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Catamaran anchored in the turquoise southeast lagoon
The sailing day

Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise

Let the coast open out slowly, with the lagoon becoming part of the holiday before you reach the sand. An Ile aux Cerfs catamaran cruise brings sailing, a meal on board and island time together, with different departures shaping the route.

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Find your own pace

Begin with the coast you want to sail

A catamaran turns the crossing into somewhere to spend time. Rather than planning only around arrival on the island, think about the water, coastline and stops you want to experience along the way.

The departure matters. Trou d’Eau Douce starts on the east coast, while the recommended Blue Safari excursion approaches from Mahébourg in the southeast. Road transport, onboard atmosphere and meal arrangements then help narrow the choice.

Find your island day

Find the cruise that fits your day

The Blue Safari excursion starts in Mahébourg. The alternatives below add different departure arrangements, transfer options and onboard atmospheres.

Catamaran anchored in the turquoise southeast lagoonCatamaran pick

Mahébourg catamaran & southeast coast

Operated by Blue Safari Mauritius

From €77per person★ 4.8 · 16 reviews

The Mahébourg departure suits a traveller drawn to the southeast sailing route. Lunch stays aboard, and you arrange your own journey to Pointe des Régates.

  • Sail past historic southeast islets
  • BBQ lunch and drinks on board
  • Make your own way to Mahébourg

7 hours · Meet in Mahébourg
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or those prone to seasickness. Pets are excluded, with assistance dogs permitted.

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White sandy Ile aux Cerfs shoreline with trees beside the lagoonOur starting point

Catamaran, island time & BBQ lunch

Operated by Freshverde Holidays

From €52per person★ 4.4 · 2,397 reviews

Choose the Trou d’Eau Douce departure for a catamaran day with a three-course meal. Add the separate hotel-transfer option if you need the road journey arranged.

  • Island visit and GRSE waterfall
  • Three-course lunch and drinks
  • Hotel pickup available as a separate option

7 hours · Meeting point or pickup option. Use your booking confirmation for departure instructions.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

A minimum of two people per booking is required. Not suitable for wheelchair users. The provider listing also displays a conflicting accessibility label. Contact Freshverde before booking to clarify the restriction. Contacting the operator does not guarantee accessible boarding.

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Catamaran sailing between turquoise water and a green island shore

Lagoon catamaran with onboard BBQ

Operated by Paradis Discover

From €48per person★ 4.6

Compare this livelier catamaran atmosphere if music and an onboard meal appeal. The transfer option serves the north-to-east region.

  • BBQ lunch served on board
  • Snorkelling equipment included
  • Optional hotel pickup from north to east

7 hours · North-to-east hotel pickup option
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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Aerial view of a beach and shallow lagoon

Trou d’Eau Douce catamaran & BBQ

Operated by Atlantis Tours Mauritius

From €48per person★ 4.3

A Trou d’Eau Douce sailing alternative with a swimming break and local drinks. Choose between meeting the crew and the available hotel-pickup option.

  • Waterfall visit and island free time
  • BBQ lunch and local drinks
  • Hotel pickup if the option is chosen

6–7 hours · Meeting point or pickup option
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Wheelchair guests need to stand briefly when boarding and leaving the shuttle boat, with crew assistance.

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Other boat options and booking details

Shared catamaran sailing in bright turquoise waterCatamaran day with hotel transport From €125 per person · Starline Tours
Consider this option when hotel transport is part of your plan. Ask ahead about snorkelling gear, which is subject to availability.
Not suitable for children under three, pregnant travellers or people with mobility impairments.
Guest relaxing on the catamaran front deckShared catamaran with private road pickup From €80 per person · Ethaan Travel Tours Ltd
Choose this shared sailing day for a party atmosphere, with loud music and a private road transfer to join the group cruise.
Not suitable for pregnant travellers, wheelchair users, people with recent surgery, seasickness or motion sickness, or people over 70. Expect a large shared group and limited vegetarian choices.
Our recommendation

A southeast sailing day with Blue Safari

Catamaran anchored in the turquoise southeast lagoon

For a day that gives the boat journey its own space, start at Pointe des Régates in Mahébourg. Blue Safari combines a snorkelling stop at Trou Moutou with a sail past Île de la Passe and Île au Phare, a GRSE waterfall visit and free time on Ile aux Cerfs.

Lunch stays with the journey: a barbecue is served on board, with drinks included. Vegetarian, gluten-free and seafood-free meals can be requested in advance. This is a useful choice if you want a varied sailing day and can arrange your own journey to Mahébourg. Hotel pickup is excluded.

Places along the route

The coast, the river and time ashore

The sailing day combines open lagoon, river scenery and time ashore. The historical islets are sail-past sights, while Ile aux Cerfs is the beach stop.

