15 East Coast Tours Worth Booking

1.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 267 reviews · 7 hours · from $85Our pick

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’s east coast by speedboat, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Ile aux Margenie. Swim, snorkel, hear about the 1810 naval battle, and enjoy a halal BBQ lunch with drinks. Guides speak English and French.

“Good full day trip, you also get a bit of speed so it's not just a boring boat ride”

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2.Authentic North East Coast E-bike Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 151 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Join Parmeet and Bindia for a 32 km guided e-bike ride along Mauritius’s quieter northeast coast. You’ll visit fishermen’s villages, temples, a fish market, mangroves, an oyster farm, tortoise and turtle sites, hidden beaches, and a local restaurant. English and French guidance, lunch, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“A wonderful experience overall, the knowledge of our guide was incredible and the local experience very appreciated after resort life . We saw the true Mauritius !! Our food was fantastic and the e-bikes are so much fun .. definitely recommend d this experience , very happy family today !!”

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3.East Belle Mare Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · from $158

From Belle Mare, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with a PADI professional, practice in shallow water, then take a supervised open-water session along Mauritius’s East Coast. Instructors including Jeremy, Bruno, and Curtis are praised for calm, clear guidance. Equipment and a certificate are included, with hotel pickup advertised within 10 km.

“This was our first scuba diving experience and it was perfect despite the weather! Many thanks to Curtis, our diving instructor. He was kind, very friendly and energetic. He made us feel comfortable & relaxed before the activity. Diving center is not a luxury one but people are great and the activity is great value for your money. They even picked us from the hotel and dropped-off to the hotel after the activity. Don’t miss the opportunity of experiencing scuba diving with Curtis!”

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4.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6h 30m · from $82

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a powered catamaran from Pointe D’Esny, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile aux Aigrettes, and a southeast waterfall. Swim, snorkel, enjoy a BBQ and drinks, and watch for dolphins and tortoises. Jonathan, Nathalie, Pascal, and Alex may help run the day.

“Apercevoir des dauphins et tortues dans leur millieu naturel. la plage de l'île aux cerf est incroyable 🤩 le déjeuner complet et le personnel au petit soin 👍 l'arrêt à la cascade un peu trop rapide !”

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5.East Coast Mauritius Private Scenic Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 88 reviews · 15 - 30 minutes · from $259

Take off from Palmar Beach with a pilot speaking English or French, then view Mauritius from a private seaplane. Choose a 15, 20, or 30-minute route over Belle Mare, Île aux Cerfs, the eastern lagoon, Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall, Lion Mountain, and the famous underwater waterfall illusion. Transport and aerial photos cost extra.

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6.5 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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7.EAST Shared Cruise : OCÉANE Full day catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $77Best value

Spend about seven hours aboard Océane’s shared catamaran from Pointe Maurice in Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll snorkel in the lagoon, visit Ile aux Cerfs, eat grilled fish and chicken with salads, and see Grand River South East Waterfalls. The boat carries up to 35 people and returns to the starting point.

“Très agréable journée à bord du catamaran, des paysages magnifiques et un personnel aux petits soins !”

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8.Authentic North East Coast E-bikes Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $116

Ride a powerful fat-tire e-bike from Calodyne through Grand Gaube, mangroves, beach villages, and Cap Malheureux. Guides Parmeet and Cedric lead a small group of up to eight, with time for local encounters, beach snacks, refreshments, and a swim at Anse La Raie or near the red church.

“Such a great way to see this part of the island. I was a bit nervous of the bike at first, having not ridden an e-bike before, or been on a normal bike for 20 years, but we had some time at the beginning to make sure we were comfortable, and after that it was great fun! Saw some interesting places, and our guide Parmeet was really friendly and knowledgeable.”

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9.Seaplane Tours over the turquoise lagoon of the East of Mauritius

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $219

Take a private 15 to 40 minute seaplane flight from Mauritius’ east coast over turquoise lagoons, Île aux Cerfs, Amber Island, and Grand River South East Waterfalls. You’ll see beaches, reefs, small islands, and waterfalls from above. Flights depend on weather, so confirm your launch point and keep your schedule flexible.

“Incredible views from the plane. My flight has been rescheduled a few times due to poor weather. It is common on this island because it’s windy and rains unexpectedly. The pilot is experienced. The booking process is simple and streamless despite the customer service’s English just allows her to get by. It is best you use text to communicate with them via WhatsApp.”

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10.The Wild East of Mauritius: Full-day tour including 2-hour Quad-Biking & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $155

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Mauritius with a private driver-guide, 2-hour quad-bike outing to Pont Naturel, Mahebourg museums and market, a three-course halal lunch, and time to swim or snorkel at Blue Bay. Pickup is available from any accommodation, and the tour runs at your group’s pace.

“Experience was great. However it needs to be confirmed on booking if you are two there are not separate quads. It's a shared quad. Otherwise it was good! Quad bike guide was pleasant and guide was great!”

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11.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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12.FULL-DAY CATASPEED – East Lagoon cruise including transfer.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $170

Spend seven hours on a private speedboat exploring Mauritius’s East Lagoon. You’ll visit Ile aux Flamants, Ile aux Phares, Ile de la Passe, Ile aux Margenie, and Ile aux Cerfs, with snorkeling, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and a stop at Grand River South East Waterfall. Hotel pickup and all snorkeling gear are included.

“Cerf Island is so dirty with trash everywhere that it ruins the experience, this is where the stop is the longest and there is not even a possibility of snorkeling. It's just a tourist trap.”

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13.The East of Mauritius: Full-day incl visit to Ile aux Aigrettes & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $146

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring southeast Mauritius by private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ile aux Aigrettes by boat with a nature guide, see rare species and native plants, eat a three-course halal lunch, and tour Mahebourg, Old Grand Port, Pointe Canon, and Blue Bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Lack of communication by organisers- taken to a boat and send around the bay on this boat and driver left us, lack of information and not knowing who to contact. Workers on beach helped locate driver / guide and he returned and did seeRead more”

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14.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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15.North East of Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise w/ BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · from $80

Join Blue Safari Mauritius at 9:30 am for a 6.5-hour catamaran cruise from Grand Gaube. Swim and snorkel in the lagoon, pause in L’ile d’Ambre’s mangroves, enjoy BBQ fish, chicken, salads, fruit, and local drinks, then relax on Bernaches Island. The route may change if the sea turns rough.

“Es war so ein toller Trip, hervorzuheben ist die Stimmung auf dem Katamaran, die Crew war toll, frisches BBQ, Cocktails alles was das Herz begehrt die Mongrove fühlte sich wie eine einsame Inseln an 😻 Ich würde Die Tour nochmal buchen ( Tip Verdient) Danke”

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