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Set sail early for a full-day catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs with a unique stop at the Grand River waterfall. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard before a relaxed afternoon return.
Set sail early for a full-day catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs with a unique stop at the Grand River waterfall. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard before a relaxed afternoon return.
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Operated by Holiday Wonders · Trou d'Eau Douce, Flacq District
You climb aboard before sunrise, the catamaran yawning its hull against a gentle swell as Mauritius slips past in streaks of gold. Sea spray dares you awake; the engine eases and the island's turquoise lagoon draws nearer. By mid-morning the boat hugs the coast at Grand River South East—freshwater spilling over basalt into the ocean in a sudden, unlikely seam between river and sea.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board a boat and swim short distances for snorkeling
Most operators supply basic snorkel masks and fins, but bringing your own ensures a better fit and hygiene.
Pickup is typically about 6:30 AM with return to hotels in the late afternoon—plan for roughly a 7-hour excursion.
Yes—this cruise includes unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served on board during the day.
Yes—it's family-friendly; children should be supervised and non-swimmers can stay on the boat or wear life jackets during brief swims.
Île aux Cerfs and its surroundings formed from volcanic activity; the east coast developed as fishing and sugarcane settlements during colonial times, with local communities in Trou d’Eau Douce providing maritime services.
Operators increasingly use mooring buoys to protect coral from anchors and encourage reef-safe sunscreen; visitors are urged to avoid touching coral and to dispose of waste ashore.
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