The 15 Best Five Islands Tours in Mauritius

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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2.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours racing across Mauritius’s east-coast lagoon by speedboat, with stops at Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Blue Bay, Ile aux Aigrettes, and nearby islets. You’ll snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, look for turtles and dolphins, visit a waterfall, enjoy a beach BBQ, and have drinks included. Groups are limited to eight, with private boats possible for four or more.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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3.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing Mauritius’s southeast coast by speedboat, with snorkeling at Blue Bay, the Dalbair shipwreck, lighthouse ruins, Ile de la Passe, GRSE Waterfall, and Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and equipment are included. Guides such as Chris, Nelson, Donovan, and Kevin have led recent trips.

“Seeing dolphins in the wild, brilliant, entertaining driver and all round fab way to see the islands of Mauritius”

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4.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6h 30m · from $82Best value

Join Philao Boat Cruise from Pointe D’Esny for a 6.5-hour catamaran trip along Mauritius’s southeast coast. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, see the Grand River South East waterfall, stop at Ile aux Fouquets lighthouse, pass Ile aux Aigrettes, swim, snorkel, and enjoy a BBQ with drinks. English and French guides include Jonathan, Nathalie, Pascal, and Alex.

“Topdag gehad. Mooie boottocht naar verschillende eilanden. Op catamaran, lekker gegeten. Tijd om te zwemmen en snorkelen. Dolfijnen en schildpadden gezien. Echte aanrader !”

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5.5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $103

Start at 8:30 a.m. in Trou d’Eau Douce for a small-group boat trip capped at 14 people. You’ll see GRSE Waterfall, enter Lighthouse Island’s lighthouse, snorkel near Blue Bay, and eat lunch on Ile aux Cerfs. Joey is known for his lively service, while the boat is a speedboat rather than a catamaran.

“I was worried as the start of the trip did not go as prescribed. There was no one at the meeting point and luckily my Taxi driver had the sense to call and tell them he would drop me off at the Jetty. So do keep note of the booking contact's nuRead more”

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6.5 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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7.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours racing along Mauritius’s east and southeast coast by speedboat, stopping at Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay Marine Park, and Grand River South East. Andy is one of the skippers praised for his warm energy. Lunch, snacks, drinks, water, snorkeling gear, and a small group of up to 18 are included.

“Absolutely amazing, the boat captain was fun and enthusiastic. Seeing the various islands was great, and the stops to swim and snorkel were fun. It was a little unnerving going after the dolphins, it felt very much like we were hunting them aRead more”

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8.5 Islands Tour with Snorkeling and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Set out from Cabane du Pêcheur for a five-hour speedboat trip around Mauritius. You will visit Île aux Cerfs, pass Île de la Passe, snorkel near Île aux Aigrettes, see the Grse waterfall, and eat a chicken, fish, or vegetarian BBQ on Margénie. Guides such as Ayen and Danilo bring music and humor, while English commentary can be limited.

“Very nice trip. We saw monkeys, dolphins and snorkeled with fish. The tour guy provided good music and vibe”

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9.5 Islands Trip & Ile aux Cerfs inc Lunch, Drinks & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Spend six hours on Mauritius’s southeast and east coasts with hotel pickup, a small speedboat group, snorkeling near Blue Bay, historic Ile de la Passe and Ile aux Phare, the GRSE waterfall, and a beach barbecue with local drinks. Guides speak English or French. Ask for your exact pickup time and note that snorkeling is brief.

“Nous pensions plonger à Blue Bay.. Un peu trop court, pourrait durer 1h de plus. Guide très sympathique, paysages magnifiques ! Repas très bon, dans un cadre paradisiaque ! On recommande vivement !”

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10.5 island tour Mauritius with lunch/drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat for a six-hour trip around Mauritius’ east coast. Visit Île aux Cerfs, Île aux Phares, Île de la Passe, Île aux Aigrettes, Fouquets Island, and Grande Rivière South East waterfall. A skipper such as Lucas handles the route, with lunch and drinks included.

