Mauritius is known to be as a paradise island and it offers a variety of interesting features. Most foreigners and local inhabitants usually enjoy while doing trips and activities during their holiday time. Therefore, we have compiled an exciting list of 10 things to do in Mauritius with kids so that may have an idea where to start.
Whether you wish to experience a land nature encounter or having an exciting day trip on a catamaran, you will find useful information that may help you to start your planning. As an illustration, every activity listed below gives you an indication about:
- The type; either it is a land or water activity,
- Amenities available,
- Basic details about location and opening hours.
Moreover, whether you are on a family holiday or living an expat life with children, the list below will help to be aware of different places to visit with your family in Mauritius. You may visit beautiful parks like the La Vanille Nature Park, Casela and Vallées des Couleurs where will come along some thrilling family activities, encountering different animal species and many more. On the other hand, while you are visiting some famous shopping Malls like La Croisette or Bagatelle, you may find some sotfplays areas for your little ones and you can enjoy your shopping in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Older kids may wish to go the cinema or enjoy a bowling activity for example.
To conclude, you can go through the list and find the best activity which suits you and your kids during your holiday time in Mauritius.
1. La Vanille Nature Park.
1. La Vanille Nature Park.
Overview
Explore the world of Vanilla Nature park and discover animals like giant tortoises, crocodiles, farm animals for example.
Activities
- Encounter and feed several animal species like reptiles, mammals and birds.
- Visit the insects, 'dodo' and fossils museums.
- Outdoor playground with games like teeter totter, swings, climbing nets and more.
- Pony Rides.
Amenities
- The park has 1 restaurant, 1 snack and 1 shop.
- Birthdays and family events can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Senneville, Rivière des Anguilles. (South)
- Mondays, Fridays, Week-ends and Public Holidays.
- 08h30 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 626 2503 / Fax: +230 262 1442.
- lavanille-naturepark.com
- crocpark@intnet.mu
Overview
Explore the world of Vanilla Nature park and discover animals like giant tortoises, crocodiles, farm animals for example.
Activities
- Encounter and feed several animal species like reptiles, mammals and birds.
- Visit the insects, 'dodo' and fossils museums.
- Outdoor playground with games like teeter totter, swings, climbing nets and more.
- Pony Rides.
Amenities
- The park has 1 restaurant, 1 snack and 1 shop.
- Birthdays and family events can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Senneville, Rivière des Anguilles. (South)
- Mondays, Fridays, Week-ends and Public Holidays.
- 08h30 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 626 2503 / Fax: +230 262 1442.
- lavanille-naturepark.com
- crocpark@intnet.mu
2. Casela Nature Park.
2. Casela Nature Park.
Overview
Discover the world adventure of Casela where you will come along with different animals species. Moreover, you will have a wide choice between several exciting activities for the family.
Activities
- Safari Tours.
- Meet the predators through a guided visit.
- Feeding wildlife animals, birds and farm animals.
- Thrilling activities and rides.
Amenities
- The park has 2 restaurants, 5 to 6 food outlets, 1 ice cream centre and 1 shop souvenir.
- Birthdays and other receptions can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Royal Road, Cascavelle. (West)
- Wednesdays to Sundays.
- 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 401 6500.
- caselaparks.com
- booking.casela@caselapark.com
Overview
Discover the world adventure of Casela where you will come along with different animals species. Moreover, you will have a wide choice between several exciting activities for the family.
Activities
- Safari Tours.
- Meet the predators through a guided visit.
- Feeding wildlife animals, birds and farm animals.
- Thrilling activities and rides.
Amenities
- The park has 2 restaurants, 5 to 6 food outlets, 1 ice cream centre and 1 shop souvenir.
- Birthdays and other receptions can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Royal Road, Cascavelle. (West)
- Wednesdays to Sundays.
- 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 401 6500.
- caselaparks.com
- booking.casela@caselapark.com
3. Catamaran and Dolphins Trips.
3. Catamaran and Dolphins Trips.
Overview
Discover Mauritius island and its coasts with new eyes onboard some majestic catamarans for an unique journey with your family.
Activities
Full Day Cruise
- Places to visit: Flat Island, Ilot Gabriel and ‘Coin de Mire’.
- Encountering whales and dolphins.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Pereybere, ‘Coin de Mire’ and ‘Pointe aux Cannoniers’.
- Sunset view.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Diner Onboard.
Private and Overnight Cruise
- Places to visit: Bay of Casita, Pereybere Public Beach, Gunners Coin ‘Coin de Mire’ and Gunners Point ‘Pointe aux Cannoniers’.
- Sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
- Swimming and Snorkeling.
Full Day Cruise
- Place to visit: Ile aux Cerfs.
- Visiting historical spots.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile de la Passe.
- Enjoying a sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
Full Day Cruise
- Places to visit: Tamarin Bay, Crystal Rock, and Benitiers island.
- Encountering dolphins.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Tamarin Bay, Flic-en-Flac.
- Enjoying a sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
- Encountering dolphins. (If you are lucky.)
Amenities
- Snacks and bars available onboard.
- Bedrooms, bathroom, toilets and dining area.
Location and Time
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Public Beach.
- Time: 08h30 to 16h00.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Public Beach.
- Time: 17h00 to 19h00.
Overnight Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Sunset Boulevard.
