The 15 Best Blue Bay Tours & Snorkelling Trips

1.Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, with two planned snorkeling stops and a possible extra swim. You will cruise from Point d’Esny, visit Ile des deux Cocos for a Creole picnic with fish, chicken, or vegetarian food, then return to the reef. English and French guides, snorkeling gear, and drinks are included.

“Had the best time looked after for the day by the super friendly and knowledgeable crew. A fantastic day out and great value for money. Our creole picnic lunch was delicious! :o)”

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2.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Spend one hour at Blue Bay Marine Park with La Fiesta, viewing coral and fish through a glass-bottom boat before snorkeling in clear, warm water. English and French-speaking guides such as Lucas, Michel, and Gregory explain the reef and help beginners. Expect a short boat ride, about 45 minutes in the water, and possible delays.

“I selected the 1 hour which was maybe my mistake as the last one I went on was for 3 hours. It was great but as the tide was out we saw very little beautiful coral. The snorkeling was great. I will do it again.”

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3.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Totof Tours takes you from Blue Bay Public Beach by glass-bottom boat to a snorkeling site in Blue Bay Marine Park. You get about an hour on the water, with time to see coral through the boat and swim among tropical fish. English and French guides explain the marine life, and masks, snorkels, and life jackets are supplied.

“You actually got what was sold to you! Less time on the boat more time snorkelling!”

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4.Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 73 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend up to eight hours exploring southeast Mauritius by private vehicle, with a shared ranger-led walk on Ile aux Aigrettes. See rare island wildlife, giant tortoises, Blue Bay Beach, La Vanille Nature Park, and the rugged coast at Gris Gris. Bring walking shoes, plan for lunch costs, and allow extra time if you want to swim or snorkel at Blue Bay.

“My friend and I had a great time. The guide was very good and we got to know more about the Mauritius wildlife. I was born in Mauritius and now lived abroad and never been to Ile Aux Aigrettes, well worth it😀”

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5.Ile aux Aigrettes Reserve & Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $137

Take a short boat ride to Ile aux Aigrettes for a 1.5 to 2-hour ranger-led walk among giant tortoises, day geckos, orchids, and restored native plants. Then see Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat, snorkel with tropical fish, and relax at Blue Bay Beach. English and French guides, small groups up to 15.

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6.Exotic East of Mauritius: Full-day incl Ile aux Aigrette & Blue-Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $158

Spend 8.5 hours exploring Mauritius with a private guide and vehicle. Snorkel or ride a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay, visit Ile aux Aigrettes, eat a three-course lunch, and see Mahebourg’s museums, market, waterfront, and historic viewpoints. Pickup and drop-off are available anywhere on the island.

“I cannot recommend this tour. This company gets mixed reviews and I should have listened to the bad ones. Our driver was definitely not a guide. He was a nice enough guy but he spoke very poor English and told us nothing about the placeRead more”

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7.boat trip for ile au cerf (5 islands, barbecue)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $111Top rated

Spend seven hours with a French- or English-speaking guide on a small boat limited to 10 people. Snorkel at Blue Bay, stop at Ile aux Aigrettes and Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, visit Grand River South East, then eat a beach barbecue with fish, chicken, lobster, and homemade punch on Ile aux Cerfs. The guiding team has included Pascale, Christopher, William, Mathéo, Val, Valérie, and Steeve.

“Gorąco polecam tą wycieczkę. Piękne widoki, przyjemne przystanki, super obsługa, mała grupa, a lunch przerósł moje oczekiwania - co 10 minut na stół wjeżdżało inne mięsko z owocami morza włącznie. Czułam się zaopiekowana i spędziłam świetny niezapomniany dzień.”

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8.South Of Mauritius Quadbike and Snorkeling Blue Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $199

Spend the day exploring southern Mauritius with a guide and a small group of up to four. Ride from Trois Boutiques to the Natural Bridge, Royal Palm Forest, La Cambuse, Bassin Camaron, and Le Bouchon, then have lunch before a glass-bottom boat and snorkeling trip at Blue Bay. A pool and shower are available afterward.

