The 15 Best Tours from Grand Baie

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,798 reviews · 8 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend eight hours aboard the orange-and-white Wind Dancer from Grand Baie, visiting Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get a mini breakfast, BBQ lunch, drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, and English or French guidance. Expect lovely water and beaches, but also a potentially rough open-sea crossing.

“Great captain, great chef, great barista, great food and drinks. Look no further, these guys are the real pros. Special thanks to Paul!”

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2.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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3.Full Day Tour of the North with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours exploring northern Mauritius with a private driver-guide such as Rakesh, Yameen, Ivan, or Assif. Visit Cap Malheureux, Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, a ripe black tea factory, Port Louis markets, Caudan Waterfront, and Fort Adelaide. Hotel transfers are included, while garden and tea-factory admission costs extra.

“even after a mix up with drivers, Si gave us a great tour of the north, with stopping suggestions along the way. we really liked the tea ceremony (hidden in the docks at Port Louis) and the botanical gardens (but bring bug spray!). at the gardens it's worth getting a guide and paying a little as they're so knowledgeable and we learnt a lot that we wouldn't have found out on our own. thanks!”

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4.Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Spend seven hours sailing from Grand Baie to Ilot Gabriel on a lively catamaran. A dinghy takes you from shore to the boat, followed by a two-hour sea crossing, beach and snorkeling time, and a BBQ with drinks. English and French guides lead the day. Bring your own snorkeling gear.

“Fantastic trip which is unmissable if you like the open water and pristine beaches. Sailing away from Grand Baie into the open waters can be a little choppy but relatively mild. You sail to these fantastic islands through blue seas and we spotted dolphins swimming alongside even if only for a few seconds. The snorkelling on Illiot George is spectacular and the beaches paradise like. Final word must go to the crew of the Dawn which were fantastic - witty, helpful, friendly and keen to please. A nice party atmosphere the final 30 minutes of the boat ride to wake us up from the post-meal/post-sun slumber.”

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5.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $113

From Bain Boeuf Beach at 9:30 am, sail toward Gunners Coin, Ilot Gabriel, and Ile Plate with a small crew and up to 17 passengers. You’ll have time on two beaches, swim and snorkel with supplied gear, then enjoy a barbecue lunch, bottled water, and alcoholic drinks before returning to Cap Malheureux.

“Super excusion l’unes des plus belles qu’on a faite à l’île Maurice. Un grand merci aux 3 membre de l’équipage. Tout était parfait.”

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6.Catamaran cruise to 3 Northern Isles with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Set out from Grand Baie on a seven-hour catamaran cruise to Mauritius’ Northern Isles. Visit Gabriel and Flat Islands, swim and snorkel in clear water, and enjoy a BBQ lunch with fish, chicken, sausage, salads, fruit, wine, beer, and rum. A possible stop at Gunners Coin depends on weather and sea conditions.

“Bardzo miła obsługa, starali się stworzyć fajną atmosferę. Byli uważni i dbali o dobre samopoczucie pasażerów. Nasz syn bardzo chciał usiąść za sterem i kierował łodzią z dobre 10 minut. Kilka rzeczy do wzięcia pod uwagę: 1. Na wyspie nie ma żadnych napojów. Warto sobie wziąć butelkę wody ze sobą. Szczególnie, że jest mega gorąco, a na wyspie zostawiają nas na 2h. Na łodzi jest napojów pod dostatkiem. 2. Smarować się, smarować się i jeszcze raz smarować się filtrami. Jesteśmy tu już kilka dni, smarowaliśmy się sporo, a i tak wszyscy wróciliśmy dzisiaj spaleni w kilku miejscach. 3. Warto zabrać obuwie do wody. Na wyspie jest dużo raf i dużo…”

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7.Car Hire for a Day with Driver – 8 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews

Hire a private air-conditioned car and driver in Grand Baie for eight hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Shape your day around southern scenery, inland views, Pamplemousses Botanical Gardens, or Mauritius’s mix of religious and cultural traditions. The vehicle holds up to three passengers, while entrance fees, food, drinks, and parking cost extra.

“An extensive tour through most of the island. One of our more enjoyable shore excursions. The volcano was acting up a little bit to make the trip a little more interesting.”

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8.Trou-aux-Cerfs – Grand Bassin – 7 Coloured Earth – Wild South Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $206

Spend about eight hours touring southern Mauritius with a bilingual professional guide. See Trou-aux-Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, Chamarel Waterfalls, and the Seven Coloured Earths, then taste rum at La Rhumerie de Chamarel. Shared transport, lunch, and coastal hotel pickup are included.