- Time: 17h00) to 16h30 (Next day) – 24 hours Trip.
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Trou d’Eau Douce. (East)
- Time: 09h00 to 16h00.
- Departure and Arrival: Preskil Beach Resort, Point Jerome. (South East)
- Time: 09h15 to 16h15.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Preskil Beach Resort, Point Jerome. (South East)
- Time: 16h30 to 19h00.
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Tamarin. (West)
- Time: 09h00 to 15h30.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: La Carangue Jetty, Black River. (South West)
- Time: 16h45 to 19h00.
Overview
Discover Mauritius island and its coasts with new eyes onboard some majestic catamarans for an unique journey with your family.
Activities
Full Day Cruise
- Places to visit: Flat Island, Ilot Gabriel and ‘Coin de Mire’.
- Encountering whales and dolphins.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Pereybere, ‘Coin de Mire’ and ‘Pointe aux Cannoniers’.
- Sunset view.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Diner Onboard.
Private and Overnight Cruise
- Places to visit: Bay of Casita, Pereybere Public Beach, Gunners Coin ‘Coin de Mire’ and Gunners Point ‘Pointe aux Cannoniers’.
- Sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
- Swimming and Snorkeling.
Full Day Cruise
- Place to visit: Ile aux Cerfs.
- Visiting historical spots.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Blue Bay Marine Park, Ile de la Passe.
- Enjoying a sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
Full Day Cruise
- Places to visit: Tamarin Bay, Crystal Rock, and Benitiers island.
- Encountering dolphins.
- Swimming and snorkeling.
- Live music onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
Sunset and Diner Cruise
- Places to visit: Tamarin Bay, Flic-en-Flac.
- Enjoying a sunset view.
- Diner onboard.
- Encountering dolphins. (If you are lucky.)
Amenities
- Snacks and bars available onboard.
- Bedrooms, bathroom, toilets and dining area.
Location and Time
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Public Beach.
- Time: 08h30 to 16h00.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Public Beach.
- Time: 17h00 to 19h00.
Overnight Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Grand Bay Sunset Boulevard.
- Time: 17h00) to 16h30 (Next day) – 24 hours Trip.
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Trou d’Eau Douce. (East)
- Time: 09h00 to 16h00.
- Departure and Arrival: Preskil Beach Resort, Point Jerome. (South East)
- Time: 09h15 to 16h15.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Preskil Beach Resort, Point Jerome. (South East)
- Time: 16h30 to 19h00.
Full Day Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: Tamarin. (West)
- Time: 09h00 to 15h30.
Sunset and Diner Cruise Cruise
- Departure and Arrival: La Carangue Jetty, Black River. (South West)
- Time: 16h45 to 19h00.
4. Vallées Des Couleurs Nature Park.
Land of Seven Colours
4. Vallées Des Couleurs Nature Park.
Land of Seven Colours
Overview
A unique experience awaits at la Vallée des Couleurs at Chamarel. It offers some outstanding views and thrilling activities for you and your family.
Activities
- Visiting the seventh coloured earth, waterfalls and museums.
- Encountering and feeding farm animals like sheep, rabbits, peacocks and many more.
- Quad Biking rides.
- Nepalese suspended bridge tour.
- Zip Lines.
- Trekking.
- Karting.
Amenities
- The park has 2 restaurants.
- Tickets booking can be done online.
- There are several packages which you can choose from.
Location and Time
- B102, Mare Anguilles, Chamouny. (South)
- Mondays to Sundays.
- 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 660 44 77.
- lvdc.mu
- sales@lvdc.mu
Overview
A unique experience awaits at la Vallée des Couleurs at Chamarel. It offers some outstanding views and thrilling activities for you and your family.
Activities
- Visiting the seventh coloured earth, waterfalls and museums.
- Encountering and feeding farm animals like sheep, rabbits, peacocks and many more.
- Quad Biking rides.
- Nepalese suspended bridge tour.
- Zip Lines.
- Trekking.
- Karting.
Amenities
- The park has 2 restaurants.
- Tickets booking can be done online.
- There are several packages which you can choose from.
Location and Time
- B102, Mare Anguilles, Chamouny. (South)
- Mondays to Sundays.
- 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 660 44 77.
- lvdc.mu
- sales@lvdc.mu
5. Curious Corner.
5. Curious Corner.
Overview
Discover the world of optical illusion with some strange and funny activities for the whole family.
Activities
- Upside down room.
- Ames rooms.
- House of mirroirs / Mirrors Maze.
- Elevator Prank.
- Beuchet Chair.
Amenities
- The park has 1 restaurant, 1 bar and 1 shop.
- Birthdays and other events can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Baie du Cap Road, Chamarel. (South)
- Mondays to Sundays.
- 09h30 to 17h30.
- Tel: +230 483 4200.
- curiouscornerofchamarel.com
- info@curiouscornerofchamarel.com
Overview
Discover the world of optical illusion with some strange and funny activities for the whole family.
Activities
- Upside down room.
- Ames rooms.
- House of mirroirs / Mirrors Maze.
- Elevator Prank.
- Beuchet Chair.
Amenities
- The park has 1 restaurant, 1 bar and 1 shop.
- Birthdays and other events can be held on special booking consequently.
Location and Time
- Baie du Cap Road, Chamarel. (South)
- Mondays to Sundays.
- 09h30 to 17h30.
