Mauritius
Indian Ocean: happily in the middle of nowhere, five-star beaches and diving
Overview
Mauritius is happily in the middle of nowhere. At 900 km from the nearest land, Madagascar, it is surrounded by water as clean as that which you cross to get to it. The white sand beaches are exemplary, and the diving is five-star and more.
Port Louis, the capital and only port of entry, has been welcoming foreigners into its harbour for a very long time. "Discovered" by the Portuguese in 1507, Mauritius was colonised by the Dutch, the French and then the British, before independence in 1968.
English, French and Creole influences combine to create a vigorously multicultural society. The trade-wind cruising season runs from April to November; cyclones can occur from November to April.
Coast & Map
Map Key - Ports & Anchorages
- Port Louis (Le Caudan Marina)
- Grand Baie (Grand Baie Yacht Club)
- Tamarin Bay
- Flic en Flac
✈ Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Port Louis is the only port of entry. Outer island Rodrigues lies around 600 km east.
Getting There & Clearance
Clearance
Clearance is handled by Passport and Immigration, the Mauritius Revenue Authority and the Mauritius Port Authority. Port Louis (VHF 16) is the only port of entry.
Government Contacts
Immigration: govmu.org
Port Authority: mauport.com
International Airports
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (Plaine Magnien) · Sir Gaetan Duval (Rodrigues).
Key Anchorages
Grand Baie · Tamarin Bay · Flic en Flac · Port Louis · Rodrigues (Port Mathurin).
Local Services
Agents
Yacht Management Mauritius
Provisioning
Le Caudan Waterfront Marina
Repairs
Taylor Smith Group
Shipyards
Chantier Naval de l'Ocean Indien (CNOI)
Yacht Clubs
Grand Baie Yacht Club
Diving
Five-star reef & wall diving
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do superyachts clear in to Mauritius?
Port Louis is the capital and the only port of entry, on VHF 16, handled by Passport and Immigration, the Mauritius Revenue Authority and the Mauritius Port Authority.
When is the best time to cruise Mauritius?
The trade-wind cruising season runs from April to November. Cyclones can occur from November to April, so that period is best avoided.
Why cruise Mauritius?
Mauritius sits 900 km from the nearest land, surrounded by exceptionally clean water, with exemplary white sand beaches and five-star reef and wall diving.
Where can superyachts berth in Mauritius?
Le Caudan Waterfront Marina at Port Louis is the main facility, with anchorages at Grand Baie, Tamarin Bay and Flic en Flac, and the outer island of Rodrigues at Port Mathurin.