14 Mauritius Catamaran Cruises Worth Booking

1.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,922 reviews · 7 hours · from $110Our pick

Join Freshverde Holidays for a seven-hour catamaran trip from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs. Expect a speedboat ride to Grand River South East waterfall, a snorkeling stop, a three-course BBQ lunch, drinks, music, and hotel pickup. Crews may include Billy and his family, with English, French, and Hindi support.

“Such a fun day out, I truly enjoyed it, I loved everyone that I had met, the other island was beautiful 🍸you can get some nice drinks, snorkel in the sea and do parasailing such a fun experience I recommended 10/10”

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2.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

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

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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3.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 925 reviews · 6 hours · from $64Best value

Spend six hours sailing from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East Waterfall and Île aux Cerfs. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a halal BBQ lunch, enjoy local drinks, and hear Mauritian Sega music. Hotel pickup is optional, and English and French-speaking crew accompany the cruise.

“This trip is excellent value for money. The guides were very welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious, music was lively and the ride to the Waterfall and Ile Aux Cerfs was nice and relaxing. Our driver was prompt and friendly. highly recommend this excursion.”

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

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

Board at Pointe Jerome at 9:00 am for a seven-hour catamaran day with snorkeling, dolphin spotting, a BBQ buffet, drinks, and about two hours on Île aux Cerfs. Crew members including Rudi, Rowan, Scott, and Miguel have been praised for friendly service. Hotel transfers are not included.

“My driver took me to wrong place in the morning. There was like 50 minutes to meeting point. I was so upset that I missed the boat. Then I called the agency. Priscilla & Cathline were so helpful and calming, they arranged me another boat. I can’t thank them enough. And the trip was amazing! Miguel and all the other guys were sooo helpful with everything. The nature, crew, food everything was perfect. Thank you guys for giving me this beautiful experience. I will never forget this paradise-like day. ❤️”

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6.Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Spend six hours on a spacious catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce, with stops at Grand River South East waterfalls, a snorkeling site, and Ile aux Cerfs. Aldo has guided some departures, and the crew serves BBQ fish, chicken, salads, fruit, beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.

“The guide, Aldo,was so attentive and helpful. He made sure we were always comfortable and having a good time! I highly recommend using this company! It was absolutely amazing! Me and my family had the best time! Once in a lifetime experience. The food was excellent and plentiful!”

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7.Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Spend about nine hours aboard a small-group catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce. Visit Grand River South East waterfall, snorkel in clear lagoon water, eat unlimited BBQ lunch and drinks, then relax at Ile aux Cerfs. English, French, German, Italian, Hindi, and Spanish support is available.

“Had a fabulous time on the trip. Staff were friendly and funny and kept the drinks flowing. Lunch was nice too! We had a really lovely day and it’s a great way to celebrate a birthday!”

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8.Sailing Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $75

Spend about 6.5 hours aboard the Madiana, sailing from Black River Bay along Mauritius’ west coast. Swim, snorkel, watch for dolphins, visit Crystal Rock and Benetier Island, and enjoy a barbecue lunch with unlimited beer, wine, water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

“We had du h a good time on the boat. Staff was sooooo friendly and caring. The bbq in board was a real highlight, especially the dorade and the scampi. I recommend this trip to everyone. Thank you viator. It was lovely.”

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9.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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10.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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11.Private Catamaran Tour to île aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private catamaran from Chez Tino Restaurant, cruising to Île aux Cerfs and Grande Rivière South East waterfall. You’ll have lunch, drinks, a Mauritian barbecue, lagoon views, and chances to spot dolphins. English and French hosts lead private groups of up to 10.

“Crew were great and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was really good. Fantastic experience and probably the best day of our holiday in Mauritius”

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12.Private Catamaran Charter to Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours Top rated

You’ll spend seven hours aboard a private 45-foot catamaran from Pointe Jerome, sailing toward Ile aux Cerfs with stops for snorkeling and dolphin watching. Captain and crew speak English and French. BBQ food and drinks cost extra, and private transfers are available.

“Amazing time with my family, and small kids , hosts on cat was amazing and went out of their way to make us have a hell of a day !!! Highly recommend”

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13.Île aux Cerfs: Private Catamaran Cruise with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours

You’ll sail from Pointe Maurice Jetty with an English- or French-speaking crew, stopping at the Grand River South East Waterfall, reef areas, and Île aux Cerfs. Expect swimming, snorkeling, a BBQ lunch with drinks, and a private boat for up to six people.

“Excellent Customer service from Sonia Everything was perfect Thank you”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 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, eat a three-course barbecue lunch, and enjoy locally sourced drinks. Hotel pickup, guide, transport, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Leider kann man keine Individualitäten für das viele Geld erwarten. Touristenfahrt, altes Boot. Essen geht so.”

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