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Ile aux Cerfs by Catamaran · 9:00 AM · 7 Hours
Mauritius Catamaran Trip
A catamaran cruise on the east coast lagoon from Trou d'Eau Douce: free time on Ile aux Cerfs, a barbecue lunch cooked on board, a snorkelling stop and the Grand River South East waterfall, run by Paradis Discover.
- 4.5 / 5 1193+ Reviews
- 7 h Paradis Discover's Ile aux Cerfs catamaran day, boarding at 9:00 AM in Trou d'Eau Douce
- 3 coasts East to Ile aux Cerfs, north to the islands off Grand Baie, west to Ile aux Benitiers
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
On the Catamaran and on Ile aux Cerfs
What the seven-hour catamaran day covers, from boarding at Trou d'Eau Douce to the waterfall at the end.
Paradis Discover's own highlights, inclusions and notes, as listed on GetYourGuide in November 2026.
Highlights
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Île aux Cerfs
- Enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ lunch onboard the catamaran
- Snorkel in crystal-clear lagoon waters
- Visit the scenic GRSE Waterfalls where river meets sea
- Cruise comfortably with drinks and island vibes throughout the day
What's Included
- Comfortable catamaran
- Professional captain and experienced crew
- Visit Île aux Cerfs and GRSE Waterfalls
- Music onboard
- Snorkeling
- Snorkeling equipment
- Freshly prepared BBQ lunch on board
- Beverages: mineral water, soft drinks, beer and Mauritian cocktails
Good to know: Transfer services are available from the north to the east only · Exact pickup details will be sent to customers who have booked the transfer service · Music is part of the onboard experience. If you prefer a quieter trip, this excursion may not be suitable for you · Snorkeling equipment is included, but bringing your own is recommended · Water sports on Île aux Cerfs are operated separately; book them directly on the island if you want to participate · Monkey sightings are possible but not guaranteed · Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance · Guests are responsible for their personal belongings. The company is not liable for any lost, damaged, or misplaced items during the tour · Not Included: Personal expenses, Water-sports on Île aux Cerfs (e.g. parasailing, tube rides), Optional) hotel pickup and drop-off
Seven Hours on the East Coast Lagoon
Four parts to a seven-hour day on the east coast lagoon.
Board at Trou d'Eau Douce
9:00 AM from Trou d'Eau Douce, or 9:25 AM from Grand River South East: two meeting points at the same price. A hotel pickup option runs from the north to the east only and costs more.
Free Time on Ile aux Cerfs
The first stop is the island: the beach, the lagoon and time of your own. Parasailing and tube rides there are run separately and paid on the island.
Barbecue at Anchor, Then Snorkelling
Lunch is grilled on board in a sheltered part of the lagoon: chicken, fish, sausages, salads and flambéed bananas, with water, soft drinks, beer and Mauritian cocktails. Snorkel gear is provided.
Grand River South East Waterfall
The last stop is the waterfall where the river meets the lagoon, then the sail back across the lagoon. Seven hours in all.
Photo Gallery
The Lagoon, the Island and the Catamaran
White sand on Ile aux Cerfs, turquoise water inside the reef and twin hulls at anchor.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Paradis Discover's catamaran boards at 9:00 AM in Trou d'Eau Douce or 9:25 AM at Grand River South East. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Pick Your Coast
A Catamaran Cruise in Mauritius, Coast by Coast
Ile aux Cerfs in the east, the islands off Grand Baie, dolphins and Ile aux Benitiers in the west, sunset sails, private charters, prices and where to stay.
Prices are each page's featured tour: GetYourGuide checked November 2026. Prices are in US dollars.
Three Ile aux Cerfs Catamarans Side by Side
Paradis Discover, Oceane Cruises Mauritius and Atlantis Tours Mauritius, all from Trou d'Eau Douce: the meeting point, the price with a hotel pickup, the bar and the catch. Prices per adult, with the month they were checked.