“Bij aankomst zat de speedboot al vol met 10 mensen, wij en wat andere kwamen er nog bij. Nauw zittend, op de voorkant van de boot, zonder schaduw. Hierop hebben wij de keuze gemaakt om toch voor een private tour te gaan, en dit was fantastisch!! Het was binnen 10 minuten geregeld en we hebben een onvergetelijke dag gehad waarin wij zelf konden aangeven waar/hoelang we ergens wilden zijn, er was alle tijd. We hebben een erg gezellige dag gehad met onze captain!”

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11.Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours Top rated

Meet your private crew in Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:45 and spend six hours by speedboat along Mauritius’s southeast coast. You’ll see Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets lighthouse, Ile aux Aigrettes, and a snorkeling site. Guides such as Lucas, Dario, and Robin have led recent trips, with lunch, drinks, snacks, and gear included.

“An excellent way to see this beautiful area of Mauritius. Dario our skipper was fantastic and made the day really easy and enjoyable. All of the spots are incredible, especially the lighthouse and the snorkelling area. Lunch was also great. Highly recommend!”

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12.5 Islands Boat Trip, Snorkeling and Lunch on Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · from $111

Set out from Trou D’eau Douce by speedboat with a multilingual guide such as Danilo. Visit Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Phare, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes, then snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park. Lunch, drinks, gear, and an onboard shower are included, but hotel transfers cost extra.

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13.5 islands tour: New Private OCÉANE Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6h 30m

Take a private OCÉANE speedboat from Pointe Maurice to the GRSE waterfall, southeast islands, snorkeling near Ile aux Aigrettes, and Ile aux Cerfs. Your skipper, including Angelo or Brian, can adjust the pace. A BBQ lunch, drinks after snorkeling, and a private beach stop are included.

“Wir hatten den perfekten letzten Tag auf Mauritius mit Brian unserem Skipper. Er ist auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Wir haben unterwegs und als einziges Boot zufällig Delfine gesehen und sind so lange bei ihnen geblieben wie wir wollten. Er hat uns wirklich jeden Wunsch erfüllt. Die Tour führte zunächst zum Wasserfall mit Affen, über Delfine zum Leuchtturm. Dort sind wir für ein paar Minuten ausgestiegen um die Insel zu erkunden. Weiter ging’s zum schnorcheln und dann zur Isle aux Cerfs wo wir am Privatstrand gegessen haben. Anschließend sind wir wieder an Board wo Brian uns das Boot hat fahren lassen. Auf Alkohol haben wir insgesamt verzichtet. Es hätte aber…”

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14.5 Islands Private Speedboat w/ Snorkeling + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 9 hours

Take a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce around Mauritius’s eastern islands. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Phares, Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile aux Aigrettes, and nearby islets. Snorkeling gear, beach barbecue lunch, drinks, and a private group are included. Guide Anil received special praise for his friendly service.

“The food on the island was good but thats about it. The all inclusive/ unlimited drinks and snacks fitted in a little cooler. They feed the monkeys with chips 👎We thought the guide/ driver would explain something along the tour or give us informations what's next but unfortunately he didn't speak much english. So most of our questions remained unanswered. We were very disappointed when the tour ended after only 5 hours at 2 p.m. We felt betrayed. It is not worth the money. We can't recommend this tour at all.”

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15.5 Islands All-Inclusive Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours on a small speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting five east-coast islands, Grand River South East, and Blue Bay Marine Park. You’ll snorkel, look for dolphins and sea turtles, eat a beach BBQ, and relax at Ile aux Cerfs. The boat holds up to eight people, with guides in five languages when available.

“Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln, Super Tour, schnelles sauberes Boot mit sehr gutem Skipper- Sino,, insgesamt 6 Gäste, es war ein außergewöhnlicher schöner Tag! Vielen Dank und beste Grüße”

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