A small boat anchored beside swimmers in clear water
For the northern islands from Grand Baie, a shared speedboat includes food and drinks, while the private speedboat compared here includes mineral water with other catering arranged separately. Both published programmes run from 09.00 to 15.30. Andeor offers these outings through its partner. The key decision is whether you want places on a shared departure or a boat reserved for your own party.
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FAQ
Do both options include lunch?
The shared offer includes food and drinks. The private speedboat includes mineral water only; other catering is brought or arranged separately.
Can a private booking guarantee all island stops?
No. The captain can adapt the route and stops to conditions. Reserving the boat does not remove weather, sea or access constraints.
The shared northern-islands speedboat trip describes a small group of up to nine guests and scenery around Coin de Mire, Gabriel Island and Flat Island. Food and drinks are included in the shared package. Its published schedule is Monday and Thursday, with check-in at 08.45. Check the actual departure offered for your date and party; a regular weekday schedule does not guarantee seats. You are joining a programme with other travellers rather than reserving the entire boat.
What changes with a private boat
The private northern-islands speedboat follows the north coast towards the same island area, with snorkelling, beach time and a pause around Flat Island in the published programme. The vessel is reserved for your group. Mineral water is included; meals and other drinks must be brought or arranged in advance. The published timing is also 09.00 to 15.30, with check-in at 08.45. Private does not mean the captain can ignore sea conditions or guarantee a particular landing.
Compare the total rather than the headline price
For the shared option, calculate the correct fares for the travellers in your party. For the private option, use the confirmed boat price and add the catering you want. Add hotel transport to either comparison because it is excluded from both offers. Give Andeor the number and ages of participants and any dietary requirements. If sailing is more important than a speedboat outing, the private catamaran group-budget guide explains a separate format, whose route and catering should not be assumed identical.
Keep the island plan flexible
The captain adapts the stops to weather and sea conditions. The islands named in a programme describe its intended area, not a guarantee of landing at each one. Bring the booking information and reach the confirmed meeting point in time for check-in. If you are still deciding between the open northern-island programme and a different outing around Grand Gaube or Bernache, our northern-islands route guide addresses that broader question. This comparison focuses on booking format and inclusions once Grand Baie is your chosen departure.
Andeor can arrange a separate transfer through Seke once your meeting point and appointment are confirmed.