| Feature | THIS PAGE Paradis Discover | Oceane Cruises Mauritius | Most reviewed of these Atlantis Tours Mauritius |
|---|---|---|---|
| What You Pay | From US$77 per person (checked November 2026); meeting at Trou d'Eau Douce or Grand River South East | From US$76 per person (checked November 2026); no hotel transfer, from Pointe Maurice Jetty | From US$64 per person (checked November 2026); from the beach opposite Green Island Restaurant |
| With Hotel Pickup | US$105.03 an adult, transfers from the north to the east only; not on sale on every date | US$89.55 an adult, from 19 east coast pickup points | US$97.00 an adult, two or more; east, north and west |
| Drinks | Water, soft drinks, beer and Mauritian cocktails | Unlimited, alcohol served after snorkelling | Soft drinks, juice, water, beer, wine and local rum |
| Order of the Day | Ile aux Cerfs first, lunch, snorkelling, waterfall last | Waterfall, snorkelling, lunch, then Ile aux Cerfs | Waterfall, snorkelling, lunch, then Ile aux Cerfs |
| The Catch | Music is part of the day on board; some November 2026 reviewers found it crowded | Alcohol only after the snorkel stop | Wheelchair users stand briefly to board the shuttle boat |
| Check dates | See Oceane's day | See Atlantis' day |
Other Coasts, Other Catamarans
The Northern Islands, the West Coast and Five Islands
A catamaran cruise in Mauritius does not have to mean Ile aux Cerfs: three full days from other jetties, one card each.
THE NORTHERN ISLANDSMauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles
Passion Oceane Ltee's eight-hour catamaran cruise on the Wind Dancer from Grand Baie Public Beach to Flat Island and Gabriel Island, with a barbecue lunch and a snorkelling stop at Coin de Mire.
THE WEST COASTMauritius: Catamaran Cruise - Dolphin Watching, BBQ & Drinks
Blue Safari Mauritius from Le Morne Anglers Club Jetty: a search for dolphins in Tamarin Bay, a snorkelling stop, a barbecue lunch with an open bar, Crystal Rock and time on Ile aux Benitiers, back at 3:30 PM.
FIVE ISLANDS, SOUTH-EASTMauritius: 5-Island Catamaran Cruises with BBQ & Snorkeling
Philao Boat Cruise across the south-east lagoon: Ile aux Aigrettes, Ile aux Fouquets and its lighthouse, Ile aux Cerfs, the Grand River South East waterfall, snorkelling and a barbecue lunch.
East, North or West
Choosing a Catamaran Cruise in Mauritius
Which coast, which jetty, what the day includes, how crowded the boats get, and what the weather can do between November and May.
A Mauritius catamaran trip is a full day on one coast, so pick the coast first. On the east, catamarans cross the lagoon from Trou d’Eau Douce to the beaches of Ile aux Cerfs; on the north, they sail from Grand Baie to Flat Island and Gabriel Island; on the west, they look for dolphins off Tamarin and stop at Ile aux Benitiers. The first here is Paradis Discover’s Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Lagoon Experience + BBQ, seven hours from Trou d’Eau Douce, from US$77 an adult at the meeting point (checked November 2026), with 1,193 reviews.
Three coasts, one table
| East: Ile aux Cerfs | North: the islands | West: dolphins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran | Paradis Discover | Passion Oceane Ltee | Blue Safari Mauritius |
| Boards | 9:00 AM, Trou d’Eau Douce | 8:00 AM, Grand Baie Public Beach | 9:00 AM, Le Morne Anglers Club Jetty |
| Length | 7 hours | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Islands | Ile aux Cerfs | Flat Island, Gabriel Island; snorkelling at Coin de Mire | Ile aux Benitiers; past Crystal Rock |
| Lunch | Barbecue grilled on board | Barbecue on board | Barbecue on board |
| Drinks | Water, soft drinks, beer, Mauritian cocktails | All drinks; alcohol from lunchtime | Rum, wine, beer, soft drinks, juice |
| Hotel pickup | An option, from the north to the east only | Not included | Not included |
| From, an adult | US$77 | US$85 | US$87 |
US dollars per adult, GetYourGuide, checked November 2026. Paradis Discover’s price is the meeting-point option; Passion Oceane Ltee’s and Blue Safari Mauritius’ days each showed a single option.
The short answer
For a first catamaran cruise in Mauritius, the east coast is the classic day: a sail across the lagoon, a beach island, a barbecue at anchor and a waterfall. Paradis Discover’s catamaran does all of that from Trou d’Eau Douce at US$77 an adult. If you are staying in the north, Passion Oceane Ltee's day from Grand Baie saves the drive across the island. If dolphins are the point, go west, and read the rules below before you expect to swim with them.
