A couple in a sugarcane field at sunset, mountains behind, Mauritius

Mauritius honeymoon

Sunsets, quiet beaches and a seaplane

For a honeymoon, choose calm over busy: the long beaches of the east coast or the lagoon at Le Morne. Add one special day out, like a catamaran or a seaplane flight, and finish with a few quiet days in Rodrigues if you have time.

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Seaplane flying low over turquoise water
Southwest

Seaplane or helicopter flight

The only way to see the famous "underwater waterfall" off Le Morne: an optical illusion made by sand and silt sliding down the reef.

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Aerial view of boats in a turquoise lagoon off a beach in Mauritius
West, east or north coast

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.

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Tropical beach with clear blue water
East coast

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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One printable page with everything you need on the island: emergency numbers, our top 10 places, money, plugs, driving tips and a few useful Kreol phrases.

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