Aerial view of a sandy northern island and turquoise lagoon with Coin de Mire in the distance
For a private Northern Islands boat trip in Mauritius, choose the full day if you want island time and lunch on Flat Island. Choose the half day if your priority is two guided snorkelling sessions and a return before lunch. Choose the separate Bernache Island day if you prefer an itinerary built around swimming, resting and lunch under the trees. All three trips described here depart from Grand Gaube Public Beach.
Andeor offers these experiences through its partner. They are private speedboat trips for your group, rather than shared catamaran cruises. The itinerary, inclusions and return time differ, so it helps to choose the kind of day you want before comparing the booking options.
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FAQ
Does the half-day trip include lunch on Flat Island?
No. The half-day trip focuses on two guided snorkelling sessions and returns at about 11:30. The full-day Northern Islands trip includes lunch on Flat Island.
Do these trips leave from Grand Baie?
The three private trips compared here leave from Grand Gaube Public Beach. Use the meeting instructions confirmed for your booking.
Is Bernache included in the full-day Northern Islands route?
The listed full-day Northern Islands itinerary names Gabriel Island, Flat Island and a conditional snorkelling stop near Coin de Mire. Bernache is offered as a separate day trip.
Are hotel transfers included?
No. Andeor can arrange a separate transfer through Seke once the trip arrangements have been confirmed.
Choose the full day for Gabriel Island, Flat Island and lunch
The private Northern Islands full-day trip is planned from 08:00 until about 14:45. Its itinerary combines Gabriel Island and Flat Island with a guided lagoon snorkel, lunch in a shaded beach hut on Flat Island and a second guided snorkelling stop near Coin de Mire when conditions allow.
This is the option to consider if a meal on an island is part of what you are looking forward to. The listed inclusions cover the private speedboat and crew, two guided snorkelling sessions, masks and fins, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, lunch and underwater videos. Optional lobster and the drone pack are extras. Hotel transfers are not included.
Allow the whole morning and early afternoon for the trip, plus the journey to and from Grand Gaube. The return time is approximate. Avoid building a tightly timed onward appointment around it, especially when your accommodation is in another part of Mauritius.
Choose the half day when snorkelling is the main purpose
The private Northern Islands half-day trip is planned from 08:00 until about 11:30. It focuses on two guided snorkelling sessions. The crew selects suitable sites according to the weather and sea state, rather than promising the same stops on every departure.
The listing includes a private boat and crew, a guide in the water, snorkelling equipment, drinks and underwater videos. Lunch and hotel transfers are excluded. This is a shorter snorkelling outing, not the full-day island itinerary compressed into a morning. Choose it if you want to leave the afternoon free and do not need an island lunch.
If your group has very different levels of confidence in the water, tell Andeor when requesting the trip. That helps the partner understand the group before confirming the arrangements. The presence of a guide does not make every sea condition or every swimming stop suitable for every guest.
Choose Bernache for a different island-day itinerary
The private Bernache Island day is a separate option, planned from 09:00 until about 14:45. Its emphasis is time around Bernache Island, lunch under the trees and opportunities to swim, snorkel or rest. A mangrove visit depends on access and natural conditions.
The listed inclusions are a private speedboat and crew, lunch, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snorkelling equipment and use of a GoPro during the trip. It is useful to compare this with the full Northern Islands day if you are more interested in how you spend the time than in visiting Gabriel Island and Flat Island.
Bernache should not be treated as a guaranteed calm-water substitute for another trip. The skipper still adapts the route and activities to the conditions. Select it for its itinerary and pace, while leaving room for the operational decisions made on the day.
Compare the price for your actual group
These are private-group bookings, so compare the quoted total for the full passenger list rather than assuming that a displayed starting amount is a per-person fare. The listings use group pricing, and the final arrangement depends on your group and the available boats. A larger group may require more than one boat.
Include children and babies in the passenger count. The partner assigns the boat or boats after considering group size and needs. Mention reduced mobility, pregnancy, back or joint problems and any other relevant requirements before the booking is confirmed, so the team can review the arrangements.
Plan the meeting point and hotel transfer separately
The meeting point for these trips is Grand Gaube Public Beach. The team confirms the exact instructions when the request is accepted. Hotel transfers are not included in the listed excursion price. Andeor can arrange them separately through Seke, with the departure and return coordinated around the confirmed trip.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a hat. If you select a lunch-inclusive trip and have dietary requirements, include them in the request so that Andeor can coordinate with the partner. For the half day, make your own lunch plans after returning to Grand Gaube.
What stays flexible on the day
Weather, sea state, tides and the skipper’s decisions can change the route, order of stops and activities. The full-day description includes a Coin de Mire snorkelling stop when conditions allow; that is not a promise that every departure will make the stop. The half day deliberately leaves the choice of snorkelling sites to the crew.
The simplest choice is to start with your priority. Pick the full day for island time with lunch, the half day for a shorter guided snorkelling morning, or Bernache for its separate island itinerary. Then send the complete group details through Andeor and wait for confirmation of the requested arrangements.
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