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Best Mauritius Island Hopping Tours — Our Top 15

27 tours  ·  from $70 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 mauritius island hopping tours justify the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes and the rest of the week stays yours.

Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Ile aux Cerfs and the first look at the coast
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

1.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,052 reviews · 6 hours · from $100Our pick

Join a small group of up to 14 for a fast-paced speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, the GRSE waterfall, historic Ile aux Fouquets and Ile de la Passe, then swim, snorkel, watch for dolphins and enjoy a beach BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv and Wendel are known for lively commentary and helpful photo stops.

“I would 100% recommend everyone to do this trip. it is amazing value for money. the scenery os breathtaking, lunch was fabulous and the Mauritian 'coffee' was great 😊”

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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island - Meeting the boat on Grand Baie beach
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Grand Baie: Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

2.Catamaran 3 Islands Cruise & Lunch on the Island

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

Set sail from Grand Baie on a 7-hour catamaran trip to Mauritius’s northern islands. Ride a dinghy to Ilot Gabriel, eat a BBQ lunch on Ile Plate, snorkel in shallow water, and cruise past Coin de Mire. Food, drinks, transfers, and English or French guidance are included. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and your own snorkeling gear.

“Great trip, very well organized with good food too. We even saw a couple of whales which made the experience very special”

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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

3.Mauritius: 5 East Coast Islands Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

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

Spend seven hours on a speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, Ile aux Aigrettes, and Ile aux Margenie. Your English or French-speaking guide handles the route, history, snorkeling stops, and BBQ lunch. Expect a lively, sometimes bumpy ride.

“We did the Five Islands tour on the east of Mauritius, and it was absolutely amazing. Everything was very well organized, and the experience exceeded our expectations. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and turtles, which made the tour truly unforgettable. The spots we visited were beautiful, calm, and felt very special. Our skipper, Derek, was outstanding – very friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He showed us wonderful places, made sure everyone felt comfortable, and created a great atmosphere throughout the trip. I can fully recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mauritius – it was a fantastic day on the water and one of the…”

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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

4.5 Islands Speedboat w/Snorkeling Sea Turtle + Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce for a nine-hour east-coast speedboat trip to Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East, Ile aux Phares, Ile de la Passe, Blue Bay, and Ile aux Aigrettes. You get snorkeling gear, beach BBQ, unlimited drinks, and a small group capped at eight. Groups of four or more may request a private boat.

“guide pilote bateau tres sympa et explication parfaite du délai au depart rdv 07h55 depart a 08h50... sinon repas tres bon et copieux,decouverte par la mer ou sur terre des îles,snorkeling dans un aquarium géant!!!”

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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer - Ile aux Aigrettes and the lighthouse at Ile aux Phare
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Full Day Tour 5 Island to Ile Aux Cerfs Incl. Lunch and Transfer

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a fast-paced Mauritius island cruise from Blue Bay. You will snorkel at Blue Bay Marine Park, see the Dalbair shipwreck, visit lighthouse and defense ruins, stop at GRSE Waterfall, and eat a beach barbecue with drinks. Guides may include Chris, Nelson, Donovan, Kevin, or Emmanuel.

“Great trip, pick up from hotel was on time and driver was very knowledgeable really nice bloke he guided us to the pier which was mad busy but was really well organised. We had booked speed boat trip it was amazing from the start. We saw dolphins, turtles and monkeys. Snorkeling was amazing so many fish. Had lunch on the beach which was fab with free flowing rum and soft drinks. All round brilliant trip. 😁”

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Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises - Starting at Pointe DEsny and Pointe Jerome
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Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

6.Catamaran Mauritius: South East 5 Islands Catamaran Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 6h 30m · from $82

Spend 6.5 hours on a powered catamaran from Pointe D'Esny, visiting Ile aux Cerfs, the Grand River South East waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, and Ile aux Aigrettes. Swim, snorkel, eat a barbecue lunch, and watch for dolphins and tortoises. Jonathan, Nathalie, Pascal, and Alex are among the crew members named in the tour details.

“Great day out on the boat ⛵ Lots of islands to see and some really nice fish during the snorkeling! Everyone was very attentive, the food and drinks on board were excellent! Thank you Jonathan for the transportation! I really recommend this company for their tour, they were amazing!”

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5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling - Inside Lighthouse Island
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5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

7.5 island tour all inclusive with Ile aux cerfs and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $103

Start at 8:30 am in Trou d’Eau Douce for a small-group boat trip to GRSE Waterfall, Lighthouse Island, and Blue Bay. Snorkel from a glass-bottom boat, then enjoy grilled lunch, lobster, and drinks on Ile aux Cerfs. The tour lasts about six hours and returns to the starting point.

“Enjoyed all of it. Got topped up with Dolphin and Turtle citings! Tip: If you are in east coast of Mauritius, don't go on this trip for rhe beaches (you are already on most beautiful beaches of the country). Go for other experiences (snorkeling, light house, drinking while in the sea :) )”

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Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie - Meeting at Grand Baie Public Beach
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Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie

8.Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $81

Meet at Grand Baie Public Beach for an eight-hour Wind Dancer cruise to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, and Gunner’s Quoin. Captain Marcel and crew Paul and Stefan lead a day of snorkeling, beach time, reef fish, island views, barbecue lunch, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol. Expect open-sea conditions and a long ride home.