- Tel: +230 483 4200.
- curiouscornerofchamarel.com
- info@curiouscornerofchamarel.com
6. Softplays.
6. Softplays.
Overview
From our selection of softplays, we have listed Doodland, Time Twisters and Cocotown. They offer a unique experience to your littles ones. Therefore children can have fun while doing some exciting indoor or outdoor activities.
Activities
Activities:
- Pirate Playground Area.
- Playville (Police, Hospital, Supermarket, Fire Station, Theatre, Hair and Beauty Saloon) Children may be dressed like princesses, pirates, fire fighters, policemen and many more
- Toddlers Area.
- Art and Craft Area.
Activities:
- Arts and Crafts.
- Baking.
- Trampoline.
- Gymnastics.
- Water Splashing Pad.
- Castles and Slides.
- Toddlers Corner.
- Ballet and Yoga Activities.
Activities:
- Games and Exercises.
- Arts and Crafts.
- Dance and Movies.
Amenities
- Day care packages, birthday parties and school trips can be scheduled.
- Time Twisters do organise after school activities, holiday camping and private events.
- Each playground does apply the child safety poilcy.
- Lunch, snacks and drinks are included in day packages at Cocotown and Time Twisters.
Location and Time
- Address: Bagatelle Mall, Moka. (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Thursday: 10h00 to 20h30.
- Friday and Saturday: 10h00 to 22h00.
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 233 0020
- Website: doodland.mu
- Email: info@doodland.mu
- Address: Beau Plateau Road Cottage. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Saturday: 09h30 to 18h00.
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10h00 to 15h00.
- Tel:+230 5977 1178
- Website: facebook.com/TwistersRecreationalCenter
- Email: info@timetwisters.mu
- Addresses:
- La City Trianon, Quatre Bornes. (Centre)
- Grand Bay, La Croisette. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Sunday toThursday: 10h00 to 20h30.
- Friday to Saturday: 10h00 to 22h00.
- Tel: +230 5977 1178 / +230 465 8899
- Website: cocotown.mu
- Email: yaasir@cocotown.mu
Overview
From our selection of softplays, we have listed Doodland, Time Twisters and Cocotown. They offer a unique experience to your littles ones. Therefore children can have fun while doing some exciting indoor or outdoor activities.
Activities
Activities:
- Pirate Playground Area.
- Playville (Police, Hospital, Supermarket, Fire Station, Theatre, Hair and Beauty Saloon) Children may be dressed like princesses, pirates, fire fighters, policemen and many more
- Toddlers Area.
- Art and Craft Area.
Activities:
- Arts and Crafts.
- Baking.
- Trampoline.
- Gymnastics.
- Water Splashing Pad.
- Castles and Slides.
- Toddlers Corner.
- Ballet and Yoga Activities.
Activities:
- Games and Exercises.
- Arts and Crafts.
- Dance and Movies.
Amenities
- Day care packages, birthday parties and school trips can be scheduled.
- Time Twisters do organise after school activities, holiday camping and private events.
- Each playground does apply the child safety poilcy.
- Lunch, snacks and drinks are included in day packages at Cocotown and Time Twisters.
Location and Time
- Address: Bagatelle Mall, Moka. (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Thursday: 10h00 to 20h30.
- Friday and Saturday: 10h00 to 22h00.
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 233 0020
- Website: doodland.mu
- Email: info@doodland.mu
- Address: Beau Plateau Road Cottage. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Saturday: 09h30 to 18h00.
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 10h00 to 15h00.
- Tel:+230 5977 1178
- Website: facebook.com/TwistersRecreationalCenter
- Email: info@timetwisters.mu
- Addresses:
- La City Trianon, Quatre Bornes. (Centre)
- Grand Bay, La Croisette. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Sunday toThursday: 10h00 to 20h30.
- Friday to Saturday: 10h00 to 22h00.
- Tel: +230 5977 1178 / +230 465 8899
- Website: cocotown.mu
- Email: yaasir@cocotown.mu
7. Bowling and Cinema.
7. Bowling and Cinema.
Overview
Strike City and Lucky Strike offers a vibrant and pleasant atmosphere where you can play bowling and doing other activities. Moreover, you can watch a movie with your family in a cinema theatre of your choice.
Activities and Amenities
Activities:
- Bowling Alley
- Pool Table.
- Karaoke.
Amenities:
- 1 Restaurant and Bar.
- Private Lounge for Birthday parties and other events.
Activities:
- Bowling Alley
- Pool Table.
- Live Football.
Amenities:
- 1 Restaurant and Bar.
- Private events and birthday parties.
Amenities:
- 2D and 3D Movies.
- Latest Hollywood Movies.
- Snack Areas available.
Amenities:
- 2D and 3D Movies.
- Latest Hollywood Movies.
- Snack Areas available.
Amenities:
- Unique Outdoor Setting Experience.
- Screening Most Popular and Fan-Favourite Movies.
- Different tickets seats settings. (Bringing own seats, Classic Chair, Premium Seats, VIP seats)
- 1 Bar and Lounge.
Location and Time
- Address: Bagatelle Home and Leisure, Moka. (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Thursday: 11h00 to 22h00.
- Friday to Saturday: 11h00 to 02h00.
- Sunday : 11h00 to 22h00.
