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Gabriel Island

Gabriel Island: Our most recommended tours and activities

Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

1. Mauritius: Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to the Northern Isles

Explore Mauritius' 3 Northern Isles in just one day on this full-day catamaran cruise. Marvel at Mauritius' very own island getaways, government-declared nature reserves featuring pristine white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and beautiful coral gardens. Enjoy tea, coffee, and cake upon arrival at the catamaran Wind Dancer, then depart from Grand Baie Public Beach after the captain's briefing. Cruise easily for approximately 1 hour on the way to the magical Flat Island. Visit the island before returning to the catamaran for a sumptuous BBQ lunch and drinks. After lunch, explore the beauty of Gabriel Island. Snorkel in the lovely lagoon, or simply laze in the sun on the beautiful sandbar that Gabriel Island is best known for. On the return journey to Grand Bay, make a stop at the natural aquarium of Coin de Mire and swim and snorkel among a multitude of colorful reef fish. The catamaran arrives back in the bay in the afternoon. Both shared and private options are available for this tour.

Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise with Snorkelling & BBQ Lunch

2. Ilot Gabriel: Catamaran Cruise with Snorkelling & BBQ Lunch

A dinghy will take you from the beach of Grand Bay to the Catamaran anchored 150 metres from the beach. Take your desired seat and get ready for the wonderful experience. The trip to the island takes about 2 hours. Sail on the different colours of the Ocean and enjoy very beautiful sea views. Reach the ilot Gabriel, the natural reserve having nests of the Paille en Queue among others. Snorkel as you have a wonderful beach around the island and swimming is a marvel. spend good time and relax on the island until a dinghy comes to take you back to the Catamaran, meaning lunch is ready friends. bbq, salad, drinks etc all provided. Dessert as well. Then start your way back to your paradise island of Mauritius again. During the return trip, you will be sailing very close to Coin de Mire, which is like a big mountain in the ocean. If the weather allows it, we shall snorkel very near to that mountain or even dive at times. Making your way back you can see dolphin or sea turtles but that is quite rare. The sail on the high ocean is a matter of thrill but safe. An unforgettable experience. Our guides and staff on the catamaran are lovely

Three Islands of the North: Private Boat Trip & Beach BBQ

3. Three Islands of the North: Private Boat Trip & Beach BBQ

Get ready to discover the 3 islands of the North of Mauritius. Jump onboard a speedboat for an unforgettable and unique private boat trip. Leaving the coast of Grand Bay, arrive at Flat Island after 30 minutes of sailing and discover white sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise waters. Enjoy a relaxing time on the island before the arrival of groups of tourists. Be served morning drinks, refreshments, and taste a delicious BBQ prepared by the crew on the beach at noon to experience a real holiday sensation on a tropical island. Discover Gabriel island, the second island of the North that offers a stunning view of Coin de Mire. Stop at Coin de Mire to experience the most beautiful snorkeling spot on the island and admire the colorful marine fauna and flora of Mauritius.

Grand Baie: 3-Islands North Catamaran Cruise Snorkel Lunch

4. Grand Baie: 3-Islands North Catamaran Cruise Snorkel Lunch

This is a must-do experience. Full of sensations and vibes. Fabulous and fantastic right from the start. The cruise in itself is a great pleasure. Enjoy the different colours of the ocean. See what you cannot see from the ground. Spectacular sea views and views on the islands already before landing on the islands, Ile Plate and Ilot Gabriel. Our catamaran will drop the anchor near the islands up to where it can go as per the water depth. We shall then transport you in a dinghy to Ilot Gabriel for about more or less 45-60 minutes. Will then pick you up and bring you to the Ile Plate where we take care of you and serve you food and lunch. This is fabulous. We offer the chance not only to land on the island, but also eat on the island. Be in full rhythm and tuned to nature and green environment. Drinks also provided. After that, feel free to to snorkel as per your wish and as per your abilities and aptitudes. Relax and enjoy. Have siesta on the island before embarking again on the catamaran to sail to Coin de Mire, the third island. The catamaran will pass nearby, closes possible. Setting foot on the island is not done. Yes, pray the sea conditions continue remain favourable and we make you snornel, for some minutes, in the natural aquarium near Coin de Mire island. Some say, it is one of the best spots for snorkeling. For this however, you need to be good into water. Then we continue our way. The enjoyment at sea will continue and upon arrival inland, you will be more than happy for having spent a day, unique and memorable.

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What people are saying about Gabriel Island

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 231 reviews

We really enjoyed the excursion. Before all the boats, we arrived first on Gabriel Island and were able to take photos and sunbathe there. We then had a barbecue on the boat and then crossed over to Flat Island, which is across from Gabriel Island. Flat Island has a beautiful lagoon for swimming and the beach is gorgeous too. Overall, we thought Flat Island was nicer and would have loved to have stayed longer. Finally, a snorkeling stop was made in front of the rocky island of Coin de Mire. It is best to pack a thin jacket for the catamaran crossing, which can also get wet because it can get wet in strong waves :-) We would also only recommend the tour for people who have no problems with seasickness etc. have, because the swell should not be underestimated. The guides took great care of us and provided good music and a good atmosphere.

The tour was excellent. The guides were friendly and helpful. The locations we were taken to were wonderful and the guides ensured we got good snorkelling. We noticed too that our tour left earliest and got back to harbour latest, meaning we were out for the longest. The bbq lunch was incredibly generous and genuinely delicious. Our only feedback would be a recommendation to wear swim shoes as the beaches have a lot of loose coral on them, and a sign on the beach indicating the meeting point.

Samir is very kind and profissional. Better with a private boat than with 30 or more people in a catamaran We left very early to arrive before the other catamarans (16 in all) we had the island just for us. I saw turtles. The food was very good. Then we went snorkeling at Coin de Mire, arriving before everyone else, we were able to enjoy and see the fish. The boat was clean. Everything was perfect.

Sameer is very friendly and outgoing without being intrusive. Very professional and secure. It has one of the only shaded gazebos and its lunch was simple but excellent. Even my children who were moderately excited were delighted at the end of the day!

had a perfect day with the Wind Dancer Catamaran crew. from start till end, they made sure we have all we need and fell perfect. the cruise was super smooth. food and drinks were delicious. recommend this tour to everyone visiting Mauritius.