Snorkeling in Mauritius: 5 Islands & Waterfall Speed Boat

Five islands, one waterfall, and a full day on the water

A full-day speed boat tour departing Mauritius at 6:30 AM that takes you snorkeling across five islands and to the Grand River South East Waterfall, with hotel pickup, snorkel equipment, a beach BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks, and a live guide in English or French. The seven-hour itinerary is fixed, so it shapes the rest of your day rather than fitting into gaps.

The experience

The boat leaves at 6:30 AM from your hotel, heading first to the Grand River South East Waterfall. A freshwater cascade that meets the ocean. From there you move between five islands: Île aux Aigrettes, a protected nature reserve; Île aux Phare, where a historic lighthouse stands; Île de la Passe, with its own history; Île aux Mangenie; and Île aux Cerfs, the main stop where the turquoise lagoon and white sand beaches anchor the day. You bring snorkel gear provided by the operator, so you're ready to drop in whenever the water calls.

Midday the boat pulls onto a beach for a BBQ lunch: grilled chicken, fish, fresh salads, and unlimited drinks. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic both included. The guide speaks English or French and stays with the group throughout. After the meal there's time to swim or snorkel again before the return journey back to your hotel, which wraps up the full seven-hour loop.

An air-conditioned vehicle handles the hotel pickup and drop-off, so you don't arrange separate transport. The speed boat itself is the main event: it's built for moving between islands quickly, not for lingering in one place, so the day reads as a series of stops rather than a deep dive into any single site.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• snorkel equipment for the full day.
• BBQ lunch on the beach with grilled chicken, fish, and fresh salads.
• unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
• a live guide in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 00:30

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and French

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Holiday Wonders

Is this one for you?The seven-hour commitment means this tour claims most of your day, so book it when you're ready to dedicate the morning and early afternoon to the water. If you prefer shorter outings or need flexibility to explore the island itself, a half-day snorkeling trip would leave more room in your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 islands do you actually visit on this snorkeling tour?

The tour stops at five islands: Île aux Aigrettes (a protected nature reserve), Île aux Phare (with a historic lighthouse), Île de la Passe (historic in its own right), Île aux Mangenie, and Île aux Cerfs, where you spend the most time in the turquoise lagoon and on the white sand beaches.

Is snorkel equipment included, or do you need to bring your own?

Snorkel gear is provided by the operator, so you don't need to pack it or rent it separately.

What time does the boat leave, and how long is the full day?

Hotel pickup starts at 6:30 AM, and the full tour runs seven hours, ending back at your hotel in the early afternoon.

What's included in the BBQ lunch?

The beach lunch features grilled chicken, fish, fresh salads, and unlimited drinks. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included.