Activity Details
About this Activity
Photos & Highlights
- Spend a great day out at the sea on board a modern catamaran
- Marvel at outlying islands and its seascape
- Explore & relax at Gabriel island at your own leisure
- Enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch with free-flowing drinks
- Snorkel at designated spots along the cruise
- Optional chauffered transfer available from any destination in Mauritius
Tour Description
We invite you on board our catamaran as we set sail to Gabriel Island. This journey is more about just being at sea - it combines wonderful viewpoints for you to enjoy along the way. If you're into snorkelling, you'll be spoilt! The hallmark of the cruise is a stop at island Gabriel, a protected and private island with white sandy beaches that spells peace and calm.
Your cruise starts and ends at Grand Baie in our modern catamaran. Our crew is friendly with a great sense of humor and entertainment (they'll even play live music on board while you enjoy your lunch!). We respect the environment and take security very seriously. To optimize your experience, we also limit this cruise to a small group.
This activity is available with either private transfer from any accommodation on the island or self-drive.
What happens if the trip is canceled due to inclement weather?
We will inform you as soon as possible, and work with you to reschedule your outing for a future date that is convenient for you. If it’s not possible to reschedule, we will refund any payment or deposit you have made in full.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen and other sun protection, a swimsuit, and spare clothes are highly recommended. Snorkeling gear and swim jackets are provided free of charge, but a wetsuit is also optional and recommended.
Is this cruise safe for children and babies?
This cruise is absolutely safe for all ages. Most of the trip occurs in a lagoon known for its lack of high winds and swells. We regularly host clients as young as 6 months, and we take your security seriously--our catamarans meet all security standards, including free lifejackets.
Itinerary & Location
- Optional Pick-Up (07:30) For an additional small fee, a driver will pick you up from your accommodation
- Embark on Catamaran (09:00): After a security briefing we will set sail to Gabriel Island
- Enjoy the scenice view of the ocean and coast line (10:00): Get upclose to islands like Coin de Mire and other outlying islands
- Arrive on Gabriel island (11:15): You will be at your own leisure and you can use this time to relax and swim
- Savor a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks (12:30): On the menu: BBQ lunch (fish, chicken, sausages) with green salads. Complimentary and unlimited drinks (inlcuding both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be served.
- Sail back to Grand Baie (15:00): The boat will make several stops so that you can snorkel.
- Return (16:00): Arrive at Grand Baie; your driver will be waiting if you selected this option
Where You'll Start
Reviews can only be left by Mauritiusly customers after they have completed the catamaran cruise.
Ile aux Cerfs is a place that you will remember forever. The view is breathtaking and the sense of scale is vast. It’s a private island, so much of it is untouched and truly pristine. Views of Mauritius across the lagoon that you will not see anywhere else.
We stayed in Flic en Flac and so really appreciate the rate for chauffeur service. A local taxi would charge quite a lot more. Plus the car was neat and well-maintained, safe and the driver acted as a guide to make the trip lots of fun.
The whole day was magic from start to finish. The waterfall was so peaceful, the speedboat was fun, the catamaran and snorkeling divine, the island a cut above. It’s off the beaten track and you will definitely feel it. Great sights throughout the trip.