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Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs (From Trou d'eau Douce)

Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs (From Trou d'eau Douce)

Mauritius Attractions brings you an unforgettable cruising experience in the midst of the shimmering ocean. Treat yourself to a memorable day by embarking on this catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs.

Sail through the crystal clear water, view breathtaking scenery all around, take a stroll on the beautiful white sand beaches and snorkel inside the lagoons to explore the local marine life. This cruise is all about making sure you have a full day of sheer fun & relaxation and will be one of the highlights of your holiday in Mauritius.

Highlights of this activity:

• Enjoy a full day under the sun, with a lot of fun and relaxation on the East Coast
• Visit the majestic waterfalls of Grand River Sud Est
• Sail inside the crystal clear water for a snorkeling and swimming break
• Pure relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches of Ile aux Cerfs
• BBQ lunch with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs - Inclusions

• Embark on a luxury Catamaran
• Catamaran Trip to from Trou D’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs
• Visit to Grand River Waterfalls
• BBQ lunch on board
• Unlimited supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic open bar
• Stop for a snorkeling and swimming break
• Underwater exploration during snorkelling

Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.

You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:

All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.

All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.

Trou d'Eau Douce, East Region

• Meeting at 09:00 sharp for the embarkation process
• Depart from the Debarcadere of Trou D’Eau Douce on the East of Mauritius at 09:30
• Sail across the South-East lagoon of the island
• Visit the Grand River Southeast Waterfall
• Snorkeling and swimming break in crystal clear water of the lagoons
• BBQ lunch on the catamaran
• Head to Ile aux Cerfs Island and enjoy some leisure time
• Depart from the island around 14:30
• Return to the jetty at 15:30

Catamaran Trip to from Trou D’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs including visit to Grand River Waterfalls.

The catamaran cruise departs from Trou D’Eau Douce on the East of Mauritius.

First the catamaran will cruise along the shore line heading the direction of the Grand River Waterfalls. Then when reaching the Grand River, you  visit the waterfalls which are found about 500m upstream . 

The catamaran will then sail inside the crystal clear water of the lagoon and eventually stop for a snorkeling and swimming break .

Snorkelers will have a lot to discover; you will get a glimpse into the beauty of our marine life. Witness the amazing underwater world, home to some of the world's most breathtaking coral reefs and hundreds of bright-colored fish.

After the snorkelling session, you will enjoy a full delicious BBQ lunch on the catamaran. The lunch menu usually consists of pasta salad with smoked marlin, grilled fish, BBQ chicken skewer, grilled sausages and other delish dishes.If you are a vegetarian, please advise us beforehand, so we can arrange the necessary additions to the lunch.

An added bonus for this excursion is that you can enjoy drinks - alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Then you will be heading to Ile aux Cerfs Island which is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. As you approach the island by boat, you will see the swaying palm trees and the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters.

On Ile aux Cerfs Island you are sure to have some relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy a swim and/or snorkel in the azure sea . You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities found there.

After the visit to Ile aux Cerfs, you will enjoy the beautiful sail back to Trou D’Eau Douce. The crew members will make sure to make your time more enjoyable, and they will be happy to tell you about local tales, jokes, and to play local Mauritian music which will lift the spirits of all the people on board.

About the Catamaran

A spacious and luxury catamaran vessel, built for comfort, safety, ease of viewing and performance. The large flat decks and trampolines are perfect for lounging in the sun and the huge shaded cockpit offers passengers a comfortable seating area. Its large open seating areas on deck and at the front and rear, are uniquely designed for sunset viewing, photograph taking and socializing.

The catamaran is equipped with all-modern navigational instruments and safety devices to ensure passenger safety.

