Things to Do in Blue Bay (Mauritius): 13 marine park activities, 2026 prices

This is the best-rated Blue Bay activity across the entire line-up, 5 out of 5 from 31 verified Manawa reviews. The excursion combines coastal trails exposed to the open ocean, sugar cane plantations and wooded sections, over a half-day of 3 hours. The session starts with a technical briefing, a helmet and bandana are provided, and you ride in a guided convoy.

Who it suits: travellers based in Blue Bay, Mahébourg or Pointe d'Esny who want a thrill-seeking activity 5 minutes from the hotel, couples and groups of friends, sporty travellers. Who it doesn't suit: travellers who hate dust (stubborn red earth in the dry season), kids too young to ride as a rear passenger.

Manawa rate €90.70 per person. Full details on my dedicated Mauritius quad biking page. Flexible weather cancellation.

The Blue Bay marine park has been protected since 1997, one of Mauritius's 2 strictest marine protected areas, with dense coral biodiversity and visibility regularly exceeding 20m. This glass-bottom boat package lets you discover the seabed without getting in the water (ideal for non-swimmers), then stop for supervised snorkelling on the reef. Manawa rating 4/5 from 9 verified reviews.

At €24 for entry, this outing is one of the cheapest activities in Mauritius across every category. It's the ideal format for a first taste of the marine park, with kids, without spending much.

Who it suits: families with kids from age 6, non-swimmers (the glass-bottom phase is compulsory), tight budgets, travellers in transit through the airport (SSR is 15 minutes away). Who it doesn't suit: certified divers (book the exploration dive at €50 instead), travellers who want a genuinely long outing (book the €70 catamaran instead).

Manawa rate €24 per person. Flexible weather cancellation. Reef-safe sunscreen is compulsory in the marine park (chemical filters are banned).

A full-day catamaran cruise departing from Pointe Jérôme in Mahébourg, 10 minutes from Blue Bay. The route combines 2 separate lagoons (Mahébourg plus Île aux Cerfs) in a single day, making it the most geographically complete package for travellers based in the south-east. Manawa rating 5/5 from 9 verified reviews.

Full details on my dedicated Mauritius catamaran page. A barbecue lunch on board is usually included, with swimming and snorkelling stops at the skipper's discretion.

Who it suits: travellers based in Blue Bay, Mahébourg or Pointe d'Esny, travellers in transit through the airport (SSR is 15 minutes from Pointe Jérôme), groups and families who want a full day on the water. Who it doesn't suit: travellers based in the north (a long journey), groups who want to charter the boat privately (book the private sunset package at €282 on the west coast instead).

Manawa rate €74 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

This package swaps individual quads for 2-4-seat buggies. A similar route (coastal trails from Blue Bay to Souillac, farmland) over 3 hours. Manawa rating 5 out of 5 from 4 verified reviews. Flat rate of €199 per vehicle, roughly €50 per person for a full group.

Who it suits: families with kids too young to ride a quad solo, groups of friends who want to stay together. Who it doesn't suit: groups of confident riders (book the quad at €90 each instead), couples who each want to drive.

Full details on my Mauritius quad biking page. A driving licence is required for the driver.

An alternative to the €74 catamaran: an intimate format on a small boat (6 passengers max), departing from Blue Bay to Île aux Cerfs. Manawa rating 5/5 from 3 verified reviews. The advantage over the catamaran lies in the group size (no sharing with 20-plus people).

Who it suits: couples and small groups who want to avoid the catamaran crowds, travellers based in Blue Bay who want a direct departure from the bay. Who it doesn't suit: groups larger than 6, travellers who want the full-day format (book the €74 catamaran instead).

Manawa rate €70 per person. Flexible weather cancellation. Programme details (duration, lunch, snorkelling) to confirm with the operator.

This is the cheapest discovery dive in Mauritius: €80 for a supervised dive in the Blue Bay marine park, protected since 1997. Visibility regularly exceeds 20m, with dense coral life and supervision by a certified instructor. Manawa rating 4/5 from 3 verified reviews. Full details on my dedicated Mauritius diving page.

Who it suits: travellers who want to try diving in Mauritius without a big budget commitment, kids from age 8, travellers based in the south-east. Who it doesn't suit: certified divers (book the exploration dive at €50 instead), travellers who want a discovery-plus-exploration combo (book Grand Baie at €123 instead).

