Private Tour
Snorkel, Explore & Discover: The East with blue bay marine park
Overview
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Discover the authentic charm of the East Coast of Mauritius on this exclusive 8-hour private tour with a visit to Blue Bay Marine Park, one of the island’s most stunning marine reserves. Explore the vibrant underwater world aboard a glass-bottom boat & dive in for an unforgettable snorkeling experience.
Afterwards, enjoy a delicious authentic Mauritian lunch. Step back in time at the Mahebourg Museum, where exhibits trace the island’s rich history from the 18th century.
Head to Mahebourg Market where you'll see colorful stalls filled with spices, tropical fruits, handicrafts, and savor some street food.
Enjoy a scenic walk along the waterfront and visit the memorial commemorating the historic Battle of Grand Port. Take in breathtaking panoramic ocean views from Pointe Canon.
Head to the Frederik Hendrik Museum, home to the remains of the first Dutch settlement in Mauritius.
End your tour with a sweet treat at the Rault Biscuit Factory, the traditional method of baking biscuits.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian meals available – please request when booking
Children 3 years & under are free; notify if a infant seat is needed
Inform us of any food allergies or illnesses
Please advise of any food allergies or illness.
Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes
Bring towels and spare clothes for snorkeling at Blue-Bay Marine park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mahebourg
Begin your 8 hours Mauritius east adventurous tour with a hotel pick-up at your accommodation anywhere in Mauritius. You will meet and be greeted by our certified guide and after boarding to your comfortable vehicle, then set off for your first stop.
Blue Bay Marine Park
The Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkeling in Mauritius. At the Marine Park, you can decide to see the underwater world onboard the boat through its glass bottom or to jump into the water for some snorkeling. The Snorkeling at the park is highly recommended as the colorful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning. At an average depth of 5.5 meters, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal. You will have a great view of the reef, fish, and of large selection of corals The Blue Bay Marine Park is home to mangroves, algae, seagrasses, corals, and other marine organisms. There is also a wide variety of fish species that include Damselfish, Surgeonfish, Butterflyfish, juvenile Sailfin tangs, as well as tiny Pipefish and Trumpetfish. Note: all activities are supervised to ensure the protection of the flora and fauna. Respect to the marine life & its ecosystem!
What‘s Included
Bottled water upon arrival
Snorkeling at Blue Bay marine park
Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
Snorkeling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
Visit Blue-Bay Marine park by Glass bottom boat trip
Private transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
Visit the Rault Biscuit Factory Entrance
Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
Mauritian Culinary Lunch Experience (Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian)
Gratuities (Optional)
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Snorkel, Explore & Discover: The East with blue bay marine park
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
High Hopes Dashed !
Wanderer0123,,Mar 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Hello. We did this tour last week. We booked directly with the company. Our initial interaction with the company rep was extremely pleasant, he was polite, efficient and kept in touch regarding the arrangements. A big car was promised since we would need to be dropped to the airport with our luggage after the tour, we were assured that the driver had been fully briefed on all sights and arrangements to be covered. So it was with high optimism that we waited for our driver to pick us up on the day. The driver when he arrived had someone else's name as his pick up; it was only after he couldn't find them and he seemed lost that we approached him again at the hotel reception and this time he confirmed that last evening he had received our names, but this morning someone else's ! In the meantime, I had called up the company rep who promised to look into finding our driver and revert. I never heard back from him since then until now. The car was a sedan which barely fit our large suitcases and the aircon was sluggish and non-cooling. Not good given the heat and humidity ! The driver was unaware of the fact that he had to pay for our entrance fees and lunch and had to check back with the company. Further, he wasn't aware of the location of some of the sights and thankfully, I had GPS on my phone ( I had taken a local SIM), and that was the only reason we managed to reach some of the locations (the driver did not have a smartphone). Which led us to understand that he had not been briefed well by the company, inspite of their assurances and our high expectations from our initial interactions. A nice lunch was arranged at a Chinese restaurant; however all the items pre-ordered were non-vegetarian, which turned out great for us, but what if one or both of us were vegetarians ! The company did not check our dietary requirements with us beforehand. Further, the driver was rather uninvolved, unenthusiastic, uncommunicative and showed no real interest in making our experience worthwhile. He blandly informed us that a couple of sights were closed, one on account of it being a Sunday, and another as it was a rainy day. The other sights, he just drove us there and was not too responsive to our efforts at conversation. All in all, we expected far more from Freshverde Holidays, given that our introduction and early interaction with them was very pleasant and satisfactory. I really don't know what slipped in between the cracks and resulted in a very sub-par experience for us. Lack of proper briefing to the driver, the car itself, and the driver's overall lack of enthusiasm and knowledge certainly contributed to our disappointment !
Highly recommend!
TB1992,,Oct 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this company to everyone visiting beautiful Mauritius! We did the highlights of East Mauritius day trip with Hans. And it was an amazing experience! Hans showed us the real Mauritius. Where the Dutch discovered the island and much more about the history. Hans also did his best to make our day perfect because he heard that we where on our honeymoon. No scheduled stops at shops in the hope you buy something. Just what was on the planning and extra! Hans is an amazing guide! And the company is truely professional! As a travelplanner in the Netheirlands I do recommend this company to anyone. Greetings, Tanja Zaaza-Blokdijk
Great Tour!
Udayan B,,May 11, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour -The Blue Bay is magnificent - making for some wonderful snorkeling & crystal clear waters....the historical points are great to see & the natural beauty of many spots such as Point Natural are breathtaking......above all, the knowledge and personalized service provided by our tour operator ( Ashutosh Carnage of Freshverde travels) really brought the tour to life! - we highly recommend this tour!
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