Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise: The Northern Islands
By Catamaran Cruises Mauritius
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Ages 0-99, max of 17 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English, French
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- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Bain Boeuf Public Beach, Cap Malheureux, MauritiusMeet our representative at 09h30 at the Reception of Coin de Mire Attitude Hotel .
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7725P6- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bathing attire, suntan lotion, caps, and hats recommended
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7725P6
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- Bain Boeuf Public Beach, Cap Malheureux, MauritiusMeet our representative at 09h30 at the Reception of Coin de Mire Attitude Hotel .
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- AwandeD0 contributionsBest day out on seaThis was a wonderful experience. Great crew and vibes. The BBQ lunch was a real treat, with drinks on board. Highly recommend.Written February 4, 2025
- Quest6067330 contributionsA great cruise along the East coast.It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Snorkelling, barbecue and Ile aux Cerfs. The crew were very friendly and professional.Written January 8, 2025
- Tourist636903050100 contributionsPrivate Catamaran CruisePerfect catamaran for 20 people. We were 7pax so we had ample space. The crew was very friendly and helpful. A great cruise to end off 2024. A must do when in Mauritius.Written January 2, 2025
- katie g0 contributionsA highlight of our holidayWe had a wonderful trip, I highly recommend the company. The crew were great, the food was delicious, the boat was spacious, clean and modern. We saw dolphins, monkeys, beautiful fish and coral, the lighthouse and had lunch at a beautiful lagoon setting. The island stop off was good too.Written December 24, 2024
- K3273ITdaniellas0 contributions10/10 Catamaran and TeamWe had a wonderful full day cruise, the trip was lovely, great team service, the Catamaran is spacious and neat. Definitely 10/10!Written December 15, 2024
- Wendy C0 contributionsSmall group more personal. We enjoyed good food, drinks and snorkelling. They only had one fin that fit me! It worked!It was a bit late leaving the harbour. There’s no warf and there weremany boats heading out for excursions. We had to wait our turn to take a tender to our boat. The boat was great! Clean, one year old, 2 toilets and no sails. We saw the waterfall from about 400 - 500 meters away. Not very worthwhile. The dolphins I was told are on the other side of the island. Of course, we didn’t see any. The island of Cerfs didn’t have much there and 1 1/2 hours was way too hot and long! 30 - 45 minutes would have been lots! The 2 staff were very good. Knowledgeable and friendly.Written December 7, 2024
- Kornel N0 contributionsGreat activityGreat day on the water. Not so many guests on the boat so ample space for everyone. Cold drinks, freshly grilled food, afternoon tea as finishing touch.Written November 27, 2024
- Gilly M0 contributionsAmazing dayFrom start to finish this was an exceptional day out. The staff aboard were attentive and friendly. Waited on us throughout. Food and drink choices excellent. Highly recommend for a day you won't forget.Written November 26, 2024
- Sanasiddique1230 contributionsMust book for a relaxingng experienceThe tour was not overcrowded and the staff was very welcoming. Whole trip they were there making sure we are hydrated, and well fed. Didn't feel boring nor too longWritten November 25, 2024
- davewY4069DE0 contributionsLong, lazy, beautiful trip...Wonderful day out on the ocean! Fun, friendly staff, great food and drinks... Just an amazing, beautiful, sunny day... Thank you!Written November 14, 2024
- kobusv4380 contributionsTop Cat MauritiusOne of the best trips I have been on. Great food. Great music. Well done TOP CAT!! Will do it again. We were spoilt like special guestsWritten November 13, 2024
- guillaumemF9208CD0 contributionsSuper cruise in the South WestThe cruise was fantastic and so was the crew who looked after all our confort and needs. The food & drinks were very good as well. A special shout out to Pricilla who was really super and accommodated our late arrival. Highly recommended!Written October 14, 2024
- drabhijitb0 contributionsLifetime experienceExcellent cruise with marvelous views & jovial ,humble crew, all these combined makes a memorable trip . Food was good, accompanied by lively music & plenty of drinks.Written October 14, 2024
- NoemiSzidonia0 contributionsBest Catamaran TourWe had an amazing catamaran tour with a friendly and attentive crew. They went out of their way to ensure everyone felt welcome and had a great time. The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views of the coastline and crystal-clear waters. The value for the price was exceptional, making it one of the best experiences we had. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the area by boat!Written October 8, 2024
- karolinajU6912QU0 contributionsWonderful dayThe trip was great! Beautiful views, friendly and profesional crew. Delicious food. We has a chance to see dolphins and to do some snorkeling. I highly recommend.Written September 20, 2024
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lior585
3 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
This was an amazing trip. We chose this over an Île aux Cerfs trip because we were staying in the north and wanted to spend as much time on the sea as possible, instead of spending some time travelling across Mauritius by land. We did not regret this choice. The island of Gabriel is very scenic and has one of the most picturesque beaches in Mauritius. The snorkling was great and we got to see lots of colourful fish amidst the coral reefs. The catamaran is comfy and didn't feel crowded even though we were 17 people (including 2 crew members).
