The 15 Best Grand Baie Tours & Cruises

1.Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Our pick

Sail from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel, Ile Plate, and Coin de Mire on a lively 7-hour catamaran trip. You’ll reach the first two islands by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, swim and snorkel in clear water, then cruise past Coin de Mire. English and French service, drinks included, hotel transfers not included.

“It was an incredible experience. Beginning from the Captain the entire team was so vibrant and cheerful, their interaction with all customers and updating us every step. We felt very safe with the team. Food was delicious and was catered to all needs, unlimited food and drinks. There's nothing more we could ask on this trip. They gave us enough time in all places”

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2.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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3.Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $81

Spend about eight hours aboard Wind Dancer from Grand Baie, visiting Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Gunner’s Quoin. Captain Marcel and crew Paul and Stefan lead a day of snorkeling, beach time, reef fish, barbecue lunch, music, and included drinks. The sea can be rough, so bring sun protection and be ready for a lively ride.

“Goede boot, aangename, bekwame bemanning, en vooral Ilot Gabriël heel mooi. Lunch meer dan ok. Een aanrader!”

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4.Car Hire for a Day with Driver – 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews

Start at 9:00 am with a private, air-conditioned car and driver for up to three passengers. Plan an 8-hour route around Mauritius, from Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens and cultural sites to the scenic south and southwest. Fuel, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, while meals, parking, and entrance fees are extra.

“An extensive tour through most of the island. One of our more enjoyable shore excursions. The volcano was acting up a little bit to make the trip a little more interesting.”

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5.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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6.Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Île Plate, also called Flat Island, near Coin de Mire and Round Island. A dinghy takes you ashore for beach time, swimming, island walks, snorkeling, and a fish-and-chicken BBQ with drinks. French and English are spoken, but music and rough seas can affect the day.

“Bonjour, les iles du nord sont toujours aussi belles, et l'attraction principale est l'incroyable diversité de poissons tropicaux. L'équipage du bateau très sympathique. Par contre, nous étions probablement plus de 50 personnes, et il n'y a qu'une quarantaine de places assises dans le cockpit du bateau, et seulement une dizaine de places pour manger sur une table. Sur la nourriture et les boissons rien à dire, par contre on mange sur ses genoux. Mais ce qui m'a le plus gêné, c'est la musique ''A FOND'' du matin jusqu'au soir !!! Je sais qu'on est à Maurice mais quand même... Donc, si vous êtes jeune, aimez faire la fête et la…”

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7.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your skipper in a green Le Transporteur shirt at Grand Baie public beach for a private two-hour speedboat trip to Trou aux Biches. You will receive snorkeling gear, snacks, and soft drinks, then swim in search of turtles and colorful fish. French and English guidance is available.

“We saw Dolphins and Seaturtles on the tour. We felt save on the boat and Live-vests were provided on request. In General it must be mentioned that once a seaturtle is spotted, it‘ll attract a lot of boats and it can become pretty crowded.”

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8.Seabob Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Top rated

Meet Olivier and Steffie’s team near Sunset Diving Center in Grand Baie for a short briefing, boat transfers, and 30 minutes on a silent electric SEABOB. You can skim the surface or move a few metres below it. The small group is limited to four, and fresh juice is included. Ask about optional video footage.

“Activité ludique et originale que nous avons tous appréciés ! Parents comme enfants ado !! Olivier et Steffie nous ont fait une vidéo souvenir en rajout ! Nous recommandons ❤️”

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9.Dolphins watch half-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Join Turquoise Voyages or Samtours for an early speedboat trip from your Mauritius hotel to the west coast. A French-speaking instructor explains dolphin-watching rules, safety, and swimming procedures before you enter the open sea. You may see several dolphin groups, snorkel over coral and fish, and return by about 11am. Bring a towel.

“Amazing - very nice guide and great tour! Everything described was delivered! They picked us up at our hotel on the East side of the island and brought us back, everything was done on time. We say and swam with dolphins multiple times ☺️☺️ I would definitely reccomend this tour!”

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10.Grand Bay Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $75

Walk through Grand Baie with a small group and a Taste Buddies guide such as Adrian, Dada, or Ashwin. Visit several local eateries for enough Mauritian food and drinks to make a full lunch, then stop at the beach and bazaar. Expect history, local stories, generous tastings, and about four hours on foot.

“Tour was really excellent. Great food and lots of factual information in the island as well as historical as we walked around. Guide was great company too and really helpful m. Good value for money.”

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11.Guided Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Meet outside Happy Rajah for four seated tastings, local cocktails, iced tea, rum, and a guided walk through Grand Baie. Guides such as Rudi and Adrien share the town’s past, from escaped slaves to the English invasion, while you try rougaille, Creole curries, and a fruit dessert. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Good knowledge and history of Mauritius. w Food choices and restaurants were amazing. maybe a 15min cooking experience would make the tour phenomenal.”

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12.Historical Guided Day Tour : City – Sugar World – Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $151

Spend a full day exploring Mauritius with a guide, from Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and Beau-Plan’s former sugar factory to Citadelle Fort, Odysseo Oceanarium, and Caudan Waterfront. Ask if Welana is leading the garden visit. Hotel pickup, transport, guide service, and entry fees are included, but lunch is not.

“The tour of pamplemousse gardens with our guide Wendolene ( sorry if misspelt) was excellent the information and history was very interesting and we learnt a lot. The sugar museum was informative and thought provoking as it covered tRead more”

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13.GBaie: 3 North Islands Cruise, Lunch & CoindeMire Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 18 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours on a catamaran from Grand Baie, visiting Flat Island and Ilot Gabriel, with lagoon swimming, beach time, snorkeling, drinks, and a barbecue lunch. The multilingual crew speaks English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, and Arabic. Coin de Mire is viewed from the water, with snorkeling there possible when sea conditions allow.

“Holiday with the kids? This is an absolute must. Had a great trip. The crew were very friendly, lively and entertaining. Worth every rupee.”

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14.Historical Private Guided Tour, City-SugarWorld-Botanical Garden – Min.2 persons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $179

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide touring Mauritius from Grand Baie. Visit L’Aventure du Sucre, SSR Botanic Garden, Citadel Fort Adelaide, Odysseo Oceanarium, and Caudan Waterfront. Hotel pickup, transport, and admission fees are included, while lunch and drinks are your responsibility.

“To really appreciate this botanical garden you need to be really interested in trees. There is an area with spice trees and our guide gave us some leqves and talked about them which really was the highlght of the visit. It's a pity that the colonial mansion on the property is not being used.”

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15.Full Day Guided Tea Route Mauritius: Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $135

Spend about eight hours touring Mauritius from Grand Baie in a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Visit Domaine des Aubineaux, Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Rhumerie de Saint Aubin, and La Vanille Nature Park. Tea, rum, coffee, lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Bernard is one guide named in guest feedback.

“We had an amazing day exploring beautiful scenery, we enjoyed the tea tasting and our favourite was seeing the giant tortoises .Our tour guide Bernard was friendly knowledgeable and an it was absolute pleasure to spend the day with him .”

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