Blue Bay Marine Park: The 15 Best Trips

1.Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend four hours with Totof Tours in Blue Bay Marine Park, using a glass-bottom boat to reach two snorkeling sites near Point d’Esny and Ile aux Aigrettes. Swim among coral and fish, then eat a Creole picnic on Ile des deux Cocos. English and French guides, equipment, drinks, and vegetarian meals are included.

“It was by far the best experience in Mauritius - I can highly recommend this tour. The water, the corals, the fish, the lunch and the guide was outstanding.”

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2.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat Visit and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Best value

Set out from Blue Bay Beach for a 15-minute glass-bottom boat ride, then spend 45 minutes snorkeling in Blue Bay Marine Park. English- and French-speaking guides such as Lucas, Gregory, and Michel explain the reef, fish, and local conditions. Gear, safety advice, and help for less confident swimmers are included.

“Very nice activity if you're passionate about snorkeling and sea life. Our guide was very nice, I asked if we would see sea turtles so he gave us tips on the spots where these beautiful animals are usually seen in the bay, and even allowed us to snorkel twice to see one. From the glass boat you also have a nice view of the corals. One comment is that the departure time wasn't clear from the booking, but the customer service was very quick and helpful and the tour provider let us choose our preferred time, which was great. Great value for money, recommended!”

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3.Snorkeling Excursion in Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

From Blue Bay Public Beach, Totof Tours takes you by glass-bottom boat to a snorkeling site in Blue Bay Marine Park. You can watch coral and fish through the boat, then swim with a mask, snorkel, and life jacket. The guide speaks English or French, and the whole outing lasts about one hour.

“Great tour guide, great snorkeling spot. I would always recommend this snorkeling adventure with Totof Tours in Blue Bay!”

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4.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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5.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast with a capped group of 18, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Blue Bay Marine Park. Your day includes a speedboat ride, snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, drinks, and island history from the guide. Skipper Andy is known for his lively approach.

“It was a really nice day on the speedboat, we got to se a lot of things and we had a great, happy and friendly skipper. Fair price as well. -The music on the boat was a little loud but that's the only thing we would be able to point a finger at. Can highly recommend this trip.”

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6.Ile aux Aigrettes Reserve & Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $137

Spend a full day exploring Ile aux Aigrettes with a reserve ranger, then take a glass-bottom boat through Blue Bay Marine Park and snorkel among tropical fish. Private hotel transport is included, while the reserve and boat sections are shared with up to 15 people. Lunch is not included.

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7.Exotic East of Mauritius: Full-day incl Ile aux Aigrette & Blue-Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $158

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring eastern Mauritius by private vehicle and boat. Snorkel or use a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay, visit rare wildlife on Ile aux Aigrettes, eat a three-course lunch, then tour Mahebourg’s museums, market, waterfront, and Pointe Canon. Pickup is included across Mauritius.

“I cannot recommend this tour. This company gets mixed reviews and I should have listened to the bad ones. Our driver was definitely not a guide. He was a nice enough guy but he spoke very poor English and told us nothing about the placeRead more”

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8.boat trip for ile au cerf (5 islands, barbecue)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $111Top rated

Join La-criee ltee for a seven-hour small-group boat trip from Blue Bay to Ile au Cerfs. You’ll snorkel, visit lighthouse and river stops, then enjoy a beach barbecue with fish, chicken, lobster, and homemade punch. Guides including Pascale, William, Mathéo, Val, and Steve have led recent departures in French and English.

“Było jeszcze lepiej, niż się spodziewałam. Organizatorzy zadbali o nasze dobre humory, sporządzili pyszną ucztę w kameralnym miejscu. To był bardzo miło spędzony czas”

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9.South Of Mauritius Quadbike and Snorkeling Blue Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $199

Spend six hours exploring southern Mauritius on a guided quad-bike ride through Le Souffleur, the Natural Bridge, Royal Palm Forest, La Cambuse, Bassin Camaron, and Le Bouchon. After lunch and a soft drink, continue to Blue Bay for a glass-bottom boat trip and snorkeling. Groups are limited to four, with English and French guides.

“We had a very nice trip. We had a lot of fun while driving through puddles, got wet and dirty and enjoyed the nice views. Our guide was very cool and gave us a great experience”

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10.Mauritius South Tour Including Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours touring southern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll snorkel from Blue Bay, watch the reef from a glass bottom boat, see crocodiles and giant tortoises at La Vanille, visit Gris Gris, and sample rum at Saint Aubin. Your driver gives you flexibility, though attraction fees and lunch cost extra.

“Diferentes actividades que te ayudan a conocer el sur de Mauricio donde destaca el enclave del mar , su hermosa playa , limpieza y riqueza de sus aguas con una buena explicación a bordo del bote”

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11.The beautiful East of Mauritius:incl Blue-Bay Marine Park, Crocodile park &Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $140

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring east Mauritius with a private guide and vehicle. Snorkel or ride a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay Marine Park, eat a three-course halal lunch, visit Mahebourg’s museums and market, then meet giant tortoises and crocodiles at La Vanille Nature Park. Hotel pickup, entries, equipment, and water are included.

“Our day started with La Vanille Nature Park where we thoroughly enjoyed the Giant Tortoises wandering freely amongst the visitors which my son and all adults were amazed by their friendly nature. We then went to Mahebourg Museum whicRead more”

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12.East of Mauritius: Full Day Scenic Tour with Lunch & Glass Bottom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $145

Spend a private day exploring southeastern Mauritius with driver-guide Jameel or a trained local driver. Visit Mahebourg, museums, historic battle sites, Blue Bay by glass-bottom boat, local markets, Grand Bassin, Floreal, and small villages. Lunch includes Mauritian fried rice or noodles, with vegetarian and vegan choices, plus soft drinks.

“Jameel was incredible. Very knowledgeable, patient & welcoming. We had a wonderful day . Would definitely recommend this trip to everyone. Thanks Jameel.”

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13.Exploring the Magnificent East of Mauritius: Full-day incl Blue Bay Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $111

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring eastern Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. Swim or view coral from a glass-bottom boat at Blue Bay Marine Park, eat a three-course Mauritian lunch, visit Mahebourg museums and markets, see Vieux Grand Port, sample optional manioc biscuits, and finish at Eau Bleu waterfall.

“Wonderful tour -The Blue Bay is magnificent - making for some wonderful snorkeling & crystal clear waters....the historical points are great to see & the natural beauty of many spots such as Point Natural are breathtaking......above all, thRead more”

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14.Blue Bay Glass Bottom Boat, Adventure Park & Gris Gris

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

You’ll travel by private vehicle from your hotel to Blue Bay Marine Park for a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling, then visit Blue Bay Beach, Gris Gris, la Roche qui Pleure, and La Vallée des Couleurs. The boat is shared, while the land portion is private. Entrance and optional park activities cost extra.

“Good views, informative guide, I enjoyed the snorkelling, looking at the waterfall & beach”

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15.LEARN TO DIVE TODAY with CORAL DIVING Team

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

At Le Peninsula Bay Beach Resort in Blue Bay, a PADI professional introduces you to scuba equipment, underwater breathing, basic safety, and shallow-water skills before a supervised open-water session. The two-hour experience includes gear, mineral water, English or French instruction, and limited local transfers. No prior scuba experience is required.

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