Flat Island Catamaran with Hotel Transfer
Full-Day Cruise + Return Transfer · Coin de Mire Sail-By · Landing & Lunch on Île Plate · Swim & Snorkel at Îlot Gabriel · Breakfast, Lunch & Drinks On Board · Door-to-Jetty Convenience
Cruise €55.00 + return transfer from €89.00 · Combined from €144.00
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No questions asked.
Why book direct?Everything included:
- Full-day Île Plate & Îlot Gabriel catamaran cruise
- Return hotel pickup & drop-off
- Coin de Mire photo stop
- Landing and free time on Île Plate (Flat Island)
- Lunch served on Île Plate
- Swim & snorkel stop at Îlot Gabriel
- Breakfast on board — coffee and cake
- Drinks on board — beer, infused rum, punch, Blue Lagoon, soft drinks, juices & water
- Life jackets & safety equipment
About This Flat Island & Îlot Gabriel Cruise with Transfer
Île Plate — known locally as Flat Island — is the most unspoiled of the northern islets, a long, low sliver of white sand crowned at one end by a weathered stone lighthouse that has stood sentinel since the 19th century. This cruise takes you right past Coin de Mire for photos, then ashore on Île Plate itself, where you have around 1 to 1½ hours to explore the island — its beaches and its historic lighthouse — before lunch is served on the spot.
After the island time, the catamaran heads to Îlot Gabriel, the neighbouring islet just across the channel, where guests spend 45 minutes to an hour swimming, snorkelling and relaxing on a wide, quiet white-sand beach whose gentle gradient makes it one of the easiest and safest swims in the north of the island. It is calm, clear water — perfect for swimming and snorkelling over the coral gardens.
The appeal of these northern islets is their stillness. Without the vendors, beach bars and watersports of the busier destinations, the day feels like a castaway escape — which is exactly why travellers who want peace choose it. The cruise is €55 per adult, with a return hotel transfer from €89 per vehicle. Because the transfer price depends on your hotel and route, your exact pickup time and the total combined cost (from €144) are confirmed before anything is final.
Full Day Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel at the confirmed time and brings you directly to the meeting point in Grand Baie.
Meet on the public beach
Meet on the public beach behind Sunset Boulevard in Grand Baie and check in with the crew.
Boarding & departure
Step aboard the catamaran and set sail from Grand Baie into the calm north coast lagoon.
Coin de Mire & breakfast on board
Approach Coin de Mire for photo opportunities, then enjoy coffee and cake on deck as you sail towards the northern islets.
Stop at Île Plate
Come ashore on Île Plate (Flat Island) with approximately 1 to 1½ hours to enjoy the island, its beaches and its historic lighthouse.
Lunch on Île Plate
A freshly grilled lunch is served on the island, accompanied by drinks.
Îlot Gabriel swim & snorkel
After lunch, visit Îlot Gabriel with approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to swim, snorkel and relax in the shallow, clear water.
Return sail & hotel drop-off
Sail back to Grand Baie, arriving between 16:00 and 16:30, where your driver is waiting to take you comfortably back to your hotel.
Food & Beverages
BBQ Lunch
- Grilled fish, chicken and sausages
- Rice salad, vegetable noodles and mixed salad
- Bread
- Dessert: flambéed banana or pineapple slices
- Vegetarian: paneer curry, rice salad, mixed salad and vegetable noodles
Vegetarian option available on advance request.
Open Bar
- Beer, infused rum, punch and Blue Lagoon cocktails
- Soft drinks, fruit juices and water
Menu subject to change without prior notice.
Important: Snorkelling equipment is not provided — please bring your own mask and snorkel.
What to Bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Sun hat & sunglasses
- Waterproof phone case
- Your own snorkel mask & snorkel— not provided on board
Meeting Point & Directions
Your driver collects you from your hotel at a confirmed time, based on your location and the cruise departure, and drops you back at the same point after the cruise. Meet the catamaran on the public beach behind Sunset Boulevard in Grand Baie at 08:15 for the 08:30 departure.
Important Notes
- Participants must use the boat responsibly, follow the crew’s instructions and comply with local laws and regulations.
- Your personal belongings and valuables remain your responsibility. The company accepts no liability for items lost or dropped into the water.
- The cruise is subject to weather conditions. For your safety, the company reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the trip if conditions are unfavourable.
- Transfer price varies by hotel and route — final combined price (from €144) confirmed at booking.
- Snorkelling equipment is not provided — please bring your own mask and snorkel.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Transportation & Hotel Pickup
Return hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this package. Your exact pickup time is confirmed after booking based on your hotel location.
Hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on. Provide your accommodation when booking and we'll confirm your pickup time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Notes
- Return hotel transfer included
- Max 34 passengers per sailing
- Transfer price varies by route
- Snorkel gear: confirm at booking
- Free cancellation up to 24h
Prices
Combined cruise and return hotel transfer. The transfer portion varies by your hotel and route, so the final combined price is confirmed per booking.
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