water, average depth of 5.5 meters, and visibility that lets you see the reef, fish and corals without strain. You can choose to view the underwater world through the glass bottom of the boat or enter the water with snorkeling gear provided by the operator. The park is home to damselfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, juvenile sailfin tangs, pipefish and trumpetfish, and all activities are supervised to protect the marine ecosystem.

After snorkeling, you'll head to a local restaurant for a 3-course lunch of fresh salads, rice, soups, chicken, fish and vegetables, with non-alcoholic beverages included. The afternoon moves through Mahebourg's cultural and historical sites: the National History Museum, which holds artifacts from shipwrecks, bones of extinct giant tortoises and the dodo, and traces the island's colonial past back to the 18th century; the Mahebourg waterfront, a traditional village setting where you can see the Bataille de la Passe memorial and learn about the naval battle that shaped the island's history; the local market, where you'll find handicrafts, souvenirs and street food like briyani and dholl puri; the Frederick Hendrick Museum at Old Grand Port, where Dutch and French colonial ruins and archaeological artifacts sit in a tropical garden; and finally Pointe Canon, a viewpoint overlooking the bay, Lion Mountain, and the protected nature reserve of Île aux Aigrettes.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Mauritius.
• private air-conditioned vehicle and certified guide for 8 hours.
• entry to Bois Chéri Tea Factory and tea tasting.
• glass-bottom boat trip and snorkeling equipment at Blue Bay Marine Park.
• 3-course lunch with non-alcoholic beverages.
• entry to the Mahebourg Museum and Frederick Hendrick Museum.
• bottled water upon arrival.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to15h 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 tour if you want to snorkel yourself rather than watch from a boat, and if you're interested in the colonial history and local culture of Mauritius's east coast. The private format means your guide can adjust the pace at each stop, and the 8-hour span lets you move through tea production, marine life, museums and markets without rushing. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

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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 will I see when I snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park?

Blue Bay Marine Park holds reef, fish and corals visible at an average depth of 5.5 meters in crystal clear water. The park is home to damselfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, juvenile sailfin tangs, pipefish and trumpetfish, and the visibility is ideal for seeing them without descending deep.

Can I choose not to snorkel and just use the glass-bottom boat instead?

Yes. At Blue Bay Marine Park, you can decide to view the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to enter the water for snorkeling. Both options are available during the stop.

What does the Mahebourg Museum actually contain?

The National History Museum of Mauritius holds artifacts from shipwrecks, bones of extinct giant tortoises and the dodo, and exhibits tracing the island's colonial history back to the 18th century. The building itself is worth seeing, and the collection reflects the French colonial period and naval history.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

A 3-course lunch is included with fresh salads, rice, soups, chicken, fish and vegetables. Vegetarian options are available if you advise at the time of booking. Non-alcoholic beverages are included with the meal.