  • Pointe des Régates, Mahébourg

    Meet the Blue Safari team at the jetty and board the catamaran.

  • Île de la Passe and Île au Phare

    Take in the historical islets from the water as the catamaran sails past.

  • Trou Moutou snorkelling

    A stop in the southeast lagoon gives time to explore beneath the surface.

  • Lunch on board

    Stay aboard for a barbecue with included drinks.

  • Grand River South East

    Visit Grand River South East and its waterfall.

  • Ile aux Cerfs

    Go ashore for free time to swim, relax or walk beside the lagoon.

  • Return to Mahébourg

    Sail back to the same Pointe des Régates jetty.

A little further from the everyday

Make the sail part of the escape

There is a different way to enjoy the lagoon when you do not have to hurry through it. Find your place on deck and let the view keep changing around you.

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Catamaran anchored in the turquoise southeast lagoon
Beyond the stop list

A day with room between the highlights

Much of the appeal is what happens between the stops: watching the southeast coast from the deck, settling into the company aboard and having lunch with the water still around you. Choose this day when those stretches feel like holiday time in their own right.

Eating on board keeps lunch within that rhythm. There is no need to choose a restaurant during the island stop, so time ashore can stay yours. If you would rather spend more of the trip moving between several islands, the speedboat route offers a different balance.

Overhead view of a catamaran and its front deck nets
The details that make a difference

What travels with your booking

Included

  • Full-day catamaran cruise
  • Trou Moutou snorkelling stop
  • Sailing past Île de la Passe and Île au Phare
  • GRSE waterfall visit and Ile aux Cerfs free time
  • BBQ lunch on board and included drinks
  • Crew and safety equipment

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional crew tips
Your departure

Meet the crew at Pointe des Régates

Pointe des Régates jetty, Mahébourg

Look for the Croisières Australes Blue Safari team in branded uniforms at the jetty near the fishermen’s village. Arrange your own transport to Mahébourg. Use the check-in and departure instructions on your booking confirmation.

Operated by Blue Safari Mauritius

1 · Pointe des Régates jetty, Mahébourg
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Before you go

Be comfortable for the whole cruise

Food requests

Ask for vegetarian, gluten-free or seafood-free meals in advance, rather than waiting until the barbecue is served.

Participation

This excursion is listed as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments and people prone to seasickness.

Bring for the water and the return

Pack swimwear, a towel, sun protection, a jacket and a waterproof bag. The itinerary can change with tides and sea-safety conditions.

Respect the surroundings

Do not touch animals, marine life or plants, and do not leave litter. Pets are excluded, with assistance dogs permitted.

Traveller experiences

The sail is often the part that stays with guests

Guests describe the crew, food and time on the catamaran. Their views of the island itself are more mixed, which helps explain who this sailing day may suit.

★★★★★

Sandi describes a relaxed trip with pleasant fellow travellers and an excellent crew, and would recommend the experience.

Sandi · Slovenia
★★★★★

David particularly liked the front nets for relaxing, together with the variety of barbecue food, side dishes and included drinks.

David · Slovakia
★★★★☆

Linn praised the dedicated crew, catamaran and snorkelling. A vegetarian meal was arranged after a late booking. The crowded island felt less appealing, and she would have preferred more time aboard.

Linn · Germany
A few more answers

Before you book

How long is the Blue Safari cruise?

The recommended excursion is listed as seven hours. Arrange your road journey to and from Mahébourg separately, using the check-in and departure instructions on your booking confirmation.

Is hotel pickup included?

Not on the Blue Safari cruise. You meet at Pointe des Régates in Mahébourg. Several alternatives offer pickup as a selected option, including Freshverde and Atlantis.

Do we land on all the islands?

No. Blue Safari sails past Île de la Passe and Île au Phare. Ile aux Cerfs is the stop with free time ashore. A pass-by is a view from the boat, not an island landing.

Can I book a vegetarian lunch?

Blue Safari offers vegetarian, gluten-free and seafood-free meal options on advance request. Notify the operator when booking.

Are the catamarans quiet cruises?

The atmosphere varies. Paradis Discover includes music, and the Ethaan trip explicitly describes a shared party cruise. Read those details if a quieter day matters to you.

What if I prefer a speedboat?

A speedboat can connect a focused island day or a wider southeast route. Compare the speedboat options before deciding how much of the day you want to spend sailing.

The next useful step

A different pace, or a little more planning?

Across the islands

Trade time on deck for a route with more changes of scene.

Explore speedboat tours

Getting there

Plan the road journey to the Mahébourg departure.

Plan the crossing

Time ashore

Make the most of the time your sailing day leaves ashore.

Read the island guide

Give the sailing day its own place in your holiday

Choose Blue Safari when the Mahébourg departure, time on the catamaran and an onboard barbecue are as appealing as the island at the end of the sail.

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