“We had a very nice trip. We had a lot of fun while driving through puddles, got wet and dirty and enjoyed the nice views. Our guide was very cool and gave us a great experience”

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9.Mauritius South Tour Including Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours touring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with a shared glass-bottom boat trip at Blue Bay Marine Park. Snorkeling gear is included. You can adjust your time at Blue Bay, Gris Gris, La Vanille Nature Park, and St. Aubin, though attraction fees and lunch cost extra.

“Le meilleur spot pour le snorkeling, des poissons magnifiques. Le reste de la journée pas exceptionnelle un restaurant imposé très cher pour ce qu'on mange .”

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10.The beautiful East of Mauritius:incl Blue-Bay Marine Park, Crocodile park &Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $140

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring east and southeast Mauritius with a private guide and hotel pickup. Snorkel or ride a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay Marine Park, visit Mahebourg’s museums and waterfront, eat a three-course halal lunch, and meet giant tortoises and crocodiles at La Vanille Nature Park. Guide Agi is specifically praised, when available.

“We had a wonderful day on this tour, with particular highlights including the Vanille Crocodile Park and the Blue Bay Marine Park. The Mahebourg Waterfront was a bit of a let down, although that's mainly to do with it being out of season sRead more”

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11.Exploring the Magnificent East of Mauritius: Full-day incl Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $111

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring eastern Mauritius with a certified guide and private air-conditioned transport. You’ll snorkel or ride a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay Marine Park, eat a three-course Mauritian lunch, visit Mahebourg museums and market, see Pointe Canon, stop at a biscuit factory, and finish at Eau Bleu waterfall.

“Pendant l excursion, 2 des 3 musees ainsi que le marché etaient fermé (non precisé dans l annonce que cela serait fermé), nous avons donc payé 95e pour le bateau a fond de verre , 1 musee (entree gratuite) , le repas et la place du front Read more”

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12.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat, Adventure Park & Gris Gris

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Spend a full day exploring southern Mauritius, with a shared glass-bottom boat and snorkeling trip in Blue Bay Marine Park, free time at Blue Bay Beach, stops at Gris Gris and la Roche qui Pleure, and a private visit to La Vallée des Couleurs. An English- or French-speaking host provides hotel pickup and return.

“Good views, informative guide, I enjoyed the snorkelling, looking at the waterfall & beach”

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13.LEARN TO DIVE TODAY with CORAL DIVING Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

At Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort in Blue Bay, a PADI professional introduces you to scuba gear, teaches basic safety and shallow-water skills, then leads a supervised open-water session. The two-hour experience includes equipment, mineral water, and free pickup within 5 km. English and French instruction is available.

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14.Eastern Treasures of Mauritius: incl Rhumerie St Aubin & Blue-Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $137

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring eastern Mauritius with a private guide and hotel pickup. Tour Rhumerie St Aubin, taste local rum, snorkel or ride a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay, enjoy a three-course halal lunch, and visit Mahebourg’s museums, market, waterfront, and Pointe Canon.

“Le chauffeur était un bon guide, très gentil qui nous a raconté beaucoup de choses sur la vie locale. Le point négatif étant la balade bateau de blue blay , une 1/2 heure trop court au lieu de 1 heure”

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15.The Adventure East of Mauritius: 3-Watersport Activities & Blue-Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $165

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring eastern and southeastern Mauritius with a private guide and hotel transfers. At Belle Mare, you’ll try parasailing, an undersea walk, and tubing, then enjoy halal lunch before visiting Pointe Canon, colonial sites, Mahebourg, and Blue Bay Marine Park. Snorkeling gear and a glass-bottom boat trip are included.

“We could not do all the activities as advertised. Watersports were cancelled, no bottled water. Activities cancelled due to weather but the weather was great, contacted the company for a refund but nobody came back to me.”

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