Full-Day Pirogue Trip to Île d’Ambre and Îlot Bernache
About 6 hours · Grand Gaube, North Mauritius
€226 approx. per group5.0(5)
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A full day on the Grand Port lagoon aboard the private Northern Boatworks Explorer 195, taking in the islets off Mahebourg, the waterfall at...
Hosted by Salty VibesA family run boat operation departing from Pointe d'Esny Beach, with island days, snorkelling sessions and fishing charters on the south east lagoon.Hosted by Salty VibesA family run boat operation departing from Pointe d'Esny Beach, with island days, snorkelling sessions and fishing charters on the south east lagoon.Duration
6h30
Passengers
Up to 10 passengers
Language
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Duration
6h30
Passengers
Up to 10 passengers
Experience type
Speedboat Tours
Language
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Departure point
Pointe d'Esny Beach
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The Northern Boatworks Explorer 195 leaves Pointe d'Esny at half past nine and works its way along the south east coast, where the lagoon is wide enough that the islets sit well apart and the water stays clear between them. Lucka and his brothers skipper the boat themselves, so the running order bends to the weather and to what the group actually wants on the day, whether that means longer in the water at the reef or longer ashore on an islet. Lunch is a barbecue, the drinks keep coming, and the boat is back at Pointe d'Esny around four.
The skipper meets the group on the beach at half past nine, runs through the plan for the day and takes the boat out onto the lagoon.
Further up the coast the boat reaches the mouth of Grande Riviere Sud Est, where the waterfall drops into the estuary and can only really be seen properly from the water.
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5.0 · 1 review from confirmed Salty Vibes bookings
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Feier C
Verified Salty Vibes booking · 15 Oct 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful and unforgettable experience on this day tour in Mauritius! It was drizzling and cloudy when we drove from the east side of the island to the departure point, and we were worried that the weather might ruin our plans. However, the day turned out to be completely different from what we had expected. Captain Lucka welcomed us warmly and immediately put us at ease. He took such great care of us throughout the trip and patiently explained everything we were curious about regarding the island. The weather kept changing throughout the day, giving us a little bit of everything: sunshine, rain, and everything in between. Rather than spoiling the experience, it made the day even more special and memorable. We even got to enjoy some private time with dolphins and met Oscars (the monkeys) along the way. Every moment was fantastic, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. A huge thank you to Captain Lucka for making this trip so special. His hospitality, knowledge, and care truly made all the difference. We would 100% recommend this tour to any friends visiting Mauritius to have one of the most memorable experiences of their trip. 🌴🐬
Pointe d'Esny Beach
Pointe d'Esny Beach, Pointe d'Esny, Mauritius
Experience partner · Mauritius
VerifiedSalty Vibes was started in 2024 by Lucka, who runs it with his younger brothers and their parents from the south east coast. All trips depart from Pointe d'Esny Beach. The fleet comprises the Northern Boatworks Explorer 195, a Resicraft Speedboat and a Custom Pelican Fishing Boat. The programme covers full island days on the Grand Port lagoon, shorter snorkelling sessions built around the reef, and fishing inside the lagoon or offshore. Skippers speak English, French and Mauritian Creole.
We understand plans can change.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation until 72 hours before the experience.
Partial refund
Half of the price is refunded between 72 and 24 hours before the start.
Last minute
No refund within 24 hours of the start.
If the operator cancels
Fully refunded or rescheduled for free when the operator cancels for weather, safety or a group that is too small.
At the coral, the skipper hands out masks and fins and points out where the fish are holding that day.
Stops on the small islands off Mahebourg give everyone time on the sand and in the shade before lunch.
Lunch is fish, chicken and sausages off the grill with garlic bread and salads, and the drinks stay open all day.
A calm stretch of water near Ile aux Aigrettes gives the group one more swim before the run home.
The boat returns to the beach around four in the afternoon.
Salty Vibes
Experience partner · Mauritius
Salty Vibes was started in 2024 by Lucka, who runs it with his younger brothers and their parents from the south east coast. All trips depart from Pointe d'Esny Beach. The fleet comprises the Northern Boatworks Explorer 195, a Resicraft Speedboat and a Custom Pelican Fishing Boat. The programme covers full island days on the Grand Port lagoon, shorter snorkelling sessions built around the reef, and fishing inside the lagoon or offshore. Skippers speak English, French and Mauritian Creole.
