7 Tours in Trou dEau Douce to Build a Day Around

1.Ile Aux Cerfs Catamaran Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,922 reviews · 7 hours · from $110Our pick

You’ll sail from Trou d’Eau Douce aboard a spacious 42-foot catamaran, with a speedboat visit to Grand River South East waterfall, a snorkeling stop, and time on Ile aux Cerfs. Expect a 3-course barbecue lunch, drinks, music, and hotel pickup. Crews may include Captain Billy, Chris, or other Freshverde Holidays guides.

“Collected by taxi from hotel at the agreed time then transferred to catamaran via motorboat. Once all passengers (27) boarded we set off. Fantastic views of Mauritius eastern coast and clear blue waters. Drinks (water, soft and alcoholic) and snacks were offered throughout the 6 hour trip with a fantastic BBQ lunch. It’ was fair to say lunch was the best I have ever had on this type of trip. We transferred to view the waterfalls in a smaller boat with views of monkeys thrilling my wife. We then sailed out to sea to snorkel, swim and relax. There were some fish but not many compared to other places we…”

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

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

Join a small group of up to 14 for a six-hour speedboat trip from Trou d’Eau Douce. You’ll visit Ile aux Cerfs, Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Fouquets, Ile de la Passe, and Ile aux Aigrettes, with snorkeling, swimming, drinks, island history, and a beach BBQ. Guides such as Oliver, Rajiv, and Wendel are known for lively hosting.

“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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3.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 925 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

Set out from Trou d’Eau Douce on a six-hour catamaran cruise with English or French crew. Visit Grand River South East Waterfall, swim and snorkel, eat a halal BBQ lunch with local drinks, then relax on Ile aux Cerfs. Hotel pickup is optional, and crew members such as Yona and Cedric are known for warm, attentive service.

“Really loved this boat trip! Our taxi Pickup was early and really lovely, the boat crew were really nice and very funny - always looking to be helpful and provide drinks and food. The food itself was really good, really tasty bbq food. Think the trip was good value for money, lots of time on the catamaran, lots of time snorkelling with the fish, really happy!”

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4.South-West of Mauritius Private Full-Day Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · from $115

Spend about eight hours touring southwest Mauritius in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide-driver. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, colored earth formations, Chamouny Waterfall, and Gris Gris Beach. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and entrance fees are included.

“It was an amazing experience we had with Kevin. He is very informative, down to earth and knows a lot about his island. Nice car with good aircon. Big recommendation!”

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5.Ile aux Cerf Catamaran w/Waterfall Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 9 hours · from $70

Spend about nine hours on a catamaran from Trou d’Eau Douce to Grand River South East and Ile aux Cerfs. You’ll see a waterfall, possibly monkeys and fruit bats, stop to swim and snorkel, enjoy a BBQ lunch with unlimited drinks, and have time on the beach. Hotel pickup is optional and costs extra.

“Amazing day at sea with activities and lunch. Crew was amazing! The Waterloo was a definite must see, and the undersea walking experience was exceptional!”

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

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

Spend nine hours on a small speedboat from Trou d’Eau Douce, visiting five east coast islands, Grand River South East, and Blue Bay Marine Park. You’ll snorkel with tropical fish, look for turtles and dolphins, meet wild monkeys, and enjoy a beach BBQ with an open bar. Groups of four or more may have 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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7.Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 5h 30m · from $56Best value

Join a small speedboat group of up to 14 people from Trou D’eau Douce for a 330-minute trip to Grand River South East Waterfall, Ile aux Margenie, and Ile aux Cerfs. You get a beach barbecue, beer, wine, rum, soft drinks, and time to swim. Hotel pickup is optional.

“A comida do almoço estava muito boa e num sítio bonito. O transfer até à tour correu bem. Depois a viagem até à ilha foi confusa, queriam que fôssemos em Catamarã quando compramos speedboat. Combinaram as 12h irem nos buscar para o almoço e só apareceram às 12h40. Depois no regresso tivemos de aguardar 40minutos pelo transfer. Deviam organizar melhor a tour em si.”

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