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The 15 Barbecue Cruises in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

36 tours  ·  from $56

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 barbecue cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Ile aux Cerfs gives you the postcard finish
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

1.5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Our pick

Spend six hours on a small-group speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, the GRSE waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe and Ile aux Aigrettes. Expect snorkeling, swimming, lunch, drinks and possible sightings of dolphins, turtles and monkeys. Guides such as Rajiv, Oliver and Wendel are known for keeping the day lively.

“Highly recommend the speedboat tour of the 5 islands. Our Captain Derrick ripped across the waves (probably the best bit) - we got to see dolphins, turtles and monkeys over the course of the journey (recommend bringing a banana to feed monkeys). Great snorkelling opportunities, delicious BBQ lunch and free flowing rum throughout. There's an opportunity to go para-sailing out of sea for two people which I definitely recommend and is cheaper than organizing on the island.”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - The Blue Bay and Mahebourg setting
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

2.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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

Spend six hours aboard a catamaran from Trou d’eau Douce, with a river trip to Grand River South East Waterfall, a swim and snorkel stop, BBQ lunch, local drinks, and 2.5 hours on Ile aux Cerfs. English and French guides, optional hotel pickup, and a lively crew make this a social, good-value day on the water.

“The catamaran cruise was an amazing experience from start to finish. It wasn’t crowded, so we could really relax and enjoy the day. The food was fresh and tasty, and we met people from all around the world, which made it even more fun. We got to swim, snorkel, walk in the sea, and even enjoy a tube ride every activity was exciting. We also stopped at a beautiful island, which gave us the chance to explore and take even more photos. Overall, it was a fun-filled adventure and a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended!”

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Snorkeling in the lagoon
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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

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

Meet your crew at Pointe Jerome at 9:00 a.m. for a seven-hour catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs. You’ll stop to swim and snorkel, look for dolphins, pass a nature reserve, eat a BBQ lunch, and relax on the island. The boat carries up to 31 people, with drinks, snacks, and snorkeling gear 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 tRead more”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Starting at Shandrani Beach
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

4.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat along Mauritius’s southeast coast. Snorkel with tropical fish, see a shipwreck and lighthouse, visit Grand River South East waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Guides such as Hans, Giovanni, and Nathaniel are known for lively hosting and local stories.

“I strongly recommend this trip. We had booked this activity for one day and that day the weather was bad and we changed for another day after speaking with Genaro. The two guides at the boat were very kind and helpful. Everything was perfect. We did exactly what it is in the description. We had the opportunity to do parasailing and it was amazing!”

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Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch - The two-hour sail toward Ilot Gabriel
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Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

5.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Sail from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel on a lively seven-hour catamaran trip with snorkeling, beach time, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and French or English guidance. A dinghy carries you between the beach and boat. The route may change to Ile Plate in poor weather, and you should bring your own snorkeling gear.

“We booked late evening for the next day and they managed to put us on a trip for the next morning. the tour was amazing! we started on the catamaran to gabriel island and we could move around as much as we wanted, had drinks and music if we liked. the island was beautiful and the water magical! We swam and were able to snorkel if we wanted to. After we got back on the boat we got a BBQ which was very good and then headed back to the main island. all in all it was a super nice day, well organised and very friendly people”

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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch - Leaving Trou d’Eau Douce at 9:30
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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

6.Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $63

Sail from Trou d’Eau Douce to the GRSE waterfalls, snorkel in clear lagoon water, enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks and music, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Tino Boats runs this six-hour trip for up to 30 people. Hotel transfers are not included, though paid pickup may be arranged separately.

“Great trip, great service, great food!! ....we booked the pick up service too - much cheaper than a taxi!”

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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch - The morning ride to Grand River South East Waterfall
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

7.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127

You’ll leave your Mauritius hotel for Trou d’Eau Douce, cruise by catamaran to Grand River South East Waterfall, stop for swimming and snorkeling, then enjoy a three-course BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks. The afternoon brings beach time at Ile aux Cerfs. Parasailing and tube rides cost extra, and snorkeling conditions can vary.

“The taxi ride from hotel to the boat was great experience . The snorkeling was pathetic. Food was average and the drinks ok . Really not worth the money paid .”

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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ - Starting with Blue Bay Marine Park snorkeling
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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

8.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Set out from Blue Bay at 9:30am with English or French-speaking skippers for a full day on Mauritius’ southeast coast. You’ll snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, visit an old lighthouse, see the Grand River South East waterfall and its monkeys, enjoy a fish or chicken BBQ, and stop again near Ile aux Aigrettes before returning at 4pm.

