Private Speed Boat trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island

Private Speed Boat trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island - Activity Inclusions:

• Private speed boat trip
• Cruising along the north coasts of Mauritius
• Bird watching opportunities
• Time to enjoy snorkeling, swimming and relaxation along Coin de Mire Island
• Snorkeling gear for each passenger
• Drinks served on the speed boat (soft drinks & water)

Everyday

8:00 to 12:00

4 hours

From Taxi Stand Grand Baie, In Front Of La Jonque Restaurant

Until 31/12/2021

Booking The Coin de Mire & Flat Island Private Speed Boat Trip :

• Minimum age: This speed boat trip is suitable for any age.
• As it is a private trip, you can decide how to balance the time you would like to spend on Flat Island and at Coin de Mire for snorkeling.
• Snorkelling fans can decide to spend less time on Flat Island and more time at Coin de Mire. For those who are not good swimmers, you can decide you spend more of your time relaxing and sunbathing on Flat island.
• Mauritian ID card or Resident permit must be shown upon arrival.

As per Deals.mu

Private Speed Boat trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island - Activity Overview:

Looking forward to an exciting speed boat cruising trip to Flat Island and snorkeling in exclusivity with a group of friends or family? Then this Private Speed Boat trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island- Half Day is definitely for you and at the best local price!

Private Speed Boat trip to Coin de Mire & Flat Island - What to Expect:

• The private speed boat departs from the taxi stand beach in Grand Bay at 8.00 am heading to Flat Island.
• After 30-40minutes of cruising admiring the amazing Northern coastline on the way, you will reach there.
• Upon arrival to Flat Island, you will be guided to the Island’s main beach where you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming or snorkeling.
• You will be heading to Coin de Mire Island for snorkeling; this is a must place to snorkel for anyone looking to discover our island’s marine life.
• For those who enjoy bird watching, a number of native birds can be seen flying around the Coin de Mire or nesting in the cracks of the cliffs such as our famous national bird- the 'pailles en queue.
• During your trip, you will be served mineral water and some refreshing soft drinks on the boat.

Maximum: 8 passengers on boat

What to bring:

• Towels
• Hats
• t-shirts
• extra sun block cream for sun protection
• cameras or underwater camera
• swimsuits

About the Coin de Mire

The Coin de Mire, also called Gunner's Quoin, situated 8 km north of Mauritius, is well known by divers as one of the best diving sites of the north of Mauritius. At an average depth of 6 meters (depth ranges from 3-9 meters), with crystal clear water offering great visibility, the snorkeling conditions are ideal year-round.

About Flat Island:

Also known as “Île Plate” in French, it is located near Round Island, at the extreme north of Mauritius, about 11 kilometers north of Cap Malheureux, the Mauritius' mainland's northernmost point. It houses one of the two working lighthouses in Mauritius.

Flat Island (size of 253 hectares, is the largest of the northern islets) is mostly flat, but has a single hill topped by a lighthouse. The vegetation is heavily modified.