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Sail Along the West Coast of Mauritius

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Product Code : AGORA63

Explore Mauritius in private cabins on a week long catamaran cruise with captain, hostess and food included. The island offers fascinating cultural diversity, historic sites to explore and beautiful bays and beaches. Head out to explore the west coast of the island with opportunities to explore the most vibrant spots in Mauritius. Kayak in sheltered spots, swim with dolphins and watch the sun set over dramatic mountain views. See wildlife in their natural environment 

Day 1: Mauritius Arrival in Mauritius with a warm welcome. Board your catamaran at La Balise Marina in Rivière Noire, located south west of the island.

Boarding at 1pm, for a briefing on safety and the program of the cruise. Departure to the lagoon of Benitier for the afternoon. 

 

Day 2: When you wake up your guide will suggest for you to go and greet some dolphins on a motor boat, provided you booked the excursions package.

After breakfast, the crew will set sail to the lagoon of Mont Choisy. Enjoy an incredible sunset with the Moka mountain range in the background. 

 

Day 3: After breakfast, relax and embrace Mont Choisy's impressive lagoon, feel free to go swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. If you booked the excursions package, you will have the opportunity to visit the Sugar Museum and Garden of Pamplemousses. In addition to this you will learn about the culture of sugar canes and how this has played a crucial role in the history, and development of Mauritius. We sail north, and moor at the bottom of Coin de Mire cliff or in Merville lagoon for a snorkelling session. End the night at Grand Baie. 

 

Day 4: On Saturday morning, Grand Baie will wake up as slowly as you will. After a well-deserved sleep-in and a rich breakfast, take your time to discover Grand Baie shops and stroll through them all at your own pace.

On this 4th day the Morne Dream cruise passengers will disembark and we’ll welcome the guest boarding for the Gabriel Dream cruise. Your catamaran will sail to the very north of the island and will stop in Cap Malheureux bay for the night, with the famous red-roofed church as a sentinel. 

 

Day 5: Visit the Domaine de Labourdonnais Sugar Estate with its castle, alluring gardens, old orchards and rum factory (in the excursions package). Lunch on board, Sail to L’Ile Plate and moor at Ilot Gabriel. Dinner and overnight stay. 

 

Day 6: After an early swim and harmonious start to the morning in these secluded islands, we will sail south west to the bay of Rivière Noire.

Spend a quiet night at anchor in this fine fishermen village now converted into a favoured touristic location. A charming bay, protected from the winds by a majestic mountain range will engulf you for the night. 

 

Day 7: Breakfast. Optional excursion: visit a village in Chamarel and rum distillery.

Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch. Depending on the sea's rhythm, you will either disembark at Tamarin's mythical beach or explore the mouth of Rempart river with a sea kayak. Dinner and overnight stay at La Balise Marina. 

 

Day 8: Disembarkation at 8:00 at La Balise Marina. When the time comes for the final goodbyes the crew will remind you of trips highlights, exchange emails and photos and might even give you a big hug before sending you off! 

Accommodation in an air-conditioned double cabin with private bathroom aboard our Lagoon 440 yacht (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm). 

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner). 

Service of the crew : 2 persons (captain, steward/cook). 

2 sets of linen, towels and beach towels per person/week. 

Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water). 

Insurance for the yacht and the passengers. 

Water sports on board : snorkeling equipment and sea kayak. 

Day 2: Dolphin’s observation from an embarkation. 

Day 3: Visit of the Pamplemousses Garden + Sugar Estate museum. 

Day 4: Visit of Domaine Sucrier of Labourdonais with its castle in the nature. 

Day 7: Excursion in Chamarel with its colored earth and visit of a rum distillery and lunch.*Price valid for a participation of at least 4 persons – Payable on spot.* 

Cash box (mandatory) : 145 Euros per person to be paid in cash on spot upon arrival. 

Beverages, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. 

Airfares. 

Airport - Base or Base - Airport (optional) : 65 Euros for 1 to 2 persons. 

Round trip : 130 Euros for 1 to 2 persons.*The above transfers costs are valid for payment upon reservation. In case of payment on spot by client, a 15% surcharge applies.*