Means of transport Mauritius

Air Mauritius is the only airline operating between Mauritius and Rodrigues, 2 to 5 times a day depending on the season. The weight of luggage is limited to 15 kg, but the company generally grants a tolerance of a few kilos to each passenger. It is important to book well in advance as the ATR72 has only 66 seats - beware of busy months such as December, January, February, April, July and August. Some hotels have seat quotas, so don't hesitate to go through them for a flight + stay package.

The national airline, created in 1967, has its headquarters in Port Louis and an agency where you can change or buy tickets to go to the countries served directly from the island: France, of course, with several weekly flights thanks to the partnership with Air France, but also 23 other destinations around the world, including in the region, Reunion or Madagascar. Air Mauritius is also the only airline to operate flights between the mother island and the small island of Rodrigues - from 2 to 5 flights per day depending on the season.

The station is located at the bus station but you can also call a driver from the four corners of the island. Practical, the application of the tourist office, Discover Rodrigues (to be downloaded absolutely), references the coordinates of most of the cabs: phone numbers and email addresses with immediate booking possible(Book/Réservermaintenant). The classification is proposed by regions, with several choices each time. In addition to transfers, most drivers offer their services for half-day and/or full-day tours of the island.

The airport, also known as Piacenza Airport (a whole program...), is named after a former Prime Minister and father of the nation who died in 1985. It is located at 3 km from the entrance to Mahébourg and at 48 km from Port Louis Recently, its terminal has been equipped with modern equipment, services and infrastructure, including, on arrival: a post office, bank counters with ATMs, a Shibani Financebranch to exchange currencies at preferential rates, a tourist office, the counters of the main localreceptives (Connections, Mauritours, Mautourco, Summertimes...) and large hotel groups (Attitude, Beachcomber, Constance, Sun International, VLH.), some coffee shops, restaurants, a large Duty Free shop, etc. For the counters of the rental companies of voitures  (Ada, Avis, Budget,Europcar, Hertz, Sixt...), leave the airport by the main door and go to the building opposite, well indicated. Away, a YU LOUNGE welcomes VIP ++ passengers.

There are two in the capital: the one located in the north, Place de l'Immigration, serves the northern and eastern cities; the one in Place Victoria in the south serves the cities of the central plateau as well as the west and the south. Buses run from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the urban area, and a service is provided between Port-Louis and Curepipe in both directions until 11:00 p.m. The locations and cities served are indicated by a sign on the front of each bus. For more comfort, at very low fares, opt for the express buses equipped with air conditioning.

Central and guarded, the Caudan Waterfront is the most convenient place to park. Arriving from the north on the freeway, keep to your lane and drive straight through the town. Pass the Caudan shopping center on the right and the southern bus station on the left. Don't take the overpass, turn left at the Caudan sign and go right under the overpass. Then right again 150 m further on - signposted to the parking lot. When approaching from the south, turn left at the Caudan sign.

Mauritius Pride leaves about four times a month in Port Louis. The date is announced by the press, but you can also call the company's seat. The journey lasts between 28 and 30 hours. Two classes are offered to passengers: class Leisure with seats (return price of around 3 500 Rs or 87 €) and class Excellence with cabins (round round price around 5 500 Rs or 137 €. Attention: nine double cabins only!). These rates include all meals on board during the crossing. It is not always easy to get places: the seats, reserved as a priority in Mauritius, are taken upon the announcement. This must be done in advance. The journey from Mauritius to Rodrigues in general lasts longer than in the opposite direction because of currents, and the sea is sometimes bad.

A cruise ship, MauritiusTrochetia, also operates between the Indian Ocean Islands, including the Reunion, Mauritius and Rodrigues. With a capacity of 112 passengers, it comprises about cabins, reading rooms, restaurants and cinemas. Navigation lasts several days.

The national airline has an agency in Port Louis and another in Port Mathurin where you can buy tickets to travel to the countries served directly by Air Mauritius: France of course, with several weekly flights thanks to the partnership with Air France, but also 23 other destinations around the world, including, at close range, Reunion. Air Mauritius is also the only airline to operate flights between the mother island and Rodrigues Island, with 2 to 5 flights per day depending on the season

Since 2014, the Mauritius Pride, whose weekly arrival was awaited like the messiah, no longer shuttles and links between Port-Louis and Port-Mathurin, which is not without serious supply problems. The only ship to link the two islands to date is the Mauritius Trochetia, a cargo and cruise ship that travels the islands of the Indian Ocean including Reunion, Mauritius and Rodrigues. With a capacity of 112 passengers, it has about fifty cabins, a reading room, restaurants and a cinema.

Port-Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is a lively, cosmopolitan city with many tourist attractions. The city also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, such as Parc du Pouce and Jardin de la Compagnie. History buffs can visit the Port-Louis Museum and the Blue Penny Museum. In the vicinity of Port-Louis, we recommend a visit to the Pamplemousses Garden and the Eureka House. As for gastronomy, Mauritian cuisine is a blend of Indian, Creole, Chinese and European flavors. Not-to-be-missed dishes include Byriani, Samosas, curry and chutney. Typical drinks include tamarind juice and alouda. Port-Louis also boasts a lively nightlife, with numerous restaurants, cafés, bars and a casino.

Curepipe being the most important commercial hub of the island along with Port Louis, it is well served by buses. From the bus station, buses leave in all directions with regular frequency. Not far from the market, the Terminal Nord serves the northern cities, starting with Port Louis with a departure every 5 minutes from 5am to 8:30pm. There are also new locations next to the new metro station. The South Terminal, a few dozen meters from the previous one, connects Curepipe to the southern cities and especially to Mahébourg.

It is the main bus station of the island, where most of the traffic is concentrated. It is lined with small Creole-style kiosks where street vendors sell snacks and handicrafts. From 5:30am, buses leave to serve the main corners of the island, at relatively regular times but rarely later than 6pm. Practical advice: for hiking, it can be interesting to be dropped off by bus in the heights, for example at Mont Lubin, and then to go back down to the coast by foot