Getting to Île aux Cerfs
from Flic en Flac
A west-to-east crossing of the island. The travel time, your options, and how to make the long day feel easy.
The Longest of the Common Routes
Flic en Flac sits on the west coast, which makes this the longest of the three common routes to Île aux Cerfs — plan on roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours to reach the east-coast jetty. There is no west-coast departure for Île aux Cerfs, so every trip starts with a road journey across the island.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. The drive takes you from the dry western coast across the island to the greener east, and it's a straightforward route via the motorway and the Flacq region. But it does mean you'll want an early start, because you're adding a couple of hours of travel on either side of the boat trip.
It's worth a moment's thought: Flic en Flac is actually the departure point for Mauritius's famous west-coast catamaran cruises, including dolphin watching and Île aux Bénitiers. If you're staying here and mainly want a boat day, a west-coast cruise might be a shorter, easier option than crossing to the east. But if Île aux Cerfs itself is the goal, the drive is very doable.
How to Make the Journey
Door-to-door transfer
The practical choice for a route this long. You're picked up in Flic en Flac, driven across the island, and returned at the end of the day — no early-morning cross-island drive to worry about. See our catamaran and tour transfers.
Self-drive
Drive via the motorway and the Flacq region to Trou d'Eau Douce. Possible, but you'll want to leave early and plan for parking, which is a lot to manage on top of a two-hour drive each way.
Our honest advice
For most visitors coming from Flic en Flac, a door-to-door transfer is the sensible option. It removes the stress of an early cross-island drive and guarantees you reach the jetty on time. Browse our Île aux Cerfs catamaran with transfer, or compare it against a west-coast cruise that leaves from your doorstep.
Getting Here from Elsewhere
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get from Flic en Flac to Île aux Cerfs?
Flic en Flac is on the west coast and Île aux Cerfs is on the east coast, so this is the longest of the common routes — plan on roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by road to reach the jetty, plus the boat crossing. An early start is essential to make the most of the day.
Is there a boat from Flic en Flac to Île aux Cerfs?
No. There is no west-coast departure for Île aux Cerfs. Flic en Flac is home to its own west-coast catamaran cruises (to Île aux Bénitiers and the dolphin grounds), but reaching Île aux Cerfs always requires a road journey to the east coast first.
What is the best way to get from Flic en Flac to Île aux Cerfs?
A door-to-door private transfer is the practical choice. It removes the stress of an early-morning cross-island drive and guarantees you reach the east-coast jetty on time for your boat.
Staying in Flic en Flac?
We'll handle the cross-island drive. Book an Île aux Cerfs cruise with pickup, or ask us about a west-coast cruise instead.