By air
SSR International (MRU), ~1 h by road to the jetty
Indian Ocean Islands · Mauritius
Île aux Cerfs, Mauritius
A lagoon island of sandbanks
Getting there
Best time to visit
May to December — cooler and drier
Don't miss
Île aux Cerfs
Belle Mare beach
Trou d'Eau Douce
Things to do
Catamaran trips
Snorkelling
Parasailing
Where to eat
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen
A quieter corner
The Grand River South East waterfall, on the boat in
Questions travellers ask
How do I get out to Île aux Cerfs?
It's about 1 hour by road from SSR International (MRU) to the jetty. On the boat in, look out for the Grand River South East waterfall.
What can I do on Île aux Cerfs?
Snorkelling and parasailing, or a catamaran trip with a beach barbecue.
When is the best season for Île aux Cerfs?
May to December, when it's cooler and drier. Bring swimwear and sunscreen.
What else should I see around Île aux Cerfs?
Belle Mare beach and Trou d'Eau Douce are on the list too.
About Île aux Cerfs
- Island
Where it is
Île aux Cerfs is a small island in the lagoon off the east coast of Mauritius, in the Flacq district, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce and near the mouth of the Grand River South East.
History
Like the rest of Mauritius, the island was uninhabited before the Dutch arrived in the 17th century, and it later passed under French and then British rule. It became a favourite day-trip island in the late 20th century, and a golf course now covers much of it.
People
Île aux Cerfs has no village of its own; the boatmen, cooks and guides who work there come mostly from Trou d'Eau Douce and other villages on the Flacq coast, where people speak Mauritian Creole and French and fishing is a long tradition.
Known for
- White-sand beaches and a clear lagoon
- Catamaran and speedboat trips
- Parasailing and water sports
- The Grand River South East waterfall
- An island golf course
We haven't written a guide for this place yet — you can still plan a trip here.