Private Speed Boat to Illot Gabriel, Coin de mire & Flat island

The Private Speed Boat departs at 08:00 from Grand Bay at the North of Mauritius. You and your group will solely board the vessel so that you can share this experience with only your loved ones. From Grand Bay, you will cruise inside the bay and along the lagoon proceeding all the way to Gabriel Island, a natural paradise island.

On the way, you will be able to admire the scenic beauty of Grand Bay, Pereybere and Cap Malheureux. While cruising closely along the side of Gunner’s Quoin (Coin de Mire), you will be amazed by the wildlife, namely the Paille en Queue bird and other species.

During the cruise you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way of the Mauritius coastline and of the crystal clear water all around, and feel the adrenaline pumps as you fly high speed on the waves with wind in your hair.

Unlike other sailing trips to Gabriel Island which takes about 1:30 – 1:45 hours, the speed boat trip to Gabriel Island takes only about 25-30 minutes, making it an ideal alternative for both those suffering from sea sickness and for anyone looking for a fun and exciting cruising experience in high speed.

The island is most famous for its beautiful unspoiled beaches, with crystal clear water surrounding the entire island. This is the ideal place to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling.

At around 12.30 you will enjoy a full delicious BBQ lunch buffet provided at the Flat Island. The lunch menu consists of fresh fish, chicken, and a selection of salads. If you are a vegetarian, please advise us before, so we can arrange the necessary additions to the lunch.

As part of the cruise you will pass by an amazing lagoon, where swimming and snorkeling are a must.

Sometimes during this excursion you will be able to see whales as well as dolphins. If this will happen, the crew will stop the boat, in order for you to observe these great animals from close in their natural environment.

Of course you can choose to stay on the beautiful white sand beaches, enjoy a sun bath or a nice walk on the Island. This amazing paradise island is the perfect setting for a relaxing day of sun worship.

This is no doubt a great place to enjoy a day of relaxation and fun on one of the picture-postcard beaches or enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the sea.

Afterwards, you will head to Coin de Mire Island for you enjoy snorkeling in one of Mauritius best snorkeling sights. At Coin de Mire you could see hundreds of fish in variety of colors as well as see the well preserved coral reef. This is a must place to snorkel for anyone looking to discover Mauritius marine life.

Then after, the speed boat will continue cruising in speed back to Grand Bay. Expected arrival time back to Grand Bay is 16.00 p.m