Catamaran Full-Day 3 island Northern Isles Cruise in Grand Baie

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8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· celenee3010 ·

Mar 2026

Well organised cruise to the 3 islands with time to snorkel, sunbathe and swim plus a tasty lunch and endless supply of drinks. The crew were friendly and courteous and looked after us well. I would highly recommend!!

· Gregory_W ·

Mar 2026

Excellent day in the sun and the sea with family. The crew looked after us like we were VIPs. The food was delicious. They were not shy with the cold drinks. The music was fun. Even the toilet was pristine

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Overview

Get onto the water and explore the Northern Isles in Grand Baie Mauritius on this full day group tour that includes snorkeling stops. You’ll leave early in the morning to beat the other boats, and then pay visits to Flat Island, Gabriel Island, Gunner’s Quoin, and more. Swim with multitudes of reef fish, and also enjoy an included lunch, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.

Snorkeling equipment use is included
Enjoy a complimentary lunch with soda, drinks and alcohol provided
Factor in around 8 hours for this tour
Easy meeting spot at Grand Bay Public Beach at 7:45am

Sample Menu

Main

Barbeque

Potato salad Pasta salad Fish Chicken Sausages Garlic Bread Green Salad Veg curry can be provided on request All food is Halal

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Bottled water
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Angle de la Route Côtière et Rue de la Salette, B11, Grand Baie, Mauritius
Clients to meet at Grand Bay public beach at 7.45am next to the designated swimming area. The skipper will be in a grey dinghy on the beach and will take you to the Catamaran.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

Ilot Gabriel

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Tony_R

That they are in for a wonderful time with Captain Marcel, and crew Paul and Stefan! What a beautiful day spent out on the islands and snorkelling at Guinness Island. I’ll be back for sure. Thank you to all the crew of Wind Dancer.

Reviews

4.7

based on 92 reviews

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cheriechap, Jul 2026

We had a wonderful day on the Wind Dancer with the crew. They were friendly and fun and very knowledgeable. Lunch was fantastic and we loved the islands. Highly recommend people to do this tour!

Beautiful islands!

Martin_C, Jun 2026

Lovely day out spent in two beautiful islands with crystal clear waters, as well as some time to snorkel in Gunner Quoin. The crew were very professional, anttentive and the food and drinks were lovely.

Fantastic day out

John_H, Jun 2026

Amazing experience. Great snorkeling. Friendly, attentive and professional staff. Great lunch and generous with the drinks. All round a fantastic day out. Highly recommended.

Lovely day on the ocean....

celenee3010, Mar 2026

Definitely do this!!

Lee_A, Mar 2026

What a fabulous day! The scenery was amazing, the snorkelling incredible, the food delicious & the staff were great. I have limited mobility & the staff couldn't have been kinder or more helpful 🙂 Thank you

Excellent day in the sun and the sea.

Gregory_W, Mar 2026

Good size catamaran for great seating

Hein_V, Dec 2025

This is one of the smaller catamaran, however, the better option. With seating in the front , seating in the middle and the back with 360deg views. The larger catamaran don't have this option. If you want to avoid the large crowds on the large catamaran, then this is for you. Crew is lovely.

Chilled day out

Sara_P, Oct 2025

Great tourn the catamaran. Nice time snorkeling at Gunners Coin. The beach was lovely on Gabriel Island and Flat Island. Lunch served between the two islands on the catamaran, very tasty. Really enjoyable day, chilling out watching the world go by.

I would highly recommend!

Jessica_B, Sep 2025

The islands were incredible to visit and we were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins. The lunch on the boat was also very tasty!

Great Island Stops, a Bit Rough at Sea

Nikki_T, May 2025

We had rough seas on the day of our cruise, so it was a bit less relaxing than we’d hoped. The first stop was for deep sea snorkeling, which was a bit overwhelming for me — I got distressed with the snorkel mask on and with trying to stay above water. I’d definitely recommend using a life jacket if you’re not used to snorkeling in deep water. The second island was lovely — we set up on the beach and saw loads of little fish swimming in the shallow waters, which was a highlight. A delightful lunch was served back on the catamaran, and although we had the option to go to the third island by speedboat, we decided to stay onboard. Honestly, we had a blast just chilling on the catamaran for the rest of the afternoon.

Excellent!

David_G, May 2025

A delightful day, would definitely recommend it. The captain and crew were very friendly and professional. Lunch was delicious and very fresh, and there was plenty to drink. Music was nice and not too loud. Snorkeling was best at Flat Island, not as good at the other two stops. The operator was Wind Dancer. Overall, great value for the price.

The return journey was...

P_H, May 2025

The return journey was long but if you cover up you won’t get burned. The crew were great and couldn’t do enough. All in all a great trip.

Full day Northern Islands.

Tony_R, Apr 2025

Great Trip.. A must do when in Mauritius

debbyallanyahoocouk, Mar 2025

Had a brilliant time on this Catamaran Cruise. The crew were excellent and very attentive.. The Islands were spectacular and the food was delicious…

Unforgettable Catamaran Adventure with Wind Dancer Cruises

Kelly_M, Dec 2024

We had an incredible time on the Wind Dancer catamaran! The boat accommodated about 25 people but felt surprisingly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The service was top-notch—entertaining, professional, and always attentive. The itinerary was perfect, giving us time to relax on several stunning beaches and enjoy snorkeling right off the shore with the gear they provided. One of the highlights was when the crew stopped at a gorgeous spot to chum for fish before our main snorkeling session. It worked like a charm! We saw an impressive variety of marine life, making it one of the best snorkeling experiences we’ve had. Onboard, the food was excellent, and the drinks were plentiful. A fun tip: ask them to add “vitamins” to your drink for a unique twist—they’ll know what you mean! Wind Dancer Cruises delivered a fantastic mix of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend!

