Île aux Cerfs: Mauritius's Best Beach Day Trip
If you only have time for one excursion in Mauritius beyond your resort, this is it. Île aux Cerfs consistently ranks as the island's standout beach experience, and here is exactly why.
If you only have time for one excursion in Mauritius beyond your resort, this is it. Île aux Cerfs consistently ranks as the island's standout beach experience, and here is exactly why. Getting to the Island Île aux Cerfs sits just off Mauritius's east coast and is reached by a short, scenic speedboat ride, typically departing from Trou d'Eau Douce, that itself offers good views of the island's lagoon and coastline. What Makes the Beach Special The islet's beaches are protected by a coral reef, creating calm, exceptionally clear turquoise water ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and snorkelling without the strong currents found on some other parts of the Mauritian coastline. Activities on the Island Beyond swimming, Île aux Cerfs offers water sports rentals, a golf course for enthusiasts, and several beachside restaurants serving fresh seafood, making it easy to spend a full day there without feeling restricted to just lying on the sand. Best Time to Go Arriving early in the day, before the larger tour groups, gives the best chance of finding quieter stretches of beach. The island can get busy by midday during peak tourist season. Included in Kanguru's Mauritius Package The Île aux Cerfs island trip with speedboat transfer is included in Kanguru's standard Mauritius itinerary. Contact our team for more details.