15 BBQ Cruises in Mauritius to Build a Day Around

Trou d'Eau Douce: 5 Island Adventure with BBQ & Snorkeling - Starting at the jetty beside the Mauritius flag

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

Explore five islands near Mauritius by speedboat, with snorkeling, dolphins, historic lighthouses, waterfalls, and a beachside BBQ lunch.

“Highly recommend the speedboat tour of the 5 islands. Our Captain Derrick ripped across the waves (probably the best bit) - we got to see dolphins, turtles and monkeys over the course of the journey (recommend bringing a banana to feed monkeys). Great snorkelling opportunities, delicious BBQ lunch and free flowing rum throughout. There's an opportunity to go para-sailing out of sea for two people which I definitely recommend and is cheaper than organizing on the island.”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

2.Catamaran Cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

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

Review of Mauritius catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs, with waterfall, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“After the initial bit of chaos finding the right area to queue (there were loads of people on the beach and about 3 different catamarans), when we were on the catamaran, all the crew were wonderful, welcoming, helpful and genuinely lovely. It was a fantastic day out, great scenery, brilliant music and just a lovely chilled day.”

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

3.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Île aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · from $81.10

Review of Mauritius’ Île aux Cerfs catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, dolphin spotting, BBQ lunch, drinks, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“My driver took me to wrong place in the morning. There was like 50 minutes to meeting point. I was so upset that I missed the boat. Then I called the agency. Priscilla & Cathline were so helpful and calming, they arranged me another boat. I can’t thank them enough. And the tRead more”

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Mauritius: Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

4.Full-Day Speedboat Tour to Ile aux Cerfs & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Review of Mauritius’s 7-hour speedboat tour to Île aux Cerfs, with snorkeling, lighthouse, waterfall, beach BBQ, drinks, and practical tips.

“The boat was modern , fast and comfy. The day went fast as there was plenty to see and do. Lunch was good and a few rums& beers capped it off nicely .”

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Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

5.Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise & BBQ Lunch

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

Review of Mauritius’s Ilot Gabriel catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, island time, BBQ lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Beautiful islands with great snorklingand a nice boat ride there, definitely recommended! However the boat gets quite full and the seas can be a bit rough. Lots of people on the island too, there were about 10 catamarans simultaneously. Plenty of space for all so no worries in that sense. I recommend you do this trip while on Mauritius.”

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Île aux Bénitiers: Swim with Dolphins & BBQ Lunch

6.Île aux Bénitiers: Swim with Dolphins & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 126 reviews · from $135

Review of Mauritius’ dolphin swim, reef snorkeling, and Île aux Bénitiers BBQ, with practical advice on value, timing, ethics, and comfort.

“Younnes was a great guide, super friendly, respectful, and attentive, and he totally exceeded our expectations. The tour was awesome, unforgettable. Thanks, I'd love to do it again ;-)”

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Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

7.Catamaran cruise to Ile aux cerfs with bbq lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $63.35

Review of Mauritius’ Ile aux Cerfs catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, GRSE waterfalls, BBQ lunch, drinks, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Super zuvorkommende lustige Guides, gute Stimmung, gutes all inclusive Konzept, gutes Preis-/ Leistungsverhältnis”

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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

8.Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 120 reviews · from $127.76

Review of Mauritius’s full-day catamaran trip to Ile aux Cerfs, GRSE Waterfall, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, drinks, costs, and key drawbacks.

“The catamaran was spacious, the crew are super friendly and helpful. The BBQ lunch was great and it was well presented and well prepared. The drinks were ample. My wife and I had a great time.”

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From Blue Bay: Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

9.Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Review of Mauritius’s Blue Bay to Ile aux Cerfs speedboat trip, with snorkeling, lighthouse ruins, waterfall, BBQ, drinks, and practical tips.

“Super excursion des spots de plongée parfait. On aurait juste aimé rester un peu plus sur l ile aux cerfs”

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Mauritius: Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

10.Catamaran Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $111

Cruise Mauritius’s turquoise lagoon to Ile aux Cerfs for snorkeling, a waterfall visit, and a generous onboard BBQ lunch.

“L’équipage était au top et le repas très bon. Seulement, on nous a fait embarquer sous un mauvais temps, avec énormément de vent et de nuages. Nous avons eu très froid durant toute l’excursion, ce qui nous a empêché de profiter, et de faire du snorkling. Je pense qu’il aurait été préférable de reporter ou d’annuler la sortie, car nous n’en gardons pas un très bon souvenir. Cependant, je pense qu’avec un beau temps, la sortie aurait pu être très bien. Mais c’est vraiment dommage de faire cette sortie avec le mauvais temps.”

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Mauritius: Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

11.Ile aux Cerfs Boat Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

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

Review the Mauritius Ile aux Cerfs speedboat tour, with waterfall views, BBQ lunch, drinks, swimming, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“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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Mauritius: 5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

12.5 Islands of the East Speedboat Tour with BBQ

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

Review of Mauritius’s 7-hour east-coast speedboat tour, with waterfalls, island stops, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“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

13.Three Islands Private Boat Trip and Beach BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $883 for up to 4

Review of Mauritius’s private three-island boat trip from Grand Baie, with early access, beach BBQ, snorkeling, drinks, and practical tips.

“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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Mauritius: Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

14.Benitier Island – Swim Dolphins – Speedboat & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $88

Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel near Crystal Rock, and enjoy a BBQ on Benitier Island during this seven-hour Mauritius speedboat tour.

“La actividad era nado con delfines más snorkel y barbacoa. A pesar de no haber visibilidad y saberlo de antemano la excursión no se canceló con el único objetivo de cobrar. además la excursión era de 7 horas y duró sólo 4 horas. Una estafa en toda regla.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $76

Cruise from Grand Baie to Ile Plate, Ilot Gabriel, and Coin de Mire with snorkeling, island time, BBQ lunch, drinks, and music.

“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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