Perfect daytrip to the northern islands

Toomas_J, Dec 2024

Not crowded, crew is nice, no excessive loud music, the return journey was fully sail powered. The only downside is kinda massive waves, so be prepared for that (if you get seasick).

Turquoise waters!

DebMillar, Jul 2024

Snorkelling with the fish, BBQ on board the catamaran, dancing to music on the deck, sunbathing on the beautiful islands and the staff being so helpful and kind… especially raking me to see a turtle swimming in the lagoon. Excellent full day excursion.

Special experience with extremely friendly crew

Alex_R, Jun 2024

Amazing trip. Firstly, the staff are super friendly, attentive and welcoming. I didn't catch any of their names, but hopefully their employer can match my name to those the crew. The snorkelling spot was stunning and the 2 islands that you stop off at are very pretty. I would have hoped for more exploring on the island but it wasn't that vibe. Food was delicious. The part that meant the most was when I asked the skipper if he could speedboat me to the island again as my tee fell out my bag. Without hesitation he said yes. That meant a lot to me.

Wonderful outing!

Reynette_D, May 2024

It was just a wonderful day! I just wish we had more time at the last site to snorkel as it was a magical place! Maybe if some of the guests were not late we could have left on time.

Fabulouds Experience

Dianne_C, May 2023

The catarmaran trip was excellent- the crew were very friendly and professional. Snorkelling was great and the lunch was very good. Overall a great trip.

The team was absolutely good...

Anke_F, May 2026

The team was absolutely well organized. Everything went smoothly from the pickup to the end. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, but no one can do anything about that. The first island was unfortunately very dirty, and there was a lot of plastic on the beach, which is very sad for this wonderful nature. The second island was very, very crowded, and unfortunately, the reef was dead. We still saw a few beautiful fish and a ray. The sea was very rough, but there was no need for concern. The food was excellent.

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An unforgettable excursion!

Erika_B, Aug 2025

The day on the catamaran was unforgettable! Already on the first snorkel stop after about 45 minutes drive we could observe many fish, the islands of Île Plate and Îlot Gabriel are surrounded by beautiful ocean in iridescent turquoise shades and we were lucky enough to swim with a water turtle and rays. The subsequent lunch with meat and fish from the grill accompanied by various salads was very delicious! On the way back many birds and flying fish accompanied us. A special thanks goes to the great team who took care of all guests incredibly nicely, attentively and with a lot of humor. Even with large waves you felt in good hands. Our three boys and we can highly recommend the trip!

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Price-performance more than fine.

Michael_F, Jul 2025

I wanted to thank the crew very much. These were super friendly and did their best tirelessly. Thanks for that!!! About the activity: - The snorkeling could have been half an hour longer. - There were quite a few people on the boat. - One should be fit for sea... Had a little heavy swell. Nature with the dolphins and the other marine animals just worth seeing 👌🏻. Barbecue surprised me positively. The time on the islands was enough to explore this short one and get a strong sunburn on the beach. Anytime again.

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Een must do

Johan_W, Apr 2025

Goede boot, aangename, bekwame bemanning, en vooral Ilot Gabriël heel mooi. Lunch meer dan ok. Een aanrader!

belle journée

Stphane_V, May 2024

Belle journée, avec de jolies plongées. Le cadre de l'ilot Gabriel est magnifique. A faire par grand beau temps pour en profiter au mieux.

Journée sous le signe du soleil

Maxime_L, Apr 2024

Arrivée sur la plage on trouve rapidement le point de rdv. Les skipper au top. Première île où l’on a pu plonger avec les poissons. Les deux autres îles, on nous y dépose afin de se baigner, bronzer, se balader durant 1h chacune. L’une avant le repas et l’autre après. Repas très bon, on y mange à sa faim. Apéro tout au long du repas et du trajet retour. Bonne ambiance grâce à la musique et la bonne humeur de l’équipage.

Inselhopping mit Schnorchelstop

Linda_S, Nov 2022

Es ging pünktlich los. Mit einem kleinen Beiboot wurde man am Strand abgeholt und zum Katamaran gebracht. Dieser war sauber und sehr gepflegt. Die Crew war richtig nett und hat den Ausflug sehr schön gestaltet. Zunächst ging es am Gunner´s Quoin vorbei. Dies ist eine Naturinsel, die nicht betreten wird. Von da aus ging es zur Flat Island, wo man ca. 90 Minuten Aufenthalt hat. Zum Mittagsessen wurde man auf den Katamaran geholt und es gab super leckeres Essen - Salate, Baguette, Fisch, Hähnchen, Würstchen - was immer man wollte. Nach dem Mittag wurden wir auf Gabriel Island gebracht, wo wir ca. 60 Minuten Aufenthalt hatten. Auf dem Rückweg haben wir Delfine gesichtet und konnten sie eine Weile beobachten. Danach ging es "vor Anker" bei Gunner´s Quoin, wo wir schnorcheln konnten. Dort befindet sich ein schöner Korallengarten und allerhand Fische. Für uns war das Schnorcheln das Highlight des Trips!