We got very burnt after a day at sea. I recommend putting on lots of sun block and reapplying at the beaches.
If you get sea sick, it is much better to be at the front of the catamaran. At the back you feel the rocking motion between its two hulls more.
We got very burnt after a day at sea. I recommend putting on lots of sun block and reapplying at the beaches.
If you get sea sick, it is much better to be at the front of the catamaran. At the back you feel the rocking motion between its two hulls more.
Written December 10, 2024
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Hello
Thank you for your kind feedback! We are so glad to hear that you had an amazing trip and that Gabriel Island lived up to your expectations.
Also, thank you for the helpful advice about seasickness and sunscreen for future travellers.
We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!
Kind regards,
The Catamaran Cruises Team
Written January 7, 2025
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nick R
1 contribution
May 2022
Christophe and the team at Catamaran Cruises were exceptional from beginning to end. We arranged a private charter for a day and sailed out to the northern islands with my partner and young son.
The crew were great company, highly professional, fun to be with for the day and very knowledgable about the areas we visited. The boat itself was luxurious, clean and very well stocked. We wanted for nothing!
We even had the good fortune of spotting a sea turtle while snorkeling during one of the stops in some of the clearest water I've seen.
Arranging the day via phone and email was swift and hassle free, with the team accommodating our every request.
To top it off, they helped make an already amazong day unforgettable by taking us to a deserted beach which made an unforgettable backdrop for me to propose.
I can't thank the team enough, and we truly will never forget this magical day!
The crew were great company, highly professional, fun to be with for the day and very knowledgable about the areas we visited. The boat itself was luxurious, clean and very well stocked. We wanted for nothing!
We even had the good fortune of spotting a sea turtle while snorkeling during one of the stops in some of the clearest water I've seen.
Arranging the day via phone and email was swift and hassle free, with the team accommodating our every request.
To top it off, they helped make an already amazong day unforgettable by taking us to a deserted beach which made an unforgettable backdrop for me to propose.
I can't thank the team enough, and we truly will never forget this magical day!
Written June 7, 2022
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Dominika
Warsaw, Poland2 contributions
Great adventure! I don’t regret choosing this trip over the Ile aux Cerfs at all. The northern islands are amazing. You can find some really good snorkeling spots. For this activity I recommend the Flat Island - just walk a little along the beach :)
Highly recommending the trip itself and the company!
Highly recommending the trip itself and the company!
Written February 17, 2022
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Dear Travel3...
Thank you for having taken the time to review your day out on one of our catamaran servicing the North Islands. We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the amazing snorkelling spots out there.
Once again thank you for sharing your experience on Tripsadvisor.
We look forward to welcoming you on board during you next visit to Mauritius.
The Catamaran Cruises Mauritius Team
Written February 19, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Aprila070
Adelaide, Australia194 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Things were just not great from the start: Website said meet at 930am, email says 945am, second email is again 930am - we rushed and got there to be treated at 10am.
We walked over to the small glass bottom boat to move to the day boat. Nice enough and staff were friendly. Offered drinks however no sugar free options unless alcoholic. (wine and beer) or water. First island drop off - I was apprehensive about getting off as there was very little shade at it was already 11.30am - three boat loads of people and told not to snorkel as too rough - well what was one to do - no swimming off the boat, too dangerous. I was the only one that stayed on the boat but by 1pm and a little starving I asked to be dropped for a swim for 10 minutes to which they agreed. They dropped me off and then didn't collect me for over 30 minutes - no sunscreen, hat or long shirt. No water! Nothing....
