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For more information on these excursions please call 023-8084-1642
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'Isla Mauritia' Historic Sailing Schooner - North Coast
Thursday and Saturday
Experience a step in time on board the Isla Mauritia, an authentic schooner, built in 1852. Drop anchor off the North-West coast. Laze on the unspoilt beach or swim in the crystal clear waters and explore the wonders of the tropical reef with snorkelling equipment before having a picnic lunch. Sailing back in the afternoon with cool breezes filling the sails, it is time to ease yourself into the restful atmosphere of the wide deck and savour a rum or coffee.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise without transfer |
£ 45 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From hotels in the North |
£ 55 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 65 per day |
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Between Land and Sea - East or South East Coast
Sunday
Embark on a full day exploration on land and sea ….. Sail along the South-East coast laden with histroical landmarks on board a catamaran up to the jetty of Bois des Amourettes. Then, penetrate a wild and captivating reserve nestled in the mountain slopes rising from the sea called Domaine du Chasseur. Savour a lunch composed of local specialities in a restaurant hanging on the slopes of the mountain. Enjoy a nature stroll on the fresh trails of deer.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 50 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 25 |
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Big Game Fishing
On Request
Being a privileged and compulsory stopover for big migratory fish, Mauritius has become a most valuable distination for big-game fishing. Experienced skippers and crew will take you into the vast open sea to chase for marlin, espadon, tuna, wahoo….Share the thrill of this pursuit on hiring a boat for 6 or 9 hours ( A maximum of 3 anglers and 5 accompanying persons are allowed on board).
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Blue Safari Submarine
On Request
Indulge yourself in a one-hour adventure on board of one of our two real submarines. Diving in a submarine represents a rare pleasure in the world and is unique to the Indian Ocean. Shipwreck visit and coral reef observations are amazing underwater experiences for everyone from 2 – 90 years old.
| CHARGES (per person without lunch or transfers) |
| Adults |
£ 58 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 29 |
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Criosieres 'Creole Dream' Sailing Cruise - East Coast
Wednesday and Friday
Feel the charm and the magic of Mauritian hositality by participating in a ‘Creole Dream’ sailing rip on the East Coast. During this trip you will discover the waterfalls of the ‘Grande Riviere Sud-Est’ and the beautiful ‘Ili Aux Cerfs’. For your pleasure a merry making team will cheer you up all day long. Creole food, exotic drinks, wine, beer and delicious cocktails will be served on board. Those who wish can join the crew singing and dancing the sega, typical Mauritian song full of passion. During this trip, you will have the possiblity to swim in the lagoon or snorkel in a dream-like underwater world. (Snorkelling equipment available on board).
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Criosieres Australes 'Harris Wilson' - North Coast
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Experience the feeling of sailing masters, with a trip aboard the Harris Wilson; a magnificent sailing ship belonging to Croisieres Australes. This catamaran of 18.28m long by 10.50m wide, has been restructured as a sailing yacht with dining room, bar, toilets of high standard and comfort. Cruises towards the northern tiny islands incuding Ilot Gabriel. Lunch, drinks and snacks are served on board. There is time for swimming and snorkelling before and after lunch. Sunset cruises with snacks and drinks on board. Embark from Sunset Café - Grand Baie
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise without transfer |
£ 45 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From hotels in the North |
£ 55 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 62 per day |
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Criosieres Australes 'Le Pacha' - North Coast
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Glide on the crystal clear waters of a tropical lagoon and discover the breathtaking view of Mauritius from the sea on board of one of Croisieres Australes catamarans.
Le Pacha sails in the North of the island from Grand Bay with the visit of Ilot Gabriel as highlight. Lunch is served on board and there is time to swim and snorkel in the inviting turquoise waters. Enjoy your lunch on board the catamaran. Swimming snorkelling and moments of pleasurable idleness will end the day. Embarks from Sunset Café - Grand Baie
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise without transfer |
£ 35 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From hotels in the North |
£ 45 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 51 per day |
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Criosieres Australes 'Le Shandrani' - South East Coast
Monday and Wednesday
Glide on the crystal clear waters of a tropical lagoon and discover the breathtaking view of Mauritius from the sea on board of one of Croisieres Australes catamarans.
