The 15 BBQ Cruises in Mauritius That Earn Their Price

1.5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Our pick

Spend six hours on a small speedboat visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes. French and English-speaking guides such as Rajiv, Oliver, Rajesh, and Wendel lead the trip, with snorkeling, wildlife sightings, drinks, and a beach BBQ included.

“Absolutely fabulous! Highly recommended! Our great guide Wendel (hope I spelled his name correctly) was absolutely fantastic! Super friendly, entertaining, offered to take our holiday photos for us and somehow managed to find us the monkeys, lots and lots of dolphins with babies and even spotted a cheeky barracuda and some gorgeous turtles in the middle of nowhere during our boat trip!! What a superstar! A must do trip!! We enjoyed it a lot!”

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2.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 925 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

From Trou d’Eau Douce, you’ll cruise upriver to Grand River South East Waterfall, stop to swim and snorkel, then enjoy a halal BBQ lunch with soft drinks, beer, wine, juice, water, and local rum. You’ll have 2.5 hours at Ile aux Cerfs before sailing back with Mauritian Sega music.

“Amazing cruise! We enjoyed it so much. Everything was well organized”

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3.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81

Sail from Pointe Jerome on a 31-person catamaran to a lagoon snorkeling stop and Île aux Cerfs. You get coffee, snacks, a BBQ buffet, unlimited local drinks, and time on the beach. Crew members including Rudi, Scott, Rowan, and Miguel are known for attentive service, while dolphin sightings depend on sea conditions.

“Wonderful crew and well maintained Catamaran! Absolutely beautiful experience! The island is very crowded but there are a lot of water activities”

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4.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours on a fast, comfortable speedboat with guides such as Hans, Giovanni, or Nathaniel. Snorkel the lagoon, see a 1902 shipwreck and old lighthouse, cruise to Grand River waterfall, and eat grilled chicken and fish on Île aux Cerfs. Drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are available.

“We had an awesome day. The crew were absolutely kind to us (with children) and paid attention to every detail. We enjoyed to the max. Food was good too.”

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5.Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel on a lively catamaran. A dinghy takes you from shore to the boat, followed by a two-hour sea crossing, beach and snorkeling time, and a BBQ with drinks. English and French guides lead the day. Bring your own snorkeling gear.

“Fantastic trip which is unmissable if you like the open water and pristine beaches. Sailing away from Grand Baie into the open waters can be a little choppy but relatively mild. You sail to these fantastic islands through blue seas and we spotted dolphins swimming alongside even if only for a few seconds. The snorkelling on Illiot George is spectacular and the beaches paradise like. Final word must go to the crew of the Dawn which were fantastic - witty, helpful, friendly and keen to please. A nice party atmosphere the final 30 minutes of the boat ride to wake us up from the post-meal/post-sun slumber.”

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6.Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $63

Sail from Trou d’Eau Douce to the GRSE waterfalls, snorkel in a clear lagoon, eat a BBQ lunch with drinks and music, then spend time on Ile aux Cerfs. Tino Boats limits the group to 30 people, and crew members including Tomi, Lori, and Adrienne have been praised for friendly service.

“Ile aux Cerfs was beautiful. All the crew were very friendly and the singer/guitarist who accompanied lunch was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the day”

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7.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Trou d’Eau Douce to GRSE Waterfall and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll stop for swimming and snorkeling, eat a three-course BBQ lunch, and use the open bar. Hotel pickup, return transport, and a small-group catamaran are included, though boat size and snorkeling conditions can vary.

“The trip started with heavy rain, but it rurned out to be a very Nice day. Fantastic trip with fantastic crew. A little to high music.”

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8.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Join Totof Tours at Blue Bay for a seven-hour speedboat trip through Mauritius’s southeast. You’ll snorkel in Blue Bay Marine Park, visit a ruined lighthouse on Ile aux Fouquets, see the Grand River South East waterfall, eat a fish or chicken BBQ on Ile aux Cerfs, and swim again near Ile aux Aigrettes.

