Mauritius · SUNSET CRUISES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 sunset cruises worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Paddle north along Mauritius’s calm Tamarin River as the afternoon light fades. Your guide, such as Rowin, Yudish, Jeremie, or Yan, sets an easy pace, shares local nature details, and serves a cold drink as sunset colors spread across the water. Meet at Tamarin Bay, beside the surf school.
“Very friendly guide, made us very comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting the west coast!”
Spend five hours sailing from Grand Baie along Mauritius’s north coast. Watch the sunset from a spacious catamaran, enjoy local snacks, unlimited drinks, dinner with vegetarian options, and music from a live DJ. Bring a light jacket, and allow extra patience if boarding runs late.
“Would not recommend for English speakers, couldn’t communicate with the staff and the music was all French. Booking says to arrive at 1650 we were waiting for an hour before getting transported to the boat with little to no indication from staff where we should be or when we’d get moving. Very poorly organised and overall not enjoyable for us.”
Spend two private hours aboard a catamaran from Pointe Jerome, sailing across Mauritius’s largest lagoon toward Ile aux Aigrettes. Depending on wind and tides, you may pass the 1902 Dalbair shipwreck or Grand Port, then stop for a swim and watch the sun fade over the mountains. Bring your own snacks, drinks, towel, and jacket.
“A small, intimate, relaxing sunset cruise. Great selection of drinks, lovely snacks and a great location. Friendly hosts who will go out of their way to make your trip a special one. Take a jumper, it can be cool when the sun goes down.”
Set sail from Grand Baie for two hours along Mauritius’s northern coast. You’ll watch the sun sink over the lagoon, enjoy local rum, wine, Phoenix beer, soft drinks, and small snacks, then return after dark. The green flash is possible but not guaranteed. Bring a jacket, sunscreen, and motion-sickness tablets if needed.
“Everything was great...short trip...large catamaran...unlimited drinks and snacks...a fantastic end to our vacation.”
Spend about three hours at Ebony Forest Chamarel with a private guide, local drinks, and Mauritian snacks at Sublime Point. Walk the 300-metre raised path through ancient ebony forest, visit the natural-history museum, then ride by safari Jeep after dark. Guides may include Chris, Avish, Damien, or Shivam.
“Pleasingly amazed on the breathtaking view from the sublime point. Many thanks for the kindness and perfect guidance to our tour guide Kris during the jeep trip yesterday 😊 We had a beautiful time.”
You’ll cruise privately from Pointe Jerome to Mahebourg Bay with a certified guide, onboard music, drinks, snacks, a possible snorkeling stop, and a three-course Mauritian dinner near Ile aux Aigrettes. Hotel pickup and drop-off across Mauritius are included. The five to six-hour outing suits couples and small groups seeking a quiet sunset at sea.
“Horrific. Boat did not leave the harbour. Only half a bottle of rum for 4 adults. No cocktails. Boat was old ill equipped and very ran down. Staff where drink and continued to drink beer. When we asked for a 3rd drink we were told there is no more. No sunset cocktails. The ViaRead more”
Meet the crew at 4:45 PM beside Sunset Boulevard in Grand Baie, then sail at 5:00 PM aboard the orange-and-white Wind Dancer catamaran. You’ll enjoy open-deck sunset views, a welcome cocktail, snacks, beer, wine, soft drinks, tea, and coffee while looking for dolphins and northern-island sights.
“My sunset cruise was fantastic. The brilliant crew made it a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone. The food and drinks were delicious and the music was great. The atmosphere was amazing and I can’t thank the crew enough for making it so wonderful.”
Join the crew aboard Wind Dancer 2 for a private four-hour sunset cruise from Grand Baie. You will pass Fort Malarctic and Cap Malheureux, look for Coin de Mire’s sea cliffs and tropic birds, enjoy drinks and snacks, then return to a quiet cove for a barbecue dinner. English and French are available.
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