Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer
Traveler rating
3.4/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer worth booking?
Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer is a 7-hour experience in Port Louis, Mauritius, from $131 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.4/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 3.4/5 (7)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $131 per person
Sail in a 42-ft catamaran to Ile Aux Cerfs to relax and unwind and pass by iconic islets of the south such as Ile Aux Aigrettes and Ile Aux Phares as well as admire the eye-catching mountainous panoramas. An elite experience awaits! On the way to Ile aux Cerfs, the catamaran will stop for snorkeling in the blue turquoise crystal clear water allowing guests to enjoy the underwater marine life & swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish. Then, cruise to see the magical Grand River South East waterfalls. Afterward, you'll enjoy a BBQ 3-Couse lunch & a wide selection of unlimited drinks will be served to you. Arriving there, take a stroll & absorb the pristine natural environment, sit back & relax on the white sandy beaches. Guests can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities available. Day trip full of sun, drinks, delicious food, sega dancing, live music, an open bar and lots of fun & relaxation!
What you get
About this experience
Sail in a 42-ft catamaran to Ile Aux Cerfs to relax and unwind and pass by iconic islets of the south such as Ile Aux Aigrettes and Ile Aux Phares as well as admire the eye-catching mountainous panoramas. An elite experience awaits! On the way to Ile aux Cerfs, the catamaran will stop for snorkeling in the blue turquoise crystal clear water allowing guests to enjoy the underwater marine life & swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish. Then, cruise to see the magical Grand River South East waterfalls. Afterward, you'll enjoy a BBQ 3-Couse lunch & a wide selection of unlimited drinks will be served to you. Arriving there, take a stroll & absorb the pristine natural environment, sit back & relax on the white sandy beaches. Guests can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities available. Day trip full of sun, drinks, delicious food, sega dancing, live music, an open bar and lots of fun & relaxation!
What's included
Included
- Services of a fully qualified certified Private Guide/Driver
- Snorkeling stop at Trou Moutou Parc
- Selection of unlimited alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks onboard (Wine, beer, Rhum, Soft drinks)
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
- 3-course Lunch (Veg & Non Veg)
- Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Not included
- Watersport activities - Parasailing, Tube Riding & Undersea walking (Additional Charges)
- Lobster Lunch (Additional Charges)
What you'll see and do
Begin your full-day excursion to Ile Aux Cerfs with a complimentary hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere on the paradise Island. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off to Mahebourg village. Arriving at Pointe Jerome at 09.15 A.M, you will board your Catamaran to enjoy this memorable catamaran cruise from Pointe Jerome to Ile Aux Cerfs.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Pointe d'Esny
This cruise is all about sailing through crystal clear waters whilst enjoying breathtaking sceneries and relaxing on the beautiful white sand bank of Ile aux Cerfs. The southeast part of Mauritius offers wide areas of awesome turquoise crystal clear water as well as eye-catching mountainous panoramas. Benefit for starting the catamaran excursion to ile aux cerfs at Mahebourg is that it is at greater distance than starting at Trou d’eau douce. Thus sailing will be longer & more time to enjoy the navigation. Throughout the day, from the moment you board the catamaran you can enjoy the open bar service. Along the way, the catamaran makes a stop for you to enjoy snorkeling inside the island's largest lagoon allowing you to enjoy the underwater marine life and swim amongst superb corals and brightly colored tropical fish. Sail to Ile Aux Cerfs to relax and unwind and pass by iconic islets of the south such as Ile Aux Aigrettes and Ile Aux Phares. An elite experience awaits!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Grand River South East Waterfalls
A visit to Grand River South East waterfall is also included. Then, when reaching the Grand River, you will go by speed boats to visit the waterfalls which are found about 500m upstream. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see the curious monkeys jumping through the big old trees on the river banks. Watch the Mauritian fruit bats resting perched on the highest trees as you approach the waterfall. Following the visit to the waterfall, you will head back to the catamaran for lunch. On board, enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch, selection of alcoholic beverages (beer, rum, cocktails) and non-alcoholic drinks and more. The BBQ lunch which is prepared by the friendly crew members is one of the best lunches you get to have as part of any catamaran cruise offered in Mauritius. (If you are a vegetarian, please advise us before, so we can ask the chef to cater specifically for your needs.)
