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Snorkel, Explore & Discover: The East with blue bay marine park

By Freshverde Holidays
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$199 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 snorkelling 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 colourful stalls filled with spices, tropical fruits, handicrafts, and savour 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.

Activity location

  • Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

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Snorkel, Explore & Discover: The East with blue bay marine park
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30 AM
Price details
NZ$199.06 x 2 AdultsNZ$398.12

Total
Price is NZ$398.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water upon arrival
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling at Blue Bay marine park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Services of a fully qualified certified private guide/driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snorkelling equipments will be provided (Blue-Bay Marine park)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Blue-Bay Marine park by Glass bottom boat trip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in a fully air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit the Rault Biscuit Factory Entrance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off at any hotel or accommodation in Mauritius
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mauritian Culinary Lunch Experience (Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (Optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised 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
  • Wear non-slip shoes and comfortable clothes
  • Bring towels and spare clothes for snorkelling at Blue-Bay Marine park
  • Please advise of any food allergies or illness.

Activity itinerary

Mahebourg

  • 15m
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

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Blue Bay marine park is one of the best places to see the beautiful marine life and to go for snorkelling 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 snorkelling. The Snorkelling at the park is highly recommended as the colourful fauna & flora found at the park are absolutely stunning. At an average depth of 5.5 metres, with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkelling 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!

Mahebourg Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Afterwards, you'll head to a local restaurant to savour a 3-course lunch. Then, head to Mahebourg to visit the National History Museum of Mauritius, which will take you into a historical journey of the island dating back to the 18th century. The Naval Museum of Mauritius contains the reminiscences of the French colonial empire. The interesting aspects of the Naval Museum lie not solely in its collection of exhibits, but also in its history as a building. It is worthwhile to see both the exterior of the building & the different exhibitions. In addition, you will also get to see exquisite artefacts of many other ships' wrecks. Some bones of an extinct species of Giant Tortoises & of the Dodo are displayed at the museum. These bones bear testimony to their existence until some few hundred years back.

Mahebourg Waterfront

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
After some time, visit Mahebourg waterfront to know about the Culture and History of Mauritius which is very interesting. Located in the traditional Mauritian Village, the new Mahebourg Waterfront is ideal for a relaxing walk as well as a journey back in time taking part in the local Mauritian history! You will get the chance to see and learn more about the epic battle that was fought in this region. There is also the memorial known as Bataille de le Passe that pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. You will get to see the panoramic view where the battle took place.

Bazar Street

  • 45m
Then head to the mahebourg local market, is a spectacular sight for those who wish to experience the lively local culture. You will find amazing products here at a great bargain.The Mahebourg market was initially focusing on silks and textiles, but today you are sure to find a large variety of World of Seashells on offer. The market offers typical market products such as vegetables, fruits for the surrounding locals but also a wide variety of local handicrafts and souvenirs of the paradise island. One thing we surely advise you not to miss is the food. At the Mahebourg Market, you will have a large selection of food such as Briyani, Dholl Puri (lentils pancakes), Chinese Noodles or the very famous Gato Pima (fritter made with split pea). They make up for a delicious street food tasting, don’t worry we won’t tattle to your diet!

Frederik Hendrik Museum & Vieux Grand Port Historic Site

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
On the way, we will go to to visit the Frederick Hendrick Museum. The Frederik Henrik Museum is a historical site which at present bears the remnants of the first human settlement in Mauritius. Located at Old Grand Port, this place is considered a historical site bearing witness to the Dutch and French colonial settlements in Mauritius, on the coast of south east Mauritius. The very first inhabitants of Mauritius, the Dutch, settled here to colonise the island. The museum is surrounded by a luxuriant tropical garden, includes a visitors’ centre with an exhibition of artefacts found during archaeological excavations in the area since 1997 and the remains of some ruins. They consist of building materials: stones, bricks, nails; military objects like musket balls, cannon balls, flint stones and many other interesting utilities.

Pointe Canon

  • 20m
Pointe Canon is an interesting place to go to have a nice overview of the different sites surrounding Mahebourg. You will see the imposing Lion Mountain that overlooks the sugar cane fields, Mouchoir Rouge islet, facing the waterfront, and Ile aux Aigrettes further north, a small protected island located in the lagoon and which is also a nature reserve. Pointe Canon is the place where the inhabitants of the region meet during events such as regattas and the commemoration of the abolition of slavery celebrations in February. You will see the panoramic view of the South East and the ocean.

Manioc Biscuit factory H. Rault Co Ltd

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Rault Biscuit Factory is a family business founded and owned by the Rault-Seneque family back in 1870 whose biscuits are one-of-a-kind in the world. They specialise in differently flavoured cookies which are made in a traditional method that has remained unchanged even after being carried forward through 150 years since its creation. A trip to the Rault Biscuit Factory will take you back to a historical ambiance of the days gone and will familiarise you with the entire line of different biscuits. The day last stop is a visit to Eau bleu waterfall which is the most beautiful waterfall in Mauritius. This is indeed a very magnificent and incredible place. After a long day at exploring, your East full-day adventurous tour ends with return transport to your hotel.

Location

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    Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mahebourg
    • Mahebourg, MU

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