Check the Ile aux Cerfs catamaran dates
Ile aux Cerfs: the east coast catamaran
Paradis Discover’s day runs in this order: Ile aux Cerfs first, with free time on the beach; then lunch at anchor in a sheltered part of the lagoon, chicken, grilled fish, sausages, salads and flambéed bananas off the barbecue; then a snorkelling stop; and last the Grand River South East waterfall, where the river meets the lagoon. Music is part of the day on board; if you want a quiet boat, this is not it. Parasailing and tube rides on Ile aux Cerfs are run separately and paid on the island.
You reach the boat yourself at Trou d’Eau Douce (9:00 AM) or Grand River South East (9:25 AM) for US$77. The option with hotel or villa pickup runs from the north to the east only; it cost US$105.03 an adult on 13 February 2027 and was not on sale on 20 January 2027. The Ile aux Cerfs guide compares the east coast catamarans boat by boat.
How full the boats get
A shared catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs is a busy day out, and the island is busy too. Paradis Discover’s reviews from early November 2026 include a one-star review (5 November) that counted over 60 people on board, one (10 November) that found no free place to lie at the front, and a three-star review (7 November) that waited an hour at the start for more guests. Other boats share the same water: a two-star review of Oceane Cruises Mauritius’ day (6 July 2026) describes visiting the waterfall in a line of motorboats. If you want space, a smaller boat or a private catamaran is the way to buy it.
Which Ile aux Cerfs catamaran fits you:
Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Lagoon Experience + BBQ
Paradis Discover: Ile aux Cerfs, a barbecue cooked on board, snorkelling and the waterfall, from the Trou d'Eau Douce or Grand River South East meeting point.
Check dates →Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch & Snorkeling
Oceane Cruises Mauritius from Pointe Maurice Jetty: the waterfall, snorkelling, a barbecue with unlimited drinks and time on the island, back around 3:30 PM.
See Oceane's day →Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs All-Inclusive Catamaran w/Transfer
Mauritius Luxury Tours & Transfer: hotel or Airbnb pickup anywhere on the island, breakfast snacks, a barbecue and unlimited drinks, nine hours door to door.
See the day →Prices, ratings and review counts checked November 2026. They move with the date and the season: use them to compare, as they are not a quote.
The northern islands from Grand Baie
From Grand Baie the catamarans head for the islands off the north coast. Passion Oceane Ltee’s Wind Dancer sails about an hour to Flat Island, serves a barbecue lunch, goes on to Gabriel Island and its sandbar after lunch, and stops to snorkel at Coin de Mire on the way back. Some boats only sail past Coin de Mire. The northern islands catamaran has the boats and what each lands on.
The west coast, dolphins and Ile aux Benitiers
The west coast catamarans start with dolphin watching in Tamarin Bay, then snorkel, serve lunch on board, pass Crystal Rock and stop at Ile aux Benitiers. They sell watching, not swimming. Under the Tourism Authority (Dolphin and Whale Watching) Regulations 2012, paid swimming with dolphins is allowed only between 06.00 and 09.00 unless the Authority authorises it in writing, with at most three swimmers in the water at once, and no boat may enter the 50 m zone around the closest dolphin. Several reviewers of Blue Safari Mauritius’ day describe speedboats crowding the dolphins while their catamaran held back. Dolphins on the west coast goes through the rules and the boats.
Weather and the cyclone season
Mauritius Meteorological Services gives the official cyclone season as 1 November to 15 May (Summer Outlook 2026-2027, 27 October 2026). A catamaran day in those months can be rough, and it can go ahead in weather you would rather not sail in: a reviewer wrote on 7 November 2026 that the trip went ahead on a day of tropical storm weather. Paradis Discover’s day may be rescheduled in bad weather or rough seas when the authorities say so, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before, so book flexibly and look at the sea forecast the day before.
What the day costs in the end
On the east coast the jetty price is close to the whole bill: lunch, drinks and snorkel gear are in it, and the extras are the ride to Trou d’Eau Douce and anything you buy on Ile aux Cerfs. With hotel pickup, Paradis Discover’s day cost US$105.03 an adult and Oceane Cruises Mauritius’ US$89.55 an adult (13 February and 20 January 2027). Mauritius catamaran prices lists every option with its date and unit, and hotels near Ile aux Cerfs covers where to stay for an early start.
