From per adult
Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk
Albion Villas
Mauritius Asia and Indian Ocean
Big game fishing
Mauritius is a great destination for big game fishing. You'll find species such as the blue or black spearfish, shark, basking shark, barracuda, bécune (type of shark) and bonito. The west coast currents bring the fish up, making the waters around the island ideal for fishing. Expedition that combines sport with luck and adventure, in comfortable boats equipped to comply with IGFA standards.
Blue Bay (1 day)
After sailing on the lagoon on the south-east coast, discover the Ile de la Passe and the Ile au Phare.
Dive in the blue waters at Trou Mouton, with its intriguing underwater life and fabulous variety of fish, a foretaste of the wonderful Blue Bay Marine Park, one of the finest marine parks in the world. After diving, you'll be treated to a lunch of grilled crayfish, chicken, fish and salads.
A delightful day combining swimming and sightseeing with time to laze in the sun.
Pour information:
● By speed boat
Blue Bay Grand Luxe (1 day)
This real Luxury Day begins with a ride out on a speedboat to Blue Bay Marine Park. You'll spend time on l'Ile au Phare where you can do some snorkelling (equipment on loan), and admire the beauty of Eau Bleue. Tide permitting, you can stop over on the Ile aux Flamands, before visitng the Grand Sud Est waterfall. Lunch on l'Ile aux Cerfs, where you'll have time to swim or stroll, before diving in the blue waters of Trou Mouton. The day ends at l'Ile aux Aigrettes, where you can enjoy the spectacle of the sun setting behind the mountains.
Deer Island (1 day)
Travel up-river to admire the Grande Rivière Sud-est waterfalls; a private catamaran will take you to the Ile aux Cerfs (Deer Island), where you can snorkel in the lagoon at Eau Bleue and admire the fabulous colours of the water. Lunch on board (seafood, chicken and fish kebabs and grilled crayfish), serenaded by local musicians. Enjoy free time to walk or swim on the Ile aux Cerfs.
For information:
● Sports excursion
● Transport by minibus
● Travel time: 1 hour
Ilôt Benitier (1 day)
Discover the south coast, swimming and snorkelling; laze in the sun after a grilled crayfish lunch. You may be lucky enough to spot the dolphins in Tamarin Bay during this unforettable trip!
For information:
● Sports excursion
● Transport by speedboat
● Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes
L'Ile Plate (The Governor's House) (1 day)
From Club Med La Pointe aux Cannoniers, you'll be taken on a sumptous catamaran out to the "Ile Plate" (The Governor's House), a secluded island a few nautical miles north of Mauritius. The island is a beautifully tranquil site where you'll spend an incredible moment, suspended in time. Lunch at a small, intimist and exclusive gastronomic restaurant within an ancient historic building that is part of national heritage. The restaurant is just 100 metres from a fabulous beach, in the middle of totally unspoilt nature. A fabulously relaxing day dedicated to total relaxation and swimming in a turquoise blue lagoon full of exotic fish.
For information:
● Day dedicated to relaxing
● Transfer by bus, around 1 horu to La Pointe aux Canonniers and around 1 and a half hours by catamaran to Ile Plate
Mauritian colours (1 day)
Recommended by our Discovery centre.
The perfect excursion to discover the magic of Mauritius: visit the Eureka colonial house and taste vanilla tea, visit an anthurium plantation, the temple and the Hindu sacred lake. After lunch in an idyllic setting, admire Chamarel, with its waterfalls and sands of 7 colours.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport by minibus
Minibus
Discover the island of Mauritius at your own pace, with friends or family, in an air-conditioned minibus with driver.
Port Louis by bus (1/2-day)
Visit the Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens with their hundred-year-old trees and rare plant species, before returning to stroll through the streets of Port Louis and enjoy the colourful local market.
Port Louis by boat (1/2 day)
A pleasant boat trip along the coast. Discover the covered market in Port Louis. Free time to stroll or shop.
Quad-biking Safari in the "Casela" animal reserve
Every day, subject to availability (single or two-seater quads)
Ride a 400 cc quad-bike through the Yemen nature reserve, with its deer, zebras and ostriches, and enjoy breathtaking views over the Indian Ocean and the surrounding plantations. The route you will take respects the reserve's environmental rules and regulations. The excursion may also be proposed with a buggy or a segway in place of the quad.
Excursion not recommended for people with back problems or expectant mothers.
Tailor-made excursions
To satisfy your curiosity and discover the most unusual and little-known sites (focus on culture, architecture, eco-tourism, etc), hire a yacht or private car with chauffeur; enjoy a helicopter flight or sunset cruise. Depending on the season, you can watch horse racing.
Our Discovery centre team will be happy to give you all the information and advice you need.
Walk under the Water (1/2 day)
Walk on the ocean floor among shoals of multicoloured fish; you'll wear a diving suit that enables you to breathe normally.