Getting to Ile aux cerfs

Trou d'eau douce is a fishing village found in the east of Mauritius. Many people there earn their living by fishing. Most tourists go there in order to get to "Ile aux cerfs" (deer island in english) but nowadays there are no more deers. It is one of the most visited places in Mauritius. Boats and cruises are available to go the island. The beach there is unbelievably beautiful, definitely a must-see. The island in fact has an average of around 850 visitors everyday. Tourists usually go there for the whole day, enjoying the sun and the various activities and facilities offered there. The clear lagoon is just perfect for snorkelling fans. Besides, the island also contains a golf course, owned by "Le Touessrok" hotel.

Basically, to get to Trou D'eau Douce, the easiest way for those who don't have private transport, is to go to the Flacq terminal bus station. From there you can take the "55 Trou D.Douce" bus to get there. The bus fare is Rs 25 which is a little bit less than 1 USD and the journey is around 30 min. Taxis also go there from Flacq. The fare is only Rs 30 which is 1 USD. However, taxi drivers might want to charge foreigners more but 1 USD is the normal price.
Once at Trou D'eau Douce, you can look for a boat to Ile aux Cerfs. It is recommended that you get in touch with a boat owner before. One famous boat company is "Bateaux Vicky". You can get in touch with me if you want the contact number of the company. You have different packages for going to the island, you can choose a speedboat or a normal one, with food or without. Prices will vary depending on the package.The boat will leave you on the island and will pick you up at a time chosen by you.