Sailing Mauritius

A child of Mahébourg, Jean Claude, with the help of his faithful second Robert, is the only boatman on the island to offer 100% sailing trips on a wooden pirogue specially designed for leisure sailing. Larger than average, stable and equipped with a colorful sail, the boat can accommodate up to 6 people for exclusive outings to be booked as a duo, with family or friends. People come from all over the island for this beautiful excursion and to share a typical moment with Jean Claude and Robert who are outstanding skippers who know how to combine the pleasure of sailing with a unique experience. We are in the heart of the largest lagoon of the island, under the care of Jean Claude who was a windsurfing and swimming champion and takes us diving with mask, in complete safety, on his own sites. Whether it's in the morning or in the late afternoon until sunset, the walk is always punctuated by a break for drinks and snacks - good wine and homemade snacks.

In the same spirit, Eric, Jean Claude's son, organizes private day trips by speedboat to Ile aux Cerfs via the islets of the South East. An accomplished fisherman and sailor, Eric, like his father, has a great knowledge of the sea that he shares with a small number of vacationers each day by mixing cultural discovery of the sites of the Southeast, snorkeling on spots, and lunch with his feet in the water on a "secret" beach.

It is the most spacious catamaran on the island, a mythical racing boat that has sailed the oceans under the leadership of great sailors such as Florence Arthaud. An exceptional boat, exclusive services for day cruises, much more upscale than the average: number of seats limited to 24 people for larger spaces, lounges, bean bags, bar, more varied choice of beverages and finer dishes, wider range of activities (including giant buoy and paddle). VIP service and staggered hours for less traffic. Great!

Nice character that Thierry who did not hesitate to accomplish the equivalent of half a world tour to convey his dear boat from Pornic to Mauritius! There, our Captain Haddock or his son concocts, for 6 to 7 people maximum, cruises outside the busy maritime routes on a retractable keel sailing boat for the lagoon. As soon as you are on the pontoon, you are introduced to the rudiments of navigation: reading a nautical chart, hoisting the sails... Then follows a day of cruising with snorkelling, lounging and a barbecue lunch on board.

Here's a quality club located on an ideal spot for progress: vast lagoon, cross-shore wind, uncrowded area and offshore waves for experts. Lessons at all levels for everyone aged 7 and over, taught by experienced IKO or VDWS-certified instructors. Also kite equipment rental, windsurfing lessons, surfing lessons on nearby Sancho and Macondé islets - ideal spots for beginners.

The club also rents out paddles, offers wake sessions and exclusive private boat trips (fishing, sunset), including dolphin trips.

On superb recent or new Nautitech catamarans, this company offers cruises of several nights to the four corners of Mauritius with crew (skipper, and preferably also cook for a real vacation) and activities. In short, turnkey cruises, at a rate no higher than that of a stay in a hotel of good standing, with the added exclusivity of : a lagoon as far as the eye can see for oneself in the morning and at the end of the day when the other boats are at the quay; the possibility of seeing dolphins outside the hours when the other boats are chasing them; the possibility of discovering the numerous and famous islets surrounding Mauritius when they have been emptied of their vacationers; the happiness of being often alone to anchor in dreamy bays and coves etc.

In addition to the pleasure of sailing, each stay is based on scuba diving and/or shore excursions. The entire boat can be privatized or, to benefit from more advantageous rates, you can travel by cabin - with people you don't know at first but who share the same vacation philosophy. Several packages are offered on the website, such as the Discovery Cruise: a one-week tour of the island with 2 scuba dives per day supervised by an instructor + guided excursions to discover the main sights and beauties of the island.

Sea Spirit, and this is very rare, also offers expeditions in the wild and preserved archipelago of Saint-Brandon for an ultimate experience!

Specialized in the sale and management of boats, this highly qualified company organizes private cruises tailored to the 4 corners of the island: by the day, by the weekend, by the week, by sailboat or catamaran. Everything is possible: from single charter to a complete stay, meals included, with crew and activities à la carte.

Exclusive and high-end: superb half or full days for 2 to 10 people on a luxury yacht, a superb Gran Tursimo 40 to sail in style on the magnificent West lagoon or to the Northern islands.

THE specialist in catamaran cruises in Eastern France is Océane, which pioneered the activity on the island over 37 years ago and is now a benchmark in the sector. Of the company's 9 boats, 6 ply the Île aux Cerfs lagoon daily, offering not only classic day cruises, but also private cruises (choice of itinerary and timetable) enriched by a range of à la carte experiences.

The company also offers private excursions for up to 10 people in speedboats or Pontoon Boats - fast, flat-bottomed boats ideal for the lagoon.