For the more active family members, there is snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, jet skiing, catamaran sailing, pedalo self-propelled water scooters, or paddling out into a lagoon on a sea kayak. Do some Sea karting (a unique Mauritian adventure) or ride the two-person sub scooters, which are akin to motorbiking on land but biking underwater instead! How about taking a catamaran cruise around the island?
Or do a bit of horse riding on Belle Mare Beach? Take a day trip to Île aux Cerfs Island. A thrilling experience for the whole family (the less active can come along for the ride but stay on the boat) there is the option of taking an early morning motorboat ride to a very special spot where swimming, snorkelling, and frolicking with dolphins is a holiday highlight.
There is also a wide variety of land-based activities for the visitor to enjoy, many of which are very family-friendly. In fact, for the less agile amongst us, there is a lot more to see and do in Mauritius’ interior than along its lovely coastline. For example, exploring Port Louis’ waterfront and central market is a day well spent.
The nearby Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden (a.k.a. Pamplemousses Gardens) with its giant lily pads, free-roaming deer and giant tortoises is a "must-see". Visit the Natural History Museum in Port Louis and learn about the extinct dodo. Visit the Creole colonial museum Eureka House. Watch the fish being fed at the aquarium. Slide down a natural slide during a river trek along the Galets River. Browse for souvenirs in the seaside village of Grand Baie.