Sail to Ile aux Cerfs
Paradis Discover's catamaran boards at 9:00 AM in Trou d'Eau Douce, with a barbecue lunch, drinks, snorkel gear and the Grand River South East waterfall in the price. Starting from US$77 per person (from the meeting point; hotel pickup costs more).
See datesWhere to stay
Where to Stay in Mauritius for a Catamaran Day
The catamarans leave from three coasts, so the useful question is which one you want to wake up near. Each button opens an Expedia room search through Stay22 for the area named; the rooms and prices you see are Expedia's.
- Search rooms in Trou d'Eau Douce
Trou d'Eau Douce
The east coast village the Ile aux Cerfs catamarans board from in the morning.
- Search rooms in Grand Baie
Grand Baie
The north coast bay the northern islands catamarans and the sunset sails leave from.
- Search rooms in Mahebourg
Mahebourg
The south-east town near Pointe Jerome, where two of the catamarans to Ile aux Cerfs board.
Mauritius Catamaran Trip: Questions
How long the day is, what it costs, which coast, dolphins, hotel pickup, drinks, snorkel gear and the cyclone season.
Most full days are six to eight hours. Paradis Discover's Ile aux Cerfs catamaran is 7 hours from Trou d'Eau Douce, Passion Oceane Ltee's northern isles cruise 8 hours from Grand Baie, and Blue Safari Mauritius' west coast day 6 hours. A sunset catamaran cruise is 2 hours.
Paradis Discover's Ile aux Cerfs catamaran costs US$77 an adult from the meeting point (checked November 2026). Its option with hotel pickup cost US$105.03 an adult on 13 February 2027. The northern isles day is US$85 and the west coast day US$87 an adult; a private catamaran is priced per group, from about US$1,271. Mauritius catamaran prices has every option side by side.
It depends on the day you want. The east coast catamarans go to Ile aux Cerfs, a beach island in a wide lagoon, and most add the Grand River South East waterfall. From Grand Baie in the north they sail to Flat Island and Gabriel Island and past Coin de Mire. On the west coast the day starts with dolphin watching off Tamarin and ends on Ile aux Benitiers. See Ile aux Cerfs, the northern islands and the west coast.
Not on the west coast catamarans carded here. The Tourism Authority (Dolphin and Whale Watching) Regulations 2012 allow paid swimming with dolphins only between 06.00 and 09.00 unless the Authority authorises it in writing, with no more than three swimmers in the water at once, a life-saver among them, and keep boats out of a 50 m zone around the closest dolphin. The west coast catamarans carded here start at 9:00 AM and sell dolphin watching. See dolphins on the west coast.
On some catamarans, for a higher price. Paradis Discover's hotel pickup option runs from the north to the east only and was not on sale on every date. Oceane Cruises Mauritius picks up at 19 points on the east coast for US$89.55 an adult, and Mauritius Luxury Tours & Transfer includes pickup from hotels and Airbnbs anywhere on the island in its US$100 day.
On the shared full-day catamarans carded here, yes. Paradis Discover grills chicken, fish and sausages on board and pours water, soft drinks, beer and Mauritian cocktails. Some crews serve alcohol only after the snorkelling stop. A private charter can differ: Catamaran Cruises Ltd's private catamaran charges for food and drinks on top of the boat.
Usually not. Paradis Discover includes snorkel gear and suggests bringing your own if you have it. VACANCES OH SOLEIL's three-island day from Grand Baie excludes mask and snorkel; they can be rented for a fee.
You can, with a flexible booking. Mauritius Meteorological Services gives the official cyclone season as 1 November to 15 May (Summer Outlook 2026-2027, 27 October 2026). Paradis Discover's day may be rescheduled in bad weather or rough seas when the authorities say so, and it can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.
Mostly from Trou d'Eau Douce, on the east coast. Paradis Discover boards there at 9:00 AM or at Grand River South East at 9:25 AM; Oceane Cruises Mauritius uses Pointe Maurice Jetty, and Atlantis Tours Mauritius the beach opposite Green Island Restaurant. Catamaran Cruises Ltd sails from Pointe Jerome in the south-east.
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