Mauritius · Island Hopping Tours

Catamaran Adventure to Îlot Gabriel, Ile Plate & Coin De Mire: Lunch &Transfer

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Quatre Cocos. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day catamaran cruise from Grand Baie to Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Gabriel Island
  • 02 Snorkeling stop in the lagoon at Coin de Mire
  • 03 Free time to swim, relax and explore on Flat Island
  • 04 Freshly prepared 3-course lunch served on board
  • 05 Unlimited local drinks available during the cruise
  • 06 Beach time and snorkeling around Gabriel Island
  • 07 Chance to spot whales or dolphins during the excursion
  • 08 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included across Mauritius

Set sail from Grand Baie on a full-day catamaran cruise to three of northern Mauritius’ most beautiful islets: Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Gabriel Island. This relaxing day on the water combines scenic sailing, beach time, snorkeling in clear lagoons, and a freshly prepared lunch served on board.

Along the way, discover vibrant marine life at Coin de Mire, unwind on the postcard-worthy shores of Flat Island, and enjoy more swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing around Gabriel Island. With hotel transfers included, drinks on board, and a friendly crew adding local music and atmosphere, this is an easy and memorable way to experience the island’s coastal beauty.

Along the way, discover vibrant marine life at Coin de Mire, unwind on the postcard-worthy shores of Flat Island, and enjoy more swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing around Gabriel Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Grand-Baie
Languages Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your full-day Catamaran adventure cruise to Ilot Gabriel, Flat island, Coin de mire begins with a complimentary hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off to Grand Bay, a touristic and popular village nestled on the North Coast of Mauritius.

Arriving at Grand-Bay, you will board to your catamaran at 9:00 - 09.15 a.m from the beach of Grand-Bay to enjoy this memorable catamaran cruise from Grand-Bay to these magnificent 3 islets. Grand Bay beach is one of the most scenic spots of the island and undoubtedly worth a visit. The catamaran cruise starts at 09:30 a.m, departing from Grand-Bay on the North coast of Mauritius.The catamaran will first head to Coin de Mire Island. After a 45 minutes cruise, you will pass by the islet, Coin de Mire. There, the catamaran will anchor for about 30-40 minutes in the small lagoon of Coin de Mire where you will enjoy snorkeling, discovering the unique rich underwater world.

This is definitely a must trip for any snorkeling fan and for any visitor to Mauritius who is looking to discover the remarkable underwater marine world, home to some of the world's most breathtaking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen. Full with hundreds of bright-colored fish, the underwater world of Mauritius can be deemed a natural wonder, and Coin de Mire is the best place to discover this underwater wonder without the requirement of going diving.

The catamaran will depart from Coin de Mire at around 10:45 a.m and set sail for Flat Island.Around 11:15 am you will arrive at Flat Island. You will get to stay on one of the picture-postcard beaches of Flat Island and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful lagoon surrounding the Island. Now it is the time for relaxation and pleasure on the beautiful Flat Island.

At around noon lunch is served. You will get to enjoy a delicious lunch experience. Lunch consists of Garlic bread, green salad, cuscus salad, pasta salad, chicken skewers, BBQ fish fillet, and dessert. All the food is prepared by a skilled chef using fresh quality products.

The crew members will make you live a wonderful time and they will be delighted to tell you local stories, jokes and also play local Mauritian music. Atmosphere guaranteed!

After lunch, you will set sail to Gabriel Island which is one of the most popular island in Mauritius.This island is very popular for these pristine beaches and turquoise water surrounding the island. As part of this cruise, you will spend in a beautiful lagoon where swimming and snorkeling are essential. Sometimes during this excursion, you can see whales and dolphins. If this happens, the crew will stop the boat so that you can observe these beautiful mammals closely in their natural environment. Of course, you can choose to relax on the beautiful white sand beach, sunbathe or stroll on the island. This wonderful paradise island is the perfect setting for relaxation and sun fans. Around 15:00, you leave Gabriel Island and set sail for Grand Baie. During the return, you will enjoy light snacks, bar service, and music. The scheduled return time on Grand Bay is 16:00.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at any accommodation in Mauritius
  • Private transportion in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water & Mauritian Dry Snacks
  • 3-course lunch (Veg & Non-Veg) Note: Halal food
  • A wide selection of unlimited locally drinks on board (Wine, Beer, Soft, water &local Rhum)
  • Passby Coin de Mire Sailing & Snorkeling
  • Visit to Flat island
  • Visit to Gabriel island
  • Snorkeling equipments are provided
  • Services of a fully qualified guide and driver

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise of any food allergies or illness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children ages 4 years and under are free. Please notify of CHILD/ INFANT SEAT at the time of booking
  • In case of extreme bad weather you will receive a full refund if cancellation is made by operator
  • Thank you for booking with us! We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off all around Mauritius. Please mention your hotel or accommodation location at the time of booking! Our representative will meet you at the reception. You will recognize him by his uniform and the 'Freshverde Holiday badge.'

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Quatre Cocos.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Quatre Cocos.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Quatre Cocos..

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