The Shandrani caters for the South-East coast from Blue Bay. This cruise will head to Ille Aux Cerfs where nature has created a unique scenery. Enjoy your lunch on board the catamaran. Swimming snorkelling and moments of pleasurable idleness will end the day. Embarkation - Shandrani Hotel.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise without transfer |
£ 35 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 55 per day |
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Croisieres Turquoises - South East Coast
Thursday and Saturday
Sunny cruises on board of one of the luxurious catamarans of Croisieres Turquoises, departing from La Croix due Sud Hotel in Pointe Jerome. Wind your way through a cluster of islets home of the various sea birds, along the still wild south-east coast, across the ‘Vieux Grand Port’ where echoes of canons and naval battles still hang in the air. You will then visit the waterfalls of the ‘Grande Riviere Sud Est’. It is in this most natural setting that you will savour an appetising buffet lunch on board whilst enjoying the peaceful scenery. Arriving at Ile Aux Cerfs, you will be able to relax and enjoy its turquoise lagoon and golden sandy beaches. Embarks Le Preskil Hotel.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise for Le Preskil guests |
£ 35 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 55 per day |
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Domaine Les Pailles and Eureka Creole House
Tuesday
Early morning visit at Domaine Les Pailles. A step back in time in the lap of this natural haven will lead you to a moving reconstitution of a sugar plantation of the last century. Ascend the hills enclosing this forgotten valley in a Land Rover. After a short ride in a horse carriage, enjoy a leisure walk from the old sugar mill to the rum distillery and through the spice garden. Then, have a delicious lunch at one of the Domaine Les Pailles restaurants. Finish off the day by a visit of ‘Eureka’ a magnificent colonial house set against the Ory mountain in Moka.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 32 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 16 |
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Ecotourism 'A La Carte'
On Request
Selected trips can also be arranged in conjunction with a 4x4 hire car:-
Photo safari
Tour with meal at a local’s place
Nature and adventure Tour in 4x4
Specacular private 18 hole golf course
Mountain bike ride
Rare bird watching
Horse-riding
Mountain climbing
Hiking in wild natural reserves
Canyoning (abseilling)
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Ecotourism 'A La Carte'
On Request
Selected trips can also be arranged in conjunction with a 4x4 hire car:-
Photo safari
Tour with meal at a local’s place
Nature and adventure Tour in 4x4
Specacular private 18 hole golf course
Mountain bike ride
Rare bird watching
Horse-riding
Mountain climbing
Hiking in wild natural reserves
Canyoning (abseilling)
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Green and Blue Dolphin Cruises - East Coast
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Embark on board one of the two superb catamarans for a sailing rip along the beautiful East coast full of past memories. During the trip, snacks and drinks will be served. You will discover the falls of the ‘Grande Riviere Sud-Est during a short stop near its mouth and thereafter, time for swimming and snorkelling. Back on board, lunch will be serviced in sheltered waters of the lagoon. After lunch, you will set sail towards Ile Aux Certs to relax on dazzling white sand beaches or swim in warm turquoise waters. Embarkation from Trou d'Eau Douce Jetty.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch and drinks) |
| Cruise for hotels on East coast |
£ 35 per day |
| Cruise with transfer - From any other regions |
£ 55 per day |
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Helicopter Trips
On Request
Board one of the helicopters of the Air Mauritius’ fleet for the sight-seeing sensation of your life; Live the thrilll of that unique experience in all security, in the care of a professional crew. Commented by the pilot, each tour is designed to spend the maximum flight time unfolding the wilderness and scenic landscape often inaccessible by vehicle, boat or on foot. Soaring in the skies, you will feast your eyes on the most exquisite views of the island.
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Helicopter Trips
On Request
Board one of the helicopters of the Air Mauritius’ fleet for the sight-seeing sensation of your life; Live the thrilll of that unique experience in all security, in the care of a professional crew. Commented by the pilot, each tour is designed to spend the maximum flight time unfolding the wilderness and scenic landscape often inaccessible by vehicle, boat or on foot. Soaring in the skies, you will feast your eyes on the most exquisite views of the island.