• Length : 11.57m
• Width : 7 m
• Engine : 2 x 40 hp
• No. of Pax: up to 26 people

Equipment on board

• Seating area around trampoline in the front
• Life-jacket, mobile phones, fire extinguishers and first-aid kit
• Guest toilet

Soft carry bag

Spare clothes

Beach towel

Waterproof jacket ( in case of light showers)

Snorkelling equipment

Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs (From Trou d'eau Douce) - Lunch Menu

Fun Non-Vegetarian Menu

• Pasta salad with smoked marlin
• Potato & Egg Salad
• Mixed Salad (Cabbage / Cucumber / Carrot / Lettuce & Red Onions)
• Grilled Fish (Butter & Garlic dressing served separately)
• BBQ Chicken Skewer
• Grilled Sausage
• Seasonal Fruit
• In the afternoon – Tea / Coffee upon request

Fun Vegetarian Menu

• Pasta Salad with vegetables
• Potato Salad
• Vegetables Skewer
• Grilled Vegetarian Sausage
• Seasonal fruit
• Same as adult but in smaller quantity

Clients are requested to provide the age of children (if any) at the time of booking.

• Maximum Boat Capacity: 26 Passengers + Crew
• The itinerary of the cruise is subject to change due to tide and weather conditions.
• You are requested to arrive at least 15 mins prior to activity time.
• There is a limited number of snorkelling equipment on board, and you are recommended that you bring your own.

Note on Ile aux Cerfs:

• In the event of low tides and difficult sea conditions (especially in winter), a transfer between the catamaran and Ile aux Cerfs is done on a shuttle boat (a 10 - 15 mins trip).
• Depending on sea conditions (rough or impassable pass) boats will be diverted to another destination.

Booking Attributes

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Booking for specific date

When booking for a specific date, you will be asked to enter your preferred date for the activity, as part of the order process. This option will entitle you to reserve your place for this activity on a specific preferred time and date that best suits you, provided that you confirm the availability with one of Mauritius Attractions’ agents firsthand. Please note that in case you order any activity which takes more than 1 day, the preferred date represents the date on which you would like to start the activity.

Open / Gift Voucher

By ordering an Open Voucher you will be able to choose your preferred date for this activity during a later stage (when you already have full knowledge of the schedule for your trip) and not during the order process. This way you benefit maximum flexibility regarding the date of the desired activity. The open voucher can be used to go on this specific activity during a period of 3 months from the date of its purchase. To learn more about the option of an open voucher, please read our Order & Payment Methods page.

We didn’t know how the catamaran would be initially but the boat was nice, well maintained, clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating - ensuring we had a good time throughout.

Had a great experience, made out time there so special

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Are you a Mauritian resident?

Make the most of the unique friendliness and pleasure of navigation that Océane’s catamarans offer to discover the East coast of Mauritius

On the east coast, the clear waters of the longest lagoon in Mauritius are calling you …

Join your catamaran nearby the fishermen village of Trou’Eau Douce and spend an exceptional day under the tropical sun. Sail and snorkel at a place called “Eau Bleu” or in “Baie des 2 frères”, enjoy a succulent BBQ, appreciate an attentive service and a breath-taking landscape. This is the definition of an idyllic vacation!

Lunch is served on board the catamaran at anchor. Then take the time to make a stopover on Ile aux Cerfs, time for a tan, and a walk to capture these beautiful instagramable images. You will be back at Trou D’Eau Douce around 3:30 pm.

Pointe Maurice Jetty, near Shangri-La Le Touesrok, Trou d’Eau Douce

Transportation

Can be organised with a supplement, subject to availability.

9.00am - 3:30pm

Swimming in the sheltered lagoon

BBQ Lunch on board

Unlimited drinks *

Snorkelling

Visit of Ile Aux Cerfs

Visit of Grande Rivière Sud Est

To add in your beach bag.

