The 15 Private Tours in Ile aux Cerfs That Earn Their Price

1.Mauritius Private Transfers: Airport and Ground Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $26Our pick

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from Mauritius airport, a cruise terminal, or another pickup point to your hotel or destination. TravelThru assigns a driver, sends reservation details and contact information, and handles luggage. The ride lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the route.

“Overall, the driver who ended up taking us to our hotel, Abdul, was great. However, when we arrived we were greeted by someone who said they would arrange the car for us and to wait. 15 minutes passed and we asked what was going on. HRead more”

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2.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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3.Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours

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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4.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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5.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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6.Private Catamaran Tour to île aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private catamaran from Chez Tino Restaurant, cruising Mauritius’ east coast to Île aux Cerfs and Grande Rivière South East waterfall. You’ll have lunch, drinks, coastal views, and a chance to spot dolphins. English and French support is available, with space for up to 10 people.

“👍🏼👍🏼 super journée, bonne ambiance, personnel sympa et cadre exceptionnel ! Je recommande”

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7.Private Catamaran Charter to Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours on a private 45-foot catamaran from Pointe Jerome to Ile aux Cerfs. Swim in the inner lagoon, snorkel with reef fish, watch for dolphins, and enjoy time on the island. Captain-led trips run in English or French. Food, drinks, and optional transfers cost extra.

“luxury catamaran, great friendly crew unforgettable experience, I recommend!”

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8.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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9.5 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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10.Private speed boat to ile aux cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about six hours with a private guide from Tino Boats, speeding from Trou d’Eau Douce to Ile aux Cerfs and nearby coastal spots. Expect tropical beaches, mangroves, a secret waterfall, and lunch at Chez Tino. The boat fits up to four people, and hotel pickup can be added for an easier start.

“Suuuuper expérience. Nous étions 4. Antonelo a été notre guide pour la journée.”

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11.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip & Transport: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

You’ll travel from your Mauritius hotel by private air-conditioned taxi or minibus, then take a private or shared speedboat past Grand River Southeast Waterfall to Ilot Mangenie. After a beach barbecue with drinks, you’ll have 3 to 4 hours on Ile aux Cerfs for swimming, sunbathing, hiking, and optional water sports.

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12.The Hidden Treasures of Mauritius, ALL INCLUSIVE Day Trip, Private SUV Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $252

Spend 6 to 9 hours exploring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned SUV with a guide such as Avi or Jaya. Visit waterfalls, rough volcanic shores, a Hindu temple, sugar cane country, and the natural bridges and blowholes of the south. Lunch, bottled water, and pickup are included, while alcohol is extra.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour. Avi contacted me soon after I booked to introduce himself and confirm the pickup time and place. He contacted me again a couple of days before the tour to let me know that one of the waterfalls on the tRead more”

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13.Airport & Hotel Transfers: Private with WIFI Facilities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Book a private airport or hotel transfer in Mauritius with Freshverde Holidays. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall, helps with luggage, and takes your group directly to its destination in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, water, snacks, and refreshing wipes. Drivers such as Manav and Kunal also offer useful island advice.

“Manav was our driver, first from the AirPort to our hotel. We had such a good experience that we booked him again for when we where moving to another part of the island. He was a careful and safe driver over the mountains. He stoped at places worth visiting, and told us about the things we saw among the road :)”

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14.Private Catamaran Cruise with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours

Set out from Pointe Maurice Jetty on a private six-hour catamaran cruise through Mauritius’ eastern lagoon. You’ll stop near Grand River South East Waterfall, snorkel by the reef, visit Île aux Cerfs, and eat a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks. Crew members named in guest feedback include Sonia, Dario, and Marie-Lou.

“It was really unforgettable moments we had in the catamaran trip, we had the chance to visit the waterfall and we had a great snorkeling and amazing BBQ. Thanks to the amazing crew who made our experience even more better. I strongly recommend this activity.”

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15.Private picnic, waterfall, bbq beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 6 hours

Take a six-hour private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Cerfs, and Ilot Mangenie. You get a skipper-guide, snorkeling gear on request, BBQ lunch, drinks, and a flexible route. Ask about skipper Vinesh if available, and confirm when drinks and lunch will be served.

“We absolutely loved our trip, and the skipper/ guide Vinesh was great! We were apprehensive about paying the extra for a private boat at first, but are so glad we did. He tailored the day to suit exactly what we wanted to do and when. Snorkeling on the reef was fun, and the bbq lunch was spot on. Ile Aux Cerfs is stunning, definitely recommend walking around from the main beach/ bar area, as it gets even prettier away from the main crowds.”

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