Turned out my daughter and her hubby were dropped off with the others and told to meet back at 1pm and were waiting until 130pm. Lucky they had water and snacks with them. Returning to boat lunch was not served until after 2pm. We made our way to the second island for snorkelling and on arrival told we had 20 minutes only. It took them 10 minutes to find fins! - The ride back was pleasant but overall the day was spoiled by a lack of communication - we also ran out of drinks on the way back (they sent some beer over to another boat despite us having a group of young men who were rather thirsty) -
Food was good and plentiful - hence the 3 stars -
Staff were present but not professional and not communication
I feel that the delay in lunch and leaving was planned to coordinate with the other boats due to the weather which was a bit off - but if we had been communicated this we could have been better prepared.
Certainly not good value for money and I would not recommend
We walked over to the small glass bottom boat to move to the day boat. Nice enough and staff were friendly. Offered drinks however no sugar free options unless alcoholic. (wine and beer) or water. First island drop off - I was apprehensive about getting off as there was very little shade at it was already 11.30am - three boat loads of people and told not to snorkel as too rough - well what was one to do - no swimming off the boat, too dangerous. I was the only one that stayed on the boat but by 1pm and a little starving I asked to be dropped for a swim for 10 minutes to which they agreed. They dropped me off and then didn't collect me for over 30 minutes - no sunscreen, hat or long shirt. No water! Nothing....
Turned out my daughter and her hubby were dropped off with the others and told to meet back at 1pm and were waiting until 130pm. Lucky they had water and snacks with them. Returning to boat lunch was not served until after 2pm. We made our way to the second island for snorkelling and on arrival told we had 20 minutes only. It took them 10 minutes to find fins! - The ride back was pleasant but overall the day was spoiled by a lack of communication - we also ran out of drinks on the way back (they sent some beer over to another boat despite us having a group of young men who were rather thirsty) -
Food was good and plentiful - hence the 3 stars -
Staff were present but not professional and not communication
I feel that the delay in lunch and leaving was planned to coordinate with the other boats due to the weather which was a bit off - but if we had been communicated this we could have been better prepared.
Certainly not good value for money and I would not recommend
Written January 10, 2025
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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your recent experience with us. We sincerely apologize that your day did not meet expectations, and we greatly appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
First and foremost, we are deeply sorry for the confusion regarding the meeting time. Clear and consistent communication and we will review and rectify any discrepancies in our notifications to prevent this from happening again.
Your feedback has been noted, and we are working to expand our offerings to cater to all preferences, please note that we do not serve sugar free unless specified by client.
We regret the miscommunication and inconvenience during the island drop-offs, particularly the delay in picking you up and the limited time for snorkelling. Safety is always our priority, but we understand how frustrating it must have been to feel unprepared and uninformed.
We truly appreciate your kind words about the food and your acknowledgment of the staff's friendliness. However, we deeply regret that these positives did not outweigh the challenges you faced.
As we strive to provide excellent value and memorable experiences, your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. Please reach out to us directly at [email/phone number] so we can discuss this further and offer a gesture to make up for the inconveniences you experienced.
Thank you again for your honest review. We hope to have the opportunity to restore your trust in us in the future.
regards,
Catamaran cruises team .
Written January 11, 2025
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Per W
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The cat is probably the smallest on the island. Not even enough seats for the number of passengers they took onboard. Too smal to move around when you’re onboard. Only about 10 seats in the very back. The departure was nearly one hour delayed for unknowned reason. Food had to be eaten standing up due to lack of seats and were no different to non luxury catamaran trips. The same goes for the drinks.
The only luxury on this trip was the price. Possibly due to the delayed departure we never went to Flat Island - all other tours do, and there is where you find the good snorkeling.
If you plan a trip to the northen islands, chose another tour operator. It will be both cheaper and deffinately better.
I’ve done three cat tours and this ”luxery catamaran tour” really did hit the bottom mark.
The only luxury on this trip was the price. Possibly due to the delayed departure we never went to Flat Island - all other tours do, and there is where you find the good snorkeling.
If you plan a trip to the northen islands, chose another tour operator. It will be both cheaper and deffinately better.
I’ve done three cat tours and this ”luxery catamaran tour” really did hit the bottom mark.
Written October 6, 2023
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Dear Per ,
We sincerely apologize for the less-than-ideal experience you had on our catamaran tour. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we take it seriously.
