Full-Day Catamaran Cruises in Mauritius: Our Top 5

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82 per person Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard the orange and white Wind Dancer catamaran, sailing from Grand Baie to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get a mini breakfast, drinks, snorkeling gear, island time, and a generous BBQ lunch. English and French are spoken. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a light waterproof layer.

“Pristine destinations of each stop, beautiful snorkeling, delicious lunch, lots of room on the catamaran for everyone, plenty of drink options post lunch! Very easy, relaxing, warm, beautiful day 😊”

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2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81 per person

Spend about seven hours sailing from Pointe Jérôme to Île aux Cerfs aboard an Island Hopper catamaran. Expect a lagoon swim and snorkel stop, BBQ lunch, unlimited local drinks, music, and roughly two hours on the island. Crew members including Rudi, Rowan, Scott, and Miguel have been praised for friendly service. Hotel transfers are not included.

“Amazing crew! Very helpful in many ways from embarking, preparing lunch, assisting in swimming, even turning the boat around to retrieve a hat from a passenger who lost it.”

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3.Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 6 hours · from $65 per person Best value

Spend six hours aboard the Blue Alizé catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce. Sail past Ile aux Cerfs, visit GRSE waterfalls, snorkel in the lagoon, enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks, then relax on the island. Expect music, a social mood, and helpful English and French speaking crew.

“A simply amazing experience. I believe it is a must if you go to Mauritius. Definitely the best bang for your buck.”

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4.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127 per person

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll get hotel transfers, a BBQ lunch, unlimited drinks, swimming, snorkeling, and time on the beach. The boat can hold up to 30 people, and optional parasailing and tube rides cost extra.

“The catamaran trip itself was awesome!!! A great experience and an absolute delight going around with the catamaran and explore the beautiful spots of the Island.... The crew was very pleasant and attentive to us - they were constantly cheRead more”

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5.Exclusive Private Catamaran Adventure: Ile aux Cerf (Full Day Cruise incl Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · $994 for the boat, seats 4

Spend seven to eight hours on a private catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll visit Grand River South East waterfall, snorkel in the lagoon, enjoy a three-course barbecue lunch, and use the open bar. Hotel pickup, transport, equipment, and a guide are included, while water sports cost extra.

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