Ile Aux Cerfs Island – Mauritius
Île aux Cerfs Island , known in English as the deer island is an island near the east coast of Mauritius in the Flacq district. This paradise island of Mauritius constitutes of around 100 hectares of land. Nowadays there are no more deers on the island, but you will find there some of the worlds beautiful beaches and as such it is one of the must place to visit and see in Mauritius.
Ile Aux Cerfs is famous for its sandy beaches, beautiful lagoon and big selection of activities and facilities. In Ile Aux Cerfs you are sure to have a day of relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches, and to enjoy a swim and snorkeling in the lagoon.
Every day, tourists visit Ile Aux Cerfs and spend the whole day on the island and benefit from the range of facilities and activities offered on the island. During recent years Ile Aux Cerfs Island became one of the most popular tourist destination in Mauritius.
The Ile Aux Cerfs beaches offer several water sports activities, restaurants and also a five stars hotel with a golf course, all making this amazing paradise island the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship while enjoying various water sports, beach activities and even golfing.
On Ile Aux Cerfs you will find many restaurants that cater to almost every palate and you should definitely try some of the local cuisine. In addition, there is a big selection of water sports kiosks along certain parts of Ile Aux Cerfs beach including: water skiing, banana, glass bottom boats and more.
Ile Aux Cerfs is a highly recommended location for snorkeling. The coral reef is beautiful and full of marine life, and together with the large black rocks that protrude into the water, it is an ideal place to snorkel and to enjoy the rich underwater world.
The island also has a 18 holes golf course, so if you want to experience Mauritian golfing while seeing the breathtaking views of the lagoons and the clear Indian ocean water all around, this is definitely one of the best places to go to.
When you visit Mauritius make sure to visit Ile Aux Cerfs – the paradise island of Mauritius. You will have an experience which you can share with your family and friends and cherish all your life.
Selection of Ile Aux Cerfs Island tours:
Please note that we offer all our customers all type of Ile Aux Cerfs tours according to their preferences.
You can get to Ile Aux Cerfs from the mainland by speed boat, catamaran or even yacht. These are available at various points on the east coast of Mauritius.
Our selection of Ile Aux Cerfs tours includes:
- Full day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs by catamaran (includes transportation, BBQ lunch and drinks)
- Full day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs by minibus and speed boat (includes transportation, BBQ lunch and drinks)
- Full day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs on a pirate boat (includes transportation, BBQ lunch and drinks)
- Private full day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs by taxi and speed boat
- Half day trip to Ile Aux Cerfs by taxi and speed boat
- On special request we also organize customized luxury trips to Ile Aux Cerfs including: helicopter flight trips, private catamaran trips and yacht cruises
Our recommendation:
Go on an organized tour rather than going by yourself.
Our recommendation is to take an organized tour to ile aux cerfs as the price of these tours is usually much cheaper than traveling by yourself and paying for the taxi/transport and speed boat trip. These travel packages are saving time and hassle as well as money, and they will allow you to relax and truly enjoy the beauty of Ile Aux Cerfs when knowing all arrangements are being taken care of.
Also, almost all the ile aux cerfs tours include full lunch and drinks as part of the tour, making it a much cheaper alternative, and definitely offering good value for money. You should also consider when you travel by yourself, that the transportation is a hassle and is usually more expensive, and also your lunch expense will probably be much higher (expect to pay relatively high tourist prices for lunch).
Mauritius Attractions offer a selection of tours to Ile Aux Cerfs:
Below you find more information on our most popular Ile Aux Cerfs tours:
Full day tour – Ile Aux Cerfs:
As part of this tour you will visit: Grand Bay, Trou d'Eau Douce , Ile Aux Cerfs and the Grand River South East waterfall.
You will be picked up at around 08:30 going on a minivan or minibus in the direction of Trou d'Eau Douce enjoying the great views of Mauritius’ coast line.
Then, traveling by motor boat you will arrive to Ile Aux Cerfs, which is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. As you approach the island by boat, you will see the swaying palm trees and the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters.
After the visit to Ile Aux Cerfs, you will travel by speed boat to the Grand River South East waterfall for a great view of the waterfall and from there back to Grand Bay by bus. Expected arrival time back to Grand Bay is 18:00.
During the day you will enjoy a full Mauritian BBQ lunch which will include grilled fish, chicken, salads & drinks (there is an option to include grilled Lobster for an additional 10Euro).
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Full day Catamaran trip to Ile Aux Cerfs (from Blue Bay):
Catamaran Trip to Ile Aux Cerfs.
Day full of sun, drinks, delicious food and a lot of fun and relaxation on the East Coast of Mauritius!
Treat yourself to a memorable day, which will be one of the highlights of your holiday in Mauritius.
This trip takes you to the island of Ile Aux Cerfs including BBQ lunch, alcoholic (beer, rum, cocktails) and non-alcoholic open bar on the Catamaran and many more.
Enjoy an unforgettable cruising experience on a luxury 39 ft Catamaran. Sailing through the crystal clear water, breathtaking scenery all around, stay on the beautiful white sand beaches, snorkel inside the lagoons, explore the local marine line, and enjoy delicious food and bar services. This cruise is all about making sure you have a full day of true relaxation and fun.
