Things to do in

Mahébourg

Soak in the beauty of Mauritius on a full-day Isle aux Cerfs catamaran cruise, with the option to book hotel transfers. Admire the scenery as you sail to a quiet spot. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe and walk along Isle aux Cerf's beaches, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks.  Enjoy a light breakfast and then climb aboard the Island Hopper catamaran. Cruise from Pointe Jerome to the privately owned island of Ile aux Cerfs. Arrive at an amazing snorkeling spot to either swim in the calm waters or snorkel with the colorful reef fish. Take in the sunshine, or simply relax away from the crowds. Then, enjoy a delicious bbq lunch prepared and served by the friendly crew onboard the boat. Get some free time to explore Ile aux Cerfs independently. Go for a walk along the spectacular beaches or just sit back and relax before sailing back to Pointe Jerome with a chilled drink in your hand.

Experience the best of Mauritius for a full day with the independence of having a comfortable private car and experienced local chauffeur at your disposal. You’ll plan your own itinerary with your driver’s guidance, and see the places that you would most like to visit. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the island’s stunning natural beauty. The duration of this private excursion is around 8 hours, which is sufficient time to take in a good part of Mauritius. Your driver will provide some recommendations on the best restaurants for sampling the local cuisine at lunch. Note that English, German, and French speaking drivers are available.

Explore the Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat and snorkeling in the largest marine life and coral reserve in Mauritius, including a relaxing picnic on Ile des deux Cocos. Start your excursion from the Blue Bay Public Beach and float down the seaside from Point d´Esny in the direction of Ile aux Aigrettes for your first opportunity to snorkel in the lagoon.Then, head to the Ile des deux Cocos private island for lunch. Relax on one of the public beaches with a Creole picnic. Choose between a traditional Creole meal with fish or chicken or enjoy the vegetarian option and a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks — don’t skip the famous Jungle Cocktail.   After lunch, relax on the beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Then, the crew will pick you up and take you to the marine park, where you’ll have another opportunity to snorkel among the fish and coral before heading back to the starting point.

For a lovely relaxing day at sea, spend a full day on this catamaran excursion to the heavenly island of Ile aux Cerfs. Sail within the safety of the largest turquoise lagoon in Mauritius along the historic wild east coast of the island. Your catamaran departs from Pointe Jerome, near the authentic village of Mahebourg and the Marine Park of Blue Bay, which is protected under the International Ramsar Convention. You can snorkel and swim before visiting the Grande Riviere Sud Est waterfall in its beautiful natural setting.  Here, some 18th-century ramparts can still be seen. They were witness to some tough corsair activities and naval skirmishes. In 1810, tis was the scene of the ”Battle of Vieux Grand Port” between the French and the English.  Enjoy a BBQ buffet prepared and served on board by your friendly crew. This consists of the famous smoked marlin mousse, grilled fish, chicken and sausages, rice and potato salads, crudités, freshly baked bread, fresh fruits, and coffee.

Enjoy a 1-hour Excursion, in a Glass-Bottom-Boat, to discover the underwater diversity of the Blue Bay Marine Park, including swimming and snorkeling. Your tour starts from the Blue Bay Public Beach, in the Southeast of Mauritius. In one of our Glassbottom-Boats, you will be brought to the spot for snorkeling. There, you can go on your own snorkeling journey, to discover the underwater world, as well as the diversity of the Blue Bay Marine Park. At the end of the tour, you’ll be returned, to the Blue Bay Public Beach.

Book your transfer from one hotel to another hotel or from your residence to another villa or resort. Relax as your professional driver assists you with your luggage before helping you into a private, contemporary vehicle. Settle into your seat, relax and enjoy a comfortable ride straight to your destination. This service operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The maximum amount of passengers in a car is 3 person. If 4 persons, then an SUV shall be sent, and if more than 5 persons you will ride in a minivan. 

Your fullday speedboat excursion starts at 09:30am from the Blue Bay Public Beach, in the South-East of Mauritius. At the beginning you will have the opportunity to snorkel in the Blue Bay Marine Park, the largest Coral Reserve from Maurtius. Afterwards the excursion will move along the marvellous seaside from Point d´ Esny, in direction to Mahebourg, the former capital of the island and on to the island - Ile aux Phare. Here you will have time to visit the ancient lighthouse ruin or time to walk on the island. In connection the tour will continue in the direction to Ile aux Cerfs, where next you will enter the Grand-River-South-East, to visit the waterfall. In addition to the beautiful landscape it is the home of some cheeky monkeys. Be aware! For lunch time you will get offered a BBQ with fish and chicken, but if you prefer a vegetarian meal, please tell us this with your reservation. Of course a variety of alcoholic and soft-drinks are also included during the meal and the entire excursion. Enjoy your meal and have a break on a beach, located at the entrance to the lagoon from Île aux Cerfs. On the return way you will have another relaxing opportunity for swimming and snorkeling in the surrounding of Ile aux Aigrettes; before you move back to the Blue Bay Public Beach, where the excursion ends at around 16:00pm to 16:30pm.

