The fairytale island of Ile aux Cerfs covers 87 hectares just a few minutes by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce.

Ile aux Cerfs is a regular stop on day cruises, but you can also take the public ferry and spend a relaxing day on its beautiful beaches or golf course.

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Beaches and water sports

Ile aux Cerfs consists of several smaller islands, but they are connected by sand spits and can be crossed on foot.

The entire coastline of the islands is lined with beautiful beaches with white fine sand and a very comfortable and gradual entrance to the sea.

In the middle of the island you will find several sunbeds with umbrellas, a bar, a bistro, toilets, a souvenir shop and quite a wide range of water sports.

However, you can walk anywhere on the island. Although Ile aux Cerfs is a well-known spot, you'll always find a space on the beach where you'll be all alone.

An 18-hole golf course fills the southern part of Ile aux Cerfs. You can book it on the official website ileauxcerfsgolfclub.com.

Experience unique glamping

Right in the middle of the island, you can stay in a luxury glamping site Bubble Lodge Ile aux Cerfs.

The individual rooms are styled in bubbles, with a comfortable bed and the entire room covered by a plastic transparent dome. A private bathroom with toilet is always included.

Getting there

The island is open to the public every day from 9am to 6pm.

You can get here by public passenger ferry, which leaves from the Pointe Maurice wharf about 1.5 km south of the centre of Trou d'Eau Douce - see location on map.

The boats sail to Masala Jetty in the middle of the island, where you will find the only equipped beach with umbrellas and activities - see location on map.

• The ferry runs daily from 9:30-18:00
• Frequency is 30 minutes
• Sailing time is 10 minutes
• The price of a return ticket is 500 mur

You can also get to Ile aux Cerfs as part of the organised "5 Islands Tour" cruises. We share the details and our experiences in the chapter What to do in Mauritius.

The best way to get to Trou d'Eau Douce village is by hire car - check Mauritius airport car hire prices.

Trou d'Eau Douce is served by bus service 55, running twice an hour from Central Flacq, where you can change buses to Port Louis or Mahébourg.

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