We regret any inconvenience caused by the limited seating and the delay in departure. We understand that comfort and punctuality are crucial for an enjoyable outing. We will investigate the reasons behind the delay and make the necessary improvements to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Regarding the food and drinks, we appreciate your feedback, and we will review our offerings to ensure they meet the expectations of our guests.
It's also disappointing to hear that we missed visiting Flat Island, which is indeed a popular spot for snorkeling. We apologize for the change in the itinerary, and we'll make sure to communicate more effectively about any changes to our tour routes in the future.
We are committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and your comments will help us make the necessary adjustments. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to provide you with a more enjoyable and satisfying tour."
This response shows that you value the feedback, apologize for the issues, and express your commitment to improving the experience for future customers.
Regards,
Catamaran cruises Team.
Written October 9, 2023
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Abe
31 contributions
Feb 2020
Went for the Catamaran cruise to ilot Gabriel and Flat Island with my wife on February 14, 2020. Tour organized by Eco Holidays. We were picked up from our hotel at Le Meridien ile Maurice at 8.15am by Rajan to the Grand Baie Beach area to board the Catamaran. Eco Holidays personnel and safety conscious boat crew members were professional. Good music on board, drinks and Delicious BBQ on Flat Island. We had enough time to swim in the beach and relax on both islands. It was money well spent. Kudos to Eco Holidays
Written February 15, 2020
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Erik E
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Jul 2023 • Couples
The morning was bad with a lot of rain an stormy. Also on the island it rained twice. Because of the rough weather we could swim or snorkel oin another place, unfortunately there was no snorkeling equipment available,. You had to bring your own. They should have mentioned that, we had food on the catamaran, which was delicious and plenty. Sailing back with a sunny sky was amazing
Written July 21, 2023
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Dear Erike,
We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback, and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your cruise experience, despite the less than ideal weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with the snorkeling equipment during the trip. Rest assured, we are committed to addressing this issue promptly and taking the necessary measures to improve our services.
Your comment is of utmost importance to us, as it helps us enhance our guests' overall experience.
Regards,
Catamaran cruises team.
Written July 23, 2023
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Kendra R
1 contribution
The team was great and the island had a clear water beach, super lovely.
We could see whales on our trip as well as doing snorkel in an area full of colourful fish.
The only bad thing for us was the weather, as we experienced a rough way to the island due to big waves that made us sea sick. Bad luck I guess!! The team handled it in an excellent way, though!
We could see whales on our trip as well as doing snorkel in an area full of colourful fish.
The only bad thing for us was the weather, as we experienced a rough way to the island due to big waves that made us sea sick. Bad luck I guess!! The team handled it in an excellent way, though!
Written August 20, 2022
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menz456
Wellington, UK96 contributions
Top trip utterly stunning with a great crew. The 1stvleg out to the islands was very choppy but so worth it. This trip is a bargain and the lunch also great..final snorkeling was the icing on the cake. Great trip highly recommended
Written September 11, 2022
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Sylke Kraus
7 contributions
Dec 2021
Wonderful organisation, not too full with only 6 guests. Delicious food, friendly skippers, nice spots for snorkeling.
Only on Flat island a bit too crowded. Too many boats, too loud for the animals living there. Beware your nature.
Only on Flat island a bit too crowded. Too many boats, too loud for the animals living there. Beware your nature.
Written December 22, 2021
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Tushar
Noida, India
Is snorkelling part of the package?
What's the approximate price for this package?
Recommendations for booking this in advance?
Written November 7, 2019
Bonsoir. En provenance de l'île de la Réunion notre séjour à l'île Maurice début du 1er au 8 août 2019
Nous souhaitons savoir si votre tarif comprend aller-retour hôtel Victoria à l'excursion à hôtel
Merci de nous transmettre votre meilleure offre
bonne soirée à bientôt
Written July 7, 2019
Is it possible to do this catamaran cruise if we're coming from a cruise ship for the day? I'm not sure how far away the cruise dock is compared to where this catamaran takes off.
Written March 25, 2019
We boarded at Grand Bay at 07:45 it’s about 1 hour from Port Louis where the ship docks so it would be tight.
Written April 17, 2019
Price for 2 adults and one under 2. For end of Jan
Written December 28, 2018
We paid Rs3000 for 3 adults and 1 child aged 10.
Which is pretty good considering free drinks and bbq on board.
Written March 17, 2019
What will the cost be for two adults and two kids 10 years and 13 years>
Written June 15, 2018
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