Does the half-day snorkelling trip include lunch?

The verified half-day programme does not include lunch. The Bernache day trip and Bernache with the west-coast route both list lunch. Special dietary requirements still need advance confirmation.

Can a particular snorkelling site be guaranteed?

No. The half-day plan includes two snorkelling sessions, with sites selected by the crew according to weather and sea conditions. Other routes and stops may also be affected by conditions on the day.

Do all three trips include hotel transfers?

None lists hotel transfers as included. The meeting point is Grand Gaube Public Beach. Confirm your arrival time when booking and arrange transport separately.

Andeor Journal

Northern Mauritius Islands with Half-Day Snorkelling or a Bernache Day Trip

Compare three private boat trips from Grand Gaube, from half-day snorkelling to Bernache with lunch and a longer west-coast route. Check timing and inclusions.

By Andeor Editorial Team
- October 11, 2026

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A sandy beach and blue lagoon by a northern Mauritius islet, with a rocky island in the distance

When choosing a trip to the northern islands of Mauritius, first decide what you most want from the day. If snorkelling is the priority and you want to keep the afternoon free, consider the half-day outing. If you would rather swim, relax on an island and sit down for lunch, a Bernache Island day trip offers that pace. Another option combines Bernache with a west-coast route, although the actual itinerary must be confirmed according to conditions on the day.

Andeor offers these three private boat trips through its partner. All meet and depart at Grand Gaube Public Beach. The comparison below follows the verified listing arrangements so you can choose a suitable format before confirming the date, group and final price. A trip described as half-day or full-day does not mean it can depart at any time.

Half-day snorkelling puts time in the water first

The northern-islands half-day snorkelling trip is listed from 08:00 to 11:30, approximately three hours and thirty minutes. The plan includes two guided snorkelling sessions, with the guide joining you in the water. The crew chooses the sites according to conditions. Choose this route for the snorkelling experience rather than expecting a guaranteed stop at a particular location.

The listed inclusions are a private boat and crew, snorkelling equipment, underwater video, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Lunch, hotel transfers and optional drone filming are not listed as included. If you plan another activity after returning, allow time to disembark, organise your belongings and travel, rather than booking the next appointment too tightly.

A Bernache day trip leaves time for lunch and rest

The Bernache Island day trip is listed from 09:00 to 14:45, approximately five hours and forty-five minutes. Compared with the half-day snorkelling trip, it allows more island time for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing, with lunch in the shade and tables and chairs provided. Consider this option if the group would like a seated lunch.

The listing includes a private boat and crew, lunch, drinks, snorkelling equipment and GoPro use. Hotel transfers are excluded. Lobster and drone filming are optional paid extras that need advance confirmation. Mangrove arrangements also depend on conditions and should not be treated as a fixed part of the day in every kind of weather.

Two visitors walking along the sandy shore beside the clear lagoon at Bernache Island

Adding the west-coast route takes more time

The Bernache and west-coast trip is listed from 08:00 to 14:45, approximately six hours and forty-five minutes, starting an hour earlier than the Bernache day trip. It combines the island programme with sailing along the west coast, while the actual route remains subject to conditions. Confirm transport for the earlier meeting time before choosing it.

This extended trip also lists lunch, drinks, snorkelling equipment and GoPro use. It suits travellers who want to devote more time to a day at sea. A longer route is not automatically a better choice for everyone. Discuss whether your companions are comfortable with the earlier start and longer time on the boat.

Confirm the boat and activities for your group

When booking, provide the total group size, children’s ages and any relevant health or mobility considerations. Boat arrangements take account of numbers and group needs. A maximum headcount on a listing does not itself confirm that everyone will travel on one vessel. For infants, pregnancy or reduced mobility, ask Andeor to confirm the applicable conditions individually with the partner.

If anyone does not intend to snorkel, say so before confirming and ask how they can participate in the day. Also discuss food preferences and allergies in advance so the partner can check what can be provided. Lunch being included does not mean a particular dietary request has already been confirmed.

Check the meeting point, transfers and price

All three trips use Grand Gaube Public Beach as the meeting point. Hotel transfers are not among the listed inclusions. Confirm the exact meeting time and location and arrange your return transport separately. The published start time helps you compare programmes; it does not mean a boat has already been reserved for you.

This page follows catalogue information verified on 11 October 2026. Confirm the actual quote for your date, group size, route and extras. A starting price is not presented here as a universal total for every private group. Check what is included and the arrangements that apply if weather changes the programme.

To narrow the choice, ask the group three things. Is the main aim two snorkelling sessions? Would you like lunch on an island? Are you comfortable meeting earlier and spending longer on the boat? Start with the half day for a shorter snorkelling outing, Bernache for more lunch and rest time, or the west-coast extension if you want to spend longer travelling at sea.