Half-Day Pirogue Trip from Grand Gaube, Mauritius
About 3 hours 30 minutes · Grand Gaube, North Mauritius
€170 approx. per groupNew
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A full day aboard a wooden pirogue from Grand Gaube, with snorkelling at Île d’Ambre and a Mauritian beach barbecue on Îlot Bernache.
Duration
6 hrs
Activity type
Shared pirogue excursion
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Location
LUX Grand Gaube Hotel
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Leave LUX Grand Gaube Hotel at approximately 9:30 am and head for Île d’Ambre, sailing along its mangroves before a snorkelling stop. Drinks are served after the swim before continuing to Îlot Bernache. Walk around the island, take photos and relax before a traditional Mauritian barbecue on the beach, which is included. Lunch is served without tables or chairs. Leave the island at about 2:30 pm and return to LUX Grand Gaube at approximately 3:30 pm. Departure time may vary with the tides. This is a shared excursion with a maximum of ten passengers aboard. A private trip can be arranged on request at a separately confirmed price.
Depart from LUX Grand Gaube Hotel at approximately 9:30 am, subject to tides.
The pirogue follows the mangrove channels of Île d’Ambre, then stops for a swim over the reef. Drinks are served aboard after the snorkel.
We land on Îlot Bernache. Walk around the island, take photos and relax before lunch.
A traditional Mauritian barbecue is served on the beach of Îlot Bernache and is included in the price. Lobster, tiger prawns, chicken, salad and garlic bread, followed by salted pineapple with banana flambé. There are no tables or chairs.
Leave the island around 2:30 pm and arrive back at LUX Grand Gaube around 3:30 pm.
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€226 approx. per group
5.0 · 5 reviews from confirmed Ilot Bernache with Tom bookings
5 verified reviews
James W
Verified Ilot Bernache with Tom booking · 11 Oct 2026
Incredible full-day trip, Tom and his partner are amazing hosts
Chen J
Verified Ilot Bernache with Tom booking · 4 Oct 2026
非常独特的木船体验，红树林和海岛风光绝佳，龙虾烧烤太棒了！
Laura H
Verified Ilot Bernache with Tom booking · 25 Sep 2026
Traumhafter Tag auf der Piroge, sehr leckeres Essen am Strand.
Alessandro L
Verified Ilot Bernache with Tom booking · 14 Sep 2026
Escursione fantastica tra le mangrovie e le isole, cibo squisito!
LUX Grand Gaube Hotel
LUX Grand Gaube, Coastal Road, Grand Gaube 30617, Mauritius
Experience partner · Mauritius
VerifiedIlot Bernache with Tom offers shared full-day and half-day excursions aboard a wooden pirogue from LUX Grand Gaube Hotel, with up to ten passengers. The full-day trip combines snorkelling at Île d’Ambre, time on Île Bernache and a Mauritian beach barbecue. The half-day option includes local snacks, fruit and drinks. Private trips are available on request. Departure times vary with the tides.
Ilot Bernache with Tom
Experience partner · Mauritius
Ilot Bernache with Tom offers shared full-day and half-day excursions aboard a wooden pirogue from LUX Grand Gaube Hotel, with up to ten passengers. The full-day trip combines snorkelling at Île d’Ambre, time on Île Bernache and a Mauritian beach barbecue. The half-day option includes local snacks, fruit and drinks. Private trips are available on request. Departure times vary with the tides.
