9 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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