You'll be heading to Trou Aux Cerfs which is a crater surrounded by a vast area of lush forest consisting of indigenous plant species and some giant green pine trees. Definitely, one of the main highlights is the 360-degree view of the town of Curepipe and the Mountain range Continue on to a local naval modeling workshop, renowned for designing historic, handmade ship models. Browse the museum's collection, watch as a craftsman carves a new project, or purchase your own souvenir for an original trip memento. Afterward, head to Mare Aux Vacoas reservoir which has the honor of being the largest reservoir on the island and is simultaneously a rather popular stop for tourists visiting the south of the island. From here, travel to the Grand Bassin, a sacred lake nestled around a volcano crater, embellished with a Hindu temple where a famous statue of Shiva resides. Then it's time to visit the Black River for an unforgettable panoramic view, where you can also catch a glimpse of the Black River Gorge. The drive continues to Chamarel Village to admire the 90-meter high Chamarel Waterfall and the curious 7-Coloured Earth, a natural phenomenon caused when basaltic lava converts the clay mineral into vibrant shades of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow.

Admire some of the best sites in the pearl of the Indian Ocean on a helicopter flight of Mauritius, with hotel transfers included. After taking off from the base in Triolet, fly over the bustling capital city of Port Louis, home to administrative buildings and the only port for international trade. Then, head for Tamarin, where you may catch a glimpse of dolphins if you’re lucky. Further on, the Isle of Bénitiers awaits you with its unusual geography. As the helicopter moves toward the southwest of the island, see the majestic Le Morne mountain. Witness the optical illusion from the underwater waterfalls, followed by a kaleidoscope of colors as you fly over Chamarel and its plunging ravines and lush green forests that are home to seven seemingly endless waterfalls, offering breathtaking views from the sky. Pass by the Pouce and Pieter Both mountains, cherished by hikers and nature lovers, completing your aerial journey of Mauritius.

Treat yourself to a memorable day on a beautiful 42 ft catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs. Ile aux Cerfs is one of the most popular and beautiful spots to visit in Mauritius – this will definitely be one of the highlights of your holidays. Embark on a catamaran specially designed for day charters and enjoy a day out to sea where you can enjoy the views, the warm weather and cool waters for a refreshing swim. Full-day Catamaran Cruise from the Southeast coast of Mauritius to Ile aux Cerfs. The catamaran cruise departs at 09:00 from the Pointe Jerome in the South East of Mauritius. The expected arrival time back to the hotel is 16:30, and depends on tide and winds. This cruise is all about sailing through crystal clear waters whilst enjoying breathtaking sceneries and relaxing on the beautiful white sand bank of Ile aux Cerfs. Throughout the day, from the moment you board the catamaran, you can enjoy the open bar service. Along the way at around 11:00, the catamaran makes a stop for you to enjoy snorkeling inside the island's largest lagoon allowing you to enjoy the underwater marine life and swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish. After snorkeling the catamaran continues sailing along the beautiful east coast and will take you up the river’s mouth of Grand River South East to see the giant bat colony and monkeys living on the river bank and also to see the waterfall from afar. A delicious lunch is then served onboard. On board, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, a selection of alcoholic beverages (beer, rum, cocktails), and non-alcoholic drinks (Soft drinks, Juice, Cocktails). The BBQ lunch which is prepared by the friendly crew members is one of the best lunches you get to have as part of any catamaran cruise offered in Mauritius. After lunch, the catamaran will cruise into the canal between Ile aux Cerfs and the world-class sanctuary of Anahita before dropping you off on the famous white sand bank of Ile aux Cerfs. After spending some time on Ile aux Cerfs, you will re-embark on the catamaran and sail back to the Pointe Jerome jetty. Once on board tea and coffee is served as well as slices of cake, not to forget the open bar that remains open. The crew members will make sure to make your time more enjoyable, and they will be happy to tell you about local tales, and jokes, and play local Mauritian sega music which will lift the spirits of all the people on board. Additional Info - About Ile aux Cerfs Ile aux Cerfs Island is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. With its swaying casuarinas and palm trees and the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters, this amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. On Ile aux Cerfs Island you are sure to have some relaxation and fun or enjoy a swim and/or snorkel inside the lagoon. You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities found there.