Underwater Waterfall in Mauritius: 2 helicopter flights to see it, 2026 prices

This is the most focused option in my selection for seeing the underwater waterfall optical illusion. A short flight of about 15 minutes over the Le Morne peninsula, with 2 to 3 passes over the phenomenon so passengers on both sides of the aircraft can get their photo. Rated 5 out of 5 on GetYourGuide from 5 verified reviews: not many yet, but consistently positive.

Taking off from Plaine Magnien (a helipad close to SSR Airport) suits travellers staying in the south-east or passing through the airport. You share the flight with other customers, up to 4-5 passengers depending on the helicopter model (AS350 Squirrel or Robinson R44).

Who it's for: travellers who just want the underwater waterfall shot without paying for a long panoramic flight (€729 on the standard package), travellers in transit through the airport (SSR is 5 minutes from Plaine Magnien), photographers on a tighter budget than the €3,550 private flight. Who it's not for: travellers who also want to see Chamarel and the west coast (book the €729 panoramic flight from Port Louis instead), groups who refuse to share with other passengers (book the €3,550 private waterfall flight instead).

GetYourGuide rate from €1,350 for the package. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Full details are also on my Mauritius helicopter guide (where this package is also listed, since it's technically a helicopter flight).

This package charters the aircraft exclusively for your group, departing from Flic en Flac on the west coast. The advantage over the €1,350 shared package from Plaine Magnien: take-off close to the west coast (no need to cross the island to reach the south-east helipad), a route entirely dedicated to the underwater waterfall and Le Morne, and duration and number of passes negotiable with the pilot. No reviews published to date on GetYourGuide for this listing.

The flat rate of €3,550 covers up to 4-5 passengers depending on the aircraft model, which works out to €710-890 per person for a full group. That's almost 3 times cheaper per head than a general private flight with no specific focus (€5,516 on listing 1284634), because the route is shorter and more targeted.

Who it's for: groups of 4 to 5 people who want to charter privately to spread the cost, travellers based on the west coast (Flic en Flac, Tamarin, Le Morne) who avoid the drive to Port Louis or Plaine Magnien, professional photographers who want to control the route and the timing of the passes. Who it's not for: solo travellers or couples (book the €1,350 shared package instead), travellers based in the north or east (a long trip to Flic en Flac).

GetYourGuide rate from €3,550 for the charter. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Booking ahead is recommended (helipad slots are limited on the west coast). The route is to be confirmed with the operator after booking. Full details are also on my Mauritius helicopter guide.