About Mauritius Catamaran
& Island Cruises
A licensed Mauritius tour operator and booking specialist since 2022 — trading as Fabular Holidays — connecting travellers with carefully selected local boat and transfer suppliers.
A Local Booking Specialist, Not Just a Listings Site
Mauritius Catamaran & Island Cruises, trading as Fabular Holidays, is a licensed Mauritius-based tour operator and booking specialist, operating since 2022. We help travellers find, compare and book catamaran cruises, island tours and transfers around the island — and we stand behind every booking we arrange.
Île aux Cerfs is a trading name of Fabular Holidays (Mauritius), License No. 15735.
We are not a fleet owner pretending to run every boat. Instead, we partner with a network of selected local boat operators and drivers, chosen for their safety record, the quality of their crew and vessels, and the reliability of their service. This lets us offer a wide range of routes and price points while keeping every experience grounded in genuine local knowledge.
When you book with us, a real reservations team — not just an automated system — checks availability with the operator, confirms your booking, and stays available by WhatsApp, phone and email if anything changes.
What We Offer
Everything you need for a day on the water, arranged through one trusted local team.
Shared & Private Cruises
We arrange both shared catamaran cruises and fully private charters, so you can pick the format that suits your group, budget and occasion.
Island & Coastal Coverage
From Île aux Cerfs in the east to Gabriel and Flat Island in the north and Le Morne in the south-west, we cover the island’s most-loved sailing routes.
Local Operational Knowledge
We know the departure jetties, the tides, the best snorkelling stops and how to plan a day that actually works on the water.
Careful Supplier Selection
We work with selected local boat operators and drivers, chosen for their safety record, crew quality and the standard of their vessels.
Customer Assistance
Real people help you before, during and after your trip — by WhatsApp, phone and email, seven days a week.
Secure Booking & Payment
Your details and payments are handled securely, and payment links are only issued once your booking is confirmed.
How We Choose Our Suppliers
Safety first
Vessels must be licensed and insured, with the required safety equipment and life jackets for every passenger. We do not work with operators who cut corners on safety.
Crew quality
The captain and crew shape the whole day. We choose operators whose teams are professional, welcoming and genuinely knowledgeable about their waters.
Honest descriptions
What you read on a tour page should match what you get on the water. We avoid inflated claims and clearly state what is and is not included.
Ongoing review
We monitor guest feedback and revisit our partnerships. A supplier that stops meeting our standards stops being offered to our customers.
The People Behind Our Guides
Every guide on this site is written by someone who actually lives here and has done these trips themselves — not by a remote content farm. Meet the local experts who share their knowledge with you.
Sophie Laurent
Travel Writer & Mauritius Expert
Grand Baie, Mauritius
Sophie has lived on Mauritius' north coast for over eight years and has written hundreds of guides for first-time visitors. She is the voice behind our seasonal, beach and honeymoon advice, and she has spent more time on the island's beaches than most locals. When she is not writing, she is out on the water or hunting down the quietest stretch of sand.
Marc Dupont
Catamaran & Water Sports Specialist
Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
Marc skippered catamarans and speed boats around Mauritius for more than a decade before putting his sea time into words. He has sailed every route on the island, east, north and west, and he writes our water-sports and boat-tour guides with the no-nonsense eye of someone who has actually done these trips hundreds of times.
Priya Naidoo
Marine Life & Snorkelling Expert
Tamarin, Mauritius
Priya is a marine-life specialist who guides snorkelling and dolphin trips off the west coast. Her writing covers the island's reefs, fish, dolphins and whales, and she is passionate about responsible wildlife watching. If it lives in Mauritian water, Priya has probably photographed it.
Raj Patel
Food & Culture Writer
Port Louis, Mauritius
Raj is a food and culture writer born and raised in Mauritius. He grew up on dholl puri and gateaux piments, and his guides take readers into the markets and street-food stalls most tourists walk straight past. He writes about food the way Mauritians actually eat it.
Want to see everything our team has written? Browse all their guides and articles.
Visit the BlogGroups & Travel Agents
We regularly arrange cruises and transfers for families, celebrations, corporate outings and inbound travel agents. Tell us your group size, dates and requirements, and we will build a package and quote with clear, per-person or per-boat pricing.
Request a group quoteSecure Booking & Payment
Your personal and payment details are handled securely. We never ask for card numbers through a website form — a secure payment link is only issued once your booking and final price are confirmed.
How booking worksReady to Plan Your Mauritius Adventure?
Our reservations team is here to help you choose the right cruise and sort every detail.