- Tel: +230 5255 8200
- Website: strikecity.mu
- Email: info@strikecity.mu
- Address: Super U, La Salette Road, Grand Bay. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h00 to 02h00.
- Tel:+230 263 3308
- Website: facebook.com/LeLuckyStrike
- Email: info@leluckystrike.com
- Addresses:
- Grand Bay La Croisette Shopping Mall. (North)
- Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis. (Capital)
- Tel: +230 211 6866
- Address: Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Moka. (Centre)
- Tel: +230 468 8126
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h30, 14h00, 17h00, 21h00.
- Address: Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis. (North)
- Tel: +230 210 1900
- Address: La City Trianon, Trianon Shopping Park, Quatre Bornes (Centre)
- Tel: +230 464 1900
- Address: Flacq, Coeur de Ville. (East)
- Tel: +230 413 1900
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h30, 14h00, 17h00, 21h00.
- Address: Mont Choisy Le Mall, Chemin Vingt-Pieds, Grand Bay. (North)
- Days Operating:
- Scheduled events on Saturdays. (Open during Summer)
- Time: 17h30, 18h30, 19h00.
- Website: cinesouslesetoiles.cinema.mu
- Email: csla@cinema.mu
Overview
Strike City and Lucky Strike offers a vibrant and pleasant atmosphere where you can play bowling and doing other activities. Moreover, you can watch a movie with your family in a cinema theatre of your choice.
Activities
Activities:
- Bowling Alley
- Pool Table.
- Karaoke.
Amenities:
- 1 Restaurant and Bar.
- Private Lounge for Birthday parties and other events.
Activities:
- Bowling Alley
- Pool Table.
- Live Football.
Amenities:
- 1 Restaurant and Bar.
- Private events and birthday parties.
Amenities:
- 2D and 3D Movies.
- Latest Hollywood Movies.
- Snack Areas available.
Amenities:
- 2D and 3D Movies.
- Latest Hollywood Movies.
- Snack Areas available.
Amenities:
- Unique Outdoor Setting Experience.
- Screening Most Popular and Fan-Favourite Movies.
- Different tickets seats settings. (Bringing own seats, Classic Chair, Premium Seats, VIP seats)
- 1 Bar and Lounge.
Location and Time
- Address: Bagatelle Home and Leisure, Moka. (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Thursday: 11h00 to 22h00.
- Friday to Saturday: 11h00 to 02h00.
- Sunday : 11h00 to 22h00.
- Tel: +230 5255 8200
- Website: strikecity.mu
- Email: info@strikecity.mu
- Address: Super U, La Salette Road, Grand Bay. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h00 to 02h00.
- Tel:+230 263 3308
- Website: facebook.com/LeLuckyStrike
- Email: info@leluckystrike.com
- Addresses:
- Grand Bay La Croisette Shopping Mall. (North)
- Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis. (Capital)
- Tel: +230 211 6866
- Address: Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius, Moka. (Centre)
- Tel: +230 468 8126
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h30, 14h00, 17h00, 21h00.
- Address: Le Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis. (North)
- Tel: +230 210 1900
- Address: La City Trianon, Trianon Shopping Park, Quatre Bornes (Centre)
- Tel: +230 464 1900
- Address: Flacq, Coeur de Ville. (East)
- Tel: +230 413 1900
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Sunday: 10h30, 14h00, 17h00, 21h00.
- Address: Mont Choisy Le Mall, Chemin Vingt-Pieds, Grand Bay. (North)
- Days Operating:
- Scheduled events on Saturdays. (Open during Summer)
- Time: 17h30, 18h30, 19h00.
- Website: cinesouslesetoiles.cinema.mu
- Email: csla@cinema.mu
8. Sport and Exercise.
8. Sport and Exercise.
Overview
Sport and Exercise are fundamental for children as they help to maintain a good health, to develop skills and to gain self-confidence. Therefore, you may look through our list of sports activities that may interest your little ones.
Activities and Amenities
Activities:
- Coach assistance for swimming classes.
- Public swimming during early evenings.
Amenities:
- 6 Swimming lanes.
- Heated pool during winter.
- Seats capacity from 100 to 150 for spectators.
- Showers available.
Rule:
- You should wear a bathing cap.
Activities:
- Coach assistance for swimming classes.
Amenities and other info:
- Indoor pool.
- Heated and salt-watered pool.
- Scheduled swimming classes.
- One lesson of 30 minutes per week.
- Age category: From 6 months old to adult age.
- Facilities in terms of contract bond.
Rules:
- You should wear a swimming cap and appropriate swimming suits for both girls and boys.
Activities:
- Offering specific diving training and courses.
- Well-known SSI, PADI, and CMAS courses.
Amenities and other info:
- Teachings are done in English, German, French and Danish.
- For safety precautions, classes are done in shallow depths for kids.
- Age category: From 8 years old to adult age.
Activities:
- Dancing Classes. (Contemporary, Modern Jazz, Mixed Dance Styles, Dancehall.)
Amenities and other info:
- Coach assistance for classes.
- Indoor classrooms well setup.
- Age category: From 4 years old to adult age.
Activities:
- Rhythmic Gymnastics and Classic Dance. (Using rope, clubs, ribbons and balls)
Amenities and other info:
- Coach assistance for classes.
- Indoor classrooms well setup.
- Age Category: From 4 to 15+ years old. (From recreational to competitive level)
- Mum and Baby Gym during Saturdays.