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ile aux Cerfs
The catamaran will cruise into the canal between Ile aux Cerfs and the world-class sanctuary of Anahita before dropping you off on the famous white sand bank of Ile aux Cerfs. Ile aux cerfs is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. As you approach the island, you will see the swaying palm trees & the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters. At Ile aux Cerf, there are a variety of invigorating activities are awaiting you: parasailing, tube riding, and undersea walk. After doing your activities, you can take a stroll & absorb the pristine natural environment, sit back and relax on the white sandy beaches. On Ile aux Cerfs Island you are sure to have some relaxation & fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy a swim and/or snorkel in the azure sea. With its luminous flora and fauna, uninhibited wind and sun, and myriad facilities to cater to your whims, Ile Aux Cerfs is the perfect getaway for anyone seeking an uncommonly comfortable escape.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Pointe d'Esny
After spending some time on Ile aux Cerfs, you will re-embark on the catamaran and sail back to the Pointe Jerome jetty. Once on board tea and coffee is served as well as slices of cake, not to forget the open bar that remains open including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks The crew members will make sure to make your time more enjoyable, and they will be happy to tell you about local tales, jokes, and play local Mauritian sega music which will lift the spirits of all the people on board. You are expected to arrive back to Pointe Jerome at 16:00. Then, our driver will drop you back to your hotel for a sumptuous dinner.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- no, hi, de, sv, ru, fi, pt, en, hr, it, fr, hu, es, cs, ar, uk, ja, sk, zh-CN, pl, ro, da, ur, tr, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Freshverde Holidays
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
- Please advise of any food allergies or illness
- Infant aged 1 to 3 are free of charge. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
- In case of of Cyclone or torrential rainfall alert, you will receive a full refund if cancellation is made by the operator
- Please bring your own towels and another spare clothes
- Pick-up time may vary depending upon your location
- Lobster lunch is available at a surplus charges (Contact management for price)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A Memorable Family Catamaran Adventure in Mauritius
Together with my wife and child, we had the pleasure of experiencing a wonderful catamaran excursion. Everything was perfectly organized and relaxed. The transfer to the excursion was also amazing—the young but very intelligent driver made the 1.5-hour ride very enjoyable with beautiful stories about the history of Mauritius, and along the way, he also showed us many sights. I highly recommend this excursion to everyone, especially if you’re lucky enough to ride with Sahil.
Response from the operator: We’re so happy to hear you and your family had a wonderful catamaran day 🌊✨ Sahil will be thrilled to hear your kind words — he loves sharing stories and making the journey as enjoyable as the excursion itself! Thank you for recommending us so warmly — we’d love to welcome you back for another unforgettable day in Mauritius 🌴
via Tripadvisor
The problems of keeping to the schedule times
We booked this tour because it was supposed to be 8 hours starting at 7.00am This was important as we had to be back by 17.00 for our cruise ship departure. Everything started well, we were picked up at 7.15 and transported to the catamaran venue 55.00 minutes later. The problem started then, after waiting 55 minutes the tour still hadn't commenced and our best estimate was it was likely to take another 30 minutes. If that was indeed the case we weren't able to get back to the ship in time. This left know option other than cancel and return. This was no fault of our and as such we should be entitled to a full refund
Response from the operator: We’re very sorry to hear about the timing issues you experienced, and we completely understand your frustration given your cruise schedule. It’s disappointing that the delay at the catamaran prevented you from enjoying the tour. Your feedback has been noted and will be reviewed with our operations team to prevent this in the future.
via Viator
Great day trip !
Darren our driver was great and even took us to a little beach before we boarded the boat! Beautiful day out lots of drink and food and great stops ! The island was lovely !
via Tripadvisor
Zero
Rainy day, couldn't get hold of the driver or company, didn't receive any calls or messages, and wasn't refunded!
via Viator
Perfect !
Excellent day aboard the catamaran, we were able to see monkeys, the waterfall, the deer island and dive into turquoise water full of pretty fish: a real aquarium! All this in a good mood and with plenty to eat and drink! Our driver of the day (Manu) was perfect: punctual, kind and considerate
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Freshverde Holidays, who run 66 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.5.
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Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Port Louis.
How much does Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer cost?
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Prices start at $131 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Port Louis usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Port Louis is not rushed.
Is Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.4/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Port Louis, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Port Louis can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Port Louis and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Port Louis within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Port Louis?
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On Outty we rank every Port Louis experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mesmerizing south west guided tour of mauritius. (Vallé optional), Private taxi : North guided tour of mauritius., Port-Louis Street Food Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Port Louis?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Port Louis?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer?
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Included: Services of a fully qualified certified Private Guide/Driver; Snorkeling stop at Trou Moutou Parc; Selection of unlimited alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks onboard (Wine, beer, Rhum, Soft dr; Use of snorkeling equipment; and Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle. Not included: Watersport activities - Parasailing, Tube Riding & Undersea walking (Additional Charges); and Lobster Lunch (Additional Charges). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 179 listed pickup locations in and around Port Louis. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer offered in?
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It is offered in Norwegian, Hindi, German, Swedish, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Ukrainian, Japanese, Slovak, Chinese, Polish, Romanian, Danish, Urdu, Turkish and Dutch. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Infant aged 1 to 3 are free of charge. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Catamaran to Ile aux Cerfs from Pointe Jerome with transfer?
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Across 7 reviews averaging 3.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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