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Sail · Snorkel · Island-Hop

The Best Catamaran Cruises

Turquoise lagoons, island stops and a BBQ on deck - the island's finest days out on the water, grouped by coast.

North
East
West
South

North Coast

dramatic islands & Grand Baie

Northern Islands - Coin de Mire, Flat & Gabriel trio

Bain Boeuf - luxury shared island cruise

Ilot Bernache - quiet mangrove sail - Grand Gaube

East Coast

the classic lagoon day

Ile aux Cerfs - the classic turquoise-lagoon cruise

GRSE Waterfall - a boat stop by the falls

Trou d'Eau Douce - the main east coast departure

West Coast

dolphins & Le Morne sunsets

Ilot Benitiers - Le Morne views & crystal lagoon

Black River - dolphin swims & sunset sails

South Coast

power cat blues

South-East Lagoon - power cat from Pointe d'Esny

Blue Bay - a top snorkelling stop

Shared or private?

Shared cruises (7-35 guests) are sociable and better value; private charters give families and couples the run of the boat - and a sunset or dinner sail is the pick for a special occasion.

Map of Mauritius showing the best catamaran cruise coasts
Where to set sail - the four coasts

What's on board

Snorkelling, island stops, a BBQ lunch & drinks.

Pick your type

Shared for value · private for space · sunset for wow.

Best light

Mornings are calmest; the west wins for sunsets.

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Good to know

Book ahead - Peak season catamarans fill up fast.

Pack smart - Sun cream, a towel, a hat & a dry bag.

Sail local - Cruise near your base to skip long drives.

Calm mornings - Clearest water & smoothest seas before noon.

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