The 15 Full-Day Tours in Ile aux Cerfs That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.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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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 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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5.Full day All inclusive Ile aux cerfs Catamaran cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $139

Join Sam Tours for an eight-hour catamaran day from Pointe Jerome to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll get hotel pickup, a halal breakfast and lunch, snorkeling gear, lagoon stops, drinks, and about an hour on the island. The crew may include Roman, while drivers such as Raj have earned praise for punctual service.

“The excursion itself is ok, but the friendly and attentive staff made it special. The girl (don’t remember her name) was very attentive always caring for the guests. We had fun dancing all the way back to the port.”

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6.Speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs: Full day incl Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 7 hours · from $90

Travel by private vehicle from your Mauritius accommodation to Trou d’Eau Douce, then speedboat across the east coast lagoon to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll have beach time, visit Grand River South-East Waterfalls, and enjoy a three-course BBQ lunch with drinks and live guitar and jambé music. Vegetarian meals are available by request.

“Day trip was very relaxing since there was no hurry to visit other places. The vegetarian food was ample and with good taste.”

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7.Full Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip With Hotel Transfers (Private or Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · from $127

Spend about six hours exploring Mauritius by private hotel transfer and speedboat. See Grand River South East Waterfall, watch for monkeys and fruit bats, enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks at Ilot Mangenie, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Shared and private tour options are available.

“The day was one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well planned and executed. The driver picked us up on time, was very obliging and friendly. The boat driver was bo different. He made us very comfortable and catered to our needs. The food was excellent. Overall it was a tour well worth the money.”

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8.Hiking Trip Full-Day: The Magnificent 7 Waterfalls Sept Cascades including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $119

Spend six to seven hours hiking through Henrietta to the seven Tamarind Falls. Guides such as Daryeau, Diya, and Jason lead you over forest paths, basalt rocks, and steep sections, with time for swimming, a natural fish-pedicure stop, photography, and a picnic lunch.

“The hike was quite a challenging one - and was well organised from pickup to drop off. The hike was well worth the effort, as the views were delightful, be warned - the guide does move quite quickly!”

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9.EAST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full day catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $77Top rated

Spend seven hours aboard OCÉANE’s shared catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce, stopping at Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfalls, and two snorkeling sites. Expect lagoon swimming, grilled fish and chicken, salads, and a maximum group of 35. The crew provides lifejackets or lifebuoys for less confident swimmers.

“Très agréable journée à bord du catamaran, des paysages magnifiques et un personnel aux petits soins !”

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10.Mesmerizing Ile aux Cerf: Speed Boat, GRSE, Lunch & Undersea walk (Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $139

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Ile aux Cerfs from Trou d’Eau Douce by speedboat. Swim, sunbathe, take a short underwater walk, enjoy a barbecue lunch with drinks, and visit Grand River South East waterfall. Hotel pickup and small groups of up to 12 are included.

“This was such a great day!! The pick up and drop off at the hotel was on time, the speed boat was so fun. This was a very well organised day. The undersea walk and BBQ lunch were the biggest highlights. At the BBQ lunch we had enough time to enjoy the food with lots of rum #morerum and swim after.”

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11.Private Charter Full Day Cruise: Île aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews

Spend about seven hours aboard the private 45-foot Island Hopper catamaran, sailing from Pointe Jerome to Ile aux Cerfs. You can swim, snorkel with provided gear, visit GRSE Waterfall, and look for dolphins, monkeys, and giant bats. Lunch and drinks cost extra, and the boat returns to its starting point.

“The crew was outstanding and friendly, with good knowledge of the sights we were seeing. They had great safety briefing and we were comfortable enjoying the entire catamaran. The only “negative” would be to have longer to swim off Read more”

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12.Full-Day At Ile Aux Cerf: Speed Boat, GRSE, Lunch On A Private Island & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $110

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Ile aux Cerfs by speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll have beach time, a snorkeling stop, a three-course Mauritian BBQ lunch on a private island, unlimited drinks, and a cruise to Grand River South East Waterfalls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Well organized tour. The lunch was also very good....We had as great day. We booked last minute but yet everything was well organized and We had an amazing day.”

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13.Full Day Shared Tour Catamaran to Ile Aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · from $95

You’ll travel from your hotel to Trou d’Eau Douce, then cruise by shared catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs. The day includes a speedboat ride to Grand River South East waterfall, a three-course halal BBQ lunch, unlimited local drinks, music, and time on the island. The boat holds up to 30 people, and snorkeling depends on sea conditions.

“Do not book This trip the company are known for not turning up whilst waiting for them or picking up the phone when trying to contact. Was at the port at 07,45 for a 08,30 pick up. Know one arrived so myself and 4 other girls on the same tRead more”

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14.Private speed boat to Ile aux Cerfs full-day Incl: Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews

Start with hotel pickup at 7:00 am, then ride by air-conditioned vehicle to Trou d’Eau Douce. A private speedboat takes you past Grand River South East Waterfall to Ile aux Cerfs for swimming, snorkeling, beach time, a three-course halal barbecue lunch, unlimited drinks, sega music, and a banana flambé dessert. Return is around 3:30 pm.

“Rude and unprofessional tour operator. Ile aux cerfs is not at all what it used to be. Really disappointed.”

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15.All inclusive SPEEDBOAT FULL DAY to ILE AUX CERF & GRSE WATERFALL

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $117

Spend about 5 to 8 hours exploring Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, and Trou d’Eau Douce on a shared boat trip from any Mauritius resort or villa. Your package includes private air-conditioned transfers, BBQ lunch, beer, local rum, cocktails, soft drinks, music, and snorkeling equipment when sea conditions allow. Speedboat use can change with weather.

“Somthibg we really dislike about Viator is that you Need to pay for a Trip before you Can See of the Trip is Even available. If it‘s sold out, you get the Money back … but Not all of it. In our case we spent Jute some Money with Not a Single Tour t the end. Might be a rip off-we don‘t know”

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