Activities in Mauritius
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Yacht Charters
Perhaps the most interesting of the options on offer is the trip offered by Yacht Charters. Its magnificent sailing ship, the Isla Mauritia, was built in 1852 and is claimed to be the world's oldest active schooner.
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Maurisun Adventure & Tours
Grand Baie's numerous tour agents can provide information on things to do in the area with the aim, naturally, of signing you up for this cruise package or that coach trip. While prices tend to be similar, the details may vary, so make sure you know exactly what is included. All agents sell tickets for glass-bottomed boat trips, undersea walks, Le Nessee and the Blue Safari Submarine. Many also offer car-hire services and airport transfers and can organise accommodation.
Maurisun Adventure & Tours has a reliable reputation and is seen as a cut above the competition, thanks to its range of adventure tours, including sea kayaking.
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Ebrahim Travel & Tours
Grand Baie's numerous tour agents can provide information on things to do in the area with the aim, naturally, of signing you up for this cruise package or that coach trip. While prices tend to be similar, the details may vary, so make sure you know exactly what is included. All agents sell tickets for glass-bottomed boat trips, undersea walks, Le Nessee and the Blue Safari Submarine.
Many also offer car-hire services and airport transfers and can organise accommodation. Ebrahim Travel & Tours has a reliable reputation.
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Northview Tours
Grand Baie's numerous tour agents can provide information on things to do in the area with the aim, naturally, of signing you up for this cruise package or that coach trip. While prices tend to be similar, the details may vary, so make sure you know exactly what is included. All agents sell tickets for glass-bottomed boat trips, undersea walks, Le Nessee and the Blue Safari Submarine.
Many also offer car-hire services and airport transfers and can organise accommodation. Northview Tours has a reliable reputation.
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Neptune Diving
The local diving industry has emphatically moved down the coast to less built-up Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches, but a number of operators still maintain a base in Grand Baie. Among these, Neptune Diving, gets consistently good reports. A dive costs around Rs1200. The local diving industry has emphatically moved down the coast to less built-up Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches, but a number of operators still maintain a base in Grand Baie.
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Captain Nemo's Undersea Walk
For nondivers, Captain Nemo's Undersea Walk provides the unique experience of walking underwater wearing a diver's helmet and weight belt. Solar-powered pumps on the boat above feed oxygen to you during the 25-minute 'walk on the wet side'. Walks are available to everyone over the age of seven. There are trips every few hours from 9am to 3pm. In peak season it's advisable to book a day in advance.
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Coral Viewing, Le Nessee
A number of semisubmersible vessels offer coral-viewing tours. Le Nessee is a distinctive yellow semi-submarine run by Croisières Australes. It departs from Grand Baie's Sunset Boulevard jetty several times daily and the trip lasts just under two hours, with 30 minutes snorkelling for those who wish. Tickets are available from hotels and tour agents.
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Prodive Tours
Prodive Tours has a reliable reputation as a tour company. They also sell tickets for glass-bottomed boat trips, undersea walks, Le Nessee and the Blue Safari Submarine. Contact them by phone or email for more information.
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Prodive
Prodive is one of the many dive operators in and around Grand Baie. Based at the Casuarina Hotel in Trou aux Biches, it also has an office in Grand Baie outside the Grand Bay Beach Hotel.
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Sportfisher
Based beside the Sunset Blvd jetty, Sportfisher has four boats, each taking up to six people (three anglers and three companions).
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Man Ramdhayan
Offers minibus tours of the island; prices start at around Rs400 per person. Book by phone (there's no office) and he'll come and pick you up at your hotel.
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Zazou Fishing
Zazou Fishing is a reputable operator offering an excellent deal: Rs 13,000 for a half-day at sea (from 7am to 1pm) that can be extended to 4pm for an additional Rs 2000. There's a six-person maximum.
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Yoaneye Kite Centre
Yoaneye Kite Centre, an IKO-affiliated centre, offers courses.
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Yemen Reserve
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Yanature
The best way to explore the heaping basalt mound is on a guided hike with Yanature, a one-man operation headed up by friendly Yan. A nature enthusiast and eighth-generation Mauritian, Yan grew up at the base of Le Morne and wandered the snaking trails well into his teenage years; his father managed one of the five-star resorts nearby. Yan has exclusive permission from the Gambier family – the landowners of Le Morne – to bring tourists through. After Le Morne, consider tagging along on one of Yan's other hiking excursions through Black River Gorges National Park, or perhaps to Tamarin Falls and the Corps de Garde. Discounts are offered to those who participate in multiple…
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Totof
In Blue Bay try Totof, an exuberant character who promises a memorable day of snorkelling, island hopping and barbecues. He can also arrange evening cruises upon demand.
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Tamarina Golf, Spa & Beach Club
The magnificent Tamarina Golf, Spa & Beach Club is an 18-hole course designed by Rodney Wright. It sprawls across 206 hectares along an old hunting estate situated between the coastal townships and the looming spine of the inland hills. The property also features two inviting restaurants – La Madrague and Le Dix-Neuf – and over a hundred rentable villas.
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Surya Ayurvedic Spa
For some indulgent relaxation, head to the very smart Surya Ayurvedic Spa and treat yourself to an Indian massage or a steam in the hammam.
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Sun Divers
The top dive operator in the area is Sun Divers, based at La Pirogue hotel. It is one of the oldest outfits on the island and Gerald, one of the instructors, is an internationally recognised underwater photographer who has published a thoroughly researched book about Mauritian sea life. Three daily dives are scheduled at 9am, noon and 2.30pm with a minimum of three participants. One dive costs Rs 1675 with discounts for those who have their own equipment.
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Son of Kite
During the winter months when the winds are strong in the southeast, you can kitesurf in the bay with Son of Kite. A one-hour private lesson costs €75.
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Son of Kite
Kiteboarders of every ilk (from newbies to pros) can sign up for a class with the recommended professionals at Son of Kite.
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Skydive Austral
'Wanna get high?' asks Skydive Austral with a winked eye. This new adventure outfit offers travellers a whole new way to check out the island – from 3000m in the air as you zoom towards the earth after jumping from a plane. It's based at a clearing towards Roches Noires in the east, but touts and transfers make Grand Baie a good departure point.
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Rotourco
Offers adorable studio accommodation in Baie Malagache (Rs 2500). Highly recommended.
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Ropsen
The village's top tour operator, Ropsen, also organises catamaran excursions, as well as dolphin-watching tours, island tours, car rentals and accommodation.
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RodTours
Part of MauriTours.
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