Gabriel Island- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Natural Scenery
Mauritius
5 Reviews
+3 Photos
Suggested Duration: 8 hours
Gabriel Island, also known as Îlot Gabriel, is a 42-hectare uninhabited island situated approximately 20 kilometers north of Mauritius. Accessible via a 1.5-hour boat ride from Grand Baie, the island is renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. As a designated nature reserve, it offers opportunities for snorkeling among vibrant coral reefs and observing native wildlife, including the Paille-en-Queue bird. Many tours to Gabriel Island include catamaran cruises that provide meals and refreshments, allowing visitors to enjoy a full day of relaxation and exploration in this protected environment.

Reviews of Gabriel Island

  • reviews-avatar TERENCE J SIMMONS
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-12-24

    BEAUTIFUL. The " piece de resistance " - get a catamaran there !!! [ Weather permitting ]. If too windy might have to turn back.

  • reviews-avatar Poonam Baranwal
    5
    Reviewed: 2023-12-10

    Wonderful cruise experience to this island. Rocky Beach to experience snorkeling.

  • reviews-avatar Dr. Jeevashi Pareemanen
    3
    Reviewed: 2023-09-01

    Wavy during this time of year. It takes 1.5hrs to reach there in a very rough sea and we all got sick. However, we were able to see paille en queue birds and whales. An awesome experience but pills are a must if you want to at least see around.

  • reviews-avatar Lukas Bernatik
    2
    Reviewed: 2023-03-03

    Avoid unless you love mass tourist attractions. You probably get there on the board of some catamaran, where they give you some simple food and drinks. It seems they just want to get you drank as soon as you possible. For some people it must be great fun, unfortunately not for us. The island itself is beautiful if it only were visited with small groups of people.

  • reviews-avatar Guido Kuhn
    5
    Reviewed: 2022-02-14

    A wonderful Island. Snorkeling possible but strong current (you need fins). Without fins also possibke, water not deep (you can stay).You can go to the northern part on the beach, very nice place, good scenery for impressive photos

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