Île aux Cerfs Tours

An Île aux Cerfs catamaran cruise is the definitive Mauritian island day, whisking you across the sparkling southeast lagoon to the country's most famous offshore paradise. Île aux Cerfs is a picture-perfect island of powdery white sand, leaning coconut palms, and shallow turquoise water that glows under the tropical sun — and reaching it by catamaran is an experience in itself. The full-day cruise departs Pointe Jerome and begins with a light breakfast and open bar before anchoring in the island's largest lagoon for a snorkeling break among corals and colourful reef fish. The route then follows the Grand River South East to the GRSE waterfall, where you can often spot monkeys and giant fruit bats along the riverbanks. A freshly grilled BBQ lunch of chicken, sausages, fish, and salads is served on deck with unlimited drinks, followed by free time to swim, sunbathe, or try watersports on the island's famous sandbank. For a faster, more adrenaline-fuelled option, a speed boat trip to Île aux Cerfs departs Trou d'Eau Douce and follows the same highlights at full throttle. Whichever you choose, an Île aux Cerfs tour combines sailing, snorkeling, dining, and beach time into one seamless, memorable escape — the island day most visitors to Mauritius simply will not want to miss.