Sunset cruise in Mauritius

Sunset cruise in Black River bay

The west coast is the sunset side of Mauritius, and Black River bay has the best seat in the house: the sky lights up behind the silhouette of Le Morne and the sea turns gold. An hour and a half at sea, just for your group.

Price for the boat
Rs 5,500
Duration
1½ hours
Departure
Late afternoon
The low sun over the sea, Le Morne’s silhouette on the horizon

Sunset cruise

Black River bay as the sky lights up behind Le Morne. For a birthday, or just for you.

  • Duration : 1½ hours
  • Departure : Late afternoon
  • People : Up to 6 people

Rs 5,500 ≈ €100

Price for the whole boat

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Euro amounts are a guide only.

How the cruise goes

  1. 1

    Late afternoon departure

    Meet in Black River. The time depends on sunset: Dominique sends it to you on WhatsApp with the meeting point.

  2. 2

    A cruise around the bay

    Dominique follows the coast and picks the spot where the sun will set behind Le Morne.

  3. 3

    The sunset

    The boat stops facing Le Morne, and you watch the sky change colour. Time for photos.

  4. 4

    Back as night falls

    The lights come on along the coast on the way back to the jetty.

What time is sunset in Mauritius?

From about 5.45pm in June to about 6.50pm in January. Dominique gives you the exact departure time for the date you choose.

A birthday, a proposal?

Tell Dominique when you book: he’ll plan the cruise with you. The boat is private, so it’s just you on board.

Black River bay at dusk, boats at anchor
FreeDom moored in Black River in the evening light, the mountain behind
FreeDom anchored in the turquoise lagoon, a passenger standing at the bow

Google reviews What guests say

“It was one of the best experiences during our whole stay in Mauritius.”
Benedikt Huster, Google
“We did the dolphin and beach bbq with Dom today. It was fantastic.”
Evan Reisner, Google
“He’s a great guide with interesting stories about Mauritius. The food was delicious.”
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Your questions

How much is a private sunset cruise in Mauritius?

Rs 5,500 for the private boat, up to 6 people, for 1½ hours at sea.

How long is the sunset cruise?

About 1½ hours, leaving in the late afternoon depending on sunset time.

What if the weather turns?

If the sea isn’t right, we don’t go out: Dominique lets you know and offers another date.

Got a date in mind? Message Dominique

Tell him the trip, the date and how many you are: Dominique replies on WhatsApp to confirm.

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