8 Grand Baie Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

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

Join Passion Oceane Ltee aboard the orange and white Wind Dancer for an eight-hour cruise from Grand Baie. You will visit Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire, with snorkeling, beach time, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and bilingual English and French crew. Bring a towel and prepare for a bumpy ride offshore.

“Great day out. Given some cake and coffee for breakfast. Great bbq lunch with tuna, chicken, pasta, salad and bread. Beaches on the islands were beautiful and the most amazing fish snorkelling.”

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2.Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

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

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Mauritius’s northern islands. Ride a catamaran, reach Ilot Gabriel by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, snorkel at your own pace, and pass close to Coin de Mire. English and French guidance, drinks, and island transfers are included.

“I would say a must do activity,fun relaxing and overall beautiful scenery on the cruise. Met a number of interesting and fun people even as a solo traveler I had a very good time as it was my last day in Mauritius! It’s a must do even when I return some time in the future”

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3.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel, with snorkeling, beach time, and a BBQ lunch served aboard the catamaran. The French and English-speaking crew, including captain Jerry on some departures, keeps the mood lively. Bring your own mask, towel, swimwear, and sunscreen.

“Fantastic trip which is unmissable if you like the open water and pristine beaches. Sailing away from Grand Baie into the open waters can be a little choppy but relatively mild. You sail to these fantastic islands through blue seas and we spotted dolphins swimming alongside even if only for a few seconds. The snorkelling on Illiot George is spectacular and the beaches paradise like. Final word must go to the crew of the Dawn which were fantastic - witty, helpful, friendly and keen to please. A nice party atmosphere the final 30 minutes of the boat ride to wake us up from the post-meal/post-sun slumber.”

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4.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands

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

From Bain Boeuf Beach, sail north toward Gunners Coin, Ilot Gabriel, and Ile Plate. You get two island stops, snorkeling equipment, a barbecue lunch, drinks, and a small-group boat capped at 17 people. Plan for six hours, sun, wind, and possibly rough open water.

“Great trip , hassle free . The crew on board the boat where fantastic great hosts kept the drinks flowing all of the trip and cooked us up some fantastic lunch followed then by the most amazing snorkelling in crystal clear waters full of the most amazing fish ! Would highly recommend if visiting the north of Mauritius”

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5.Catamaran cruise to 3 Northern Isles with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

From Grand Bay, you spend seven hours aboard a catamaran visiting Gabriel, Flat, and Gunners Coin. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks, and relax on deck. Bring your own snorkeling gear, towel, water for the island stop, reef shoes, and strong sunscreen.

“Bardzo miła obsługa, starali się stworzyć fajną atmosferę. Byli uważni i dbali o dobre samopoczucie pasażerów. Nasz syn bardzo chciał usiąść za sterem i kierował łodzią z dobre 10 minut. Kilka rzeczy do wzięcia pod uwagę: 1. Na wyspie nie ma żadnych napojów. Warto sobie wziąć butelkę wody ze sobą. Szczególnie, że jest mega gorąco, a na wyspie zostawiają nas na 2h. Na łodzi jest napojów pod dostatkiem. 2. Smarować się, smarować się i jeszcze raz smarować się filtrami. Jesteśmy tu już kilka dni, smarowaliśmy się sporo, a i tak wszyscy wróciliśmy dzisiaj spaleni w kilku miejscach. 3. Warto zabrać obuwie do wody. Na wyspie jest dużo raf i dużo…”

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6.Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Sail from Grand Baie to Île Plate, or Flat Island, on a seven-hour catamaran trip with dinghy transfers, swimming, snorkeling, a fish and chicken BBQ, drinks, and free time on the island. Expect open-sea views, a lively boat atmosphere, and weather-dependent plans.

“Bonjour, les iles du nord sont toujours aussi belles, et l'attraction principale est l'incroyable diversité de poissons tropicaux. L'équipage du bateau très sympathique. Par contre, nous étions probablement plus de 50 personnes, et il n'y a qu'une quarantaine de places assises dans le cockpit du bateau, et seulement une dizaine de places pour manger sur une table. Sur la nourriture et les boissons rien à dire, par contre on mange sur ses genoux. Mais ce qui m'a le plus gêné, c'est la musique ''A FOND'' du matin jusqu'au soir !!! Je sais qu'on est à Maurice mais quand même... Donc, si vous êtes jeune, aimez faire la fête et la…”

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7.North of Mauritius: Sunset Catamaran Cruise, Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $55Best value

Spend two hours on a large catamaran from Grand Baie, sailing along northern Mauritius as the sun drops. Enjoy rum, wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks while the crew sets a relaxed mood. Bring a jacket, sunscreen, and motion-sickness tablets if needed.

“Everything was great...short trip...large catamaran...unlimited drinks and snacks...a fantastic end to our vacation.”

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8.North of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80Top rated

Meet Blue Safari Mauritius at Grand Baie for a six-hour catamaran cruise toward Coin de Mire, Flat Island, and Gabriel Island. Watch Paille en Queue birds, swim or snorkel in the lagoon, then enjoy a BBQ lunch and drinks aboard the boat. Bring sun protection and motion-sickness tablets if needed.

“We had a fantastic crew and a great trip on the catamaran to the northern islands. I would recommend it anytime and book again. The barbecue was delicious and the crew was always attentive. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience.”

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