Location and Time
- Address: Route A2, Calebasses. (North)
- Tel: +230 243 3266.
- Address: Geoffroy Road, Cascavelle Industrial Zone. (West)
- Days Operating:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Tel: +230 5972 8909
- Website: islandswimschool.net
- Email: hello@islandswimschool.net
SeaUrchin:
- Address: Coastal Road, Flic en Flac. (West)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 453 8825.
- Website: diveseaurchin.com
- Email: hello@diveseaurchin.com
- Address: Beau Plan Creative Park, Beau Plan, Pamplemousses. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Friday: 10h30 to 17h00.
- Closed on week-ends and public holidays.
- Tel: +230 5251 7655
- Website: lestudiodanceschool.com
- Email: lestudiocentrededanse@gmail.com
- Addresses:
- Circle Square, Forbach. (North)
- Cote’Or Gymnasium, Moka. (Centre)
- J&J Auditorium studio, Phoenix (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Friday: Different classes between 15h00 to 19h00.
- Saturday: Different classes between 10h00 to 14h00.
- Tel:+230 5715 1115
- Website: sportdancemauritius.com
- Email: sportdanceltd@gmail.com
Overview
Sport and Exercise are fundamental for children as they help to maintain a good health, to develop skills and to gain self-confidence. Therefore, you may look through our list of sports activities that may interest your little ones.
Activities
Activities:
- Coach assistance for swimming classes.
- Public swimming during early evenings.
Amenities:
- 6 Swimming lanes.
- Heated pool during winter.
- Seats capacity from 100 to 150 for spectators.
- Showers available.
Rule:
- You should wear a bathing cap.
Activities:
- Coach assistance for swimming classes.
Amenities and other info:
- Indoor pool.
- Heated and salt-watered pool.
- Scheduled swimming classes.
- One lesson of 30 minutes per week.
- Age category: From 6 months old to adult age.
- Facilities in terms of contract bond.
Rules:
- You should wear a swimming cap and appropriate swimming suits for both girls and boys.
Activities:
- Offering specific diving training and courses.
- Well-known SSI, PADI, and CMAS courses.
Amenities and other info:
- Teachings are done in English, German, French and Danish.
- For safety precautions, classes are done in shallow depths for kids.
- Age category: From 8 years old to adult age.
Activities:
- Dancing Classes. (Contemporary, Modern Jazz, Mixed Dance Styles, Dancehall.)
Amenities and other info:
- Coach assistance for classes.
- Indoor classrooms well setup.
- Age category: From 4 years old to adult age.
Activities:
- Rhythmic Gymnastics and Classic Dance. (Using rope, clubs, ribbons and balls)
Amenities and other info:
- Coach assistance for classes.
- Indoor classrooms well setup.
- Age Category: From 4 to 15+ years old. (From recreational to competitive level)
- Mum and Baby Gym during Saturdays.
Location and Time
- Address: Route A2, Calebasses. (North)
- Tel: +230 243 3266.
- Address: Geoffroy Road, Cascavelle Industrial Zone. (West)
- Days Operating:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Tel: +230 5972 8909
- Website: islandswimschool.net
- Email: hello@islandswimschool.net
SeaUrchin:
- Address: Coastal Road, Flic en Flac. (West)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 453 8825.
- Website: diveseaurchin.com
- Email: hello@diveseaurchin.com
- Address: Beau Plan Creative Park, Beau Plan, Pamplemousses. (North)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Friday: 10h30 to 17h00.
- Closed on week-ends and public holidays.
- Tel: +230 5251 7655
- Website: lestudiodanceschool.com
- Email: lestudiocentrededanse@gmail.com
- Addresses:
- Circle Square, Forbach. (North)
- Cote’Or Gymnasium, Moka. (Centre)
- J&J Auditorium studio, Phoenix (Centre)
- Days and Time Operating:
- Monday to Friday: Different classes between 15h00 to 19h00.
- Saturday: Different classes between 10h00 to 14h00.
- Tel:+230 5715 1115
- Website: sportdancemauritius.com
- Email: sportdanceltd@gmail.com
9. Cultural Tours.
9. Cultural Tours.
Overview
There is a lot of culture to discover in Mauritius. Our main spots can be found in the capital of Port Louis where you can go for a walk visit or a car visit as well. Furthermore, you may also encounter a spiritual visit at the Grand Bassin sacred lake.
Visits
Spiritual Site Visits:
- Mosques.
- Catholic Churches.
- Hindu Temples.
- Pagodas.
Other Visits:
- Historical museum spots.
- Muslims’ snacks and shops. (Traditional clothes on sale.)
- Chinatown place with Chinese shops, restaurants and street snacks.
- The ‘Bazaar’ market located in central Port-Louis where food and clothing products are sold.
Visits:
- Temples visit.
- Sacred Lake visit.
- Spiritual encounter with Hindu Gods.
Amenities
Port-Louis
- Parking available for cars. Coupon cards must be used during daily visit. (From 08h30 to 17h30)
- Several ATM at your disposal in the centre of Port-Louis for cash withdrawals.
- Snacks and restaurants from different background are available. (Indian, Arabic and Chinese cuisines.)
'Ganga Talao'
- Parking available.
- Hindu snack areas available in the surrondings.
