A catamaran to Île aux Cerfs is one of the most iconic day trips in Mauritius. Île aux Cerfs is a private island off the east coast, accessible only by boat from the village of Trou d’Eau Douce. Known for its powder-white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise lagoon and world-class snorkelling, it is considered by many visitors to be the single best day out on the island.
This full-day tour pairs private door-to-door hotel transport with a shared catamaran cruise, giving you the comfort of a private vehicle alongside the classic Mauritian catamaran experience.
Île aux Cerfs sits inside a sheltered lagoon with some of the calmest, clearest water in the Indian Ocean. The coral reef surrounding the lagoon keeps conditions calm year-round, making it ideal for swimming, snorkelling and water sports. Pricing is per vehicle — excellent value for families and small groups. Whether there are two of you or eight, the transfer cost is the same fixed rate.
One of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful islands — white sand beaches, a sheltered turquoise lagoon, world-class snorkelling reef and hours of free time to explore. Accessible only by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce.
A speedboat ride up the Grand River South East estuary to a waterfall that cascades directly into the sea.
Equipment provided. Calm, clear water with parrotfish, sea turtles and vibrant reef fish in the shallows.
Full BBQ lunch included: grilled fish, chicken, salads, soft drinks. Vegetarian options on request.
Exclusive vehicle — no shared pickups, no detours. Direct from your hotel to the jetty and back.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served throughout the day on the catamaran.
Banana boat, parasailing, glass-bottom kayak and more available on Île aux Cerfs beach.
Private vehicle collects you from your hotel. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive to the east coast.
Embark at Trou D'Eau Douce. The crew welcomes you aboard with refreshments.
Speed-boat ride up the Grand River South East to view the stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Dive into crystal-clear waters and explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.
Grilled fish, chicken, salads, soft drinks. Vegetarian options available on request.
Your private vehicle is waiting at the dock. Comfortable door-to-door return transfer.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel entrance. The exact pickup time is confirmed in your booking email and depends on your hotel location.
Une sortie en catamaran vers l'Île aux Cerfs est l'une des excursions les plus emblématiques de l'Île Maurice. L'Île aux Cerfs est une île privée au large de la côte est, accessible uniquement en bateau depuis le village de Trou d'Eau Douce.
Cette excursion d'une journée complète associe un transfert privé porte-à-porte depuis votre hôtel à une croisière en catamaran. Le tarif est par véhicule — excellent rapport qualité-prix pour les familles et les groupes.
Votre chauffeur privé vous récupère à l'entrée de votre hôtel pour le trajet vers la côte est.
Départ de Trou D'Eau Douce. L'équipage vous accueille à bord avec des rafraîchissements.
Balade en hors-bord sur la Grand Rivière Sud-Est jusqu'à la spectaculaire cascade.
Explorez les récifs coralliens dans des eaux cristallines avec le matériel fourni.
Poissons grillés, poulet, salades, boissons. Options végétariennes disponibles sur demande.
Votre chauffeur vous attend au quai pour le retour confortable à votre hôtel.
Spend a full day on the east coast with a private door to door transfer, a group catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs, a visit to GRSE waterfall, snorkelling and BBQ lunch included.
A private island off the east coast reached only by boat, with powder-white sand, a turquoise lagoon and some of the best swimming in Mauritius.
A speedboat ride up the Grand River South East estuary to a waterfall that cascades directly into the sea.
Equipment provided. Calm, clear water with parrotfish, sea turtles and vibrant reef fish in the shallows.
Full BBQ lunch included: grilled fish, chicken, salads, soft drinks. Vegetarian options on request.
Exclusive vehicle, no shared pickups, no detours. Direct from your hotel to the jetty and back.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served throughout the day on the catamaran.
Banana boat, parasailing, glass-bottom kayak and more available on Île aux Cerfs beach.
Île aux Cerfs is a private island off the east coast of Mauritius, reachable only by boat from the village of Trou d’Eau Douce. Powder white sand, a turquoise lagoon and a healthy reef make Île aux Cerfs the most requested day out on the island. This catamaran trip to Île aux Cerfs pairs a private air conditioned vehicle and your own licensed driver with a full day cruise, so you get door to door comfort without a shared shuttle or multiple pickups. You are collected from your hotel anywhere in Mauritius at 07:00 and dropped back after the boat returns to the dock at 15:30.
The catamaran to Île aux Cerfs boards at Trou d’Eau Douce and leaves the dock at 09:00, returning at 15:30. That is around six and a half hours on the water. Île aux Cerfs sits inside the largest lagoon in Mauritius, sheltered by the reef, so conditions stay flat and the crossing is comfortable even if you are not confident on boats. There is shade, seating and an open sun deck, and drinks are served throughout the day. The sail out to Île aux Cerfs is a large part of the experience rather than just a way of getting across.
Before reaching Île aux Cerfs the catamaran makes two stops. The first is a speedboat run up the Grand River South East estuary to a waterfall that falls directly into the sea. The boat then anchors over the reef for snorkelling, with equipment provided. The shallows here are calm and clear, with parrotfish, reef fish and the occasional sea turtle. A full barbecue lunch is cooked and served on board around midday: grilled fish, chicken, salads and soft drinks. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available on request when you book your Île aux Cerfs trip.
Once the catamaran reaches Île aux Cerfs you have free time to swim from the beach, walk the shoreline or find a quiet stretch of sand. Water sports are not included in this tour, but they can be booked and paid for separately at Île aux Cerfs Leisure Island, the operator running parasailing, banana boat, tubing, jet skiing and glass bottom kayak. Bring cash if you plan to add any of these. The beaches on Île aux Cerfs are busiest in the middle of the day, so the earlier hours are the quietest.
Transport to Île aux Cerfs is priced per vehicle rather than per person, which makes this excellent value for families and small groups. Whether there are two of you or eight, the transfer rate is the same. Île aux Cerfs catamaran tickets are added separately at €48 per adult and €35 per child aged 3 to 11, with infants under 3 travelling free. Booking is confirmed instantly by email, cancellation is free, and your driver confirms the exact pickup time by WhatsApp the evening before. Tours run year round in English and French.
Private vehicle collects you from your hotel. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive to the east coast.
Embark at Trou D’Eau Douce. The crew welcomes you aboard with refreshments.
Speed-boat ride up the Grand River South East to view the stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Dive into crystal-clear waters and explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.
Grilled fish, chicken, salads, soft drinks. Vegetarian options available on request.
Your private vehicle is waiting at the dock. Comfortable door-to-door return transfer.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel entrance. The exact pickup time is confirmed in your booking email and depends on your hotel location.
Île aux Cerfs is a beautiful island off the east coast of Mauritius, accessible by boat from Trou d’Eau Douce. Our catamaran departs at 09:00 after a private hotel pickup at 07:00. The trip sails through the largest lagoon in Mauritius with stops at the Grand River South East waterfall and coral reef snorkelling spots before arriving at the island. The full cruise takes around 7 hours. Learn more about the island at Mauritius Now.
The trip includes a visit to the GRSE waterfall by speedboat, snorkelling with provided equipment, free time on Île aux Cerfs beach, a full BBQ lunch (fish, chicken, salads) and unlimited drinks throughout the day. The entire cruise takes place inside the protected lagoon. See all our Mauritius excursions for more options.
Select your vehicle type and number of passengers using the booking form on this page. Choose whether to add catamaran tickets (€48/adult, €35/child 3, 11, infants free). You will receive an instant email confirmation with all pickup details. Need an airport transfer as well? Book both for a seamless holiday.
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