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15 Day Trips with Lunch in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

66 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The 15 best day trips with lunch you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch - The speedboat ride from the west coast
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Île aux Bénitiers: Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

2.Snorkeling w/Dolphins Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,635 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Start with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from the west coast to see wild dolphins in Mauritius’s southwest lagoon. You’ll snorkel near Crystal Rock with Le Morne behind you, eat a three-course BBQ lunch on Île aux Bénitiers, and relax on the beach. Guides such as Yan, Alex, Lulu, Kevin, and Kavi are known for friendly service and careful dolphin handling.

“Every aspect from pick up to drop off and the activities in between was scheduled beautifully. Great guides, boat, dolphins. turtles and fishes. Awesome relaxed BBQ on the beach and thwy always kept us informed of the schedule. superb. 10/10!”

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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch - Chamarel Waterfall: a powerful first stop
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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

3.Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,129 reviews · 7 hours

Set out from your Mauritius hotel at 9:30 am for a private seven-hour tour through Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Alexandra Falls, Grand Bassin, and Curepipe. You will see waterfalls, colored earth, giant tortoises, Hindu temples, and a dormant volcano, with lunch included. Guides such as Raj, Vikash, Baboo, and Robin are praised for their local insight and careful driving.

“A great day, with Alan, our Mauritius guide. He was very considerate and knowledgeable about his country- thank you.”

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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

4.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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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island - The long sail north across changing water
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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

5.Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 918 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie aboard a catamaran to Ilot Gabriel, Ile Plate, and Coin de Mire. You will reach the beaches by dinghy, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, swim and snorkel at your own pace, and enjoy drinks on board. English and French are spoken. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Great day out good locations and excellent bbq with ample food. On the return journey it was a big party with one of the guest sharing her 90th birthday with her extended family and the rest of the past were invited to join in - which was encouraged by the crew. The snorkelling was self guided rather than a more controlled part of the day.”

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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch - Tamarin Public Beach and the speedboat start
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Tamarin: Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

6.Dolphin Snorkel, CrystalRock, ile o Benitiers Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 511 reviews · from $77

Meet your licensed crew at Tamarin Public Beach for a speedboat trip to dolphin waters, Crystal Rock, and Ile aux Benitiers. You can snorkel with dolphins when conditions allow, then eat a local BBQ on the beach. Crews have included Gregory, Peanut, Atish, Jonathan, and Jordan. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“Gregory & Peanut were absolutely amazing crew on the boat. They made sure we saw everything that was promised in the description and even more! Absolutely recommended.”

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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

7.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: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - Hotel pickup and the road to Henrietta
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Mauritius: 7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

8.7 Waterfalls Hike with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 454 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Follow a guide such as Daryeau through the seven Tamarind Falls near Henrietta. Expect steep, slippery ground, scrambling, forest plants, swimming, a fish foot spa, local snacks, and hotel pickup across Mauritius. The route suits fit participants aged 11 and older, but timing can range from about four to seven hours.

“a really scenic hike with beautiful views of the waterfalls. our guide was great and helped us to navigate the slippy terrain. he was friendly and made the hike even more enjoyable. not a tough hike but difficult under foot and some parts required a bit of scrambling. plenty of time given to enjoy the views and swim if wished. delicious homemade snacks provided”

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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

9.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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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch - A fast ride toward the dolphin grounds
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Black River: Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

10.Swim with Dolphin Speed Boat Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 279 reviews · 6h 30m · from $74

Join a small group of up to 15 from Flic en Flac for a speedboat trip to watch and possibly swim with wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy a three-course BBQ with drinks on Île aux Bénitiers. Guides speak English and French, with dolphin welfare taking priority over close contact.

“the entire activity, with the comfort of the speed boat, the enthusiasm of the staff, the punctuality and the delicious food, it was a great day. we got to see numerous dolphins in their natural habitat.”

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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Ile aux Cerfs starts the morning with sand and shops
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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

11.5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

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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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch - Meeting the boat at Blue Bay Public Beach
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Blue Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

12.Half-Day Snorkeling Trip with Creole Picnic Lunch

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

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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Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch - Chamarel and the Seven Colored Earth
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Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

13.Mauritius full day tour : Private south west with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $125Top rated

Visit Chamarel’s Seven Colored Earth Geopark and waterfall in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a French- or English-speaking guide. The day may also include local coffee, rum tasting, Grand Bassin, Hindu temples, and giant tortoises. Lunch, park admission, WiFi, and private transport are included.

“Seeing the numerous God sculptures at the Hindu Temple, vey large tortoises. The lunch was quite late in the tour and mediocre.”

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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

14.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

15.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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