• Swimming costume and beach towel
• Your diving mask, snorkel and flippers if you wish to snorkel (Masks and flippers available on board)
• High SPF sunscreen to protect you over a full day in the sun (UV30 or UV50 minimum recommended)
• Hats or Caps to protect your face and neck from UV rays
• Sandals or flip flops
• A windbreaker and a jacket for people who are chilly during windy periods
• A camera to immortalise your experience

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

2. How do you take the weather into account on your cruises? While the weather is temperate to warm year-round, showers are not uncommon on our tropical island and rain may come and go during your cruise. In case of particularly bad weather, we will contact you to consult with you and advise you on the best decision to make. Please make sure you provide us with the correct contact information when you make your booking, in case this situation arises.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Cancellation by You You, or any of your party as applicable, may cancel your booking at any time, via written notification (email or WhatsApp) to our office 24 hours prior to your outing. Cancellation fees may be applied.

Mauritius Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise

Activity Overview

We invite you to enjoy this memorable catamaran cruise from Trou D'eau Douce to Ile Aux Cerfs. We can arrange a pickup/dropoff from any accommodation in Mauritius.

Start your trip with a visit to the waterfall at Grand River South East before setting sail for the island of Ile Aux Cerfs. There are several scheduled snorkeling stops along the way, where breathtaking coral reefs and tropical fish are on prominent display.

A variety of invigorating activities await you on the Ile aux Cerfs. Take a stroll and absorb the pristine natural environment, sit back and relax on the white sandy beaches, or take part in the plentiful water sports available. A convenient, delicious barbecue lunch is served to you at no extra charge.

With its luminous flora and fauna, uninhibited wind and sun, and myriad facilities to cater to your whims, Ile Aux Cerfs is the perfect getaway for anyone seeking an uncommonly comfortable escape.

We are the preferred local service provider for catamaran cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs. Our services comes with the following perks:

• Guaranteed low-cost rates
• Safe and insured catamarans with experienced skippers
• Lunch included as part of the package
• Snorkelling equipments provided
• Option to make this cruise totally private
• Optional hotel pickup and drop-off

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Program (8 hours)

Here is an overview of the cruise. Note that the transfer from/to your accomodation is optional

Pickup (optional)

For an additional small fee, we will pick you up from your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius in a private, exclusive chauffeured vehicle.

Visit the GRSE Waterfall

Embark on our secure speed boats for the journey to Grand River South East waterfall. The speed boat will then return you to the catamaran embarkation point.

Embark the Catamaran

Embark on our secure speed catamaran for the journey to Ile aux Cerfs.

Snorkelling

Enjoy snorkelling at vivacious coral reefs. Equipments will be provided for free.

Enjoy BBQ meal with unlimited drinks

Relax and enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch which includes fresh fish, fresh chicken, and salads. Unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are also available throughout the day.

Land at Ile Aux Cerfs

Discover Ile Aux Cerfs Island, a paradise of gently swaying palms, white sandy beaches, and placid turquoise water.

Return to the shore

Return to the shore and your chauffered vehicle will drive you back to your hotel as you take back some great memories of the day.

To make sure that you make the most of your cruise, here's a list of recommended items to bring on that day:

• Camera (smartphone will do)
• Swimsuits & Towel

Featured Reviews

I wanted to give you a feedback from today. We enjoyed very well and special thx to Mr.Ahvish. He did this job perfect. Thank you again because of everything…it was as smooth as possible.

Thanks for the great day out - we have a lovely time on the catamaran and we are absolutely in looooove with Ile aux Cerfs. Wonderful crew, great food and drinks. Highly recommend! 😀

We have just returned from our outing and wanted to say thank you to you and your team for a wonderful excursion, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The crew were most welcoming and made the time on the water such fun. This was a highlight of our trip even with the weather not playing its part.

Mauritius Catamaran Cruises to Ile aux Cerfs

The Catamaran cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs is all about having a great cruising experience, enjoying water sports activities and relaxation on one of the picture-postcard beaches of the Island.

Ile Aux Cerfs Island is situated off the east coast of Mauritius. This is why all the catamaran cruises to Ile Aux Cerfs depart from the east coast of Mauritius.

There are two possible departure points for the Ile Aux Cerfs catamaran cruises:

• Catamaran Cruises which depart from Trou D’eau Douce - situated on the central east coast of Mauritius.
• Catamaran cruises which depart from Blue Bay - situated near the airport, on the south east of Mauritius.

