How to choose a Mauritius seaplane flight from Grand Gaube

Choose a seaplane flight from Grand Gaube according to the route and who is travelling. The short option focuses on the northeast lagoon, while the longest reaches Le Morne in the southwest. There is also an important seating detail. Each aircraft carries the pilot and one passenger. A couple cannot share the same cabin.

Andeor offers these flights through its partner. Below are five options from the catalogue checked on 5 October 2026. Prices are in Mauritian rupees per passenger. They help compare the routes, but availability and the final total for your date must be confirmed when booking.

Short routes over the northeast lagoon

The Île d’Ambre route takes about 15 minutes and is listed at 8,730 MUR. It flies above the lagoon and the islets of Bernache and Île d’Ambre. Consider it if you want to try a seaplane while leaving most of the day for other plans.

The flight to the blue hole near Roches Noires takes about 30 minutes and costs 12,822 MUR. It follows a different route, with more time over the eastern coast. Choosing this programme does not promise marine-life sightings. Focus on the scenery and the geography of the route, rather than possible wildlife encounters.

Île aux Cerfs, the southeast and Le Morne

The one-hour Île aux Cerfs route costs 19,915 MUR per passenger. It follows the east coast through the Belle Mare area. If you want to see more coastline, compare it with the short northern options while allowing for the extra flight time.

The Île aux Phares route takes about 80 minutes and is listed at 23,734 MUR. Its description includes Grand Port, Île aux Phares and Île aux Aigrettes. This extends the route towards the southeast, so choose it for those places rather than simply for more minutes.

The longest option takes about 100 minutes and costs 35,465 MUR. It follows the east and south coasts to Le Morne, where the well-known underwater waterfall illusion can be seen from the air, before returning to Grand Gaube. The effect comes from patterns of sand and depth off the coast, not an actual waterfall falling underwater. Visibility depends on conditions on the day.

What the stated duration means

For these programmes, time is measured from engine start to engine stop. It includes movement on the water, take-off and landing. A 30-minute option therefore does not mean 30 minutes spent only over the sights. The journey from your hotel is also outside this duration.

The price includes the pilot, an individual flight in a two-seat seaplane and a briefing. Transport to the base is paid separately if needed. The partner’s original fares are in euros, while the catalogue displays converted MUR amounts. Check the current payment currency and final total before paying.

Flying as a couple or small group

Two aircraft can fly at the same time if the partner confirms that arrangement. For a couple, this means two separate aircraft, not a shared cabin. A group of three or four can be divided between two successive departures. Clarify the sequence beforehand, especially if you have another activity afterwards.

For example, two seats on the 15-minute route total 17,460 MUR at the stated rate. That is the cost of two individual tickets without transport, not a separate aircraft price for a couple. Tell Andeor the number of passengers, chosen route and preferred date so the actual departure arrangements can be agreed.

Age, weight and the meeting point

The catalogue lists ages 7 to 99 and a maximum weight of 105 kg per passenger. These conditions apply to every seat. Confirm a child’s eligibility separately rather than expecting them to share a seat with an adult.

The base is by LUX* Grand Gaube hotel. After the main entrance, the route leads to the car park and waterfront hangar. Obtain precise meeting instructions and a confirmed time before travelling. Flights depend on weather and air traffic clearance. If conditions require rescheduling, the partner contacts passengers. Check available dates and booking-change arrangements through Andeor.

Questions before booking

If you are travelling as a couple, compare seaplane and helicopter flights for two to understand when you can share a cabin and how separate departures are organised.