Indian Ocean · South-east Mauritius
Yacht excursion
Yacht tours in
south-east Mauritius.
Reef, old channel and open coast: set out by boat along the south-east of Mauritius.
S.E. / 01From living reef to the stones of Grand Port, each stop brings another part of the lagoon into view.
01On today’s chart
Mauritius history began here.
A boat outing in south-east Mauritius, in its unique marine park, with a snorkelling stop.
Read the coast in several passages.
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Proposed route: confirm the stops, names, order and shore access with the operator.
20° 25′ S · 57° 42′ E01 / BELOW THE SURFACE
The reef, at swimming height.
A snorkelling stop lets you observe fish in the coral garden.
Explore Blue Bay Marine Park
A lagoon encounter
Dolphins in the lagoon.
An encounter with dolphins is one of the moments to discover in the south-east lagoon.
The Battle of Grand Port
A channel at the heart of history.
In 1598, Wybrand Van Warwyck’s Dutch squadron landed at Grand Port and named the island; the first Dutch settlement followed only in 1638. Then, from 20 to 27 August 1810, the frigates HMS Sirius, Nereide, Iphigenia and Magicienne fought French ships in the bay. The crews of Sirius and Magicienne burned their ships; Mahébourg’s museum holds objects recovered from the Magicienne wreck.
National Archives of MauritiusNational History Museum · Sirius and Magicienne wreck artefactsGovernment history · Dutch landing in 1598Pointe Canon · a heritage landmark ashore
1810
02Fresh water, then salt
Where the river meets the sea.
Grand River South East waterfall brings a freshwater turn to a day at sea.
0303 / BY THE WATER
Fire, fish and a table by the shore.
At Île aux Cerfs, the stated barbecue includes salad, grilled fish, grilled chicken and drinks.
Operator photographs
More moments on the lagoon.
Training
Training and learning.
Training and attendance certificates supplied by the operator.
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