The selection of catamaran cruises to Ile Aux Cerfs includes

Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs (From Mauritius South East)

Luxurious Catamaran Cruise, featuring stunning beaches, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and unlimited drinks...

South East 7 hrs

Catamaran Cruise To Ile Aux Cerfs (From Trou d'eau Douce)

Sail, snorkel, and relax on pristine beaches while enjoying a BBQ lunch and drinks..

More information about Catamaran Cruises to Ile Aux Cerfs Island - Mauritius

This cruise is all about sailing through crystal clear waters along the east coast whilst enjoying breathtaking sceneries of the mountains on the south east of Mauritius. The departure point is Blue Bay which is located on the south east of Mauritius.

Along the way, the catamaran makes a stop for you to enjoy snorkeling inside Mauritius’ largest lagoon on the east coast, where you can explore the underwater marine life and swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish.

Following the 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 having enjoyable time on Ile Aux Cerfs, you will re-embark on the catamaran and sail back to the departure point. The total cruise time from Blue Bay to Ile Aux Cerfs is about 1.5 – 2 hours each way.

As part of the catamaran cruise, and included in the price are: Full BBQ lunch, all day open bar serving soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee and cakes.

This catamaran cruise departs from Trou D’eau Douce which is situated on the central east coast of Mauritius. After embarking the catamaran, you will first cruise along the shore, heading the direction of the Grand River Waterfalls. When reaching the Grand River, you will travel by small speed boats to visit the waterfall which is situated about 500m upstream. Following the visit to the waterfalls you will head back to the catamaran.

As part of the cruise, the catamaran makes a stop for you to enjoy snorkeling inside the lagoon allowing you to enjoy the underwater marine life and to swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish. After snorkeling, the catamaran will head to Ile Aux Cerfs Island.

Just before arriving to Ile Aux Cerfs, the catamaran will stop in close proximity to the main beach of Ile Aux Cerfs where you will enjoy delicious lunch, served onboard the catamaran. After lunch, the catamaran will anchor for you to go off board to Ile Aux Cerfs for free time on the island. After having enjoyable time on Ile Aux Cerfs, you will re-embark on the catamaran and sail back to the departure point.

The total cruise time from Trou D’eau Douce to Ile Aux Cerfs is about 1.5 – 2 hours (including the visit to the Grand River waterfalls), and about 45 minutes cruise from Ile Aux Cerfs back to Trou D’eau Douce.

As part of the catamaran cruise, and included in the price are: Full BBQ lunch and snacks, all day open bar serving soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Difference between the two cruises

The main difference between these two cruises is of course the departure point.

Also, due to the longer distance between Blue Bay and Ile Aux Cerfs, the cruising time The catamaran cruise departing from Trou D’eau Douce also includes a visit to the Grand River Waterfalls. Regarding lunch, the catamaran cruise departing from Blue Bay, offers a chef made lunch which is prepared by one of the top class hotels of Mauritius.

All the Catamaran Cruises to Ile Aux Cerfs are full day cruises (from 09:00 / 09:30 - 15:30 / 16:00).

Inclusive in the price of all catamaran cruises to Ile aux Cerfs, is a full delicious BBQ lunch buffet which is set on Ile Aux Cerfs or onboard the catamaran.

Also, included in the price is an open bar serving throughout the day a selection of free beverages both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

More information about Ile Aux Cerfs Island

Ile Aux Cerfs Island, known also as Deer Island is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This paradise island is about 100 hectares in size. On Ile Aux Cerfs you will find one of the world’s most beautiful beaches; one of the must-visit places in Mauritius.

With its swaying tropical trees, pure white sandy beaches and vivid turquoise waters, this amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship.

On Ile Aux Cerfs Island, the visitors are offered a large selection of activities and indulging facilities. Water sports, beach activities, restaurants and also a 5-star hotel’s golf course, make this amazing paradise island the perfect setting for a vacation.