“A friendly bilingual knowledgeable guide who had a calm engaging manner . Staying in the North of Mauritius an excellent opportunity to experience a different side of the island.Very good value for the price!”

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9.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

Set out from Grand Baie with a private crew for Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Coin de Mire. You get an early beach visit, a BBQ with fish, chicken, sausages, salads, and bread, plus snorkeling equipment and time in the water. Sameer or Samir may lead the trip, depending on the crew.

“Guida eccellente, era da solo perché il collega non è venuto e si è fatto in quattro per risolvere il problema, posto bellissimo e vale assolutamente la pena andarci presto, poi arrivano tutti i turisti e si perde gran parte della magia”

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10.North: Cruise to the flat island & Gabriel island.bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $76

Set out from Grand Baie by catamaran for Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel, with time to swim, snorkel, stroll, and relax on both islands. Enjoy a BBQ lunch with drinks, then sail close to Coin de Mire before returning. Expect music, friendly onboard entertainers, about seven hours on the water, and no hotel transfer.

“Great activity, the entertainers on the boat are super nice! Music and a great atmosphere guaranteed The northern islands are amazing, and when you go snorkeling, you might just get lucky and spot some turtles! The BBQ is awesome! I'd recommend it 100 times”

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11.Grand Bay: Catamaran Cruise to Flat Island with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 30 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Sail from Grand Baie to Île Plate, also called Flat Island, on a seven-hour catamaran cruise with a dinghy transfer, swimming, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, and free time ashore. You will see Cap Malheureux, Pereybere, Coin de Mire, and perhaps the white-tailed Paille en Queue bird. French and English are spoken.

“Le personnel a bord n'était pas très serviable avec les passagers + la musique etait a fond, c'etait franchement désagréable.”

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12.Snorkeling with turtles Le Transporteur speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours

Join Le Transporteur Speed Boat for a private two-hour trip from Grand Baie to Trou aux Biches lagoon. Your French or English-speaking skipper provides snorkeling gear, snacks, and soft drinks while you search for turtles and colorful fish. Sumil has earned praise for his patient help in the water, though sightings and sea conditions can vary.

“🌟We had an amazing time on our snorkeling trip, thanks to our guide, Sumil. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful from start to finish. Before we even entered the ocean, he put in so much effort to help us get close to the turtles, which made the experience even more special. We were also provided with water, cool drinks, and cookies afterward, which was a thoughtful touch. To top it all off, Sumil surprised each of us with a very cool souvenir tote bag. It was such a kind gesture and made the day feel even more memorable. We absolutely loved our trip and would highly recommend this trip!”

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13.Seabob Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour · from $104Top rated

Meet Olivier and Steffie’s team near Sunset Diving Center in Grand Baie for a short briefing, glass-bottom boat rides, and 30 minutes on a SEABOB. You’ll glide on the surface and underwater with no license or prior experience. The small group is limited to four, and French and English are spoken.

“Activité ludique et originale que nous avons tous appréciés ! Parents comme enfants ado !! Olivier et Steffie nous ont fait une vidéo souvenir en rajout ! Nous recommandons ❤️”

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14.Dolphins watch half-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Turquoise Voyages, also known as Samtours, takes you from your hotel to Mauritius’s west coast for a French-led speedboat trip with wild dolphins. You can watch and swim near them in open water, then see coral and fish. The advertised boat time is two hours, with equipment and island-wide hotel transfers included.

“Amazing - very nice guide and great tour! Everything described was delivered! They picked us up at our hotel on the East side of the island and brought us back, everything was done on time. We say and swam with dolphins multiple times ☺️☺️ I would definitely reccomend this tour!”

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15.Trou-aux-Cerfs – Chamarel – Grand Bassin -Private Guided Tour (Min. 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $186

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Mauritius’s volcanic south. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Black River Gorges, the Chamarel rum distillery, and Seven Coloured Earth. Lunch, rum tasting, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Guides such as Ragoo, Vinesh, Sanjiva, and Deepak are praised for flexible, informative service.

“Such a fun, interesting and varied trip. We saw so many of the southern sights of the island. A great way to get to know more about Mauritius. Packed a lot in but it never felt rushed. Our guide Raggoo was particularly amazing. He had incredibRead more”

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