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Mauritius Catamaran Charter: Eco-Friendly Coastal Cruise
5.0
4 Ratings
Grande Riviere Noire
Embark on an eco-friendly catamaran cruise to Ile aux Benitiers with an experienced crew. Enjoy 36 years of expertise, excellent coastal knowledge, and top-notch service.
Embark on an eco-friendly catamaran cruise to Ile aux Benitiers with an experienced crew. Enjoy 36 years of expertise, excellent coastal knowledge, and top-notch service.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tamarin Bay - Our first stop: Tamarin Bay. Keep an eye out for pods of spinner or bottlenose dolphins that stay in our western coastline waters. If you are lucky, they might be in sight, just for you to admire these beloved mammals’ acrobatics that could be the highlight of your tropical holiday.
- Black River - The boat then heads to Black…
- Tamarin Bay - Our first stop: Tamarin Bay. Keep an eye out for pods of spinner or bottlenose dolphins that stay in our western coastline waters. If you are lucky, they might be in sight, just for you to admire these beloved mammals’ acrobatics that could be the highlight of your tropical holiday.
- Black River - The boat then heads to Black River, all sails hoisted. In the lagoon, a patch reef about two meters deep, harbors colorful fishes and small crustaceans. Get into your snorkeling gear and chase after butterfly fish or tease passing trumpet fish while admiring the coral outcrops spread on the white sand. Taste the saltiness of the water as you swim under the vigilant and trained eye of the crew, ready to intervene should anyone need any help.
- Crystal Rock - The boat is then steered towards the infamous Bénitiers Rock, which stands over the turquoise lagoon. As the boat anchors as close as possible, depending on the tide, be sure to snap a picture next to this mysterious outcrop that features endlessly on Mauritian postcards. The aqua water laps gently on the boat and the world is all blue and green as far as the eye can see, except for the Bénitiers Island, laden with coconut trees.
- Ile aux Benitiers - Hop onto a fisherman’s boat, which will ferry you to the island’s sandy beaches, where you can laze around in the sun or start an exploration on foot. A few hawkers scattered around the beach, sell straw hats, jewellery made out of seashells, sarongs and other souvenirs. While the island may attract a crowd during peak season, you can hope to find an almost desert beach on a quiet day.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- A variety of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, including South African Wine & Sparkling
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- A variety of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, including South African Wine & Sparkling
- Lunch
Additional Information
- 37 years of experience - The pioneer catamaran charter in Mauritius
- Excellent knowledge of the coastal area
- Eco-friendly. Our operations are carried out with the utmost respect of the environment and we strive to live up to the highest safety standards.
- A deeply rooted family spirit within the crew.
- OCÉANE shares a deep passion for the…
- 37 years of experience - The pioneer catamaran charter in Mauritius
- Excellent knowledge of the coastal area
- Eco-friendly. Our operations are carried out with the utmost respect of the environment and we strive to live up to the highest safety standards.
- A deeply rooted family spirit within the crew.
- OCÉANE shares a deep passion for the sea.
- OCÉANE’s quality of service is at the top of the industry.
- Our staff and crew also receive training of international standing to better maintain the highest standards of safety on board.
Location
L'Estuaire
L'ESTUAIRE, Grande Riviere Noire Mauritius. Please meet at the activity 15 minutes before departure. A representative will be waiting to greet you and show you to the boat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(4 Ratings)
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Luckyp1987
Jan 11, 2025
Fantastic! Don’t hesitate, just book it. - We were a party of 13 and had enquired with several boat tour operators before finally booking with Oceane and we are so glad we did!
We were blessed with fantastic weather, a fabulous catamaran with ample space that could have easily accommodated double our party size. The crew of three were fantastic - an asset to Oceane.
They were professional, friendly, helpful and we felt like we were in trustful and experienced hands.
They couldn’t do enough for us but also weren’t too intrusive and left us to relax, take in the views etc.
We had five young children with us aged between 2-8 and the boat was in excellent condition and safe for them to roam about (the two smallest had buoyancy aids on the whole time just in case).
Highlights included the dolphins (the crew managed to get us close enough to see so many but were very repectful and never got too close as some other boats did. There were also some other safety protocols in place which I thought demonstrated an experienced and professional crew. These included no swimming near the dolphins due to there being so many boats and no alcohol consumed until we had finished snorkelling.
Talking of snorkelling, it was great! We saw a lot of fish and the water was very clear and calm. While we were in the water, the crew prepared lunch and it smelt so good! When we finally sat down to eat, the spread was delicious - plentiful and varied. From lobster, fish, chicken, marlin, octopus, salad, pasta and fruit - there was everything and it was one of the best meals of the holiday so thank you for that ❤️
So, to summarise, the views/locations were stunning, the catamaran was lovely, the crew were even better, food and drinks were the icing on the cake.
I can’t remember the names of our crew but I have uploaded a photo of them - I hope they get the recognition they deserve.
Please don’t hesitate and just go ahead and book.
If you are a larger party, I would highly recommend paying slightly more and chartering a private cruise, it’s so worth it.
Also, our transfer driver was also great - apologies I can’t remember his name either but thank you Oceane, we will certainly book with you again when we return in the future.
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Dorritf6
Jan 7, 2025
What dreams are made of - Wow, what an outstanding day with Oceane! Fabulous crew -nothing was too much for them. Superb snorkelling, scrumptious food, a dream come true! Thank you for making our holiday in Mauritius extra special!
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Mathildeforment34
Sep 27, 2023
An incredible day - We privatized the catamaran for 11 people (with a 2 month old baby) for the cruise on the West coast, Ile aux Benitiers. We had a pleasant time, the crew was excellent, always attentive, good atmosphere
We were able to see dolphins, then we snorkeled to observe the fish then we were able to enjoy a delicious meal (grilled chicken/fish, different salads and pineapple) we had a great time.
Then a little getaway to the island of Benitiers,
The music, the atmosphere, the rum… an incredible day with our crew! Thanks to them, and we recommend!
This was perfectly suitable with a 2 month old baby.
Good value for money!!!!
Thanks again!
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Gregoryo258
Mar 27, 2022
Private Catamaran Cruise - West Coast - Superb experience with Oceane Cruises. We hired a private catamaran for the day and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The team onboard were helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. The food was cooked fantastically and no shortage of beverages. Would 100% recommend to anybody. Thank you all!
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