“Had a brilliant time on this Catamaran Cruise. The crew were excellent and very attentive.. The Islands were spectacular and the food was delicious…”

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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce
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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

9.Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Spend seven hours on Mauritius’ east coast with a live English or French-speaking guide. Ride through mangroves to GRSE Waterfall, pass historic islands, snorkel near Île aux Aigrettes, enjoy a beach BBQ, and relax at Île aux Cerfs. Guides such as Kenny and John have led warm, personal outings, sometimes with only six people aboard.

“excellente activité... Tout etait bien juste un peu plus de temps ...je recommande.. excellente journée et belles rencontres”

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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ - A private speedboat from Grand Baie
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Grand Baie: Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

10.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours

Set out from Grand Baie Public Beach by private speedboat for a seven-hour northern-island trip. Reach Flat Island early, enjoy beach time and a crew-prepared BBQ, then visit Gabriel Island and snorkel near Coin de Mire. Food, listed drinks, and snorkeling gear are included. Ask about the conflicting alcohol details before booking.

“Super activité en compagnie de Sameer ! Lieu magnifique et un accompagnement trop sympa avec le bbq sur la plage et la banane flambée À recommander”

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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs - Ile aux Cerfs gives you an easy first stop
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5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

11.5 Islands Speedboat Cruise incl. Snorkeling in Blue Bay + Lunch at Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $110

Spend seven hours exploring Mauritius by speedboat with skipper Andy or another local guide. Visit Ile aux Cerfs, Ile aux Fouquets Lighthouse, Ile aux Aigrettes, Blue Bay Marine Park, and Grand River South East. Snorkeling gear, lunch, snacks, drinks, and an open bar are included. The group is capped at 18 people.

“There was loads more included (like monkeys jumping on the boat!) that they didn’t include in the description. Really lovely day and the people running it were lovely and kept checking we were all happy. Definitely the highlight of our trip!”

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Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Islands Tour with Snorkeling and BBQ - Île aux Cerfs, shopping, and open-water views
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Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Islands Tour with Snorkeling and BBQ

12.Trou d’Eau Douce: 5 Islands Tour with Snorkeling and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Spend five hours on a small-group or private speedboat from Cabane du Pêcheur, visiting Île aux Cerfs, Phare Island, Île de la Passe, Île aux Aigrettes, and Margénie. You will snorkel, see wildlife, stop at a waterfall, and eat a chicken, fish, or vegetarian BBQ with rum, beer, wine, and juice. Guides include Danilo and Ayen.

“Very nice trip. We saw monkeys, dolphins and snorkeled with fish. The tour guy provided good music and vibe”

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5 Islands Trip & Ile aux Cerfs inc Lunch, Drinks & Transport - Early pickup and the run to Blue Bay
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5 Islands Trip & Ile aux Cerfs inc Lunch, Drinks & Transport

13.5 Islands Trip & Ile aux Cerfs inc Lunch, Drinks & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Spend six hours on Mauritius’s southeast and east coasts with a small speedboat group, snorkeling near Ile aux Aigrettes, seeing Lighthouse Island and Ile de la Passe, passing the Grand River Southeast waterfall, and eating a beach barbecue on Ilot Mangenie. English and French guides, hotel pickup, drinks, and time on Ile aux Cerfs are included.

“Nous pensions plonger à Blue Bay.. Un peu trop court, pourrait durer 1h de plus. Guide très sympathique, paysages magnifiques ! Repas très bon, dans un cadre paradisiaque ! On recommande vivement !”

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Trou D'Eau Douce: 5 island tour Mauritius with lunch/drinks - Setting out from Trou d’Eau Douce
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Trou D’Eau Douce: 5 island tour Mauritius with lunch/drinks

14.Trou D’Eau Douce: 5 island tour Mauritius with lunch/drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Join a small speedboat tour from Trou d’Eau Douce for six hours of lagoons, islands, snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch at Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see the Grand River South East waterfall, historic Ile aux Phares and Ile de la Passe, and swim near Ile aux Aigrettes. English and French guidance is available, with Lucas among the named guides.

“Bij aankomst zat de speedboot al vol met 10 mensen, wij en wat andere kwamen er nog bij. Nauw zittend, op de voorkant van de boot, zonder schaduw. Hierop hebben wij de keuze gemaakt om toch voor een private tour te gaan, en dit was fantastisch!! Het was binnen 10 minuten geregeld en we hebben een onvergetelijke dag gehad waarin wij zelf konden aangeven waar/hoelang we ergens wilden zijn, er was alle tijd. We hebben een erg gezellige dag gehad met onze captain!”

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Mauritius: Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs - Starting at Trou d’Eau Douce at 8:45 a.m.
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Mauritius: Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

15.Mauritius: Private 5 Island Tour with Ile aux Cerfs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6 hours Top rated

Spend six hours on a private speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting Île aux Cerfs, the GRSE waterfall, Île aux Fouquets lighthouse, and Île aux Aigrettes. Swim, snorkel, watch for wild dolphins, and enjoy a beach BBQ. English and French guides may include Lucas, Dario, or Robin.

“The host was very good, feeding monkeys from the boat was a unique experience, and the BBQ lunch on the beach was excellent. If the tour offered hotel pickup, it would’ve been better value for money.”

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