The 10 Speedboat Island Tours in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.Ile aux Cerfs: Island & Waterfall Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $55Best value

You’ll ride a guided speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East waterfall, swim at Ile aux Cerfs, then eat a barbecue lunch on Ilot Mangenie. French, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Arabic guidance is available. Bring breakfast, sun protection, and patience for busy boat transfers.

“L’excursion à l’Île aux Cerfs est globalement une belle expérience, mais il faut savoir que l’île est très touristique et un peu surcotée. Les plages sont jolies, mais ne correspondent pas forcément aux images de plages paradisiaques qu’on voit souvent sur les photos promotionnelles. La sortie jusqu’à la cascade est vraiment sympa, avec la présence de quelques singes qui ajoutent un petit côté sauvage à la visite. Le repas proposé était très bon, un vrai point positif de la journée. En revanche, l’organisation pour quitter l’île est un peu compliquée : il y a énormément de bateaux et de prestataires différents, ce qui rend parfois difficile de savoir exactement quelle…”

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3.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours with a live English- or French-speaking guide, cruising from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE Waterfalls, Île aux Phare, Île de la Passe, Île aux Aigrettes, and Île aux Cerfs. Expect snorkeling, dolphin-spotting chances, local drinks, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Kenny and John have earned special praise.

“Nagyon finom ebed volt,kedves emberekkel.A hajó kapitanya mindenben a kedvünkben jart,nagyon jó program volt,nagyon élveztük.Láttunk delfineket es teknőst is!”

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4.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Start early from Mauritius’s west coast for a speedboat ride, guided dolphin swim, reef snorkeling, Crystal Rock views, and a BBQ on Île aux Bénitiers. English and French guides, including Gael and Éloïc, lead the day. Expect a lively outing with strong scenery, shared boats, and variable dolphin conditions.

“De schipper was erg enthousiast, alleen alle boten gingen als ramptoeristen achter de dolfijnen aan en het leek meer op een jacht op de dolfijnen dan ze op een respectvolle manier met de dieren omgingen , helaas werd mijn dochter ziek en wat erg netjes was dat de schipper ons keurig netjes weer afzette bij het beginpunt”

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5.5 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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6.5 islands tour: New Private OCÉANE Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6h 30m Top rated

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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7.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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8.5 Islands Private Speedboat w/ Snorkeling + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 9 hours

Take a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce to five east-coast islands, Grand River South East waterfall, Blue Bay Marine Park, and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll snorkel, see turtles and possible dolphins, feed monkeys, and enjoy a beach BBQ with drinks. Guide Anil earned special praise.

“The food on the island was good but thats about it. The all inclusive/ unlimited drinks and snacks fitted in a little cooler. They feed the monkeys with chips 👎We thought the guide/ driver would explain something along the tour or give us informations what's next but unfortunately he didn't speak much english. So most of our questions remained unanswered. We were very disappointed when the tour ended after only 5 hours at 2 p.m. We felt betrayed. It is not worth the money. We can't recommend this tour at all.”

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9.5 Islands All-Inclusive Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce on a small speedboat for five East Coast islands, a waterfall, snorkeling in Blue Bay, and two hours at Ile aux Cerfs. Your day includes a beach BBQ, open bar, snacks, and guides in English, French, German, Italian, or Romanian. Skipper Sino has earned special praise.

“Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln, Super Tour, schnelles sauberes Boot mit sehr gutem Skipper- Sino,, insgesamt 6 Gäste, es war ein außergewöhnlicher schöner Tag! Vielen Dank und beste Grüße”

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10.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise, Snorkeling + Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $100

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:30 for a fast-paced east-coast cruise with skipper Danilo or another local captain. Swim at Ile aux Cerfs, see Ile aux Fouqets Lighthouse, snorkel near Blue Bay Marine Park, visit Grand River South East Waterfalls, and enjoy lunch with an open bar.

“Excellent day, our skipper Danilo was really great, we had a lot of fun and spent a pleasant day with a good pace. I highly recommend it.”

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