Manawa rate €80 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

This is the cheapest activity in the Blue Bay line-up and one of the cheapest in Mauritius across every category: €20 for an electric-assist mountain bike ride departing from Plaine Magnien, right on the other side of the airport from SSR. A discovery format for the wild south, away from the touristy zones. No reviews published yet, a recent listing.

The electric mountain bike covers distances that neither a classic bike nor walking can manage in half a day, through an area combining rural tracks, southern basalt cliffs and forest sections. It's the ideal option for travellers who want to see Mauritius's south coast at an easy pace.

Who it suits: travellers in transit through the airport (Plaine Magnien is 5 minutes from SSR), very tight budgets, travellers who want to discover the authentic south coast, occasional sports enthusiasts. Who it doesn't suit: thrill-seekers (book the quad at €90 instead), travellers with a bad back on a mountain bike saddle.

Manawa rate €20.41 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

Full details on my dedicated Mauritius diving page. €50 per person for an exploration dive of 1.5 to 2 hours in the protected Blue Bay marine park. Access requires a recognised level 1 certification (PADI Open Water Diver, FFESSM N1, CMAS *, SSI). Depth 12 to 18m depending on the site. No reviews published on Manawa yet.

Who it suits: certified divers travelling in Mauritius, travellers based in the south-east or in transit through the airport. Who it doesn't suit: beginners (book the discovery dive at €80 instead).

Manawa rate €50 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

This is the only full-day package in the Blue Bay line-up and one of the most complete outings in south-east Mauritius. A classic itinerary: Île aux Aigrettes in the morning (a Mauritian Wildlife Foundation nature reserve, giant tortoises and endemic species), Vanille Nature Park in Rivière des Anguilles (crocodiles, tortoises, lemurs), Gris Gris beach in the late afternoon (basalt cliffs on the south coast).

Full details on my Mauritius hiking page. A gentle discovery format, accessible to kids from age 6, transfers included.

Who it suits: families, travellers in transit through the airport, anyone curious about endemic wildlife. Who it doesn't suit: sporty travellers who want elevation gain, travellers who dislike days spread across several sites.

Manawa rate €56.67 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

A budget variant of the €74 catamaran package (5/5 from 9 reviews). Full details on my Mauritius catamaran page. With no verified review volume yet, I'd currently recommend the €74 package if you want the reassurance of proven feedback.

Who it suits: budget-conscious travellers happy to book a listing without reviews yet, families splitting the savings. Who it doesn't suit: travellers who prioritise the highest Manawa rating (book the €74 package instead).

Manawa rate €62 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

A specific format for certified divers (PADI level 1, FFESSM N1 or equivalent) who haven't dived in over a year and want a tune-up before heading back out on a classic exploration dive. The Blue Bay Divers centre runs a shallow-water technique refresher session, followed by a short application dive. No reviews published yet, a recent listing.

Who it suits: certified divers who've been inactive for over a year, anxious travellers who want to re-test before exploring. Who it doesn't suit: regular active divers (book the exploration dive at €50 directly instead), uncertified beginners (book the discovery dive at €80 instead).

Manawa rate €60 per person. Flexible weather cancellation.

A private charter of a boat for your group, with skipper included, on the Mahébourg lagoon. The itinerary is set with you in the morning based on what you want: Île aux Aigrettes, Île aux Cerfs, swimming stops, snorkelling at spots of your choosing. No reviews published yet, a recent listing.

The €360 flat rate for the full group (usually up to 8-10 passengers depending on the boat) works out at €35-45 per person for a full group, cheaper per head than a shared catamaran cruise, with the added benefit of exclusivity.

Who it suits: groups of 6-10 people who want a private charter, travellers based in the south-east, special occasions (birthdays, reunions). Who it doesn't suit: solo travellers or couples (book the €74 catamaran instead), very large groups (limited capacity).

Manawa rate €360 flat rate. Flexible weather cancellation.

A private snorkelling excursion with access to Île aux Aigrettes (a Mauritian Wildlife Foundation nature reserve) and stops at coral reef spots in the Mahébourg lagoon. A chartered boat for up to 15 passengers depending on the vessel. No reviews published yet, a recent listing.

The €375 flat rate is highly competitive for a full group (roughly €25 per person for 15), noticeably cheaper than the equivalent shared package. It's the format to favour for extended family groups or reunions among friends.

Who it suits: extended family groups (up to 15 people), groups of friends, private events. Who it doesn't suit: solo travellers or couples (book the €24 glass-bottom boat to discover the marine park instead).

Manawa rate €375 flat private rate. Flexible weather cancellation.