“Deux skippers qui prennent soins de la clientèle, avec un bateau confortable et non surchargé. Malgré le temps capricieux, ils ont réussi à nous faire passer une super journée. Le repas du midi est également délicieux.”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - The Blue Bay and Mahebourg setting
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

9.Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $111

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Pointe Jerome across Mauritius’s largest turquoise lagoon to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll swim and snorkel, visit Grande Riviere Sud Est waterfall, and eat a boat-prepared BBQ with fish, chicken, sausages, salads, fruit, and coffee. English and French-speaking crew provide drinks throughout the day.

“Perfect ending of our 14 day honeymoon holidays. The crew was fantastic, we loved all of it😀😀 jungle juice is recommended and also the Mauritian coffe☕️🥤🍹”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks - Grand River South East Waterfall and Cascade Diamamouve
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

10.Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 5h 30m · from $56Best value

From Trou D’eau Douce, you’ll ride a speedboat to Grand River South East Waterfall, then enjoy a halal BBQ lunch with drinks on Ilot Margenie. Spend about 2.5 hours at Ile aux Cerfs swimming, browsing crafts, or paying extra for watersports. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides speak English and French.

“A comida do almoço estava muito boa e num sítio bonito. O transfer até à tour correu bem. Depois a viagem até à ilha foi confusa, queriam que fôssemos em Catamarã quando compramos speedboat. Combinaram as 12h irem nos buscar para o almoço e só apareceram às 12h40. Depois no regresso tivemos de aguardar 40minutos pelo transfer. Deviam organizar melhor a tour em si.”

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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ - Mangroves and the Grand River South East Waterfall
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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

11.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast with a bilingual guide such as Kenny or John. Cruise mangroves, see GRSE Waterfall, pass historic islands, snorkel with tropical fish, enjoy drinks and a chicken-and-fish BBQ, then relax at Île aux Cerfs. The boat can be intimate, but island stops depend on tides and protected-area rules.

“excellente activité... Tout etait bien juste un peu plus de temps ...je recommande.. excellente journée et belles rencontres”

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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ - Speedboat travel from Grand Baie
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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

12.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

From Grand Baie, your private group takes a speedboat to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. Expect white beaches, a crew-prepared BBQ, snorkeling gear, and time in clear northern waters. The team includes guides named Samir and Sameer, and early departure helps you enjoy Flat Island before larger boat groups arrive.

“everything was well organized; great guides, good food; island and snorkeling options are fantastic!”

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Mauritius: Benitier Island - Swim Dolphins - Speedboat & BBQ - Swimming with dolphins in open water
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Mauritius: Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

13.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Set out early from Tamarin with a small group, swimming near wild dolphins before snorkeling in a clear lagoon. Cruise past Crystal Rock to Benitier Island for a BBQ of grilled fish, chicken, salads, drinks, and flambéed banana. English and French guides, including Gael and Éloïc, lead the trip.

“O plavání s delfíny se v tomto případě nedá vůbec mluvit.. konkrétně tato část výletu probíhala davovým naháněním delfínů desítkami lodí, kdy ve chvíli, kdy už se vám podaří některého vidět, lepíte se přitom na X dalších lidí, co vyskočili z lodi za vámi.. pro mě konkrétně to byla ukázka nehumánního chování k přírodě ze strany organizátorů. Zbytek výletu jsme brali s humorem, ostrov funguje pouze pro turistické účely a jedou na něj cca ve stejný čas úplně všechny ostatní lodě, takže je celkem přelidněný. Nejvíc mě bavila samotná plavba s výhledem na ostrovy. Jestli máte pocit, že takový výlet potřebujete zažít, doporučuji koupit ten uplně nejlevnější možný, vzhledem k…”

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North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch - Sailing toward Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel
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North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

14.North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $76

Set sail from Grand Baie on a catamaran to Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel, with about an hour on each island for swimming, snorkeling, or beach time. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, drinks, and music aboard, then cruise close to Coin de Mire before returning. Hotel transfers are not included.

“Great activity, the entertainers on the boat are super nice! Music and a great atmosphere guaranteed The northern islands are amazing, and when you go snorkeling, you might just get lucky and spot some turtles! The BBQ is awesome! I'd recommend it 100 times”

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Mauritius : Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ - Getting Close to Spinner and Bottlenose Dolphins
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Mauritius : Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

15.Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $73

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach for an early speedboat ride to spot spinner and bottlenose dolphins in the Black River area. You can enter the water, snorkel over coral, then enjoy lunch, drinks, and a BBQ on Ile aux Bénitiers. Guides such as Lolo and Bryan are praised for friendly service and careful boat handling.

“Lolo et Bryan ont été parfaits tout au long de la sortie. Qualité de pilotage et mise à l'eau pour les dauphins topissime. Bbq copieux. Ambiance conviviale et sortie inoubliable.”

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