Location and Time
Port-Louis Tour Details
Jummah Masjid
- Address: Royal Road, A1, Queen Street, Port louis.
Markazi Masjid
- Address: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street, Port Louis.
Kannanur Mariamman Kovil
- Address: Abattoir Road, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 433 6561
Thiru Nataraja Sri Renganata Thirupperunkoyil
- Address: Renganaden Seeneevassen Street, Port Louis.
Ganesh Gowree Mandir
- Address: Royal SSR Road, Port Louis.
Saint Louis Cathedral
- Address: Bourbon Street, Port Louis.
Église Immaculée
- Address: Mère Barthélemy Street, Port Louis.
Virgin Mary Chapel
- Address: Marie Reine de la Paix, Port Louis.
Nam Shun Fooy Koon
- Address: Dr Eugène Laurent Street, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 217 0230
- Website: namshunfooykoon.com
Fook Soo Am
- Address: 26 Boulevard Hugon St, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 242 3391
Thien-Thane
- Address: Justice Street, Tranquebar, Port Louis.
Kwan Tee
- Address: Seraphine Street, Port Louis.
- Website: kwantee-mauritius.com
Aapravasi Ghat
- Address: Ex-DWC Building, 1 Quay St, Port Louis.
- Note: Heritage Museum for indentured labourers who came from India.
Blue Penny Museum
- Address: Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis.
- Tel: + 210 9204
- Website: bluepennymuseum.com/en/
- Note: Discovering the history of Mauritius.
Postal Museum
- Address: Caudan Waterfront, Trunk Road, Port Louis.
- Tel: + 210 9204
- Website: mauritiuspost.mu/postal-museum
- Note: Discovering the use of stamps in the older days.
Chinese Area
- Address: Royal Road, A1, Queen Street, Port louis.
- Note: Most shops and restaurants can be found in the surroundings.
Indian and Arabs Areas
- Address: Royal Road, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street, Port louis.
- Note: Most shops and restaurants can be found in the surroundings.
Ganga Talao' Tour Details
- Address: Grand Bassin, Savanne District.
Overview
There is a lot of culture to discover in Mauritius. Our main spots can be found in the capital of Port Louis where you can go for a walk visit or a car visit as well. Furthermore, you may also encounter a spiritual visit at the Grand Bassin sacred lake.
Visits
Spiritual Site Visits:
- Mosques.
- Catholic Churches.
- Hindu Temples.
- Pagodas.
Other Visits:
- Historical museum spots.
- Muslims’ snacks and shops. (Traditional clothes on sale.)
- Chinatown place with Chinese shops, restaurants and street snacks.
- The ‘Bazaar’ market located in central Port-Louis where food and clothing products are sold.
Visits:
- Temples visit.
- Sacred Lake visit.
- Spiritual encounter with Hindu Gods.
Amenities
Port-Louis
- Parking available for cars. Coupon cards must be used during daily visit. (From 08h30 to 17h30)
- Several ATM at your disposal in the centre of Port-Louis for cash withdrawals.
- Snacks and restaurants from different background are available. (Indian, Arabic and Chinese cuisines.)
'Ganga Talao'
- Parking available.
- Hindu snack areas available in the surrondings.
Location and Time
Port-Louis Tour Details
Jummah Masjid
- Address: Royal Road, A1, Queen Street, Port louis.
Markazi Masjid
- Address: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street, Port Louis.
Kannanur Mariamman Kovil
- Address: Abattoir Road, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 433 6561
Thiru Nataraja Sri Renganata Thirupperunkoyil
- Address: Renganaden Seeneevassen Street, Port Louis.
Ganesh Gowree Mandir
- Address: Royal SSR Road, Port Louis.
Saint Louis Cathedral
- Address: Bourbon Street, Port Louis.
Église Immaculée
- Address: Mère Barthélemy Street, Port Louis.
Virgin Mary Chapel
- Address: Marie Reine de la Paix, Port Louis.
Nam Shun Fooy Koon
- Address: Dr Eugène Laurent Street, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 217 0230
- Website: namshunfooykoon.com
Fook Soo Am
- Address: 26 Boulevard Hugon St, Port Louis.
- Tel: +230 242 3391
Thien-Thane
- Address: Justice Street, Tranquebar, Port Louis.
Kwan Tee
- Address: Seraphine Street, Port Louis.
- Website: kwantee-mauritius.com
Aapravasi Ghat
- Address: Ex-DWC Building, 1 Quay St, Port Louis.
- Note: Heritage Museum for indentured labourers who came from India.
Blue Penny Museum
- Address: Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis.
- Tel: + 210 9204
- Website: bluepennymuseum.com/en/
- Note: Discovering the history of Mauritius.
Postal Museum
- Address: Caudan Waterfront, Trunk Road, Port Louis.
- Tel: + 210 9204
- Website: mauritiuspost.mu/postal-museum
- Note: Discovering the use of stamps in the older days.
Chinese Area
- Address: Royal Road, A1, Queen Street, Port louis.
- Note: Most shops and restaurants can be found in the surroundings.
Indian and Arabs Areas
- Address: Royal Road, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Street, Port louis.
- Note: Most shops and restaurants can be found in the surroundings.
Ganga Talao' Tour Details
- Address: Grand Bassin, Savanne District.
