Full-Day Catamaran Cruises in Mauritius: Our Top 15

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.Full day All inclusive Ile aux cerfs Catamaran cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $139 per person

Start with hotel pickup around 7:30 a.m., then sail from Pointe Jerome across southeast Mauritius. Snorkel in a protected lagoon, visit the Grande Rivière Sud Est area, and spend about an hour on Ile aux Cerfs. Breakfast, halal barbecue lunch, snorkeling gear, and alcoholic drinks are included. The crew, including Roman on some departures, keeps the day lively.

“Wonderful experience. Crew did their best to carer for all their guests. Great day out, high recommended.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $81 per person

Set sail from Grand Baie aboard Wind Dancer for an eight-hour Northern Isles cruise. Visit Flat Island and Gabriel Island, pass Gunner’s Quoin, snorkel among reef fish, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with soft drinks, tea, coffee, and alcohol. Captain Marcel and crew Paul and Stefan have earned warm praise for their friendly service.

“The catarmaran trip was excellent- the crew were very friendly and professional. Snorkelling was great and the lunch was very good. Overall a great trip.”

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7.WEST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full Day Catamaran Ile aux Bénitiers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $69 per person

Set out from Grande Rivière Noire at 9:00 am aboard a family-run Océane Cruises catamaran. Look for dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel near Black River, photograph Crystal Rock, and spend time on Ile aux Bénitiers. The seven-hour shared cruise carries up to 32 people and includes a barbecue lunch and drinks.

“Very safe and reliable. Most awesome experience watching Dolphins in their natural habitat, snorkeling was fantastic. Food on the catamaran was tasteful enjoyed the barbecue and the drinks was plentiful. Awesome 👌 crew”

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8.EAST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full day catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $77 per person Top rated

Sail from Trou d’Eau Douce on a shared OCÉANE catamaran, with time to snorkel, visit a private beach on Ile aux Cerfs, see Grand River South East Waterfalls, and enjoy grilled fish, chicken, salads, and garlic bread. The boat carries up to 35 people and returns to Pointe Maurice.

“Très agréable journée à bord du catamaran, des paysages magnifiques et un personnel aux petits soins !”

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9.Full Day Catamaran Cruise on shared basis to Bénitiers Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $90 per person

Spend about six hours aboard a shared catamaran from Grande Rivière Noire. Watch for dolphins in Tamarin Bay, snorkel in the lagoon, eat a crew-prepared barbecue near Crystal Rock, and visit Ile aux Bénitiers. Drinks, water, lunch, and snorkeling gear are included. The group can reach 35 people.

“Croisière magnifique à bord du catamaran Océane, un grand merci à l’équipage pour l’ambiance, le service et leur sourire ! Repas parfait de très bon goût. On en gardera de très bon souvenir MERCI !”

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10.Full-Day Northern Catamaran Cruise: Coin de Mire and Ile Plate Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $111 per person

Sail from Grand Baie along Mauritius’s northwest coast to Île Plate and Coin de Mire. Swim in calm lagoon water, enjoy fish and chicken barbecue, and drink beer, wine, rum, or soft drinks. Crew members named Kevin, Rudi, Bruno, and Olivier have been praised, though boat capacity can vary.

“Relatively tough conditions because of the weather, but very well handled by Captain and crew. Was under the impression we were to be given snorkelling gear, but this didn't occur. Didn't worry us greatly as we were happy to relax oRead more”

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11.Full Day Shared Tour Catamaran to Ile Aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · from $95 per person

Board a shared catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce for a 7 to 8-hour day at Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll visit Grand River South East waterfall by speedboat, enjoy a three-course halal BBQ with unlimited drinks, and sail across Mauritius’s clear lagoon waters. Hotel pickup is offered, and groups can reach 30 people.

“Driver arrived promptly got us to the pick up destination on time and safely I have mobility issues all staff on the boat was extremely helpful with me getting on and off the boat on various activities, making sure I had a drink at all times as I did to Read more”

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12.Full Day Catamaran Cruise – North Ilot Gabriel (sharing)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $84 per person

Leave Grand Baie at 9:00 am for a shared catamaran cruise to Île aux Gabriel. You’ll sail past Coin de Mire, spend three hours swimming, snorkeling, or relaxing, and enjoy lunch with food and drinks onboard. The trip lasts about six hours and carries up to 29 people.

“Magnifique mais trop de monde à la fois il y a beaucoup trop de bateaux en même temps Cela gâche un peu le moment”

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13.Full-day Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $65 per person

Spend a full day on Mauritius’ southeast coast, starting with a speedboat ride to Grand River South East Waterfall, followed by catamaran sailing, snorkeling, a BBQ lunch, and free time at Ile aux Cerfs. The crew provides gear, swim jackets, food, beer, soft drinks, water, and local rum. Pickup costs extra.

“was great - maybe some more time for snorkeling woukd be fantastic!!!”

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14.Full Day Catamaran Cruise – West Coast and Snorkeling Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $84 per person

Spend about six hours aboard the Spinner Dolphin catamaran from Black River. You’ll sail past Le Morne Brabant, look for dolphins and possible whales, snorkel at La Preneuse or L’Harmonie, stop at Ile aux Bénitiers, and eat a grilled fish and chicken BBQ with local drinks. The boat holds up to 36 people.

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15.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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