Seaplane Flights in Mauritius: 3 private flights, 2026 prices

This is the cheapest seaplane flight you can book in Mauritius, and currently the best-rated of the three: 5 out of 5 from 9 verified Manawa reviews. You take off straight from the beach at Residence Thalassa in Quatre Cocos (Belle Mare, east coast) in a 2-seat X-Air Hawk, an amphibious microlight with side-by-side seats that feels far more open than a Cessna.

Choose 15, 20 or 30 minutes in the air over the north lagoon and Île aux Cerfs. A microlight feels very different from a regular seaplane: low altitude (often under 100m above the water), low speed, noticeable vibration, and a closeness to the lagoon the other flights can't match. You'll be weighed at check-in, as aviation rules set a strict combined weight limit for pilot and passenger.

Who it suits: travellers staying on the east coast (Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, Palmar), solo travellers who want the flight to themselves, and aviation fans who prefer the rawer feel of a microlight to a Cessna. Who it doesn't suit: couples who want to fly together (1 passenger only), anyone prone to bad motion sickness (more vibration than in a Cessna) and passengers over the operator's weight limit.

€180 per person on Manawa, the cheapest seaplane flight in Mauritius, with flexible cancellation for bad weather. Bring sunglasses (essential, open cockpit), a hat that won't blow away and a light camera (a GoPro strapped to the harness is the most practical). The pilot gives a safety briefing before take-off.

This is the best-rated seaplane flight in Mauritius on GetYourGuide, with 4.63 out of 5 from 76 verified reviews. You take off and land on the Trou d'Eau Douce lagoon (east coast), 5 minutes by boat from Île aux Cerfs, in a light aircraft (a Cessna or similar) that takes 1 or 2 passengers depending on the model. The flight is private, with no other customers.

There are 3 lengths: 15 minutes for a quick look at the east lagoon, 20 minutes to take in its northern or southern tips, and 30 minutes for a full loop around Île aux Cerfs and over Montagne du Lion. The €215 starting price is for the short flight; check the price of longer flights when booking.

Who it suits: travellers staying on the east coast or in the centre, couples who want a private scenic flight without a group, and moderate budgets (€215 is still 70% cheaper than a helicopter sightseeing flight). Who it doesn't suit: anyone set on seeing Le Morne and the underwater waterfall (book the Roches Noires seaplane or a helicopter from Port Louis instead) and groups of more than 2.

From €215 on GetYourGuide for the 15-minute private flight, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Bring a light camera (the side windows are small but easy to reach), sunglasses and comfortable clothes. The tight turns around Île aux Cerfs can cause some motion sickness.

This flight takes off from Roches Noires, in north-east Mauritius, and is the best-selling scenic route on GetYourGuide (104 verified reviews, 3.98 out of 5). Its rating is a little lower than Trou d'Eau Douce (4.63) because far more people have reviewed it, so opinions vary more: the negative reviews mostly mention waiting on the ground and weather cutting the flight short.

The classic route flies over Île aux Cerfs, Montagne du Lion (480m, the east coast's highest point) and Mauritius's largest lagoon, and over the underwater waterfall illusion if time allows (30-minute flight only, weather permitting). At €220 it costs almost the same as Trou d'Eau Douce, so the choice really comes down to where you start (north-east or central east).

Who it suits: travellers staying in the north (Grand Baie, Trou aux Biches) who'd rather not travel to Trou d'Eau Douce, those reassured by a large number of reviews, and anyone who wants to see the underwater waterfall (the 30-minute flight is the only seaplane route that includes it). Who it doesn't suit: travellers staying in the south-east (Mahébourg, Blue Bay) and anyone who goes by ratings alone (4.63 at Trou d'Eau Douce against 3.98 here).

From €220 on GetYourGuide for the 15-minute private flight, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Reviews often mention waiting 30 to 60 minutes on the ground when it's busy, so leave some slack in your day.