Catamaran Trips

Catamaran leaves Grand Bay around 09:00am and sails towards Ilot Gabriel Island for one and half hour. Very good for snorkeling and there will be a BBQ lunch on the island. Will leave the Island around 15:00 pm and back to Grand Bay at 16:30 pm.

(A) Île aux Benitiers includes a large island, with coconut plantations and which is permanently inhabited, and the smaller Îlot Benitier.

• Catamaran Sailing.
• Snorkelling in the lagoon.
• Dolphin trailing.
• Buffet lunch.
• Beer, wine, punch, mineral water & soft drinks.

(B) Dolphin Cruise-----Minibus /Catamaran
The minibus will collect you from Grand Bay/ Hotel at 07:00am and drives you to the West Coast at Tamarin. You will reach Tamarin by 08:45 am. Breakfast will be served and the catamaran will take you to see the Dolphins in the Tamarin Bay. Snorkeling near the Dolphins but NOT with the dolphins. Then sail to the crystal rock and I'ile aux Benitiers.

(A) L’ile aux Cerfs ---Minibus/Catamarin
The minibus will pick you from Grand Bay or Hotel at 08:00am and drive you to Trou D'eau Douce on the East Coast (approx. one hour drive). There you will join the catamaran which will take you to the waterfalls and snorkeling at L'ile aux Cerfs.

(B) I’lle aux Cerfs ---Minibus/small Boat
The minibus will pick you from Grand Bay or Hotel at 08:00am and drive you to Trou D'eau Douce on the East Coast (approx. one hour drive).

Big game fishing is practised throughout the year in Mauritius although the best season for marlin is from October to April. Besides black and blue marlins, anglers also catch:

• Tuna: Shoals of Yellow-fin tuna move in to Mauritian waters in March and April. (140 to 200 lbs).
• Wahoo: Prolific runs of Wahoo start in September. Reputed to be the fastest running fish in the sea.
• Sailfish: Literally flies through the air when hooked, in an aerial display of fury. (Around 100 lbs).
• Bonito: A smaller species of tuna (Skipjack tuna).
• Shark: Expect Blue, Hammer-head, Mako, Tiger, Black fin and White fin.