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Ile aux Cerfs: The 15 Best Trips to the Island

44 tours  ·  from $55 a head

Almost every boat on the east coast is going to the same island, and the difference is the hull under you and how long you get there. These 15 sort the catamarans, the speedboats and the combined waterfall runs by price, departure point and time on the sand.

Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer - A 42-Foot Catamaran With Room to Move
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Mauritius: Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

1.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,922 reviews · 7 hours · from $110Our pick

Spend seven hours aboard a 42-foot catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce, with a speedboat visit to Grand River South East waterfall, snorkeling, a three-course halal BBQ lunch, drinks, and time on Ile aux Cerfs. English, French, and Hindi guides are available, with hotel pickup across Mauritius.

“We travelled by Catamaran with a great crew to see the waterfall, beach time and snorkel time. Food was OK, the hosts were great, we had a great day out and even saw a dolphin!!”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Grand River South East Waterfall and Cascade Diamamouve
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Searching for Dolphins in the Open Sea
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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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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Mauritius: Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch - Passing Ile aux Cerfs on the way south
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Mauritius: Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

4.Catamaran Day Cruise to lle aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce for a six-hour catamaran cruise with snorkeling, GRSE waterfalls, a BBQ lunch, drinks, and beach time at Ile aux Cerfs. English and French-speaking crew, including guide Aldo on some departures, keep the day friendly and relaxed. Hotel pickup is not included.

“It’s was a great day out and we all had a memorable experience.”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ - Snorkeling in the southeast lagoon
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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

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

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

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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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch - Grand River South East waterfall by speedboat
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

6.Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Join a small group of up to 15 on a catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see monkeys near the waterfall, stop to snorkel, eat BBQ fish and chicken, and have unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine, and local rum. Optional island activities cost extra.

“This is perfect for a relaxing day, the trip is slow and you enjoy it a lot, you get to see so many fish and we managed to see dolphines as well. The team was so nice and helpful. Highly suggest it”

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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch - Starting at Chez Tino Restaurant in Trou dEau Douce
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Mauritius: Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

7.Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Meet outside Chez Tino Restaurant in Trou d'Eau Douce for a five-hour speedboat trip to Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll have beach time, a cruise past Grande Rivière South East waterfall, and a fish or chicken barbecue with drinks, fruit, and rum. French and English service is available.

“Troppo tempo a pranzo Sarebbe meglio più tempo nell’isola dei cervi”

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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer - The Dalbair wreck at Pointe d’Esny
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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

8.Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $151

Spend 8 to 9 hours racing from Blue Bay through Mauritius’ southeast islands. You’ll snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, see the Dalbair shipwreck, swim near Ile aux Aigrettes, visit lighthouse and defense ruins, stop at GRSE Waterfall, and finish with lunch, music, rum, and beach time at Ile aux Cerfs. Guides such as Chris, Nelson, Donovan, and Kevin have helped make the day memorable.

“This excursion is an absolute gem for anyone seeking a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation in pristine waters. From start to finish, everything was impeccably organised. The morning transfer was punctual, and we even arrived at the Read more”

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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch - The GRSE waterfalls and the first stop
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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

9.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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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch - GRSE Waterfall, monkeys, and a short river trip
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

10.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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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ - Starting at Blue Bay Marine Park
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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

11.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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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch - Grand River South East Waterfall and Cascade Diamamouve
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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

12.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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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks - A beach barbecue on Ilot Margenie
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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

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

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

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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Catamaran to Ile aux Cerf with Parasailing, Tube Riding & Lunch - Grand River South East and the short waterfall ride
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Catamaran to Ile aux Cerf with Parasailing, Tube Riding & Lunch

14.Catamaran to Ile aux Cerf with Parasailing, Tube Riding & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 86 reviews · from $161

Spend 7 to 8 hours on Mauritius’s east coast with hotel pickup, a catamaran cruise from Trou d’Eau Douce, Grand River South East waterfall views, lagoon snorkeling, parasailing, tube riding, lunch, and drinks. The day can feel festive and full, though timing, boat changes, child restrictions, and weather cancellations need careful attention.

“The trip was well organised and we enjoyed it very much. We had a friendly private driver throughout the day who picked us up, drove us from the activities to the boat and brought us home safely. Thank you Irshaad! We did the activities first, Read more”

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Mauritius : Full day All inclusive Ile aux cerfs Catamaran cruise - From your hotel to Pointe Jerome
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Mauritius : Full day All inclusive Ile aux cerfs Catamaran cruise

15.Full day All inclusive Ile aux cerfs Catamaran cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $139

Start with hotel pickup at about 7:30 a.m., then sail from Pointe Jerome across southeast Mauritius. Snorkel in a protected lagoon, see the GRSE waterfall area, spend about an hour at Ile aux Cerfs, and eat lunch on board. Breakfast, halal food, drinks, equipment, and return transport are included. The crew, including Roman on some departures, keeps the day friendly and lively.

“Great crew really looked after everyone Snorkeling,waterfall and island stop on a trip that had good food and plenty of drinks Highly recommend”

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