10. Adventurous activities for older kids.
10. Adventurous activities for older kids.
Overview
Experience the most spectacular and adventurous activities for your older children. They will have a wide selection between water and land activities.
Activities and Amenities
Under Water Activities
‘Blue Safari’ Subscooter:
- Discover the underwater world in a subscooter.
- It transports a pilot and a passenger.
- Diving at a depth of 3 metres.
- Enjoy a panoramic 360 degree view.
‘Blue Safari’ Submarine:
- Diving onboard a real submarine.
- Diving at a depth of 35 metres.
- Discover the shipwreck of the “Star Hope”
- You will see an anchor of a 17th century sailing ship.
- These undersea activities are available at different coastal locations on the island.
- You will learn from scratch or improve your scuba diving skills.
Water Activities
- A fun excursion on a well equipped Jet engine.
- Exploring the beautiful lagoons on the south west of Mauritius.
- 1st package: 1 hour excursion.
- 2nd package: A half day excursion which includes a fun ride of 2 hours with breakfast or lunch.
- A unique flyboarding activity experience in the north of Mauritius.
- No experience is needed but one need to follow the instructions first.
- Flying sensation of an ‘Iron man’.
- You can book for a private or public sessions.
- Kitesurfing and. windsurfing classes available at different coastal region on the island.
- Different sessions are available. (Private to Family classes.)
- You can rent kitesurfing and windsurfing equipments as well.
Amenities
- All activities are supervised by qualified instructors.
- Most classes are taught in English and French languages.
- Different packages available. From private to shared session for instance.
- Age category for these activities starts from 10 years old.
Location and Time
Under Water Activities
- Address: Coastal Road, Trou aux Biches.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Tel: +230 265 7272.
- Website: blue-safari.com
- Email: reservation.online@blue-safari.com
‘Blue Safari’ Submarine:
- Boarding Time: Every hour from 08h30 to 16h30.
- Duration of trip: 2 hours approximately.
- Location: Mont Choisy.
‘Blue Safari’ Subscooter:
- Boarding Time: Every hour from 09h00 to 17h00.
- Duration of trip: 2 hours approximately.
- Location: Mont Choisy.
Pro Dive Mauritius:
- Address: Beach Club Mont Choisy, Coastal Road, Trou aux Biches. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 2 morning guided dives from 08h30 to 12h30.
- Tel: +230 265 6213.
- Website: prodivemauritius.com
- Email: prodivemauritius@gmail.com
Orca Dive Mauritius:
- Address: c/o Hibiscus Beach Resort & Spa, Royal Road Pereybere. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 2 morning guided dives from 08h30 to 12h30.
- Tel: +230 5909 8783 / +230 5940 2016
- Website:
- orca-diveclubs.com/divecenter/mauritius/grand-baie
Sunset Diving Mauritius:
- Address: Sunset Boulevard, Royal Road, Grand Baie. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h30 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 263 7508
- Website: sunset-diving.mu
- Email: contact@sunset-diving.mu
Sun Divers Mauritius:
- Address: La Pirogue hotel, Wolmar.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 5972 1504.
- Website: sundiversmauritius.com
- Email: sundiversmauritius@gmail.com
Exploration Sous-Marine Ltd:
- Address: Villas Caroline Hotel, Flic en Flac.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays and Public Holidays.
- Normal Time: 08h00 to 16h00.
- Outing Time: 2 morning guided dives.
- 1st meeting at 08h30 and outing at 09h00.
- 2nd meeting at 11h00 and outing at 11h30.
- Public Holidays time: 08h00 to 12h00.
- Tel: +230 453 8450 / +230 5728 9127.
- Website: en.exploration-sous-marine.com
- Email: info@exploration-sous-marine.com
Crystal Diving Ltd:
- Address: Maritim Crystal Beach Resort & Spa, Coastal Road, Belle Mare.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h30 to 16h00.
- Tel: +230 402 7800.
- Website: crystaldiving.mu
Blues Diving:
- Address: Belle Mare Plage Hotel,Royal Road, Pointe de Flacq.
- Tel: +230 402 2731.
- Website: bluesdiving.com
- Email: resa.bluesdiving@gmail.com
Prestige Explorer Diving Centre:
- Address: Solana Beach Resort, Belle Mare.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 5253 2338.
- Website: mauritiusdiveadventures.com
- Email: prestige@mauritiusdiveadventures.com
Water Activities
- Address: La Balise, Grande Rivière Noire.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 07h30 to 20h30
- Tel: +230 499 4929.
- Website: fun-adventure.mu
- Email: contact@fun-adventure.mu
- Address: Grand Baie Beach, Grand Baie. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 10h30 to 16h00.
- Tel: +230 5257 2244.
- Website: flyndive.mu
- Email: info@flyndive.mu
KiteGlobing:
- Address: Bel Ombre, C Beach Club. (South)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 09h00 to 17h00.
- Classes: 09h30 to 11h30, 12h30 to 14h30, 15h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 605 5334.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com
- Address: Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel, Coastal Road, Belle Mare. (East)
- Tel: +230 5973 1147 / +230 5717 5348.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com
KiteGlobing:
- Address: Bay of Bel Ombre, (South)
- Classes: 2, 4 and 6 hours per day.
- Tel: +230 605 5334.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com
Overview
Experience the most spectacular and adventurous activities for your older children. They will have a wide selection between water and land activities.
