It is the most common question we get on WhatsApp: "Should we do the half day or the full day?" Both are private trips from Pointe des Régates in Mahébourg with a skipper and guide. Here is the honest comparison.
The half day (3 hours)
- Times: 09:30 to 12:30, or 13:00 to 16:00.
- Route: Île aux Phares (the lighthouse island), past Île aux Aigrettes and Île aux Vacoas, with two snorkeling spots.
- Included: soft drinks, water, beer and rum, light snacks, snorkeling gear, safety equipment.
- No lunch.
Choose it if: you have small children, a busy itinerary, a flight the same day, or you simply want a taste of the lagoon.
The full day (6 hours)
- Times: 09:30 to 15:30.
- Route: the GRSE waterfall, Île aux Cerfs, Île aux Phares, snorkeling.
- Included: full BBQ lunch (chicken, fish, garlic bread, salad, rice, banana flambé), soft drinks, local rum and beer all day, snorkeling gear, safety equipment.
- Optional: grilled langouste, 250 g or 500 g.
Choose it if: this is your one boat day in Mauritius, you want the waterfall and Île aux Cerfs, or you are celebrating something.
Our honest advice
If you can only do one, do the full day. The waterfall and the long beach lunch are what guests talk about afterwards, and per hour on the water it is the better value. Current prices are on our experiences page.
Frequently asked questions
Is lunch included on the half-day boat trip?
No. The half day includes drinks and light snacks. Lunch is part of the full-day trip.
Does the half-day trip go to Île aux Cerfs?
No. The half day focuses on the closer islands and snorkeling. Île aux Cerfs and the GRSE waterfall are on the full-day route.
Can we choose an afternoon trip?
Yes. The half day runs 09:30 to 12:30 or 13:00 to 16:00.
Plan your day with Captain Pascal
Southeast Cruises runs private speedboat days from Pointe des Régates in Mahébourg, on the south-east coast of Mauritius. Tell us your date, party size and what you want to see, and Captain Pascal Bosquet will shape the route around the tide and the wind.
- WhatsApp / phone: +230 5493 8396
- Email: contact.southeastcruises@gmail.com
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