“Super excursion des spots de plongée parfait. On aurait juste aimé rester un peu plus sur l ile aux cerfs”

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9.Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $111

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Pointe Jerome through Mauritius’s largest lagoon to Ile aux Cerfs. You can swim and snorkel, visit Grande Riviere Sud Est waterfall, and eat a BBQ buffet of fish, chicken, sausages, salads, fruit, and bread. Hotel pickup is optional, and the crew speaks English and French.

“Perfect ending of our 14 day honeymoon holidays. The crew was fantastic, we loved all of it😀😀 jungle juice is recommended and also the Mauritian coffe☕️🥤🍹”

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10.Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 5h 30m · from $56Best value

You’ll ride from Trou D’eau Douce with an English- or French-speaking guide, visit Grand River South East Waterfall, eat a halal BBQ lunch with drinks on Ilot Margenie, then spend 2.5 hours swimming and relaxing at Ile aux Cerfs. The small group is limited to 14, with hotel pickup available on selected options.

“A comida do almoço estava muito boa e num sítio bonito. O transfer até à tour correu bem. Depois a viagem até à ilha foi confusa, queriam que fôssemos em Catamarã quando compramos speedboat. Combinaram as 12h irem nos buscar para o almoço e só apareceram às 12h40. Depois no regresso tivemos de aguardar 40minutos pelo transfer. Deviam organizar melhor a tour em si.”

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11.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’ east coast with a speedboat crew, visiting Île aux Phare, Île de la Passe, Île aux Flamant, Île aux Aigrettes, and Île aux Cerfs. Expect a GRSE waterfall stop, possible dolphins and monkeys, snorkeling, island drinks, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Kenny and John speak English and French.

“Nagyon finom ebed volt,kedves emberekkel.A hajó kapitanya mindenben a kedvünkben jart,nagyon jó program volt,nagyon élveztük.Láttunk delfineket es teknőst is!”

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12.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

Set out from Grand Baie with a private crew for Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get an early beach visit, a BBQ with fish, chicken, sausages, salads, and bread, plus snorkeling equipment and time in the water. Sameer or Samir may lead the trip, depending on the crew.

“Guida eccellente, era da solo perché il collega non è venuto e si è fatto in quattro per risolvere il problema, posto bellissimo e vale assolutamente la pena andarci presto, poi arrivano tutti i turisti e si perde gran parte della magia”

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13.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Start early from Tamarin for a speedboat trip to wild spinner and bottlenose dolphins, reef snorkeling, Crystal Rock, and Benitier Island. Guides including Gael and Éloïc have drawn praise for their care, though dolphin encounters can be crowded and weather dependent. Lunch, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“De schipper was erg enthousiast, alleen alle boten gingen als ramptoeristen achter de dolfijnen aan en het leek meer op een jacht op de dolfijnen dan ze op een respectvolle manier met de dieren omgingen , helaas werd mijn dochter ziek en wat erg netjes was dat de schipper ons keurig netjes weer afzette bij het beginpunt”

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14.North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $76

Set out from Grand Baie by catamaran for Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel, with time to swim, snorkel, stroll, and relax on both islands. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks, then sail close to Coin de Mire before returning. Expect music, friendly onboard entertainers, about seven hours on the water, and no hotel transfer.

“Great activity, the entertainers on the boat are super nice! Music and a great atmosphere guaranteed The northern islands are amazing, and when you go snorkeling, you might just get lucky and spot some turtles! The BBQ is awesome! I'd recommend it 100 times”

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15.Dolphins Swim and Ile Aux Bénitiers with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $73

Meet at Tamarin Public Beach at 7:30 AM for a speedboat trip to see spinner and bottlenose dolphins, snorkel a coral reef, and eat a BBQ lunch on Ile aux Bénitiers. Hotel pickup may cost extra. The group is advertised at 14 people, though larger departures can occur. Guides Lolo and Bryan have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“Lolo et Bryan ont été parfaits tout au long de la sortie. Qualité de pilotage et mise à l'eau pour les dauphins topissime. Bbq copieux. Ambiance conviviale et sortie inoubliable.”

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