The catamaran cruise starts at 09:30, departing from Blue Bay on the south east of Mauritius.
The crew members will make sure to make your time more enjoyable, and they will be happy to tell you about local tales, jokes, and to play local Mauritian music which will lift the spirits of all the people on board.
The catamaran cruise will start with a 2 hours cruise from Blue bay around the bay area and along the beautiful beaches of the south east of Mauritius, before stopping for snorkeling.
Sometimes during this trip you will be able to see whales as well as dolphins. If this will happen, the crew will stop the boat, in order for you to observe these great animals from close in their natural environment.
Snorkelers too find a lot to discover. You will get experience a glimpse into the beauty of our world underwater. And this is definitely one of the best places to go snorkeling in Mauritius, where you can see the amazing marine life, full with hundreds of bright-colored fish, is home to some of the world's most breathtaking coral reefs and marine life ever to be seen.
After the snorkeling you will enjoy a full delicious BBQ lunch buffet set on the beach or on the catamaran. Please note that the menu includes only fresh fish, fresh chicken and a selection of fresh salads. If you are a vegetarian, please advise us before, so we can arrange the necessary additions to the lunch.
Then you will be heading to Ile Aux Cerfs Island which is a beautiful island near the east coast of Mauritius. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship. As you approach the island by boat, you will see the swaying palm trees and the pure white beaches framed by the vivid turquoise waters.
On Ile Aux Cerfs Island you are sure to have some relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy a swim and/or snorkel in the sea. You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities found there.
After the visit to Ile Aux Cerfs, you will enjoy the beautiful sail back to Blue Bay.
Expected arrival time back to Blue Bay is 17:00.
An added bonus for this excursion is that you can enjoy a full open bar service for free, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Full day Catamaran trip to Ile Aux Cerfs (from Trou D’Eau Douce):
Catamaran Trip to Ile Aux Cerfs.
Mauritius Attractions also offers a full day catamaran cruise to Ile Aux Cerfs which departs from the village of Trou D’Eau Douce on the central east coast of Mauritius. This cruise includes: visit to Grand River Waterfalls, BBQ lunch, and unlimited supply of soft and alcoholic drinks.
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Pirate Cruise to Ile aux Cerfs
Full day (09:15 – 16:15) of full of sun, drinks, delicious food and a lot of fun and relaxation on the East Coast of Mauritius (departure from from Trou D’Eau Douce).
The boat (34-foot) is of unique design, made as a replica of a real pirate boat with two masts and five sails of wooden brown varnished, takes you as a passenger back in time to the old days of the pirates.
The theme of this trip is of a pirate adventure with a surprising pirate show.
As part of this cruise, you will get to experience a sailing cruise on the pirate boat to the beautiful Ile aux cerfs while enjoying exciting pirate show, live music, and dance show. Also BBQ lunch and drinks are included.
You will also get to enjoy cruise along the South East Coast of Mauritius and a visit to the South East waterfalls on the Grand River.
The Pirate cruise starts at 09:15 from the village of Trou d’Eau Douce, situated on the East Coast) when you board on the ship.
Then sailing along the shoreline the boat will head to the Grand River falls for a visit to the falls. After the visit to the waterfalls the boat will sail along the lagoon, cruising in its crystal clear water. It will then drop anchor in the lagoon for you to have a snorkeling or swimming break.
At around 12:30, it is midday and the pirates are hungry and it is time for a pirate’s lunch which will be served on board the boat. The lunch includes: salads, potatoes, BBQ chicken, Fish and tropical fruits dessert.
Also, you will enjoy a selection of drinks including: Water, Coke, beer, local rum and white wine.
The atmosphere on the boat is very friendly, with music and Sega dancing performed by the crew which keeps the atmosphere lively and exciting throughout the journey.
At around 12:45, the boat will sail to the paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs .
On Ile aux Cerfs Island you are sure to have relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy a swim and snorkel in the lagoon. You can also take advantage of the wide range of facilities on the island and the various water sports activities such as: Parasailing, Banana Boat, Fly Fish and many more.
At around 15:00, you will leave Ile aux cerfs Island, heading back to east shore.
Expected arrival time back to Trou D’Eau Douce is 16:15.
The Boat - is a replica of a real pirate boat, 34ft in Length, and 11 ft in width, with two masts and five sails of wooden brown varnished. The boat capacity is 30 passengers. The boat has tarpaulin to protect against rain, and toilets on board.
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Private Taxi tour to Ile Aux Cerfs
Enjoy a private trip in a taxi to Ile Aux Cerfs island, including pick up and drop of to your hote / place of accommodation. The taxi will take you to the east coast of Mauritius, to the area of Trou d'Eau Douce, from there you will be traveling by motor boat you will arrive to Ile Aux Cerfs.
You can enjoy a full or half day of relaxation and fun on Ile Aux Cerfs before heading back by speed boat to the mainland and heading back to your hotel.
Other tours to Ile Aux Cerfs:
- Exclusive – private catamaran cruise
- Helicopter flight trip
- Yacht cruise
For more details regarding these trips, please send us email to info@mauritiusattractions.com or use the form on the contact us page |
