Blue Bay glass-bottom boat & snorkelling
Blue Bay is a protected marine park with shallow coral gardens, easy for beginners and children.
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Blue Bay & Mahébourg
A marine park, an old fishing town, and the airport next door.
Who it is for
Snorkellers, travellers who want local life rather than resorts, and anyone with an early flight: it is the closest area to the airport.
Top things to do
- Snorkel or take a glass-bottom boat in Blue Bay Marine Park.
- Visit Île aux Aigrettes, a nature reserve islet with giant tortoises (guided tours only).
- Walk the Mahébourg waterfront and visit the National History Museum.
- Shop at the Mahébourg market for spices, fruit and street food.
Tours from here
Île aux Cerfs day trip
Boat or catamaran across the lagoon from the Trou d'Eau Douce area to the most famous islet in Mauritius. Many trips add a stop at the Grande Rivière Sud-Est waterfall.
See tours & pricesWhere to eat
- Street food on the Mahébourg waterfront: gato piment, dholl puri and fried noodles.
- Small seafood restaurants at Blue Bay and Pointe d'Esny.
- Fresh fruit and snacks at the Mahébourg market.
Where to stay
Guesthouses and villas in Blue Bay and Pointe d'Esny, a few hotels, and simple rooms in Mahébourg. Perfect for the first or last night.
See hotels in Blue Bay & MahébourgGetting there
About 10 to 15 minutes by taxi from the airport. Buses run from Mahébourg to Port Louis and Curepipe. Getting around Mauritius
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