13 Mauritius Island Hopping Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Our pick

Join a small speedboat group of up to 14 for a six-hour circuit from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, historic Ile aux Fouquets and Ile de la Passe, with snorkeling, wildlife spotting and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Rajiv, Oliver and Wendel are praised for their humor and care.

“Amazing day, great guide & thrilled to sea dolphins & tortoises too!!”

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2.Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Best value

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to three northern islands. Ride a dinghy to Ilot Gabriel, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, snorkel in shallow water, and pass close to Coin de Mire. English and French support, drinks included, hotel transfers not included.

“Really good day, brilliant and super happy and friendly crew, good vibes. Recommneded.”

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3.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours exploring Mauritius by speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce. Visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Ile de La Passe, Blue Bay, and Ile aux Aigrettes, with snorkeling, a beach BBQ, open drinks, and possible dolphin and sea turtle sightings.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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4.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a fast speedboat from Blue Bay, with hotel pickup, reef snorkeling, shipwreck and lighthouse stops, GRSE waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, a beach barbecue, sega music, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Chris, Nelson, and Donovan may lead the day.

“When we booking the pick-up from the hotel was at 08:00. I received an email informing me that it would be at 06.30 On the day I received a message that it would be at 06:00. During the trip to the port, the driver almost crashed and fell asleeRead more”

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5.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $113

From Bain Boeuf Beach, sail toward Ilot Gabriel and Ile Plate with a small group of up to 17 people. You’ll stop for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks, and return after about six hours. The sea can be rough beyond the lagoon.

“Amazing day with a really nice crew. The food was really tasty and there was fresh drinks all the time. We had a good time. Highly recommended!”

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6.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6h 30m · from $82

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a powered catamaran from Pointe D’Esny, stopping at Ile aux Cerfs, a waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, and Ile aux Aigrettes. Jonathan, Nathalie, Pascal, and Alex may help with transport and onboard service, with swimming, snorkeling, drinks, BBQ lunch, and wildlife watching included.

“Great day out on the boat ⛵ Lots of islands to see and some really nice fish during the snorkeling! Everyone was very attentive, the food and drinks on board were excellent! Thank you Jonathan for the transportation! I really recommend this company for their tour, they were amazing!”

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7.5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $103

Start in Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:30 am for a six-hour boat trip to GRSE Waterfall, Lighthouse Island, Blue Bay snorkeling, and Ile aux Cerfs. Expect a small group capped at 14, a grilled lunch, and a speedboat rather than a catamaran.

“It was a great day out, Joey was incredibly fun, knowledgeable and kind! I did think for a full day it finished a little bit early but I had great fun!”

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8.Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $81

Join Wind Dancer’s Captain Marcel and crew for an eight-hour catamaran cruise from Grand Baie. Visit Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Gunner’s Quoin, snorkel with reef fish, enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks, and watch for dolphins or whales along the way.

“The return journey was long but if you cover up you won’t get burned. The crew were great and couldn’t do enough. All in all a great trip.”

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9.Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

Leave Grand Baie by private speedboat for Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get an early beach arrival, a crew-prepared BBQ, refreshments, and snorkeling gear. Guides including Sameer and Samir have helped make the day personal, though you should confirm the current drinks policy before booking.

“everything was well organized; great guides, good food; island and snorkeling options are fantastic!”

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10.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Join a small speedboat group from Trou d’Eau Douce for a seven-hour east-coast outing. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, see historic Ile aux Fouquets, stop by Ile aux Aigrettes, snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, and enjoy lunch, drinks, snacks, and equipment. Skipper Andy is known for lively energy.

“2 problem with this trip: I booked for the French guide but only to be assigned to the English group; the trip stopped at a no-one-there-and-nothing-to-see island for lunch, no issue with that except that we were forced to stay there for a 2.5 hRead more”

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11.Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours Top rated

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce with a private crew and guide such as Lucas, Dario, or Robin. Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, a snorkeling site, Fouquets Island lighthouse, and Ile aux Aigrettes, with drinks, snacks, and a beach BBQ included.

“An excellent way to see this beautiful area of Mauritius. Dario our skipper was fantastic and made the day really easy and enjoyable. All of the spots are incredible, especially the lighthouse and the snorkelling area. Lunch was also great. Highly recommend!”

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12.5 islands tour: New Private OCÉANE Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6h 30m

Spend 6.5 hours with a private skipper on Mauritius waters, racing to GRSE waterfall, Ile aux Aigrettes, Ile aux Fouquets and Îlot Flamants. Snorkel before drinks, then enjoy a BBQ on a quiet Ile aux Cerfs beach. Skippers such as Brian and Angelo are known for flexible, personal service.

“Wir hatten den perfekten letzten Tag auf Mauritius mit Brian unserem Skipper. Er ist auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Wir haben unterwegs und als einziges Boot zufällig Delfine gesehen und sind so lange bei ihnen geblieben wie wir wollten. Er hat uns wirklich jeden Wunsch erfüllt. Die Tour führte zunächst zum Wasserfall mit Affen, über Delfine zum Leuchtturm. Dort sind wir für ein paar Minuten ausgestiegen um die Insel zu erkunden. Weiter ging’s zum schnorcheln und dann zur Isle aux Cerfs wo wir am Privatstrand gegessen haben. Anschließend sind wir wieder an Board wo Brian uns das Boot hat fahren lassen. Auf Alkohol haben wir insgesamt verzichtet. Es hätte aber…”

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13.Full-Day At Ile Aux Cerf: Speed Boat, GRSE, Lunch On A Private Island & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $110

You’ll leave Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat for beach time at Ile aux Cerfs, a three-course Mauritian BBQ on a private island, snorkeling, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. Hotel pickup, A/C transport, and drinks with lunch are included. Expect a small group of up to 12.

“For the cost of it the sunbeds should have been included in the price not extra. It was not an English speaking tour which is what we asked for. We were with all French speaking and we had a nominal amount of English interpretation. Again not what we paid for.”

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