Ile aux Cerfs Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Ile aux Cerfs and east-coast Mauritius tours and things to do: sail a catamaran to the paradise island of Ile aux Cerfs, speed out to hidden lagoons and waterfalls, hike the Seven Cascades of the GRSE valley, tour the wild south, cruise to the northern islands, and swim with dolphins off the west coast. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Ile aux Cerfs by interest
Whatever brings you to Ile aux Cerfs — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Catamaran cruise
Sail to the island.
ExploreSpeedboat
Lagoon & waterfall.
ExploreSeven Waterfalls
Forest hike.
ExploreSouth tour
The wild side.
ExploreNorthern islands
Island hopping.
ExploreDolphin swim
West-coast dolphins.
ExploreChamarel
Seven coloured earths.
ExploreMauritius highlights
Island & lagoon.
ExploreTop attractions in Ile aux Cerfs
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Ile aux Cerfs
Sail to the island.
Lagoon Waterfall
Speedboat & snorkel.
Seven Waterfalls
Forest hike.
South Coast
The wild side.
Northern Islands
Coin de Mire cruise.
Dolphins
West-coast swim.
Chamarel
Seven coloured earths.
Mauritius
Indian Ocean paradise.
Ile aux Cerfs awayCatamaran Cruise
Sail to the island.
East coast awaySpeedboat
Lagoon & waterfall.
GRSE valley awaySeven Waterfalls
Forest hike.
South awaySouth Tour
The wild side.
North awayNorthern Islands
Coin de Mire cruise.
South-west awayChamarel
Seven coloured earths.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Ile aux Cerfs visitor asks before booking.
Winter (May–Nov)
Cooler, drier and sunny — the best time to visit.
Peak
October to December and the European summer are busiest.
Summer (Dec–Apr)
Hot and humid, with occasional tropical showers.
For dolphins
Calm mornings year-round off the west coast.
For the lagoon
May to November for the calmest seas.
Best overall
May to June and September to November.
One day
A catamaran cruise to Ile aux Cerfs.
Two days
Add the Seven Waterfalls or a south tour.
Three+ days
Add the northern islands and dolphins.
For the sea
Catamaran and speedboat trips.
For nature
Waterfalls and Chamarel.
For wildlife
A west-coast dolphin swim.
By boat
Catamarans and speedboats reach the islands.
By tour
Day tours cover the south and north with transport.
By taxi
Taxis are handy for shorter trips and transfers.
Where to stay
The east coast is closest to Ile aux Cerfs.
Trou d’Eau Douce
This east-coast village is the gateway to the island.
Rupee
Mauritius uses the rupee; cards are widely accepted.
Catamaran
Book a full-day cruise with lunch for the best value.
Speedboat
Choose a speedboat for a faster, flexible island trip.
Waterfalls
Wear shoes you can hike and swim in.
Dolphins
Go early for the calmest seas and best sightings.
South tour
Combine Grand Bassin, Chamarel and the coast.
Combos
Many cruises include lunch, drinks and snorkelling.
Catamaran cruises
Popular island cruises fill up — book ahead.
Speedboat trips
Small-group boats fill up — reserve early.
Dolphin swims
Morning trips fill up — book ahead.
Waterfall hikes
Guided hikes fill up — reserve early.
Island cruises
Northern island trips fill up — book ahead.
Peak season
October to December is busiest — book far ahead.
Catamaran cruise
From about €81 for a full-day island cruise.
Speedboat
Around €70 for a speedboat island trip.
Seven Waterfalls
From €46 for a guided waterfall hike.
Island cruise
About €87 for a northern islands cruise.
Chamarel
Around €85 for a south-west Chamarel tour.
How to save
Join group catamaran cruises rather than private charters.
Ile aux Cerfs through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Hot & tropical.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Warm & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Cool & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Sunny seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busy.