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Ile Aux Cerfs (Lunch Optional)
Saturday
Discover rural Mauritius while heading to the East coast of the island. A short trip by boat will bring you to Ile aux Cerfs, an islet situated a few hundred metres away from the mainland. Its golden beaches and translucent lagoons appeal to the most exacting hedonists and amateurs of watersports and will make you oblivious of tomorrow. Sip exotic cocktails and enjoy a sea food lunch in one of the two thatched roof restaurants. The price includes the boat trip but not lunch, drinks and water sport facilities.
| CHARGES (excluding lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 18 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 9 |
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Le Nessee (Semi-Submersible)
On Request
Floating between sky and sea in total safety of the semi-submersible Le Nessee you will be fascinated by the dazzling spectacle of the undersea world. Multicoloured fish weaving tirelessly around the phosphorescent coral and, occasionally, sea-turles floating in between waters….. Comfortably seated underneath sea level in air conditioned comfort, view all this scenery to the sound of ‘The Big Blue’.
| CHARGES (per person without lunch or transfers) |
| Adults |
£ 18 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 9 |
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Pamplemousses Garden and Shopping In Port Louis
Friday
Your guided tour of the Pamplemousses botanical garden will be an opportunity to be in the midst of a unique tropical flora. Afterwards, follow the footsteps of our guide in the maze of Port-Louis central market’s alleys while falling under the spell of the exotic fragrance of its spices and oriental perfumes. In town, exciting shopping awaits you. The tour will also bring you to the Caudan Waterfront which houses a wide display of boutiques and craftsmanship stalls. Here, shoping can be both exisiting and relaxing.
| CHARGES (per person half day without lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 18 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 9 |
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Picturesque Mahebourg
Monday
Take the road to reach the ‘Domaine des Aubineaux’ for a glimpse of historic Mauritius in its full authenticity. Heading south, you will be delightfully hit by the rare scent that overspeads the tea plantations in the village of Nouvelle France and Rose-Bell. In Mahebourge, visit the naval museum there are a preserved collection of relics salvaged from the wrecks, reminiscent of the fierce naval battles that took place in the region. Afterwards stop at the typical and colourful market place of the village before going to Anse Bambous at Vieux Grant Port for lunch in a rustic place wrapped up by the sky, the mountain and the sea. After lunch, stroll through the mangrove forest full of natural life or glide gently in the fish reserve.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 44 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 22 |
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Port Louis & Pamplemousses Gardens
Tuesday
Head towards Port-Louis, the capital city and thriving commercial centre, an ideal starting-point for the discovery of the island. Its busy port, spicy market, historical buildings and different places of worship offer a foretaste to is rich diversity. After lunch in the heart of this bustling city, enjoy the peace and serenity with the visit of a temple followed by a nature walk in one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world; the Pamplemousses garden.
| CHARGES (per person including lunch) |
| Adults |
£ 28 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 14 |
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Sunset Cruises
On Request
Embark on a spectacular sunset cruise …. Head for the reddening horizon under the rays of a still blazing sun. Bewitched by a riot of colours with a musical background, enjoy ‘canapes’ and cocktails while watching the sun slip below the horizon as the evening draws in …. The perfec way to end the day in such a tranquil and romantic atmosphere.
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Sunset Cruises
On Request
Embark on a spectacular sunset cruise …. Head for the reddening horizon under the rays of a still blazing sun. Bewitched by a riot of colours with a musical background, enjoy ‘canapes’ and cocktails while watching the sun slip below the horizon as the evening draws in …. The perfec way to end the day in such a tranquil and romantic atmosphere.
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Undersea Walk
On Request
Under the glistening lagoon lies a fascinating underwater world displaying a splended variety of fish and shells! Undersea Walk is a must for those who want to experience the intense pleasure of a sub-marine stroll.
| CHARGES (per person without lunch or transfers) |
| Adults |
£ 20 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 10 |
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Undersea Walk
On Request
Under the glistening lagoon lies a fascinating underwater world displaying a splended variety of fish and shells! Undersea Walk is a must for those who want to experience the intense pleasure of a sub-marine stroll.
| CHARGES (per person without lunch or transfers) |
| Adults |
£ 20 |
| Child (2-12yrs) |
£ 10 |
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