Île aux Cerfs day trip
Boat or catamaran across the lagoon from the Trou d'Eau Douce area to the most famous islet in Mauritius. Many trips add a stop at the Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall.
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Belle Mare
Long white beaches and calm resorts on the east coast.
Who it is for
Honeymooners and families who want a beautiful beach resort and a quiet holiday, with sunrise over the lagoon.
Top things to do
- Take a boat from Trou d'Eau Douce to Île aux Cerfs, ideally on a weekday.
- Go up the Grand River South East by boat to its waterfall.
- Kayak or paddleboard on the lagoon in the calm early morning.
- Visit the big Centre de Flacq market for fruit, spices and snacks.
Tours from here
Full-day catamaran cruise
Sail, snorkel and eat a barbecue lunch on board. West coast cruises often head towards Île aux Bénitiers and Crystal Rock; east coast cruises go to Île aux Cerfs.
See tours & pricesWhere to eat
- Your hotel: there are few restaurants outside the resorts, so half board makes sense.
- Small seafood restaurants in Trou d'Eau Douce, near the boat jetty.
- Snacks and fresh fruit at Centre de Flacq market.
Where to stay
Mostly large beach resorts along Belle Mare and Palmar; a few guesthouses in Trou d'Eau Douce for smaller budgets.
See hotels in Belle MareGetting there
About 50 minutes by car or taxi from the airport. Breezy from May to October, when the trade winds blow from the southeast. Getting around Mauritius
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