Activities and Amenities
Under Water Activities
‘Blue Safari’ Subscooter:
- Discover the underwater world in a subscooter.
- It transports a pilot and a passenger.
- Diving at a depth of 3 metres.
- Enjoy a panoramic 360 degree view.
‘Blue Safari’ Submarine:
- Diving onboard a real submarine.
- Diving at a depth of 35 metres.
- Discover the shipwreck of the “Star Hope”
- You will see an anchor of a 17th century sailing ship.
- These undersea activities are available at different coastal locations on the island.
- You will learn from scratch or improve your scuba diving skills.
Water Activities
- A fun excursion on a well equipped Jet engine.
- Exploring the beautiful lagoons on the south west of Mauritius.
- 1st package: 1 hour excursion.
- 2nd package: A half day excursion which includes a fun ride of 2 hours with breakfast or lunch.
- A unique flyboarding activity experience in the north of Mauritius.
- No experience is needed but one need to follow the instructions first.
- Flying sensation of an ‘Iron man’.
- You can book for a private or public sessions.
- Kitesurfing and. windsurfing classes available at different coastal region on the island.
- Different sessions are available. (Private to Family classes.)
- You can rent kitesurfing and windsurfing equipments as well.
Amenities
- All activities are supervised by qualified instructors.
- Most classes are taught in English and French languages.
- Different packages available. From private to shared session for instance.
- Age category for these activities starts from 10 years old.
Location and Time
Under Water Activities
- Address: Coastal Road, Trou aux Biches.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Tel: +230 265 7272.
- Website: blue-safari.com
- Email: reservation.online@blue-safari.com
‘Blue Safari’ Submarine:
- Boarding Time: Every hour from 08h30 to 16h30.
- Duration of trip: 2 hours approximately.
- Location: Mont Choisy.
‘Blue Safari’ Subscooter:
- Boarding Time: Every hour from 09h00 to 17h00.
- Duration of trip: 2 hours approximately.
- Location: Mont Choisy.
Pro Dive Mauritius:
- Address: Beach Club Mont Choisy, Coastal Road, Trou aux Biches. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 2 morning guided dives from 08h30 to 12h30.
- Tel: +230 265 6213.
- Website: prodivemauritius.com
- Email: prodivemauritius@gmail.com
Orca Dive Mauritius:
- Address: c/o Hibiscus Beach Resort & Spa, Royal Road Pereybere. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 2 morning guided dives from 08h30 to 12h30.
- Tel: +230 5909 8783 / +230 5940 2016
- Website:
- orca-diveclubs.com/divecenter/mauritius/grand-baie
Sunset Diving Mauritius:
- Address: Sunset Boulevard, Royal Road, Grand Baie. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h30 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 263 7508
- Website: sunset-diving.mu
- Email: contact@sunset-diving.mu
Sun Divers Mauritius:
- Address: La Pirogue hotel, Wolmar.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 5972 1504.
- Website: sundiversmauritius.com
- Email: sundiversmauritius@gmail.com
Exploration Sous-Marine Ltd:
- Address: Villas Caroline Hotel, Flic en Flac.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays and Public Holidays.
- Normal Time: 08h00 to 16h00.
- Outing Time: 2 morning guided dives.
- 1st meeting at 08h30 and outing at 09h00.
- 2nd meeting at 11h00 and outing at 11h30.
- Public Holidays time: 08h00 to 12h00.
- Tel: +230 453 8450 / +230 5728 9127.
- Website: en.exploration-sous-marine.com
- Email: info@exploration-sous-marine.com
Crystal Diving Ltd:
- Address: Maritim Crystal Beach Resort & Spa, Coastal Road, Belle Mare.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 08h30 to 16h00.
- Tel: +230 402 7800.
- Website: crystaldiving.mu
Blues Diving:
- Address: Belle Mare Plage Hotel,Royal Road, Pointe de Flacq.
- Tel: +230 402 2731.
- Website: bluesdiving.com
- Email: resa.bluesdiving@gmail.com
Prestige Explorer Diving Centre:
- Address: Solana Beach Resort, Belle Mare.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 09h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 5253 2338.
- Website: mauritiusdiveadventures.com
- Email: prestige@mauritiusdiveadventures.com
Water Activities
- Address: La Balise, Grande Rivière Noire.
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 07h30 to 20h30
- Tel: +230 499 4929.
- Website: fun-adventure.mu
- Email: contact@fun-adventure.mu
- Address: Grand Baie Beach, Grand Baie. (North)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Saturdays.
- Time: 10h30 to 16h00.
- Tel: +230 5257 2244.
- Website: flyndive.mu
- Email: info@flyndive.mu
KiteGlobing:
- Address: Bel Ombre, C Beach Club. (South)
- Days Operating: Mondays to Sundays.
- Time: 09h00 to 17h00.
- Classes: 09h30 to 11h30, 12h30 to 14h30, 15h00 to 17h00.
- Tel: +230 605 5334.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com
- Address: Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel, Coastal Road, Belle Mare. (East)
- Tel: +230 5973 1147 / +230 5717 5348.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com
KiteGlobing:
- Address: Bay of Bel Ombre, (South)
- Classes: 2, 4 and 6 hours per day.
- Tel: +230 605 5334.
- Website: kiteglobing.com/en
- Email: info@kiteglobing.com